UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 Registration Ends Today

The application correction window will open on February 19 and close on February 25.

By EB Bureau On Feb 18, 2025

NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the application window for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CS(P)-2025) and the Indian Forest Service Preliminary Examination (IFoS(P)-2025) on February 18.

Candidates can submit their applications until 6 pm by visiting the official website, upsc.gov.in. The application correction window will open on February 19 and close on February 25.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification of the Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025. This year, the exam will be conducted for approximately 979 vacancies.

The UPSC Civil Services preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 25, 2025.

Before applying, they must create a One-Time Registration (OTR) profile. The OTR profile is valid for a lifetime and those who already have the profile can directly fill the application form.

To view the full notification, click here.

For instructions to fill application form, click here.

How to apply for UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025

Step 1: Visit the official website, upsc.gov.in

Step 2: On the home page, click on the UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025 registration link.

Step 3: Register by entering the required credentials.

Step 4: Log in to your account.

Step 5: Fill out the application form

Step 6: Pay application fee, and submit the form

Step 7: Download the confirmation page and take a printout for reference.

For direct link to submit application form, click here.

The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination comprises two papers of objective type (multiple choice questions). The exam will be held for a maximum of 400 marks. There will be negative marking for answering objective-type questions incorrectly.

Application fee

The application fee is ₹100. Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability category candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Helpline

In case of need for guidance, information or clarification regarding the application forms, candidates can contact the UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near gate ‘C’ of its campus in person or dial 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543. The centre is open between 10 am and 5 pm.