UPSC Civil Services (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam 2025 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released notifications for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025. Applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill 979 Civil Services posts and 150 Indian Forest Service posts.
UPSC Civil Services (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam 2025
Details of the Posts
Civil Services (CSE): 979
- Eligibility: Any degree from a recognized university. Final-year students are also eligible.
Indian Forest Service (IFS): 150
- Eligibility: Degree in specified disciplines or an equivalent course.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: 21 to 32 years as of 01.08.2025.
Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government norms.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination (common for both CSE and IFS).
- Main Examination (separate for CSE and IFS).
- Interview and Rule of Reservation.
Examination Details
- Preliminary Examination:
- Two objective-type papers (200 marks each).
- Duration: 2 hours per paper.
- Conducted in two sessions (morning and afternoon).
- Negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Main Examination:
- Separate for CSE and IFS.
- Details will be provided in the official notification.
Examination Centers
- Preliminary Examination Centers (AP & Telangana):
- Anantapur, Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal.
- Main Examination Centers (AP & Telangana):
- Hyderabad, Vijayawada.
Application Fee
- Rs. 100/- for general category candidates.
- Exemptions: SC, ST, Divyang, and female candidates.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online through the official UPSC website.
- Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
Important Dates
- Start of Online Applications: 22nd January 2025.
- Last Date for Online Applications: 11th February 2025.
Key Takeaways
This is a great opportunity to join prestigious government services. Ensure you prepare for the Prelims, as it is the gateway to the Mains. Candidates must apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
For more details and the application link, visit the UPSC Official Website.
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