UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAM (IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) every year to recruit officers for top posts like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other central services.
Eligibility (for UPSC CSE 2025)
Candidates must satisfy the following to be eligible (subject to official instructions in notification):
| Criteria | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen (with some provisions for certain other categories) |
| Age Limit | Minimum: 21 years Maximum: 32 years (as of 1 August 2025) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: +5 years OBC: +3 years Persons with Disabilities: +10 years (as per rules) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognized university or equivalent |
| Number of Attempts | General: 6 OBC: 9 SC/ST: unlimited (subject to age limit) (these norms are usual; check the official 2025 notification for exact) |
Eligibility Criteria
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Salary: ₹ 25000
Important Date
Starting Date: 22-Jan-2025 12:00 AM
Closing Date: Job Expired
Notification Release: 22 January 2025
Prelims Exam Date: 25 May 2025
Mains Exam Start Date: 22 August 2025
Have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Be 21 to 32 years old as of 1st August 2025.
Age relaxations apply to OBC, SC/ST, and PwD candidates.
UPSC MAINS SYLLABUS DETAILS
Paper I – Essay
Write essays on multiple topics — both current and abstract themes.
Marks are based on content, coherence, structure, and clarity of expression.
Paper II – General Studies I (History, Culture, Society & Geography)
Indian Heritage and Culture
Modern Indian History (18th century to present)
World History (18th century revolutions onwards)
Indian Society — diversity, women, poverty, globalization, communalism
Geography of India & the World (physical, economic, resources, industrial location)
Paper III – General Studies II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, IR)
Indian Constitution & Political System
Functions of the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary
Government Policies & Welfare Schemes
Role of NGOs, SHGs, and Pressure Groups
Guidelines
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