Wed Jan 22 15:02:05 UTC 2025: ## UPSC Announces 1129 Civil Service and Indian Forest Service Vacancies for 2025

**New Delhi, January 22, 2024** – The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) today released the notification for the 2025 Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam, announcing a total of 1129 vacancies. Of these, 979 are for the CSE and 150 for the IFS.

The online application process opened today, January 22nd, and will close on February 11th, 2025, via upsconline.nic.in. Applicants can modify their applications from February 12th to 18th. The preliminary examination is scheduled for May 25th, 2025, with the mains examination commencing August 22nd, 2025.

The notification, available on upsc.gov.in, details the number of vacancies, application process, exam dates, pattern, and other crucial information. The application fee is INR 100, waived for female, SC/ST, and PwBD candidates.

The CSE involves a three-stage selection process: a preliminary exam, a mains exam (1750 marks), and a personality test (interview). The age limit is 21-32 years as of August 1st, 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories. Candidates must hold a graduation degree. Further details regarding eligibility criteria, syllabus, and exam pattern are available in the official notification. For queries, candidates can contact UPSC’s facilitation counter.

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