The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting agency in India, conducting a range of competitive examinations for civil services and other government positions. The UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 is an essential document for aspirants, providing a detailed timeline for all exams scheduled in the year. Released initially on April 25, 2024, the calendar underwent two revisions, with the final update on November 7, 2024, ensuring the most current information for candidates.
Detailed Examination Schedule
The revised UPSC Exam Calendar 2025, as of November 7, 2024, includes a comprehensive list of major examinations, their notification dates, application deadlines, exam dates, and durations. The following table encapsulates this information, reflecting the latest updates and noting any special conditions:
| Exam Name | Notification Date | Last Date for Receipt of Applications | Exam Date | Duration (Days) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.O. Grade-B LDCE, 2024 | 13.11.2024 | 03.12.2024 | 11.01.2025 | 2 | – |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Exam, 2025 | 04.09.2024 | 24.09.2024 | 09.02.2025 | 1 | – |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025 | 04.12.2024 | 24.12.2024 | 09.03.2025 | 1 | – |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2025 | 11.12.2024 | 31.12.2024 | 13.04.2025 | 1 | – |
| C.D.S. Examination (I), 2025 | 11.12.2024 | 31.12.2024 | 13.04.2025 | 1 | – |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam, 2025 | 22.01.2025 | 11.02.2025 | 25.05.2025 | 1 | Key exam for IAS, IFS, IPS |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Exam, 2025 | 22.01.2025 | 11.02.2025 | 25.05.2025 | 1 | Conducted with CSE Prelims |
| Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam, 2025 | 18.09.2024 | 22.11.2024* | 08.06.2025 | 1 | *Re-opened 18.10.2024-22.11.2024 for IRMS inclusion |
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2025 | 12.02.2025 | 04.03.2025 | 20.06.2025 | 3 | – |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Exam, 2025 | – | – | 21.06.2025 | 2 | Notification and application not specified |
| Combined Medical Services Exam, 2025 | 19.02.2025 | 11.03.2025 | 20.07.2025 | 1 | – |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Exam, 2025 | 05.03.2025 | 25.03.2025 | 03.08.2025 | 1 | – |
| Engineering Services (Main) Exam, 2025 | – | – | 10.08.2025 | 1 | Notification and application not specified |
| Civil Services (Main) Exam, 2025 | – | – | 22.08.2025 | 5 | Depends on Prelims results |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2025 | 28.05.2025 | 17.06.2025 | 14.09.2025 | 1 | – |
| C.D.S. Examination (II), 2025 | 28.05.2025 | 17.06.2025 | 14.09.2025 | 1 | – |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam, 2025 | – | – | 16.11.2025 | 7 | Notification and application not specified |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 17.09.2025 | 07.10.2025 | 13.12.2025 | 2 | – |
Note: The dates are subject to alteration if circumstances warrant, as stated in official communications. For exams like mains and interviews, dates are often announced post-preliminary results, explaining the absence of notification and application details for some entries.
Revisions and Updates
The UPSC calendar for 2025 saw multiple revisions, reflecting the dynamic nature of exam scheduling. The initial release on April 25, 2024, was followed by a first revision on August 22, 2024, and a second on November 7, 2024. These revisions addressed changes such as the inclusion of the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) in the Engineering Services Examination, which led to an extended application window. Notably, there was a discrepancy noted in earlier sources regarding the CBI (DSP) LDCE exam, with some sources suggesting a January 2025 notification, but the revised calendar provided does not list it, suggesting it may have been removed or rescheduled outside the main calendar.
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