🎯 UPSC CSE 2025 Overview
- Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission
- Exams: Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS) & Forest Service
- Stages: Prelims → Mains → Interview
- 2025 Notification: February 2025 (Expected)
📋 Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian for IAS/IPS; Others vary |
| Age Limit | 21-32 years (as of Aug 1, 2025) with category relaxations |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Attempt Limit | General: 6, OBC: 9, SC/ST: Unlimited |
📝 Exam Pattern
Stage 1: Prelims (Objective)
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Paper I | Current Affairs, History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Environment, Science | 100 | 200 | 2 hrs |
| CSAT Paper II | Comprehension, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude | 80 | 200 | 2 hrs |
Stage 2: Mains (Descriptive)
- 9 Papers (1750 marks)
- Qualifying: English & Indian Language
- Merit-based: Essay, GS I-IV, Optional I-II
Stage 3: Personality Test (275 marks)
📚 Syllabus Highlights
General Studies (Prelims + Mains)
- Polity: Constitution, Governance, Political System
- History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern India, Freedom Struggle
- Geography: Physical, Human, Economic Geography of India
- Economy: Budget, Economic Survey, Five-Year Plans
- Environment: Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change
- Science & Tech: Recent Developments, Space Tech, Biotechnology
- Ethics: GS Paper IV (Mains)
Optional Subjects (Choose 1)
- Popular Choices: Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, History
- Full List: UPSC Optional Subjects
📅 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | May 26, 2025 |
| Mains Exam | September 2025 |
| Interview | January-March 2026 |
| Final Result | April 2026 |
💡 Preparation Strategy
Recommended Resources
- NCERT Books: Class 6-12 (Core Foundation)
- Standard References:
- Polity: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
- Economy: Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- History: India's Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
- Current Affairs: The Hindu, Yojana, PIB
Key Tips
- Prelims Focus: Practice MCQs + CSAT comprehension
- Mains Focus: Answer writing practice (15+ tests)
- Optional Subject: Choose based on interest & scoring potential
- Revision: 3-month current affairs revision before prelims