UPSC Extends Civil Services Prelims 2025 Registration Deadline Extended

Komal Bajpai

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Updated: 16-04-2025 at 12:38 PM

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) extended the registration deadline for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 until 18 February 2025 at 6 PM. The application deadline for Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 stands extended from its original date of 11 February 2025 till 18 February 2025 at 6 PM. Prospective applicants now have more time to finish their application forms through this extension.

Key Details Of The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025

The Civil Services Examination operated by the UPSC exists as a highly competitive mechanism which selects new candidates for senior positions in the Indian government. The examination process for this year consists of multiple essential aspects.

Number of Vacancies:

The recruitment initiative is focused on training 979 applicants who will work in different civil service departments. Eligible Persons will fill thirty-eight reserved positions in these openings with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates.

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Application Fee:

Female applicants together with candidates from the SC, ST and PwBD categories earn fee-free admission to the application process; however, all other candidates must pay ₹100.

Correction Window:

During the selected period from 19 February to 25 February 2025, UPSC has opened a correction window for applicants. Applicants hold the opportunity to change their application information when the specified period becomes available.

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Eligibility Criteria For Applicants

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 requires candidates to fulfil particular requirements before becoming eligible.

Age Requirement: Candidates should be between 21 and 32 years of age as of 1 August 2025. There are relaxations in the upper age limit for reserved category candidates, as per government norms.
Educational Qualification: Applicants must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university or institution.

Steps To Apply For UPSC CSE Prelims 2025

Prospective candidates who wish to apply must perform these mandatory steps during the process.

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC.

Step 2: Create a One-Time Registration (OTR) profile if not already done.

Step 3: The application form becomes accessible via OTR credentials for completion with precise information entry.

Step 4: Candidates must finish their fee payment by utilising the payment methods that the system offers.

Step 5: All data should be reviewed before final submission of the application.

Step 6: Download the system-generated confirmation page since it serves as proof for future needs.

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Important Dates To Remember

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 will take place on 25 May 2025 throughout multiple examination centres located across the country.

Application Deadline: 18 February 2025, 6 PM.
Correction Window: 19 February to 25 February 2025.

Conclusion

The additional registration period gives civil service hopefuls extra time to enter their applications before the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025. Candidates must seize this added availability to perform their applications accurately before submitting their applications swiftly. Candidates can obtain official information and updates by consulting the UPSC websites.

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