Upcoming UPSC Exams 2025 - Check All UPSC Exams Schedule
Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC 2025 recruitment calendar online on the official website. The UPSC calendar PDF can be downloaded from upsc.gov.in. Candidates looking to attempt any of the UPSC exams, such as the UPSC CSE, IFS, NDA, ESE, etc can go through the article below for more details.
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- UPSC Recruitment 2025 Calendar
- What is the full form of UPSC?
- UPSC Recruitment 2025- Eligibility Criteria
- UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Application Process
- UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Exam Pattern
- UPSC recruitment 2025 - Admit Card
- UPSC recruitment 2025 - Result
- UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Cut off
- UPSC Cutoffs
- UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Salary
Union Public Service Commission conducts a variety of exams to recruit qualified candidates for various posts across the Indian government. All UPSC Candidates who attempt the UPSC recruitment exam 2025 may get jobs in departments like Administrative posts, Army Wings, Armed Forces, Indian Railways and even in the medical field. The official notifications for every UPSC exam 2025 will be released online on the official website.
UPSC Recruitment 2025 Calendar
UPSC released the UPSC 2025 exam calendar, a document containing the application dates and exam dates of recruitment exams that will take place this year. Candidates can find the dates pertaining to UPSC 2025 recruitment exams in the table below.
UPSC Recruitment 2025 Dates
Exam Name | Notification Date | Last Date to submit Application Forms | UPSC Exam Date |
S.O. Grade-B LDCE, 2024 | November 13, 2024 | December 3, 2024 | January 11, 2025 (Saturday) |
September 4, 2024 | September 24, 2024 | February 9, 2025 (Sunday) | |
September 18, 2024 | October 8, 2024 November 22, 2024 (Re-opened) | June 8, 2025 (Sunday) | |
CBI (DSP) LDCE | November 27, 2024 | December 17, 2024 | March 8, 2025 (Saturday) |
CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025 | December 4, 2024 | December 24, 2024 | March 9, 2025 (Sunday) |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2025 | December 11, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | April 13, 2025 (Sunday) |
| C.D.S. Examination (I), 2025 | |||
January 22, 2025 | February 21, 2025 | May 25, 2025 (Sunday) | |
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | TBA | TBA | June 14, 2025 (Saturday) |
February 12, 2025 | March 4, 2025 | June 20, 2025 (Friday) | |
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025 | TBA | TBA | June 21, 2025 (Saturday) |
Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2025 | TBA | TBA | June 22, 2025 (Sunday) |
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | TBA | TBA | July 5, 2025 (Saturday) |
February 19, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | July 20, 2025 (Sunday) | |
March 5, 2025 | March 25, 2025 | August 3, 2025 (Sunday) | |
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | TBA | TBA | August 9, 2025 (Saturday) |
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025 | TBA | TBA | August 22, 2025 (Friday) |
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2025 | March 28, 2025 | June 17, 2025 | September 14, 2025 (Sunday) |
C.D.S. Examination (II), 2025 | |||
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | TBA | TBA | October 4, 2025 (Saturday) |
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | TBA | TBA | November 1, 2205 (Saturday) |
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025 | TBA | TBA | November 16, 2025 (Sunday) |
S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | September 17, 2025 | October 7, 2025 | December 13, 2025 (Saturday) |
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | TBA | TBA | December 20, 2025 (Saturday) |
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Download EBookWhat is the full form of UPSC?
Union Public Service Commission is the full form of UPSC. UPSC is an organisation that conducts recruitment exams, such as CDS, NDA, UPSC CSE, CAPF, etc. for various government posts.
Highlights of UPSC Recruitment 2025
Candidates can find basic details pertaining to UPSC recruitment 2025 in the table below.
Overview | Specifications |
Exams Under UPSC Recruitment | ESE - Engineering Services Exam CDS - Combined Defense Services NDA - National Defense Academy CSE - Civil Services Exam IFS - Indian Foreign Services IES/ISS - Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam CMS - Combined Medical Services CAPF - Central Armed Police Forces |
Mode of exam | Offline |
Exam conducting authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Mode of application | Online |
UPSC Recruitment 2025- Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can find the basic information regarding UPSC eligibility criteria 2025 of various UPSC recruitment exams in the table below. For more information regarding the eligibility of UPSC 2025 exams, candidates are encouraged to go through the eligibility criteria articles linked in the table.
Exam Name | Age limit | Academic Qualification | Detailed Information |
NDA (National Defense Academy) | 16.5 to 19.5 years | Class 12th | |
CDS (Combined Defense Services) | 19 to 24 years | Graduation | |
CSE (Civil Services Examination | 21 to 32 years | Graduation | |
Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS) | 21 to 32 years | Graduation | |
I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/ Indian Statistical Services) | 21 to 30 years | Post-Graduate (IES) Masters or Graduation (ISS) | |
Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination | 21 to 32 years | Masters degree | |
ESE (Engineering Services Examination) | 21 to 30 years | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering | |
CMS (Combined Medical Services Examination) | Not more than 32 years | ||
CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) | 20 to 25 years | Graduation |
Please note that it is extremely important for candidates to check whether they are eligible for an UPSC exam before applying, as candidates who are found to be ineligible at any stage of the process run the risk of getting their candidature cancelled.
UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Application Process
After checking their UPSC eligibility, candidates can proceed to apply for their choice of exam. The articles linked below describe the application process of each UPSC recruitment 2025 exam. Additionally, candidates can also find direct links to the UPSC application forms 2025 as soon as they are released.
UPSC Application Form 2025
Exam Name | Application Form |
NDA (National Defense Academy) | |
CDS (Combined Defense Services) | |
CSE (Civil Services Examination) | |
IFS (Indian Forest Services) | - |
I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Services) | |
Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist | - |
ESE (Engineering Services Examination) | |
CMS (Combined Medical Services) | |
CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) |
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UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Exam Pattern
Candidates must go through the UPSC 2025 exam pattern of their chosen exam before starting preparation. The exam pattern of UPSC recruitment exams 2025 consist of information such as stages, sections, marking scheme and time duration of each exam and much more. To know the exam pattern of any UPSC exam, candidates can visit the pages linked below.
UPSC Exam Pattern 2025
Exam Name | Exam Pattern |
NDA (National Defense Academy) | |
CDS (Combined Defense Services) | |
CSE (Civil Services Examination) | |
CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) | |
IFS (Indian Forest Service) | |
I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services) | - |
Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination | - |
ESE (Engineering Services Exam) | |
CMS (Combined Medical Services) | - |
UPSC recruitment 2025 - Admit Card
Candidates who have successfully applied for any UPSC recruitment exam 2025 will be issued an UPSC 2025 admit card. Candidates can visit the pages linked in the table below for details pertaining to UPSC admit cards, exam day guidelines and more.
UPSC Admit Card 2025
Exam Name | Admit Card |
NDA (National Defense Academy) | |
CDS (Combined Defense Services) | |
CSE (Civil Services Examination) | |
IFS (Indian Forest Service) | |
I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services) | |
Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination | |
ESE (Engineering Services Exam) | |
CMS (Combined Medical Services Exam) | |
CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) |
UPSC recruitment 2025 - Result
Candidates who attempt any UPSC recruitment exam can check their results on the official website. Candidates can find out more about how to access their UPSC result 2025 by going through the result article of their chosen exam. Candidates who have qualified all levels of the exam will be able to occupy one of the vacant posts.
UPSC Result 2025
Exam Name | Result |
NDA (National Defense Academy) | |
CDS (Combined Defense Services) | |
CSE (Civil Services Examination) | |
IFS (Indian Forest Service) | |
I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services) | |
Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination | |
ESE (Engineering Services Exam) | |
CMS (Combined Medical Services Exam) | |
CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) |
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UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Cut off
The UPSC 2025 Cut off marks is the term for the minimum number of marks a candidate needs in order to qualify for the next round. Candidates can find the cutoff information for UPSC recruitment 2025 exams in the table below.
UPSC Cutoffs
Exam Name | Cut off |
NDA (National Defense Academy) | |
CDS (Combined Defense Services) | |
CSE (Civil Services Exam) | |
IFS (Indian Forest Service) | Check here |
I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services) | |
Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination | |
ESE (Engineering Services Examination) | |
CMS (Combined Medical Services Examination) | |
CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) |
UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Salary
Candidates get recruited for various government posts via the UPSC recruitment 2025 exams. Candidates can find salary details for various UPSC posts in the articles linked below.
Exam Name | Salary |
NDA (National Defense Academy) | |
CDS (Combined Defense Services) | |
CSE (Civil Services Exam) | |
IFS (Indian Forest Service) | |
I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services) | |
Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination | |
ESE (Engineering Services Examination) | |
CMS (Combined Medical Services Examination) | |
CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many exams of UPSC are there?
A:
UPSC holds around 13 UPSC exams annually, although the number may vary depending on the posts that are required to be filled.
Q: What are the 24 posts in UPSC?
A:
UPSC CSE 2024 posts include (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFoS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’, Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’, and many more. Every year, UPSC CSE vacancies are split across various posts.
Q: What are the 9 papers in UPSC mains?
A:
The 9 papers of UPSC mains are Compulsory Indian language, English, Essay, General Studies I, General Studies II, General Studies III, General Studies IV, Optional I and Optional II.
Q: What is UPSC salary?
A:
You can find out about the salary details of any UPSC post through the pages linked in the article above.
Q: Can 12th pass apply for UPSC?
A:
12th pass candidates are eligible only for UPSC exams such as NDA and CDS. To check the eligibility criteria of other exams, refer to the eligibility criteria section of the article above.
Q: Which degree is best for IAS?
A:
Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in any recognised discipline are eligible to write the IAS exam.
Q: Which is the highest post in UPSC?
A:
The post of Cabinet secretary is the highest paid UPSC post, with a salary of Rs 2,50,000.
Q: What is the difference between UPSC and IAS?
A:
UPSC is a government organization that conducts recruitment exams for various government posts. IAS is a type of administrative post in the government. Both terms, UPSC and IAS are colloquial terms for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Q: What is the syllabus for UPSC 2024?
A:
The UPSC 2024 syllabus varies based on the recruitment exam. You can find details pertaining to the syllabus in the UPSC recruitment exam notifications.
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