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Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Sep 06, 2024 11:18 AM IST | #UPSC CSE
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier recruitment agency. UPSC conducts lot of recruitment exams, one such exam is the UPSC CSE (Civil services examination). The number of vacancies for the civil services exam will be released in the official notification. It is one of the most popular competitive exams in India. UPSC CSE exam attracts a lot of candidates, and the number of applications has increased gradually. In this article on UPSC vacancies 2025, we will be putting some light on post-wise vacancies. Candidates can get the details vacancy details in the UPSC IAS notification 2025. We also share all the posts and services under the civil services and also service-wise vacancies of recent years.
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- UPSC Vacancies 2025
- UPSC Civil Services - All Services
- UPSC Vacancies - previous year's
- UPSC Vacancy List - Past years
- UPSC Vacancies of last 8 years
- UPSC Vacancy Reservation
- UPSC Civil Services - Lateral Entry
UPSC Vacancies 2025
From the following table, we have shared the UPSC CSE vacancies for the year 2025. Aspirants can check that the vacancy has increased this year.
UPSC IAS Vacancies 2025
Year | IAS Vacancies |
2025 | TBA (include 37 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability Category*) |
Note: Persons with Benchmark Disability Category (Reserved)* - 7 Vacancies for candidates of (a) blindness and low vision; 5-Vacancies for (b) deaf and hard of hearing; 15-Vacancies for (c) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; and 10 Vacancies for (e) multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (c) including deaf-blindness.
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UPSC Civil Services - All Services
The UPSC CSE is conducted for 24 different posts. Candidates who qualify as per the UPSC IAS 2025 result, will be given the posts according to their preference, merit and abilities. The services and posts for which UPSC vacancies are released have been mentioned here
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFoS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group ‘A’ (IRS)
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’
Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group ‘A’ (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)
Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group ‘A’
Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group ‘A’
Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group ‘A’
Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Corporate Law Service, Group “A”
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group ‘B’ (DANICS)
Pondicherry Civil Service, Group ‘B’
Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’.
Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) Group 'A'
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From the following table, candidates can check the previous year's services-wise and category-wise UPSC vacancies break-up for UPSC.
UPSC Category and Service-wise break up
Service | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
Indian Administrative Service | 73 | 18 | 49 | 27 | 13 | 180 |
Indian Foreign Service | 14 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 37 |
Indian Police Service | 83 | 20 | 50 | 27 | 20 | 200 |
Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ | 6 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19 |
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Indian Railway Protection Force Service | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’ | 19 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 51 |
Indian Revenue Service Custom and Indirect Taxes Group ‘A’ | 16 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 41 |
Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group ‘A’ (Assistant Works Manager, Administration) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’ | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24 |
Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group 'A' | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group ‘A’ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group ‘A’ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group ‘A’ | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Indian Trade Service, Group 'A’ | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
Indian Corporate Law Service, Group "A" | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade) | 19 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 46 |
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group 'B' | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group 'B' | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
Pondicherry Civil Service, Group 'B' | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 288 | 71 | 193 | 102 | 58 | 712 |
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UPSC Vacancy List - Past years
We have shared the UPSC vacancies for the past years, starting from 2010 to 2021.
UPSC Vacancies for past year
UPSC Vacancy | Year |
| TBA | 2025 |
| 1056 | 2024 |
| 1105 | 2023 |
| 1101 | 2022 |
712 | 2021 |
796 | 2020 |
896 | 2019 |
782 | 2018 |
980 | 2017 |
1079 | 2016 |
1164 | 2015 |
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UPSC Vacancies of last 8 years
From the table below, we have mentioned the Service-wise UPSC vacancies for past years.
Service | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
Indian Administrative Service | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
Indian Foreign Service | 36 | 24 | 30 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 32 | 32 |
Indian Police Service | 200 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’ | 20 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 25 |
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ | 20 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Tax) Service, Group ‘A’ | 41 | 41 | 43 | 41 | 104 | 230 | 200 | 230 |
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ | 24 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 19 |
Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’ | 74 | 75 | 65 | 180 | 200 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group ‘A’ (Assistant Works Manager, Administration) | - | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ | 38 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ | 12 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 15 |
Indian Railway Protection Force Service | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’ | - | 78 | 71 | 63 | 65 | 69 | 73 | 66 |
Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group 'A' | - | 33 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group ‘A’ | - | 42 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 28 |
Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group ‘A’ | - | 14 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 34 | 33 |
Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’ | 10 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 28 | 7 |
Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group ‘A’ | 20 | 23 | 8 | 65 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 8 |
Indian Trade Service, Group 'A’ | 6 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 |
Indian Corporate Law Service, Group "A" | 17 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 20 | 6 | 8 |
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade) | 64 | 74 | 48 | 67 | 218 | 53 | 240 | 74 |
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group 'B' | 21 | 36 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 32 |
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group 'B' | 31 | 25 | 4 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 45 |
Pondicherry Civil Service, Group 'B' | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’ | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Total | 836 | 927 | 812 | 1058 | 1209 | 1164 | 1364 | 1228 |
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UPSC Vacancy Reservation
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) also reserves some vacancies for candidates belonging to reserved categories. The vacancies released by are reserved vacancies each year for people who are disable in the following categories:
(a) Blindness and low vision
(b) Deaf and hard of hearing
(c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy (cured), dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy
(e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (c) including deaf-blindness.
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UPSC Civil Services - Lateral Entry
Lateral entry means appointment of experts and specialists, from private sector to government organizations and ministries. Government plans to recruit outstanding individuals, with expertise in economic affairs, financial services, agriculture, revenue, cooperation along with civil aviation, road transport and highway etc for the benefit of the country and the system. This means that candidates who are not part of the bureaucratic set up or any administrative post are selected through the lateral entry.
The lateral entry notification from various ministries are released on the official website of UPSC. Interested candidates can apply from the website and they will be called for interview post which selected candidates will be recruited as per the UPSC vacancy for lateral entries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are there in UPSC 2025?
In UPSC 2025 the vacancy number will be released in the official notification.
2. Will there be an UPSC exam in 2025?
Yes, the UPSC IAS 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 25, 2025.
3. Will UPSC remove optional in 2025?
The information regarding the removal of the optional subjects will be shared in the official website.
4. How can I prepare for UPSC 2025?
Candidates can prepare for UPSC 2025 by referring to the exam pattern, syllabus, downloading the question papers and solving them, reading subject specific books, giving mock tests etc.
5. How many stages are there in the UPSC CSE exam?
There are three stages in the exam - preliminary, mains and personality test.
6. Is there negative marking in the UPSC CSE?
Yes, there is negative marking in the UPSC CSE exam. There is negative marking in the preliminary exam.
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Have a question related to UPSC CSE ?
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!!
sadafreen356 22 April,2025
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
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