The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. Originally scheduled to close on February 11, 2025, the last date for submitting online applications has now been extended to February 18, 2025.
This extension applies to both the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) 2025 examinations. According to the official notice, the last date for submitting applications is now February 18, 2025, at 06:00 PM, and a correction window will be available from February 19 to February 25, 2025 for candidates to make any necessary changes to their applications.
UPSC 2025: Key Details
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Post Name: IAS, IPS, IFS, and Group A posts
- Total Vacancies:
- 979 for CSE
- 150 for IFS
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Start Date: January 22, 2025
- New Last Date to Apply: February 18, 2025 (Extended)
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in
How to Apply for UPSC CSE 2025:
The UPSC CSE application process consists of two parts:
- Part-I (Registration)
- Part-II (Candidate’s Login)
Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Apply Online” button to begin your registration.
- Fill in the required personal details and click “Preview and Create Account.”
- Log in with your registration number and password to complete the rest of the details.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the specified format.
- Review your form and pay the application fee.
- Finally, print your application form for future reference.
UPSC 2025: Vacancies
The UPSC has announced a total of 1129 vacancies for the upcoming exams. Below is the breakdown:
- CSE Vacancies: 979
- IFS Vacancies: 150
- Reserved for PwBD: 38 vacancies
PwBD Categories Breakdown:
- Blindness and Low Vision: 12
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 7
- Locomotor Disabilities: 10
- Multiple Disabilities: 9
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CSE 2025
- Age Limit: 21-32 years
(Age relaxation available for SC/ST, OBC, and other categories) - Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University
- Nationality: Indian Citizen
- Number of Attempts:
- General: 6 attempts
- OBC: 9 attempts
- SC/ST: Unlimited
- PwBD: 9 for GL/EWS/OBC, Unlimited for SC/ST
Candidates interested in applying for UPSC CSE 2025 should ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria and apply before the extended deadline of February 18, 2025.
For more details, visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
