UPSC 2025: Civil Services IAS & Forest Services IFS Online Application Open for 1129 Posts

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2025

Post Date / Update: 22 January 2025 | 03:30 PM
Short Information:

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting applications for the Civil Services (IAS) and Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from 22 January 2025 to 11 February 2025. Check the official notification for detailed information about eligibility, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale, and other important instructions.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Begin	22 January 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	11 February 2025
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee	11 February 2025
Correction / Edit Form	12-18 February 2025
UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Exam Date	25 May 2025
Admit Card Available	Before Exam

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / PH	₹0
All Category Female	₹0

Payment Mode:

• Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E Challan.

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)

Age Criteria	Limit
Minimum Age	21 years
Maximum Age	32 years

Age Relaxation:

• As per UPSC Civil Services and Forest Services Exam 2025 recruitment rules.

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 1129 Posts

Post Name	Total Posts
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)	979
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	150

Eligibility:

• IAS (Civil Services): Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university.
• IFS (Forest Service): Bachelor’s degree with one of the following subjects:
  • Animal Husbandry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent.

How to Apply

1. One-Time Registration (OTR):
   Candidates must complete OTR before applying online.
2. Steps to Apply:
   • Go to the UPSC website and apply between 22 January 2025 and 11 February 2025.
   • Carefully read the notification before filling out the application form.
   • Gather necessary documents (eligibility proof, ID, address details, etc.).
   • Scan required documents (photo, signature, ID proof, etc.).
   • Review the form before submission.
   • Take a printout of the final form after submission.

Additional Information

• Interested candidates should read the full UPSC IAS / IFS 2025 exam notification before applying online.
• Mobile Apps for Updates:
  • Android App
  • Apple IOS App

Official Links:

• Apply Online Through OTR
• Download Notification (IAS / IFS)
• UPSC Official Website