UPSC IAS IFS Vacancy 2025 Admit Card Released: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recently released the notification for recruiting 979 IAS posts and 150 IFS posts through the Civil Services and Forest Services Examination 2025. Candidates who applied online for the UPSC IAS and IFS Recruitment 2025 should note that the preliminary examination will be held on 25 May 2025. The admit cards have been released on 12 May 2025 on the official UPSC website. Applicants can now download their admit cards online. The application process began on 22 January 2025 and ended on 21 February 2025. Detailed information is provided below.

UPSC IAS IFS Recruitment Admit Card 2025: Overview

Here we have provided a detailed overview table containing all the important information related to the UPSC IAS and IFS Recruitment 2025. It includes department name, application start and last date, age limit, exam date, and more. Through this table, you can easily understand all key details about the recruitment.

Department Name	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	UPSC IAS IFS Exam 2025
Total Posts	1129
Job Location	All India Job
Start Date	22/01/2025
Last Date	21/02/2025
Apply Mode	Online
Age Limit	21 Years to 32 Years
Selection Process	Pre and Mains Exam and Interview
Qualification	Any Graduate
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in/
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UPSC IAS IFS Vacancy 2025 Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 100/-
SC / ST	Rs. 0/-
EX-s / PH / PwBD	Rs. 00/-

UPSC IAS IFS Vacancy 2025 Important Date

Start Date	22/01/2025
Last Date	21/02/2025
Last Date for Fee	21/02/2025
Form Correction Date	22-28 February 2025
UPSC IAS and IFS Pre Exam Date	25/05/2025
Admit Card Date	13/05/2025
Pre Exam Result Date	11/06/2025
Mains Exam Date	22/08/025
Mains Exam Admit Card Date	14/08/2025

UPSC Civil Services IAS and IFS Notification 2025 Age Limit

Minimum Age	21years
Maximum Age	32 years
As on	01/08/2025

• The Minimum age 18 & Maximum age 32 year will be considered according to the rules set by the CCI Notification 2025.

• Age relaxations applicable as per official recruitment rules

UPSC Civil Services IAS and IFS Exam 2025 Qualification & Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	UPSC Civil Service Qualification Details
Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services)	979	Candidates must have a Graduation Degree in Any Subject From Any Recognized University in India.
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	150	Candidates must have Bachelor Degree as one of Subject Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture from Any Recognized University in India.

UPSC Civil Services 2025: List of Group A & B Services Allotted Through IAS & IFS Exam

All India Services:

1.Indian Administrative Service (IAS) – Top-level administrative positions in central and state governments.

2.Indian Foreign Service (IFS) – India's diplomatic corps, representing the country abroad.

3.Indian Police Service (IPS) – Senior positions in police departments and internal security.

Central Civil Services – Group A:

4.Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS) – Manages financial accounts of Posts and Telecom departments.

5.Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS) – Handles auditing and accounting for the Government of India.

6.Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) – Manages accounts and finance for the Indian Defence Services.

7.Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) – IRS (IT) – Administers direct taxes, income tax collection, and enforcement.

8.Indian Postal Service (IPoS) – Responsible for management of India's postal network.

9.Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) – Maintains accounting of the central government and ministries.

10.Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) – Manages operations and business of Indian Railways.

11.Indian Trade Service (ITS) – Deals with international trade and commerce policy.

12.Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS) – Regulates corporate affairs under Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

13.Indian Information Service (IIS) – Works in media and public relations of government policies.

14.Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) – Responsible for budgeting and accounting in Indian Railways.

15.Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) – Manages human resource functions of Indian Railways.

16.Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) – Manages cantonment lands and related estate affairs.

17.Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) – Manages production of defence equipment and arms.

18.Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) – IRS (C&CE) – Manages indirect taxes like GST, Customs duty.

19.Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force (RPF) – Ensures railway security.

Central Civil Services – Group B:

20.Pondicherry Civil Service (PCS) – Administrative roles in Union Territory of Puducherry.

21.Pondicherry Police Service (PPS) – Police service in Puducherry.

22.Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (AFHQCS) – Provides administrative support to defence services headquarters.

UPSC Services with Estimated Ranks

Service Name	Group	Estimated Rank Range
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)	Group A	1–100
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)	Group A	50–200
Indian Police Service (IPS)	Group A	100–250
Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Gr A	Group A	200–350
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A	Group A	200–350
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A	Group A	200–350
Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A	Group A	200–350
Indian Postal Service, Group A	Group A	350–500
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A	Group A	350–500
Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A	Group A	350–500
Indian Trade Service, Group A (Gr. III)	Group A	500+
Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A	Group A	500+
Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Gr A	Group A	500+
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A	Group A	500+
Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A	Group A	500+
Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A	Group A	500+
Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A	Group A	500+
Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A	Group A	500+
Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Gr A	Group A	500+
Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A	Group A	500+
Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise)	Group A	500+
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group B	Group B	600+
Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B	Group B	600+
Pondicherry Police Service, Group B	Group B	600+

UPSC Civil Service IAS and IAF Exam 2025 Selection Process

The selection for UPSC Civil Services is based on the Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. Candidates are chosen through a rigorous process that evaluates their knowledge, skills, and personality.

How to Download UPSC Civil Services IAS and IFS Admit Card 2025

1.All candidates for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 are required to download their admit card by 25th May 2025 through the official UPSC website.

2.Visit the official website at https://upsconline.gov.in/, the link is provided below.

3.Once online, click the link to download the e-admit card and access it using your registration ID or roll number.

4.After downloading the admit card, carefully review all the details to ensure everything is accurate.

5.Take a printout of the admit card, as it will be checked at the examination hall.

Important Links

Download Mains Exam Admit Card	Click Here
Download Mains Exam Admit Card Notice	Click Here
Download IFS Pre Exam Result 2025	Click Here
Download IAS Pre Exam Result 2025	Click Here
Download Pre- Admit Card	Click Here
Apply Online Through OTR	Click Here
Download Date Extended Notice	Click Here
Download Important Notice Dt 12/02/2025	Click Here
Download Notification	Civil Services \| Forest Service
For OTR Registration	Click Here
Official Website	UPSC Official Website

FAQs

Q1. How can I download my UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 admit card?
Ans: You can download your admit card by visiting the official UPSC website at https://upsconline.gov.in/ and clicking on the admit card download link. Use your registration ID or roll number to access it.

Q2. What is the last date to download the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 admit card?
Ans: The last date to download the UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 admit card is 25th May 2025.

Q3. What should I do after downloading the UPSC admit card?
Ans: After downloading your admit card, review all the details carefully to ensure everything is correct. Take a printout of the admit card, as it will be checked at the examination hall.

Q4. Is it necessary to take a printout of the UPSC Civil Services admit card?
Ans: Yes, it is necessary to take a printout of the admit card, as it will be checked at the examination hall on the day of the exam.
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