The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Service Examination (CSE) Notification for 2025. This notification is a gateway for aspirants aiming to join prestigious posts such as IAS, IPS, and IFS. Below is a concise summary of the notification details:

Overview of UPSC Civil Service Notification 2025

Parameter Details
Vacancy 979 are for CSE and the remaining 150 for IFS
Post Name IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Civil Services
Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Educational Qualification Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit 21 to 32 years (Relaxations as per category)
Salary Varies by post, starting from Pay Level 10 (approx. ₹56,100 + allowances)

Post-Wise Details and Eligibility

Post Name Vacancy Eligibility
IAS 979 Graduate Degree, Age: 21-32 years, Salary: ₹56,100 + allowances (Level 10 and above)
IPS Graduate Degree, Age: 21-32 years, Salary: As per Pay Commission Levels
IFS 150 Graduate Degree in specific fields (for IFS only), Age: 21-32 years, Salary: Level 10 and above

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Release January 2025
Application Start Date 22 January 2025
Application End Date 11 February 2025
correction 12 to 18 February 2024
Prelims Exam Date To be announced
Mains Exam Date To be announced

Notification and Application Links

Description Link
Official Notification UPSC IAS Notification PDF Download

UPSC IFS Notification Download PDF

Apply Online UPSC Online Application Portal

UPSC Civil Service 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The UPSC CSE exam comprises three stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
    • Two papers (General Studies I & II)
    • Objective-type questions
    • Total Marks: 400
    • Duration: 2 hours per paper

UPSC Civil Service Exam (CSE) 2025: Check IAS Prelims Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing in the prelims exam on 25 Jan through the table given below:

Paper Name No. of questions UPSC Total Marks Duration
General Studies I 100 200 2 hours
General Studies II (CSAT) 80 200 2 hours
Total 180 400
  1. Main Examination (Mains)
    • Nine papers (including one essay and two language papers)
    • Descriptive in nature
    • Total Marks: 1750
  2. Personality Test (Interview)
    • Total Marks: 275

CSE Mains Exam Pattern

Those who qualify for the prelims exam will be called to appear for the mains exam. The main exam will have questions on:

Qualifying Papers:

Paper-A (One of the Indian Languages) – 300 Marks

Paper-B English – 300 Marks

Papers to be counted for merit:

Paper 1 Essay – 250 Marks

Paper 2 General Studies-I – 250 Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)

Paper 3 General Studies -II – 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

Paper 4 General Studies -III – 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

Paper 5 General Studies -IV – 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

Paper 6 Optional Subject – Paper 1 – 250 Mark

Paper 7 The Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Optional Subject – Paper 2 250 Marks

Sub Total (Written test) – 1750 Marks

 

UPSC CSE Notification 2025 posts list by Services

Candidates can check the services of the exam given below:

  • Indian Administrative Service
  • Indian Foreign Service
  • Indian Police Service
  • Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’
  • Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
  • Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
  • Indian Railway Management Service, Group ‘A’
  • Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
  • Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
  • Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
  • Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
  • Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
  • Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
  • Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’

UPSC IAS Salary 7th cpc

Salary of an IAS Officer
Basic Pay (Rs) Number of years required in service Post
District Administration State Secretariat Central Secretariat
56100 1-4 Sub-Divisional Magistrate Undersecretary Assistant Secretary
67,700 5-8 Additional District Magistrate Deputy Secretary Undersecretary
78,800 9-12 District Magistrate Joint Secretary Deputy Secretary
1,18,500 13-16 District Magistrate Special Secretary-cum-Director Director
1,44,200 16-24 Divisional Commissioner Secretary-cum-Commissioner Joint Secretary
1,82,200 25-30 Divisional Commissioner Principal Secretary Additional Secretary
2,05,400 30-33 No Equivalent Rank Additional Chief Secretary No Equivalent Rank
2,25,000 34-36 No Equivalent Rank Chief Secretary Secretary
2,50,000 37+ years No Equivalent Rank No Equivalent Rank Cabinet Secretary of India
Post Starting Salary Highest Salary
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) INR 56,100 INR 2,50,000
Indian Foreign Service (IFS) INR 56,100 INR 2,50,000
Indian Police Service (IPS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Forest Service (IFS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Information Service (IIS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Postal Service (IPoS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Trade Service (ITS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Economic Service (IES) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000
Indian Statistical Service (ISS) INR 56,100 INR 2,25,000

FAQs about UPSC Civil Service Notification 2025

Q1: What is the age limit for UPSC CSE 2025?
A: The age limit is 21 to 32 years as of August 1, 2025. Age relaxations apply to reserved categories.

Q2: What is the educational qualification for UPSC CSE?
A: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Specific qualifications apply for certain posts like IFS.

Q3: How can I apply for UPSC Civil Services 2025?
A: You can apply online through the UPSC Online Application Portal.

Q4: What is the selection process for UPSC CSE?
A: The selection process includes three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

Q5: What is the salary for IAS officers?
A: The salary starts from Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 + allowances) and increases with rank and seniority.

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