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UPSC Civil Services Exam Selection Process 2025: Check Complete Exam Process Here

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UPSC Selection Process 2025
Organization
Union Public Service Commission
Department
Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
979
Selection Process
Prelim, Mains Exam followed by Interview

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UPSC Selection Process 2025

The UPSC is set to fill 979 Civil Services Exam posts. The application process starts on January 22nd, and the last date to apply is February 18th. It is important for candidates to understand the UPSC selection process so they can prepare for the exams well in advance. The selection process for the UPSC Civil Services Exam post includes 3 stages. Detailed information on each selection process is provided in the below section.

UPSC Civil Services Exam Selection Process 2025 

The UPSC Civil Services Exam selection process consists of the following 3 stages. The stages are

  1. Interview/Personality Test

Preliminary Examination:

This is the initial screening stage with objective-type questions, filtering candidates for the Mains exam.

Main Examination:

A descriptive written exam where candidates who cleared Prelims need to write detailed answers across various subjects.

Interview/Personality Test

The final stage where candidates are assessed on their personality, suitability for Civil Services Exam, and ability to handle pressure

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