The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing the official notification for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE) 2025 today, January 22.

Interested and eligible candidates can check the notification on the UPSC’s official website, upsc.gov.in. According to the UPSC’s revised 2025 annual calendar, the Civil Services Preliminary Examination is scheduled for May 25, 2025. The last date to apply for the exam is February 11, 2025.

About the Examination

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination will consist of two objective-type papers (multiple-choice questions) with a maximum score of 400 marks.

Additionally, the commission will release the notification for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025, which will be conducted through the CSE 2025.

How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025

Candidates can follow these steps to apply for the UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025:

1. Visit the official website at www.upsc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click the link for UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025 registration.
3. Register by entering the required credentials.
4. Log in to your account.
5. Complete the application form, pay the application fee, and submit.
6. Download the confirmation page and print a copy for future reference.