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UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025
Union Public Service CommissionAll India, India979 vacancies₹ 56,100–2,50,000 per month
Application opens
25 Jul 2026
Last date
6 Aug 2026
Time left
1 day left
About this role
Recruitment for IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and 21+ other Central Civil Services. Three-stage exam: Preliminary → Main → Personality Test (Interview). Considered the toughest recruitment exam in India.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
Age limit
21 – 32 years (as on 3 Oct 2026)
Relaxations
- OBC+3 yrs
- SC / ST+5 yrs
- PwBD+10 yrs
Experience
Freshers welcome
Salary
₹ 56,100–2,50,000 per month
Pay Level 10 to 18
IAS/IPS start at Pay Level 10 (~₹56,100 basic) — reaches Cabinet Secretary at ₹2,50,000
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Online application starts | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Prelims exam | 2 Nov 2026 |
Application fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD | Free |
Selection process
- 1Preliminary ExamGeneral Studies I + CSAT (qualifying) — objective type
- 2Main Exam9 papers, descriptive — 1,750 marks total
- 3Personality TestInterview in Delhi — 275 marks
Required documents
- Aadhaar
- Graduation degree
- Category certificate
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Frequently asked
How many attempts are allowed?
General: 6 attempts up to age 32. OBC: 9 up to 35. SC/ST: unlimited up to 37.
What are the optional subjects?
48 optional subjects — pick one for the Main exam (papers VI and VII).
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We do not collect fees or applications. Always apply on the official portal linked above and check the notification for the latest details.