UPSC Civil Services 2025: Application and Preparation Guide to Become IAS, IPS

By: Dhaval Degarma

On: November 4, 2025

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Applications open for UPSC Civil Services 2025. Know the process to become IAS, IPS, eligibility, exam pattern, dates and preparation tips.

Job Salary:

₹56,100+

Job Post:

UPSC Civil Services

Qualification:

Graduate

Age Limit:

21-32 year

Exam Date:

20250912

Last Apply Date:

20250304

UPSC Civil Services 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Civil Services Examination 2025. Through this exam, candidates are selected for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other central services. It is one of the most prestigious and competitive examinations in the country, with lakhs of candidates appearing every year.

This article provides complete information related to the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 – such as the exam pattern, eligibility, application process, important dates, and preparation tips.

UPSC Civil Services 2025 – How many posts will be filled? It is expected that 700+ posts will be filled through this recruitment, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central services.

The pay scale varies according to the post, but the initial salary for IAS and IPS officers starts at approximately ₹56,100 per month (Level-10, 7th Pay Commission), with additional allowances and facilities.

UPSC CSE 2025 – Eligibility and Age Limit

  • The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
  • The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 32 years.
  • A relaxation of 3 years in the maximum age is given to the OBC category and 5 years to the SC/ST category.
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UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern 202.5 The examination consists of three stages—

  1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims) – Two papers (General Studies and CSAT)
  2. Main Examination (Mains) – 9 papers (Essay, General Studies, Optional Subject, etc.)
  3. Interview – Personality Test

UPSC CSE 2025 – Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: February 12, 2025
  • Application Start Date: February 12, 2025
  • Application End Date: March 4, 2025
  • Prelims Exam Date: May 25, 2025
  • Mains Exam Date: September 12, 2025

UPSC Civil Services 2025 – Application Process

  1. Visit the official UPSC website at [suspicious link removed].
  2. Click on the “Civil Services Examination 2025” link.
  3. Complete the registration and fill out the online application form.
  4. Upload your photo, signature, and identity proof.
  5. Pay the application fee and submit the form.

UPSC Civil Services Preparation Guide

  • Understand the syllabus thoroughly – Read the syllabus for both Prelims and Mains.
  • Focus on news and current affairs – Read newspapers and monthly magazines.
  • Practice answer writing – Essential for the Mains exam.
  • Solve mock tests and previous years’ question papers.
  • Time management and consistency – Study at a fixed time daily.

Conclusion – UPSC Civil Services 20:25 If you dream of becoming an IAS or IPS officer, this is the biggest opportunity of your career. Success in this examination is possible with the right strategy, discipline, and consistent practice.

Additionally, if you want to find out which government jobs are suitable for your qualifications, be sure to use our Sarkari Naukri Eligibility Checker 2025 on our website. It is a simple tool that tells you which government recruitments you are eligible for based on your age, qualifications, and experience.

Read also: Jharkhand Rural Development Recruitment 2025: Vacancies for Various Posts in Gram Panchayat

My name is Amit Sharma, and I'm a job news writer with over two years of experience. I'm passionate about helping job seekers by providing them with the latest updates on government and private sector jobs. I focus on sharing accurate, simple, and timely information about new job openings, eligibility requirements, salaries, and application procedures. My goal is to make the job search process easier for everyone.

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