UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 notification for 979 vacancies released, know about application process, eligibility, exam plan

The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC, has released the official notification for the Civil Services Examinations 2025 on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. VACANCY DETAILS This year, the commission will hold the recruitment examinations for approximately 979 vacancies to fill various posts in central government departments including Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and more. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: In order to apply for the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025, candidates need to ensure they meet the following eligibility requirements: Nationality To apply for the post of For the Indian Administrative Service, the Indian Foreign Service and the Indian Police Service, a candidate must be a citizen of India. These includes the following: SC/ST category: Up to 5 years OBC category: Up to 3 years Defense personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area: Up to 3 years Ex-servicemen: Up to 5 years PLAN OF EXAM IN BRIEF The UPSC CSE 2025 notification states that the Civil Services Examination will consist of two successive stages which are as follows: Civil Services Examination which will be of objective-type for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination Civil Services Examination for the selection of candidates for the various central government services and posts. POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND ABOUT APPLICATION PROCESS: Prospective candidates are required to apply online for Civil Services Examination 2025 through the official website at upsconline.gov.in, states the commission.