Upcoming UPSC Exams 2025 - Check All UPSC Exams Schedule

Upcoming UPSC Exams 2025 - Check All UPSC Exams Schedule

Edited By Namritha Bachwal | Updated on Mar 12, 2025 05:40 PM IST | #UPSC CSE
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UPSC CSE  Exam Date : 25 May' 2025 - 25 May' 2025

Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC 2025 recruitment calendar online on the official website. The UPSC calendar PDF can be downloaded from upsc.gov.in. Candidates looking to attempt any of the UPSC exams, such as the UPSC CSE, IFS, NDA, ESE, etc can go through the article below for more details.

This Story also Contains
  1. UPSC Recruitment 2025 Calendar
  2. What is the full form of UPSC?
  3. UPSC Recruitment 2025- Eligibility Criteria
  4. UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Application Process
  5. UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Exam Pattern
  6. UPSC recruitment 2025 - Admit Card
  7. UPSC recruitment 2025 - Result
  8. UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Cut off
  9. UPSC Cutoffs
  10. UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Salary
Upcoming UPSC Exams 2025 - Check All UPSC Exams Schedule
Upcoming UPSC Exams 2025 - Check All UPSC Exams Schedule

Union Public Service Commission conducts a variety of exams to recruit qualified candidates for various posts across the Indian government. All UPSC Candidates who attempt the UPSC recruitment exam 2025 may get jobs in departments like Administrative posts, Army Wings, Armed Forces, Indian Railways and even in the medical field. The official notifications for every UPSC exam 2025 will be released online on the official website.

UPSC Recruitment 2025 Calendar

UPSC released the UPSC 2025 exam calendar, a document containing the application dates and exam dates of recruitment exams that will take place this year. Candidates can find the dates pertaining to UPSC 2025 recruitment exams in the table below.

UPSC Recruitment 2025 Dates

Exam Name
Notification Date
Last Date to submit Application Forms
UPSC Exam Date
S.O. Grade-B LDCE, 2024
November 13, 2024
December 3, 2024
January 11, 2025
(Saturday)
September 4, 2024
September 24, 2024
February 9, 2025
(Sunday)
September 18, 2024


October 8, 2024

November 22, 2024 (Re-opened)

June 8, 2025 (Sunday)
CBI (DSP) LDCE
November 27, 2024
December 17, 2024
March 8, 2025
(Saturday)
CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025
December 4, 2024
December 24, 2024
March 9, 2025
(Sunday)
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2025
December 11, 2024December 31, 2024April 13, 2025 (Sunday)
C.D.S. Examination (I), 2025
January 22, 2025
February 21, 2025
May 25, 2025
(Sunday)
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
TBA

TBA

June 14, 2025
(Saturday)
February 12, 2025
March 4, 2025
June 20, 2025
(Friday)
Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025
TBA

TBA

June 21, 2025
(Saturday)
Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2025
TBA

TBA

June 22, 2025
(Sunday)
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
TBA

TBA

July 5, 2025
(Saturday)
February 19, 2025
March 11, 2025
July 20, 2025
(Sunday)
March 5, 2025
March 25, 2025
August 3, 2025
(Sunday)
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
TBA

TBA

August 9, 2025
(Saturday)
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025
TBA

TBA

August 22, 2025
(Friday)
N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2025
March 28, 2025
June 17, 2025
September 14, 2025
(Sunday)
C.D.S. Examination (II), 2025
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
TBA

TBA

October 4, 2025
(Saturday)
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
TBA

TBA

November 1, 2205
(Saturday)
Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2025
TBA

TBA

November 16, 2025
(Sunday)
S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE
September 17, 2025
October 7, 2025
December 13, 2025
(Saturday)
Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination
TBA

TBA

December 20, 2025
(Saturday)

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What is the full form of UPSC?

Union Public Service Commission is the full form of UPSC. UPSC is an organisation that conducts recruitment exams, such as CDS, NDA, UPSC CSE, CAPF, etc. for various government posts.

Highlights of UPSC Recruitment 2025

Candidates can find basic details pertaining to UPSC recruitment 2025 in the table below.

Overview

Specifications

Exams Under UPSC Recruitment

ESE - Engineering Services Exam

CDS - Combined Defense Services

NDA - National Defense Academy

CSE - Civil Services Exam

IFS - Indian Foreign Services

IES/ISS - Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam

CMS - Combined Medical Services

CAPF - Central Armed Police Forces

Mode of exam

Offline

Exam conducting authority

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Mode of application

Online

UPSC Recruitment 2025- Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can find the basic information regarding UPSC eligibility criteria 2025 of various UPSC recruitment exams in the table below. For more information regarding the eligibility of UPSC 2025 exams, candidates are encouraged to go through the eligibility criteria articles linked in the table.

Exam Name

Age limit

Academic Qualification

Detailed Information

NDA (National Defense Academy)

16.5 to 19.5 years

Class 12th

NDA Eligibility Criteria

CDS (Combined Defense Services)

19 to 24 years

Graduation

CDS Eligibility Criteria

CSE (Civil Services Examination

21 to 32 years

Graduation

IAS Eligibility Criteria

Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS)

21 to 32 years

Graduation


I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/ Indian Statistical Services)

21 to 30 years

Post-Graduate (IES)

Masters or Graduation (ISS)


Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination

21 to 32 years

Masters degree


ESE (Engineering Services Examination)

21 to 30 years

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

ESE Eligibility Criteria

CMS (Combined Medical Services Examination)

Not more than 32 years

MBBS


CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces)

20 to 25 years

Graduation

CAPF Eligibility Criteria

Please note that it is extremely important for candidates to check whether they are eligible for an UPSC exam before applying, as candidates who are found to be ineligible at any stage of the process run the risk of getting their candidature cancelled.

UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Application Process

After checking their UPSC eligibility, candidates can proceed to apply for their choice of exam. The articles linked below describe the application process of each UPSC recruitment 2025 exam. Additionally, candidates can also find direct links to the UPSC application forms 2025 as soon as they are released.

UPSC Application Form 2025

Exam Name

Application Form

NDA (National Defense Academy)

NDA Application Form

CDS (Combined Defense Services)

CDS Application Form

CSE (Civil Services Examination)

IAS Application Form

IFS (Indian Forest Services)

-

I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Services)

IES/ISS Application Form

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist

-

ESE (Engineering Services Examination)

ESE Application Form

CMS (Combined Medical Services)

UPSC CMS Application Form

CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces)

CAPF Application Form

Also read: Complete guide for UPSC CSE exam preparation

UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Exam Pattern

Candidates must go through the UPSC 2025 exam pattern of their chosen exam before starting preparation. The exam pattern of UPSC recruitment exams 2025 consist of information such as stages, sections, marking scheme and time duration of each exam and much more. To know the exam pattern of any UPSC exam, candidates can visit the pages linked below.

UPSC Exam Pattern 2025

Exam Name

Exam Pattern

NDA (National Defense Academy)

NDA Exam Pattern

CDS (Combined Defense Services)

CDS Exam Pattern

CSE (Civil Services Examination)

IAS Exam Pattern

CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces)

CAPF Exam Pattern

IFS (Indian Forest Service)

IFS Exam Pattern

I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services)

-

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination

-

ESE (Engineering Services Exam)

UPSC ESE Exam Pattern

CMS (Combined Medical Services)

-

UPSC recruitment 2025 - Admit Card

Candidates who have successfully applied for any UPSC recruitment exam 2025 will be issued an UPSC 2025 admit card. Candidates can visit the pages linked in the table below for details pertaining to UPSC admit cards, exam day guidelines and more.

UPSC Admit Card 2025

Exam Name

Admit Card

NDA (National Defense Academy)

NDA Admit Card

CDS (Combined Defense Services)

CDS Admit Card

CSE (Civil Services Examination)

IAS Admit Card

IFS (Indian Forest Service)

IFS Admit Card

I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services)

IES/ISS Admit Card

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam Admit Card

ESE (Engineering Services Exam)

ESE Admit Card

CMS (Combined Medical Services Exam)

UPSC CMS Admit Card

CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces)

CAPF Admit Card

UPSC recruitment 2025 - Result

Candidates who attempt any UPSC recruitment exam can check their results on the official website. Candidates can find out more about how to access their UPSC result 2025 by going through the result article of their chosen exam. Candidates who have qualified all levels of the exam will be able to occupy one of the vacant posts.

UPSC Result 2025

Exam Name

Result

NDA (National Defense Academy)

NDA Result

CDS (Combined Defense Services)

CDS Result

CSE (Civil Services Examination)

IAS Result

IFS (Indian Forest Service)

IFS Result

I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services)

IES/ISS Result

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam Result

ESE (Engineering Services Exam)

ESE Result

CMS (Combined Medical Services Exam)

UPSC CMS Result

CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces)

CAPF Result

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UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Cut off

The UPSC 2025 Cut off marks is the term for the minimum number of marks a candidate needs in order to qualify for the next round. Candidates can find the cutoff information for UPSC recruitment 2025 exams in the table below.

UPSC Cutoffs

Exam Name

Cut off

NDA (National Defense Academy)

NDA Cut Off

CDS (Combined Defense Services)

CDS Cut Off

CSE (Civil Services Exam)

IAS Cut Off

IFS (Indian Forest Service)

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I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services)

IES/ISS Cut Off

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Cut Off

ESE (Engineering Services Examination)

UPSC ESE Cut Off

CMS (Combined Medical Services Examination)

UPSC CMS Cut Off

CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces)

CAPF Cut Off

UPSC Recruitment 2025 - Salary

Candidates get recruited for various government posts via the UPSC recruitment 2025 exams. Candidates can find salary details for various UPSC posts in the articles linked below.

Exam Name

Salary

NDA (National Defense Academy)

NDA Salary

CDS (Combined Defense Services)

CDS Salary

CSE (Civil Services Exam)

IAS Salary

IFS (Indian Forest Service)

IFS Officer Salary

I.E.S./I.S.S. (Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services)

IES Salary

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Salary

ESE (Engineering Services Examination)

ESE Salary

CMS (Combined Medical Services Examination)

UPSC CMS Salary

CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces)

CAPF Salary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many exams of UPSC are there?

UPSC holds around 13 UPSC exams annually, although the number may vary depending on the posts that are required to be filled.

2. What are the 24 posts in UPSC?

UPSC CSE 2025 posts include (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFoS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’, Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’, and many more. Every year, UPSC CSE vacancies are split across various posts.

3. What are the 9 papers in UPSC mains?

The 9 papers of UPSC mains are Compulsory Indian language, English, Essay, General Studies I, General Studies II, General Studies III, General Studies IV, Optional I and Optional II. 

4. What is UPSC salary?

You can find out about the salary details of any UPSC post through the pages linked in the article above. 

5. Can 12th pass apply for UPSC?

12th pass candidates are eligible only for UPSC exams such as NDA and CDS. To check the eligibility criteria of other exams, refer to the eligibility criteria section of the article above. 

6. Which degree is best for IAS?

Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in any recognised discipline are eligible to write the IAS exam.

7. Which is the highest post in UPSC?

The post of Cabinet secretary is the highest paid UPSC post, with a salary of Rs 2,50,000.

8. What is the difference between UPSC and IAS?

UPSC is a government organization that conducts recruitment exams for various government posts. IAS is a type of administrative post in the government. Both terms, UPSC and IAS are colloquial terms for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

9. What is the syllabus for UPSC 2025?

The UPSC 2025 syllabus varies based on the recruitment exam. You can find details pertaining to the syllabus in the UPSC recruitment exam notifications. 

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Questions related to UPSC CSE

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Hello!
IRAS (Indian Railway Accounts Service) officers can be posted in both cities and rural areas since Indian Railways has offices and operations nationwide. They typically work in divisional offices, zonal offices, workshops, and production units. Transfers do happen but are usually not very frequent and depend on government policies and organizational needs.

Hope this helps!

To become an IAS officer, you must clear the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and then undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). While any bachelor's degree is acceptable, choosing a degree that aligns with the UPSC syllabus, particularly in humanities and social sciences, can be advantageous.

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE):

This is the primary exam for becoming an IAS officer, involving three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test (Interview).

Any Bachelor's Degree:

A graduate degree from a recognized university is the basic requirement to be eligible for the CSE.

Beneficial Degrees:

Degrees in humanities and social sciences, such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), can be helpful due to the syllabus overlap with subjects like History, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics.

Optional Subject:

You can choose an optional subject in the Mains exam, and a BA degree can provide a wide range of options.

Hope it helps!!

Hello!!

That's a great goal—and your background as a research scholar can actually be a big asset in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE), which is the path to becoming an IAS officer.

Step-by-Step Guide to Become an IAS Officer:

1. Understand the Exam Structure

The UPSC CSE has three stages:

Prelims: Objective (GS Paper + CSAT)

Mains: Descriptive (9 papers)

Interview: Personality Test

2. Check Eligibility

Age: 21 to 32 (for General category)

Degree: Any graduate degree (you already qualify)

3. Choose Your Optional Subject

Choose something you’re comfortable with (can be from your research field if it's available).

Popular optionals: Sociology, Geography, PSIR, Anthropology, etc.

4. Build a Study Plan

Since you're a research scholar, time management is key.

Daily 4–6 hours of focused study can work if you're consistent.

Focus on:

NCERTs (6th–12th)

Standard books (like Laxmikanth for Polity, Spectrum for History)

Current Affairs (The Hindu, Indian Express, or PIB + Monthly compilations)

5. Join a Test Series (Optional but Helpful)

For Prelims and Mains: to build speed, writing skills, and clarity.

6. Practice Answer Writing

Mains is all about articulation. Practice with previous year questions and mock tests.

7. Appear for the Exam

Notification comes out around February.

Prelims is in May/June, Mains in September, and Interview early next year.

How to Align This With Your Research Schedule:

Create a realistic time-table that includes 2–3 hours on weekdays, and more on weekends.

Use your research experience for deeper understanding and essay writing.

If your goal is to become an IAS officer, choose a degree that supports UPSC preparation and also provides a good backup:

BA in Political Science, History, Geography, or Economics is ideal for IAS.
BSc or BCom is fine too, but you'll need to study humanities separately for UPSC.
For backup, pick a subject with good job prospects like BBA or Computer Science.

KCET is required only if you're planning professional courses like Engineering or Agriculture. It's not needed for BA or general degrees.

After 10th for IAS

Hello aspirant,

For becoming IAS , you have to first complete your graduation from any background from any recognised university or college. If you are in your final year, then also you are eligible. After that you have to give an entrance exam name UPSC . If you will clear this exam then according to your marks you may get the IAS position.

To know about UPSC entrance exam, kindly go through the given link:

https://competition.careers360.com/exams/upsc-cse

All the best!!

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