The UPSC CSE Exam 2025: The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of India’s most prestigious competitive exams, conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit candidates for various services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
As per the UPSC Calendar 2025, CSE Notification 2025 will be released on 22 January 2025. The last date to apply is 11 February 2025. CSE 2025 Exam will be conducted on 25 May 2025.
UPSC CSE Exam Overview
| Exam Name | Civil Service Exam (CSE) |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | 25 May 2025 |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Exam stages | Written Test & Interview |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Exam duration | Four hours |
| Official website | www.upsc.gov.in |
| Join Groups | Telegram | WhatsApp |
About CSE Exam 2025
The UPSC CSE Exam is a prestigious exam that recruits candidates for services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. It consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Exam: Objective test with two papers (GS and CSAT, qualifying in nature).
- Mains Exam: Descriptive papers, including an Essay, 4 General Studies papers, and two optional subject papers.
- Interview: Personality Test for 275 marks.
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CSE Exam 2025
The CSE has specific eligibility criteria based on nationality, age, educational qualifications, and the number of attempts.
Nationality
For IAS, IPS, and IFS, The candidate must be a citizen of India.
For other services, The candidate must either be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Education Qualification
- A candidate must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they can submit proof of passing the required examination before the Main Exam.
Age Limit
General category: 21 to 32 years.
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years (up to 35 years).
- SC/ST: 5 years (up to 37 years).
Number Of Attempts
General category: 6 attempts.
OBC: 9 attempts.
SC/ST: Unlimited attempts (until the upper age limit).
PwBD:
General: 9 attempts.
OBC/SC/ST: Unlimited (until the upper age limit).
Important Dates for CSE 2025
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification 2025 | 22 January 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 February 2025 |
| CSE Admit Card 2025 | April/May 2025 |
| Exam Date 2025 | 25 May 2025 |
Important Links
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 PDF | Download Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
| BodoPedia | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
FAQs
1. When will the CSE exam be conducted in 2025?
The UPSC CSE Exam 2025 will be conducted by 25 May 2025; the notification of the CSE will be released on 22 January 2025, and the last date is 11 April.