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UPSC IAS Application Form 2025 - Correction Window (Closed)
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Mar 03, 2025 11:47 AM IST | #UPSC CSE
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Union Public Service Commission closed the UPSC IAS 2025 application form correction window on February 28, 2025 at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC IAS application form correction window 2025 was activated on February 22, 2025 on the official website. The commission closed the UPSC IAS 2025 application form on February 21, 2025. The UPSC IAS application form 2025 was released on January 22, 2025 on the official website.
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- IAS Application Form 2025 - Overview
- IAS 2025 Application Form - Dates
- IAS Eligibility Criteria 2025
- IAS Exam Centres 2025
Candidates appearing for the UPSC IAS exam are advised to check if they fulfill the eligibility criteria before filling out the IAS application form. The commission will also be opening the UPSC CSE application form correction window from February 22 to 28, 2025 (revised dates).
Before starting to fill out the IAS application form 2025, candidates are advised to check the Civil Services exam registration details available on the IAS 2025 notification. Those who successfully submit the UPSC application form will be issued admit card. Applicants need to keep their personal and academic details ready, along with scanned images for uploading for the UPSC CSE application 2025 online process. UPSC registration fee of Rs 100 has to be paid by candidates of general, EWS and OBC category. For more information on the IAS 2025 application form process, read the article below.
IAS Application Form 2025 - Overview
Aspirants can check the UPSC CSE exam details from the below table.
Examination body | Union Public Service Commission |
Exam name | UPSC Civil Service Examination |
UPSC website | upsc.gov.in/ upsconline.nic.in |
Application mode | Online |
Application fee | General/ OBC/ EWS - Rs 100 SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman/ PwD/ Female - NIL |
Mode of payment | Online (Debit Cards/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets) or Challan |
IAS 2025 Application Form - Dates
The UPSC CSE application form 2025 is released at upsc.gov.in. Check other important IAS exam dates 2025 given in the table below and also in the official notification.
IAS Application Form 2025 Release Date
| Events | Important Dates |
UPSC IAS 2025 notification | January 22, 2025 |
UPSC IAS apply online 2025 | January 22, 2025 |
UPSC IAS application form 2025 Last date | February 21, 2025 (extended date) |
UPSC CSE application correction facility 2025 | February 22 to 28, 2025 (revised dates) |
UPSC IAS prelims exam date 2025 | May 25, 2025 |
UPSC IAS 2025 DAF-I apply online | To be announced |
Last date to fill UPSC IAS 2025 DAF-I | To be announced |
UPSC CSE Mains exam 2025 | August 22, 2025 |
IAS Application Form 2025 - Documents Required to Fill the Application Form
Before applying, aspirants must check the Civil Services exam registration details. The list of details and documents required to apply online for the UPSC IAS 2025 exam is given below.
Valid email ID and mobile number.
Scanned photograph and signature as per dimensions mentioned by the UPSC.
Valid photo ID card details.
Other required documents (if applicable).
Personal and academic details
Fee payment details debit/ credit card, etc.
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How to fill UPSC IAS Application Form 2025?
Candidates can follow the instructions mentioned in the notification on how to fill out the UPSC CSE application form 2025. The instruction must be followed carefully to avoid the rejection of the IAS form 2025 at a later stage of the selection process. The steps to apply online for the UPSC IAS 2025 are scripted below for reference purpose only.
Step 1 - Go to the official website - upsc.gov.in.
Step 2 - Go to the What's New section on the home page. Search for the “Exam Notification: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025” links and click on it.
Step 3 - A new window will open on the screen. The CSE application 2025 link will appear on the screen.
Step 4 - Download the UPSC notification 2025 - To download the UPSC IAS notification 2025, click on the link under the Documents heading. Candidates are recommended read the official notification thoroughly before proceeding to fill out the IAS application form 2025.
Step 5 - To proceed to fill out the IAS application form 2025, click on the ‘OTR link’ available on the web page. If the applicants have not completed the One Time Registration, They have to complete it by providing some basic details such as personal and contact details.
Step 7- Login by using valid login credentials Email ID and OTP/Password or Mobile number and OTP/Password or OTR ID and OTP/Password.
Step 8 - Complete the Application Form.
Step 9 - Upload documents and Pay the UPSC IAS application fee
Step 10 - After reviewing all details, submit the application form electronically. Download and save the confirmation page for your records..
IAS exam fee
Category | UPSC CSE application fee |
General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs 100 |
SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman/ PwD/ Female | Nil |
Specification about payment of application fee
Payment Method | Payment Gateways |
Offline | Bank challan |
Online | Credit/Visa/RuPay/Master/Debit Card and net banking |
Specification of photograph and signature to be uploaded
Document | Specification |
Signature | 20 kb to 300 kb |
Photograph | 20 kb to 300 kb |
IAS Application Form 2025 - Points to remember
Before filling in the UPSC CSE 2025 application form, candidates must pay attention to every detail they input. Few important points to remember while applying for the IAS application form 2025:
Read the UPSC IAS notification 2025 carefully.
Go through the IAS eligibility thoroughly.
Check if the details entered in the UPSC CSE form 2025 carefully before submitting.
Dimensions of the images must be as mentioned in the notification.
The version of the browser must be up to date.
What to do if I forget UPSC IAS Registration ID 2025?
If a candidate forgets or loses the UPSC registration ID then it is advisable to check their registered email inbox and SMS inbox (of their registered mobile number) for the same. While filling the part 1 of UPSC IAS application form it is auto-generated and emailed and messaged to the candidate. If they are unable to find it then they will have to register again to obtain the registration ID and password.
How to make Corrections UPSC IAS Application Form 2025?
After filling out the UPSC IAS 2025 application form, if any candidates wish to make corrections, then they can follow the steps given below:
- Visit the UPSC official website - upsconline.nic.in.
- Then click on the "Login" link.
- The link for correction of the UPSC CSE 2025 application form will be displayed on the screen.
- After that, press the "click here" link to start the UPSC civil services application correction facility.
- Read the correction instructions and click on the "yes" button
- Enter the registration ID and then click on the continue tab
- Now provide the following information
IAS Eligibility Criteria 2025
UPSC prescribed the eligibility criteria for applicants wanting to appear for the UPSC IAS 2025 exam. Those who fulfil the CSE eligibility can fill out the application form online. Candidate's age must be between 21 to 32 years, with a bachelor's degree in any discipline. For more details on the IAS eligibility criteria 2025 check the table below.
IAS Eligibility Criteria 2025
Nationality | Indian |
Age limit | 21 to 32 years (age relaxation is given to reserved category candidates) |
Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from recognized university |
Attempts limit | General - 6 OBC - 9 SC/ ST - Till within the upper age limit |
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IAS Exam Centres 2025
The UPSC Civil Services 2025 exam is a national-level exam. IAS 2025 prelims exam will be held in 80 cities and the mains exam will be held in 24 cities with multiple exam centres in each city. All the UPSC CSE exam centres 2025 are given in the official notification. Applicants have to select the IAS exam centre choice for prelims and mains while filling the application form. The final allotment of the UPSC IAS exam centre 2025 will be notified in the admit card.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the age limit to apply for the UPSC IAS exam 2025?
Applicants between the age group of 21 to 32 years can apply for the UPSC Civil Services exam.
2. When to apply for UPSC 2025?
Candidates can apply for the UPSC CSE 2025 exam from January 22 to February 21, 2025 (extended date).
3. What is the UPSC IAS application fee?
The UPSC IAS 2025 application fee for different category applicants is mentioned in the table below.
UPSC registration fees
Category | UPSC IAS application fee |
General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs 100 |
SC/ ST/ Ex Serviceman/ PwD/ Female | Nil |
4. When UPSC has released its annual exam calendar for 2025?
UPSC released the annual exam calendar 2025 on April 25, 2024.
5. Will the UPSC pattern change in 2025?
No, the UPSC CSE exam pattern does not change must every year and it is expected the same in CSE 2025 exam as well.
6. When is the UPSC IAS application form 2025 to be released?
IAS 2025 application form was released online on January 22, 2025 on the official website.
7. Is 28 too late for UPSC?
No, according to the UPSC CSE 2025 eligibility criteria, it is acceptable to appear for exam at 28.
8. When is the UPSC IAS 2025 prelims exam scheduled to be held?
IAS 2025 prelims exam will be conducted on May 25, 2025.
9. How to apply for IAS exam?
Aspirants can go through the above article to check the Civil Services exam registration details and how to apply for IAS exam.
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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.
NITYAM MAHUR 12 April,2025
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.
Rubina Naseer 04 April,2025
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!!
Sakshi Sharma 31 March,2025
Hello Rishika,
You can take any stream for becoming IAS. As per the eligibility criteria of UPSC IAS , student have to graduate from any stream from any recognised university or college. So it's doesn't matter from which stream you choose. But if you really want to become IAS, then humanities , arts related subject helps you alot.
To know more, kindly go through the given link:
https://competition.careers360.com/exams/upsc-cse
Good luck!
Sakshi Sharma 31 March,2025
Greetings! Here's a detailed response to your query
To start your prep for IAS exams without any coaching and free of cost here are some pointers you can follow :-
1.Understand the exam- To get started with IAS prep, first grab the official UPSC syllabus for both the first exam (Prelims) and the main exam (Mains) from their website. Understand what you need to study and how important each topic is.
Next, learn how the exam is set up. There are three parts: a multiple-choice test (Prelims), a written exam with long answers (Mains), and an interview. Know how many papers are in each, how you get marks, and how much time you get.
Finally, look at old exam papers from the last 5 to 10 years. This will give you an idea of how tough the exam is, what kinds of questions they ask, and which topics you should really focus on.
2.Build a strong foundation-Begin your IAS study with NCERT books from classes 6 to 12 for subjects like History, Geography, Civics, Economics, and Science. These will give you a basic understanding. Once you know the basics well, switch to standard books for each subject. You can find lists of recommended books online from people who've cleared the exam. Some popular ones are mentioned for Polity, Economy, Modern History, and Geography.
3.Stay updated with current affairs- To stay updated for IAS, read a good national newspaper every day (like The Hindu or Indian Express) and jot down important news from India and the world. Also, read magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra to understand social and economic topics deeply. Check websites like PIB and those of research groups for info on government plans and reports.
4.Utilize free online resources-For IAS prep help, check out websites like BYJU'S, ClearIAS, and Mrunal. They have free study stuff. Also, watch YouTube channels by teachers and ex-IAS officers for tips and lessons. Join online groups to ask questions and learn from others preparing for the exam.
5.Mock tests and self assessment-Take free practice tests online for both Prelims and Mains to see how ready you are and what you need to work on. After each test, check what you did wrong and focus on fixing those things. Remember to study regularly, believe in yourself, and take breaks so you don't get too tired. Consistency is more important than studying for many hours at once.
I hope this helps . Financial problems can never stop one from dreaming and achieving things in their life. Stay motivated!!!
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