UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025, Check Eligibility

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UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025 has been released by the UPSC. Check the details of UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025 and Eligibility Criteria.

UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025, Check Eligibility

UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025 has been released by UPSC in the UPSC Calendar 2025. The UPSC Aspirants preparing for UPSC CSE 2025 will be able to apply Online on the UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025, which will be 22th January 2025 to 11th February 2025.

The UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 is held on 16th June 2024, while the UPSC Prelims Exam 2025 will be held on 25th May 2025, which has been mentioned in the UPSC Calendar 2025 released by UPSC.

Let us have a look at the UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025 in complete detail, along with the steps to apply for the UPSC CSE Exam 2025.

UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025

The UPSC released its Calendar for 2025 on 25thApril 2024. As per the notice regarding the UPSC Prelims Application for 2025, the registration process for the UPSC CSE 2025 examination is set to commence on January 22, 2025. The last date to complete the UPSC Prelims application form will be 11th February 2025.

The table below contains the list of Important dates associated with the UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025:

UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025

Event Date
UPSC CSE 2025 Notification release date 22nd January 2025
UPSC CSE 2025 Application Start Date 22nd January 2025
Last date to fill UPSC CSE 2025 application 11th February 2025
Exam Date of UPSC Prelims 25th May 2025
UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2025  22nd August 2025
UPSC CSE 2025 Interview Date To be released
UPSC Final Result 2025 To be released

Eligibility Criteria of UPSC CSE 2025 Exam

UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025 has been released by UPSC on its official website (upsc.gov.in). UPSC aspirants can check their eligibility for the UPSC CSE Exam 2025 before applying for the exam.

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The table below contains the Eligibility Criteria for the UPSC CSE 2025 Exam:

Eligibility Criteria of UPSC CSE 2025 Exam

Criteria Description
Nationality
  • The candidate must be either:
  1. A citizen of India, or 
  2. A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
  3. Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement in India, or,
  4. Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
Educational Qualifications
  • The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. 
  • Candidates in the final year of their graduation can also apply provisionally, but they must submit proof of passing the degree examination before the date specified in the notification.
Number of Attempts
  • The number of attempts for UPSC CSE Exam allowed varies based on the candidate’s category:
  1. General attempts – 6
  2. EWS attempts – 6
  3. OBC attempts – 9
  4. PwBD attempts – 9
  5. SC/ST attempts – Unlimited (Until upper Age limit)

Preparation Strategy for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025

The UPSC Application Date 2025 has been released by UPSC. The UPSC aspirants need to have a comprehensive Preparation Strategy for the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025.

Following is a comprehensive preparation strategy for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025:

  1. Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarise yourself with the exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme. The UPSC exam consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), Main Examination (Descriptive Type), and Interview/Personality Test.
  2. Collect Study Material: Gather relevant study materials such as NCERT books, standard reference books, current affairs magazines, and online resources. Make sure to focus on both static and dynamic portions of the UPSC CSE syllabus.
  3. Create a Study Plan: Develop a comprehensive study plan that covers all subjects and topics included in the UPSC syllabus. Give sufficient time to every subject based on your strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Focus on Conceptual Understanding: UPSC exams require a deep understanding of concepts rather than rote memorization. Focus on building conceptual clarity in subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Economics, and Environment.
  5. Analyse Previous Year Papers: Solve previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern, question format, and difficulty level.
  6. Current Affairs: You should stay updated with current affairs by reading newspapers, magazines, and online portals regularly. Make notes of important events, government schemes, and international developments.
  7. Revision: You should regularly revise what you have studied to solidify your learning process. Create concise notes for quick revision before the exam.
  8. Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to assess your preparation level and identify the areas in preparation that need more time for improvement. 

UPSC CSE Application 2025 Documents Required

Applicants need to thoroughly review the guidelines outlined in the UPSC Prelims Application Form 2025 and make sure that all necessary documents are scanned and uploaded accurately, adhering to the designated size and format constraints. Neglecting to submit the documents listed below could result in the application being declined.

The table below contains the list of Documents required to fill the UPSC CSE Application 2025:

UPSC CSE Application 2025 Documents Required
Document Size Format
Photo ID 20 KB – 300 KB PDF Format
Signature 20 KB – 300 KB .JPG/.PNG
Photograph 20 KB – 300 KB .JPG/.PNG

UPSC CSE Application Fee 2025 

When applying for the UPSC Prelims, applicants must pay the required fee using options like net banking, credit/debit cards, UPI, or other methods specified by the UPSC. Some categories are exempt from paying the Application Fees.

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The table contains the list of Application Fees for various categories, while UPSC Form 2025:

UPSC Prelims Application Fee 2025
Category Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC Candidates (Male) INR 100
SC/ST Exempted 
PwBD candidates/Female candidates Exempted 

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UPSC Prelims Application Date 2025 FAQs

The UPSC Application Date for the UPSC CSE 2025 Exam is 22 January 2025 to 11 February 2025, as mentioned in the UPSC Calendar 2025.

According to the UPSC Calendar 2025 released by UPSC on its official website, the UPSC Prelims Exam 2025 will be held on 25th May 2025, hence, the month of Exam is May 2025.

To prepare for UPSC 2025, start by understanding the syllabus thoroughly. Create a study plan, focus on current affairs, practice previous years' papers, and revise consistently. Stay updated with relevant news and maintain a balance between conceptual understanding and factual knowledge.

The UPSC Prelims 2024 will be held on 16th June 2024. It has been postponed from its original Date 26th May 2024, because of the General Elections 2024.
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