UPSC 2025 Vacancy Released, 979 Vacancies Expected to be Filled

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The UPSC 2025 Vacancy expected numbers has been released along with the official notification. Approximately 979 vacancies are to be filled through the UPSC 2025 exam.

UPSC 2025 Vacancy Released, 979 Vacancies Expected to be Filled

UPSC 2025 Vacancy: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Examination (CSE)  notification, and the UPSC 2025 Vacancy details on the official website. The vacancies determine the number of candidates who will eventually be selected for various prestigious services, including the IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Central Services. Understanding the vacancy details, along with the eligibility criteria, age limit, and reservation policies, is crucial for every aspirant.

UPSC Vacancies 2025 Notification

The UPSC vacancies 2025 has been announced in the official UPSC notification, on January 22, 2025. The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 seeks to fill approximately 979 vacancies, including 38 vacancies reserved for candidates under the Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Category. These include 12 vacancies for candidates with blindness and low vision, 7 vacancies for those with deafness and hard of hearing, 10 vacancies for individuals with locomotor disabilities (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy), and 9 vacancies for candidates with multiple disabilities, including deaf-blindness.

However, the final number of vacancies is subject to revision based on updates from the Cadre Controlling Authorities. Additionally, reservations are available for candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and PwBD categories, ensuring inclusive representation across diverse groups.

 

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UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025: Vacancy Details

The UPSC notification 2025 has announced the expected number of vacancies along with other exam-related details. The final number of vacancies may undergo changes based on updates from the Cadre Controlling Authorities. Additionally, reservations are allocated for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and other PwBD categories.

Category Number of Vacancies
Total Vacancies Approximately 979
Reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) 38
– Blindness and Low Vision 12
– Deafness and Hard of Hearing 7
– Locomotor Disabilities (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy) 10
– Multiple Disabilities (including deaf-blindness) 9

Previous Years’ UPSC Vacancies

The number of vacancies in the UPSC Civil Services Examination varies each year based on the requirements of the central government and various departments. These vacancies were distributed across various categories such as General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD, following the reservation policies in place. The trend shows a fluctuation in the number of vacancies, often reflecting the changing needs of the government and its services. Here’s a brief look at the previous year’s UPSC vacancies:

Previous Year’s UPSC Vacancies
Year Total Vacancies
2024 1056
2023 1105 
2022 1022
2021 712
2020 836
2019 927
2018 812
2017 1058
2016 1209
2015 1164
2014 1364

Detailed Previous Year’s UPSC Vacancy Distribution

The UPSC Vacancy 2024 distribution based on category reflects the government’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for all sections of society. The vacancies are allocated among different categories, including General, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Disabilities (PwBD). Check out the complete distribution of UPSC Vacancy 2024 here:

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Here’s the data from the image presented in table format:

Service SC ST OBC EWS UR Total Out of which PwBD Vacancies LD VI HI MD
IAS 24 13 52 18 73 180 2 1 2 2 7
IFS 9 5 13 5 23 55 1 0 1 0 2
IPS 23 10 42 15 60 150 0 0 0 0 0
IA&AS 3 2 5 1 9 20 0 0 0 1 1
ICAS 4 1 5 3 2 15 0 0 0 0 1
ICLS 4 2 6 2 10 24 1 0 0 0 1
IDAS 4 2 6 2 10 24 1 0 0 0 1
IDES 7 1 8 3 14 48 0 0 2 0 2
IIS 1 0 2 1 4 8 0 0 0 0 0
IPoS 1 0 2 1 3 7 0 0 0 0 0
IP&TAFS 3 0 5 1 4 8 0 0 0 0 0
IRS (C&IT) 14 6 24 9 41 94 1 1 1 1 4
IRS (IT) 27 13 49 18 73 180 2 1 2 2 7
IRPFS 3 0 0 1 4 8 0 0 0 0 0
IRMS 22 11 40 15 62 150 1 2 2 1 6
ITS 1 1 2 2 5 12 0 0 0 1 1
AFHQCS 4 2 9 3 13 31 0 0 0 1 1
DANICS 1 1 3 3 2 10 0 0 0 0 0
DANIPS 6 2 13 5 15 41 0 0 0 0 0
PONDICS 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
PONDIPS 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total  155 75  297  108 421 1056 Total PwBD = 40 9 6 12 13

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FAQs on UPSC 2025 Vacancy

The notification has been released on January 22, 2025.

The age limit is 21 to 32 years for General category candidates, with relaxations for reserved categories.

General category candidates can attempt the exam six times, OBC candidates nine times, and there is no limit for SC/ST candidates.

UPSC Vacancy 2025 are approximately 979 vacancies.

The UPSC released the recruitment of around 1056 posts for the UPSC 2024 exam.
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