HYDERABAD: 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.
Eligible candidates can check the notification on the official website of the UPSC, upsc.gov.in.
The UPSC Civil Services preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 25, 2025.
The last date for applying for the civil services (preliminary) examinations is February 11, 2025.
Candidates can apply on the official website, upsconline.gov.in.
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.
The candidates can modify the OTR profile once. The window for OTR modification in the case of fresh candidates will be open till February 18.
The application from correction window for UPSC CSE 2025 will open on February 12 and close on February 18.
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.
IFS examination
The UPSC has also released the notifications for the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 through CS(P) Examination 2025.
To see the full notification, click here.
For direct link to fill the application form, click here.
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.