The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released notifications for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS) for the year 2025.
About the Examination
Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025
- Number of Posts: 979 (including reserved posts for PwBD candidates)
- Post Names: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Group A & B services.
Educational Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Candidates in the final year of their degree program can also apply, provided they produce the final results before the Main Examination.
- Age Limit: 21–32 years as of August 1, 2025 (Relaxations applicable for reserved categories).
Exam Pattern:
- Preliminary Examination: Two papers (General Studies I & II – CSAT). Objective type
- Main Examination: Nine papers (Essay, General Studies, Optional Subjects). Written format
- Interview: Personality Test.
- Physical Standards: As per service-specific requirements.
Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS) 2025
- Number of Posts: Approximately 150 (including reserved posts for PwBD candidates)
- Post Names: Positions in the Indian Forest Service.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Zoology, or Engineering
- Candidates in the final year of their degree program may apply, subject to proof of qualifications during the Main Examination
- Age Limit: 21–32 years as of August 1, 2025 (Relaxations applicable for reserved categories).
Exam Pattern:
- Preliminary Examination: Common with CSE (General Studies I & II)
- Main Examination: Six papers (General English, General Knowledge, and four papers in optional subjects)
- Interview: Personality Test
- Physical Standards: Specific standards prescribed in Appendix-III of the IFoS rules.
How to Apply
Apply online through the UPSC portal: https://upsconline.gov.in.
- One-Time Registration: Mandatory for all candidates before application
- Application Deadline: February 11, 2025 (6:00 PM)
- Candidates must upload a scanned photograph, signature, and ID proof
- Application Closing Date: February 11, 2025
- Correction Window: February 12–18, 2025.
