UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025: Complete Syllabus and Key Highlights

Are you preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025? Here’s everything you need to know about the syllabus, eligibility, and important dates based on the official notification.

📌 Overview of UPSC CSE 2025

• Exam Name: Civil Services Examination (CSE)
• Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Prelims Date: 25 May 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 11 February 2025
• Total Vacancies: Approx. 979

✍️ Exam Stages

• Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
• Stage 2: Main Exam (Descriptive Type)
• Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test

📚 Preliminary Examination

Papers:

• General Studies Paper I – 200 marks
• CSAT Paper II – 200 marks (Qualifying: 33%)

Prelims Syllabus Highlights:

• Current Affairs
• Indian History & National Movement
• Geography
• Indian Polity
• Economy & Development
• Environmental Ecology
• General Science & Aptitude

📝 Main Examination

Total Papers: 9 (7 counted for merit + 2 qualifying)

Qualifying Papers:

• Paper A – Indian Language (300 marks)
• Paper B – English (300 marks)

Papers Counted for Merit:

• Essay – 250 marks
• GS Paper I to IV – 250 marks each
• Optional Paper I & II – 250 marks each

Total for Mains: 1750 Marks
Interview: 275 Marks
Grand Total: 2025 Marks

📖 Optional Subjects

Choose one subject from a wide list including:

• Geography, History, Sociology, PSIR, Public Administration
• Anthropology, Philosophy, Literature of Indian Languages, and more

🧬 Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: 21 to 32 years (with relaxations)
• Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline
• Attempts:
  • General: 6
  • OBC: 9
  • SC/ST: Unlimited (within age limit)

💸 Application & Fee

• Apply online at: upsconline.gov.in
• Fee: ₹100 for Gen/OBC, Free for SC/ST/Female/PwBD

🗓️ Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	22 January 2025
Last Date to Apply	11 February 2025
Prelims Exam Date	25 May 2025

✅ Final Thoughts

With over 20 services including IAS, IPS, IFS, and more — UPSC CSE 2025 is a chance to achieve your dream career in civil services. Stay consistent, trust the process, and prepare smartly!

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