UPSC Calendar 2025: Check Civil Services Prelims, NDA, CDS and other exam dates

The UPSC has unveiled its yearly calendar, outlining the timeline for various recruitment examinations and tests (RTs) scheduled for 2025. This announcement has sparked elation and anticipation among numerous aspirants vying for esteemed government positions across sectors.

The UPSC calendar 2025 meticulously lays out the release dates for notifications, application deadlines, and examination schedules for a range of roles.

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION (CSE)

The UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024 is scheduled for May 25th, 2025. Aspiring candidates aiming for roles in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other civil services can find comprehensive details and start their applications via the official UPSC website from January 22nd, 2025. Additionally, the Civil Services (Main) Examination is set for August 22, 2025.

UPSC ENGINEERING SERVICES AND COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATIONS

For enthusiasts eyeing careers in engineering or geosciences, the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination is slated for February 9th, 2025, alongside the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination on the same date. Notifications for both exams are expected to be released in September 2024, providing applicants with essential details and timelines for preparation.

UPSC NDA, CDS EXAMINATIONS

Aspirants looking to join the defense forces should note the dates for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Examination (I) and the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), both scheduled for April 13th, 2025.

CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025

The CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025 is open for applications from December 4, 2024, to December 24, 2024. The examination will be held on March 9, 2025. Aspiring candidates interested in opportunities within the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) can find detailed information and submit their applications within the specified timeframe.

OTHER IMPORTANT EXAMINATIONS

The UPSC calendar also includes dates for the Indian Forest Service Examination, Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Stenographers (Grade B & Grade D) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), and numerous other recruitment tests.