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UPSC CSE 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 preparation process necessitates a well-thought-out plan, commitment, and access to the appropriate materials. The key components of the test, such as crucial dates, application processes, exam phases, suggested readings, and efficient study techniques, will all be covered in this extensive guide.
Important Dates for UPSC CSE 2025
- Date of Notification Release: January 22, 2025
- Date of Application Start: January 22, 2025
- Date of Application Closure: February 11, 2025
- Date of Preliminary Examination: May 25, 2025
- Date of Main Exam Start: August 22, 2025
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Application Procedure
- Go to the UPSC’s official website: Application forms are available at [https://upsconline.nic.in/].
- Finish Part I Registration: Choose your preferred exam location and input your basic personal information.
- Finalize Part-II Registration: Submit scanned copies of your signature and photo, pay the application cost, and accept the declaration.
- Send in the application: Before submitting the final version, thoroughly review every aspect.
- Print Confirmation: For your records, print the application form after submitting it.
- To prevent any last-minute problems, make sure you finish the application process before the deadline.
Exam Levels & Structure of UPSC CSE 2025
Preliminary Examination (Prelims) – Objective Type
Paper 1: General Studies (GS) – Covers subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Environment, and Current Affairs.
Paper 2: CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) – Tests comprehension, reasoning, and analytical skills. (Qualifying in nature, 33% required to pass)
2. Main Examination (Mains) – Descriptive (Written)
Essay Paper – Write essays on given topics.
4 General Studies (GS) Papers –
Indian Heritage, History, and Geography
Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations
Technology, Economic Development, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management
Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
2 Optional Subject Papers – A subject of your choice (e.g., History, Geography, Public Administration, etc.).
2 Language Papers –
One English Paper (Compulsory, Qualifying)
One Indian Language Paper (Qualifying)
3. Personality Test (Interview) – 275 Marks
A face-to-face interview to assess your personality, communication skills, and ability to handle situations.
Final Selection: Marks from Mains (1750 Marks) + Interview (275 Marks) = 2025 Marks decide your ranking in the UPSC exam.
Recommended Resources and Books
General Studies:
- M. Laxmikanth’s book Indian Polity
- Nitin Singhania’s article on Indian economy
- Bipan Chandra’s The Battle for Independence in India
- G.C. Leong’s Physical and Human Geography Certificate
- Current Events:
- Read The Hindu or The Indian Express on a regular basis.
- Keep up with monthly publications such as Kurukshetra and Yojana.
- CSAT:
- R.S. Aggarwal’s Verbal & Nonverbal Reasoning
- Pandey’s Analytical Reasoning
- Question Papers from Past Years:
- Use the UPSC question papers from the previous ten years, which are available at
