Short Description
If you’re planning to give the UPSC Civil Services (IAS) or Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam this year, here’s some good news — the admit cards are out now.
UPSC has opened up 1,129 job spots this time. These jobs are for top government posts like IAS, IPS, IFS, and more. This is your chance to go for a big role and help shape the future of the country.
Quick Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 1,129
- Civil Services (IAS): 979 posts
- Forest Services (IFS): 150 posts
- Prelims Exam Date: May 25, 2025
- Admit Card: Available now at the UPSC website
- Last Date to Apply: February 21, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- For IAS: You need a bachelor’s degree in any subject.
- For IFS: You must have studied science subjects like Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, etc.
- Age Limit: You should be between 21 and 32 years old. (Age rules are relaxed for some categories.)
- Fee to Apply:
- General, OBC, EWS: ₹100
- SC, ST, PH, Women: No fee
Important Dates
- Apply Online: January 22 to February 21, 2025
- Fix Mistakes in Form: February 22 to February 28, 2025
- Prelims Exam: May 25, 2025
- Admit Card Available From: May 13, 2025
Jobs You Can Get Through This Exam
You can get selected for important roles like:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Revenue Service
- Indian Defence Accounts Service
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service
- And many more central and state services
There are Group A and Group B level jobs in different departments, like Railways, Postal, Trade, and Defence services.
How to Apply for IAS / IFS 2025 Exam
Here’s a simple step-by-step:
- Register First: If you’re applying for the first time, do the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC website.
- Fill Out the Form: Enter your details, upload your documents, and pay the fee online.
- Check Everything: Before submitting, double-check all your details.
- Print the Form: After submitting, take a printout of your final form for your own record.
- Download Admit Card: You can download it from May 13, 2025 onward.