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The UPSE CIVIL SERVICES EXAM is set to release the official notification for the 2025 recruitment cycle. This guide provides detailed insights into the expected schedule, eligibility criteria, application process, and preparation tips to assist aspirants in their journey.
1. Important Dates & Application Fee
📅 Event Schedule:
| 🏆 Event | 📆 Date (DD/MM/YYYY) |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 22/01/2025 |
| Application End Date | 11/02/2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Announced |
| Prelims Exam Date | 25/05/2025 |
| Mains Exam Start Date | 22/08/2025 |
| Result Declaration | To Be Announced |
💰 Application Fee:
| 💵 Category | 💰 Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Women | Exempted |
| Payment Modes | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
2. Eligibility Criteria
🎂 Age Limit:
| 👤 Category | 🔢 Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years as of 01/08/2025 |
| Maximum Age | 32 years as of 01/08/2025 |
| Age Relaxation | OBC: +3 years<br>SC/ST: +5 years<br>PwD: +10 years |
📚 Educational Qualification:
| 🎓 Requirement | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university |
| Required Marks | Pass (No specific percentage required) |
| Relevant Fields of Study | Any discipline |
3. Vacancy Details
📊 Total Vacancies: 1129Vajiram & Ravi+1Career Power+1
🔹 Category-wise Breakdown:
| 🏷 Category | 📊 Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | To Be Announced |
| OBC | To Be Announced |
| SC | To Be Announced |
| ST | To Be Announced |
| PwD | 38 |
📅 Previous Year Trends:
| 📅 Year | 📊 Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1056 |
| 2023 | To Be Announced |
4. Selection Process & Exam Pattern
📝 Selection Process:
| 🔹 Stage | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) |
| Stage 2 | Mains Examination (Descriptive Type) |
| Stage 3 | Personality Test (Interview) |
📖 Exam Pattern:
Preliminary Examination:
| 📋 Paper | 🔢 No. of Questions | 🎯 Marks | ⏳ Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
Note: CSAT is qualifying in nature with a minimum qualifying mark of 33%.
Mains Examination:
| 📋 Paper | 🎯 Marks | ⏳ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A: Compulsory Indian Language | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper B: English | 300 | 3 hours |
| Essay | 250 | 3 hours |
| General Studies I | 250 | 3 hours |
| General Studies II | 250 | 3 hours |
| General Studies III | 250 | 3 hours |
| General Studies IV | 250 | 3 hours |
| Optional Subject Paper I | 250 | 3 hours |
| Optional Subject Paper II | 250 | 3 hours |
Note: Papers A and B are qualifying in nature; marks obtained in these are not counted for ranking.
📉 Marking Scheme:
- Prelims:
- ✅ Correct Answer: +2 marks for Paper I; +2.5 marks for Paper II
- ❌ Incorrect Answer: -0.66 marks for Paper I; -0.833 marks for Paper II
- Mains: Marks are awarded based on the quality of answers; no negative marking.
5. How to Apply
📝 Step-by-Step Process:
| 🏆 Step | 🔹 Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit Official Website: https://upsconline.nic.in |
| 2 | Register/Create an Account on the OTR platform |
| 3 | Fill out the Application Form with accurate details |
| 4 | Upload Required Documents (Photo, Signature, ID Proof) |
| 5 | Pay Application Fee through available payment modes |
| 6 | Submit Form & Print Confirmation for future reference |
📌 Important Notes:
- Document Specifications: Ensure scanned documents are in JPEG/PDF format and adhere to size guidelines.
- Payment Issues: In case of transaction failures, verify bank statements before reattempting payment.
6. Preparation Tips
📖 Study Plan & Strategy:
| 📅 Study Schedule | 📌 Plan |
|---|---|
| Daily Study Hours | 6-8 hours |
| Best Books | “Indian Polity” by M. Laxmikanth<br |