UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Notification Released

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Examination 2025 Notification today. Candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination should not miss this opportunity. Below are the key details:

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: January 22, 2025

• Online Application Starts: January 22, 2025

• Last Date to Apply: February 12, 2025

• Preliminary Examination: May 26, 2025

Total Vacancies

• Vacancies: 1,105 (Provisional)

Application Fee

• General/OBC: ₹100

• SC/ST/PwBD/Female Candidates: Exempted

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: 21-32 years (as of August 1, 2025). Age relaxation is available for reserved categories.

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSC website: https://www.upsc.gov.in

2. Go to "Apply Online" under the "Examination" section.

3. Fill in the required details, upload documents, and pay the fee (if applicable).

Official Notification 

For more information, refer to the official notification: UPSC Notification 2025.

Preliminary Exam Syllabus

The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers:

1. Paper I: General Studies (GS)

• Current events of national and international importance

• History of India and the Indian National Movement

• Indian and World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic)

• Indian Polity and Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.)

• Economic and Social Development (Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives)

• Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change (General Issues, not subject-specific)

• General Science

2. Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)

• Comprehension

• Interpersonal skills, including communication skills

• Logical reasoning and analytical ability

• Decision-making and problem-solving

• General mental ability

• Basic numeracy (Class X level)

• Data interpretation (Class X level)

Note: Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature, and candidates must score at least 33% to qualify.

Where to Study & Best Book List

1. General Studies (Paper I)
History:

• NCERT History Books (Class 6-12)

• India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra

• A Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum

Geography:

• NCERT Geography Books (Class 6-12)

• Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G.C. Leong

• Atlas by Oxford or Orient Blackswan

Polity:

• Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Economy:

• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

• NCERT Economics (Class 9-12)

Environment & Ecology:

• Environment by Shankar IAS Academy

Current Affairs:

• The Hindu or Indian Express newspapers

• Yojana and Kurukshetra magazines

2. Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT - Paper II)

• CSAT Paper II by Arihant Publications

• Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

• Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal

Prepare well and utilize this opportunity to achieve your dreams!