UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 – The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released UPSC 2025 annual exam calendar on its website. UPSC exam calendar includes dates related to various government exam conducted by UPSC in the year 2025.
Candidates who are preparing for central government exams conducted by UPSC should keep and eye on the UPSC exam calendar and official website of UPSC, upsc.gov.in for any updates or changes.
Aspirants who are preparing for UPSC civil service exam must know that UPSC CSE 2025 registration will starts from January 2025 and go till the 2nd week of February 2025.
This article provides detailed information about each major exam conducted by UPSC in 2025, including dates, eligibility, syllabus highlights, and preparation tips.
Introduction to UPSC Exams
UPSC full form is Union Public Service Commission conducts the various exams for administrative posts comes under central government. List of prestigious exams conducted by The UPSC is:
- Civil Services Examination (CSE): For IAS, IPS, IFS, and other allied services.
- Indian Forest Service (IFS): For recruitment in forestry services.
- Engineering Services Examination (ESE): For engineering roles in government sectors.
- Combined Defense Services (CDS): For recruitment in the defence forces at Officers level.
- National Defense Academy (NDA): For entry into the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Combined Medical Services (CMS): For medical officer positions.
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF): For Assistant Commandant roles.
Each exam has specific eligibility criteria and selection procedures. Let’s delve into the 2025 schedule.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 PDF Download
Candidates can download the UPSC 2025 exam calendar PDF to get the updates related to exam dates, registration dates etc. Access the UPSC exam calendar PDF –
UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 – Important Dates
| Exam Name | Notification Date | Last Date to Apply | Prelims Exam Date | Main Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services | September 18, 2024 | October 08, 2024 | February 09, 2025 | June 22, 2025 |
| CDS I | December 11, 2024 | December 31, 2025 | April 13, 2025 | |
| NDA & NA I | December 11, 2024 | December 31, 2025 | April 13, 2025 | |
| Civil Services Examination | January 22, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | May 25, 2025 | August 22, 2025 |
| Indian Forest Service | January 22, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | May 25, 2025 | November 16, 2025 |
| Combined Medical Services | February 02, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | July 20, 2025 | |
| NDA & NA II | May 28, 2025 | June 17, 2025 | September 14, 2025 | |
| CDS II | May 28, 2025 | June 17, 2025 | September 14, 2025 | |
| IES & ISS | February 12, 2025 | March 04, 2025 | June 20, 2025 |
UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 – Exam Schedule
Candidates aspiring for the exams conducted by UPSC should not miss the exam calendar and notifications released by UPSC. Aspirants can find the detailed exam dates for different exams conducted by UPSC –
Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025
The CSE is the gateway to India’s most sought-after civil services.
- Preliminary Exam: May 25, 2025
- Main Exam: August 22, 2025
- Interview: January-April 2026
Also Read – UPSC Notification 2025
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025
- Preliminary Exam: May 25, 2025
- Main Exam: November 16, 2025
Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025
- Preliminary Exam: February 09, 2025
- Main Exam: June 22, 2025
Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination 2025
- CDS I: April 13, 2025
- CDS II: September 14, 2025
National Defense Academy (NDA) Examination 2025
- NDA I: April 13, 2025
- NDA II: September 14, 2025
Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2025
- Exam Date: July 20, 2025
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Examination 2025
- Exam Date: August 03, 2025
UPSC Exam Calendar – Eligibility Criteria
General Eligibility
- Nationality: Indian citizens or candidates meeting specific UPSC-prescribed norms.
- Educational Qualification: Varies across exams; minimum is a graduate degree.
- Age Limit: Between 21 and 32 years but candidates will get age relaxation based on the reservation criteria specified by UPSC.
Exam-Specific Requirements
| Exam Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Civil Services | Graduate degree in any stream | 21-32 years (Age Reservation for SC/ST, OBC,EWS) |
| Indian Forest Service | Science or Engineering degree | 21-32 years (Age Reservation for SC/ST, OBC,EWS) |
| Engineering Services | Engineering degree | 21-30 years (Age Reservation for SC/ST, OBC,EWS) |
| NDA | 12th pass with PCM | 16.5-19.5 years (Age Reservation for SC/ST, OBC,EWS) |
| CDS | Graduate degree or equivalent | 19-24 years (Age Reservation for SC/ST, OBC,EWS) |
| Combined Medical Services | MBBS degree | 21-32 years (Age Reservation for SC/ST, OBC,EWS) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 be conducted?
The CSE Prelims 2025 will be held on May 25, 2025.
Q2. How many attempts are allowed for the UPSC CSE?
General category candidates are allowed six attempts; OBC candidates get nine attempts, while SC/ST candidates have unlimited attempts within the age limit.
Q3. Where can I download the UPSC Exam Calendar 2025?
You can download the official exam calendar from the UPSC website.
