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UPSC IAS Selection Process 2025 - Check Complete Selection process

UPSC IAS Selection Process 2025 - Check Complete Selection process

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jul 11, 2024 04:00 PM IST | #UPSC CSE
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Union Public Service Commission mentions the UPSC IAS 2025 selection process in the official notification. The UPSC CSE 2025 notification will be released on January 22, 2025. Candidates preparing for the UPSC IAS exam can check the selection process clearly. The IAS exam selection process 2025 comprises three stages - prelims exam, mains exam and personality test.

As per UPSC CSE 2025 selection process, applicants who fill the application form will be eligible to appear for the prelims exam. Those who qualify the IAS 2025 prelims exam will be called for the mains exam. Those who clear the UPSC CSE exam for mains will be called for a personal interview.

The final merit list of the UPSC IAS 2025 selection process is made on the basis of performance of applicant in the mains and the personality test stages. Candidates who clear the IAS cut off 2025 are marked as qualified. For more details about the UPSC IAS selection process 2025, candidates can check the article given below.

UPSC IAS Selection Process 2025

Candidates can know about the complete UPSC Civil Service selection procedure by reading the points below.

  • Preliminary Exam

  • Mains Exam

  • Personal Interview (Personality Test)

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UPSC IAS Selection Process 2025 - Prelims Exam

The prelims exam is the first stage of the IAS selection process 2025. Due to the large number of applicants, the competition is also tough in the IAS 2025 prelims exam. As per stats, the number of applications received for the Civil Service prelims exam are around 10 to 12 lakhs and the number of applicants that appear for the IAS prelims exam is approximately 5 - 6 lakhs. Candidates who submit the IAS application form 2025 successfully are eligible to appear in the prelims exam.

The prelims exam of IAS 2025 comprises two papers - General Studies paper 1 and General Studies paper 2. The questions in IAS prelims exam GS paper 1 will be asked from the political system, Panchayati raj, public policy, general issues, poverty, rights issues, current events, etc. And in GS paper 2, questions will be asked from logical reasoning, general mental ability and other subjects.

As per the IAS exam 2025 selection process, candidates have to score 33% marks on paper 2, as UPSC IAS paper 2 is qualifying in nature. The prelims exam is the screening exam and marks scored by candidates in this stage are not considered while creating the final IAS merit list 2025.

UPSC IAS Selection Process 2025 - Mains Exam

Candidates who clear the UPSC IAS 2025 preliminary examination will be called for the mains exam. The number of candidates qualifying in the main exam are two times the number of total UPSC CSE 2025 vacancies. The IAS mains exam is descriptive in nature comprising of 9 papers in total.

The mains exam comprises essay writing, language paper, four General Studies paper and two optional papers. Candidates have to select one subject from a list of 26 optional subjects mentioned in the official UPSC IAS 2025 notification.

The marks scored by candidates in the IAS mains papers will be considered for preparing the final merit list along with the marks obtained by them in the personal interview. Candidates who clear the UPSC IAS 2025 mains exam will be called for a personality test/interview of the Civil Service Exam.

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UPSC IAS Selection Process 2025 - Personality Test

Candidates who qualify in the mains exam will be eligible to appear for a UPSC CSE personality test. The Civil Services personality test is the final and last phase of the IAS selection process 2025. Candidates double the number of IAS 2025 vacancies appear for the interview which will be conducted at the UPSC office in New Delhi.

The IAS interview is of 275 marks with no minimum qualifying marks. Here, candidates have to face the board members who ask questions based on the candidate's detailed application form (IAS 2025 DAF form) which they filled after qualifying the IAS mains exam.

Questions asked can be from current affairs, optional subjects, family background, home town, home state, etc. The candidates can also be given a case study. Candidates who clear the personal interview of the IAS selection process 2025 will be declared as qualified.

UPSC IAS Selection Process - Exam Pattern

The UPSC IAS exam pattern will be prescribed by the Union Public Service Commission in the official notification. The UPSC IAS 2025 recruitment exam has three stages - prelims, mains and personality test. For more details on the UPSC IAS exam pattern 2025 check the tables below.

UPSC IAS prelims and mains exam pattern

Exam name

Civil Services Exam (UPSC CSE)

Exam mode

Offline

(Preliminary - MCQ-based)

(Mains - Descriptive Mode)

(Personality Test - Interview in front of board members)

Exam stages

Prelims exam

Mains exam

Interview

Total papers

Prelims: 2

Mains: 9

Marking scheme

Paper 1: +2 marks

Paper 2: +2.5 marks

Negative marking: One-third of marks allotted to each question

Exam Duration

Prelims: 2 hours (Each paper) total 4 hours

Mains: 3 hours (Each paper) total 27 hours conducted across various days

Type of questions

Prelims: Objective type

Mains: Subjective type

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UPSC IAS Selection Process 2025 - Merit List

Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC final merit list 2025 along with the declaration of the final result. The final merit list of the IAS selection process 2025 will be released on the basis of marks obtained by candidates in the mains exam and personal interview. Candidates who make it to the UPSC CSE merit list 2025 will be commissioned in various services of the Government of India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the details required to download the UPSC admit card?

Candidates can download IAS admit card 2025 using their registration ID and date of birth.

2. What is the selection process of IAS 2025?

IAS selection process 2025 comprises prelims exam, mains exam and personal interview.

3. How will the IAS final result 2025 be released?

The final IAS 2025 result will be released in online mode by considering the mains and interview marks.

4. What is the age limit to apply for IAS 2025?

As per the IAS eligibility criteria 2025, candidates between 21 to 32 years can apply for the exam.

5. When will merit list of UPSC be released?

The UPSC IAS merit list will be released after the announcement of the final result.

6. Do I need to appear in the UPSC IAS interview?

Yes, you need to appear for the interview as it is a crucial phase of UPSC IAS selection process 2025.

7. When will UPSC IAS prelims result 2025 be announced?

The UPSC IAS 2025 prelims result will be announced 15 - 20 days from the date of the exam.

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When choosing an IAS coaching institute, it's important to consider factors such as faculty quality, study materials, success rate, infrastructure, fees, and student support. Here are some highly regarded IAS coaching institutes in India:

1. Vajiram & Ravi

  • Location: Delhi
  • Pros: Experienced faculty, comprehensive study materials, high success rate.
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2. ALS IAS

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  • Pros: Good faculty, structured programs, and regular tests.
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3. Vision IAS

  • Location: Delhi, with branches in other cities.
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4. Sriram IAS

  • Location: Delhi
  • Pros: Strong emphasis on comprehensive understanding, quality teaching.
  • Cons: Limited branches compared to others.

5. Drishti IAS

  • Location: Delhi, with a few branches in other cities.
  • Pros: Affordable fees, good study material, and supportive faculty.
  • Cons: Infrastructure might be less impressive.

6. Upkar Institute

  • Location: Multiple cities.
  • Pros: Focus on affordable coaching, quality materials.
  • Cons: Less known compared to the top-tier institutes.

7. The Hindu Zone

  • Location: Online coaching.
  • Pros: Flexibility of online classes, good faculty, and resources.
  • Cons: Online learning might not suit everyone.

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It's great that you are taking the initiative to pursue your dream of becoming an IAS officer, Bettaswamy. Many working professionals like you crack the UPSC exam every year.

Anxiety often stems from dwelling on uncertainties. Instead, focus on what you can control – your daily preparation. Break down your study plan into manageable chunks and celebrate small goals. Challenge negative thoughts with realistic and empowering self-talk. Instead of "what if I fail," tell yourself, "I am putting in the effort to succeed, and I am capable of learning from any outcome." Practice relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga to calm your mind and reduce stress.

Plan your study schedule around your work commitments. Utilize pockets of time for revision and dedicate focused study time during evenings or weekends.

Plan your study schedule around your work commitments. Utilize pockets of time for revision and dedicate focused study time during evenings or weekends.

Connect with other UPSC aspirants or online forums for motivation and sharing strategies. Consider joining a coaching institute that caters to working professionals.

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I assume you want to know the eligibility criteria to becoming an IAS. First of all, to become an IAS,  one has to clear UPSC CSE examiner. There are certain eligibility criteria for applying in this examination and they are as follows:

  • Bachelor's degree from any recognised college.
  • Age between 21-32; with some relaxation for reserved categories.
  • Citizen of India ora subject of Nepal/ Bhutan or Tibetan refugee who came to India, to permanently settle here before January 1, 1962, or People of Indian origin who migrated from Uganda, Burma, Pakistan, Zambia, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

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And other government jobs, the eligibility test is different for different jobs. It would have been if you could mention the government job you are interested in.

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Yes it will be considered because Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) is a 4-year degree course . It is a multi-disciplinary profession with core subjects including speech pathology, language pathology, and audiology.

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