Get detailed information on UPSC Vacancy 2025, including total vacancies, category-wise distribution, IFS vacancies, and PwBD reserved vacancies.
theIAShub | 24 Jan, 2025 | 628 | 0
UPSC has officially released notifications for CSE 2025 exams. The examination process involves multiple stages, including the Preliminary exam, the Mains exam, and Interview stage. Successful candidates are appointed to different services based on their ranks and preferences.
Through the official notice, the commission has informed the aspiring candidates that a total of 979 vacancies are to be filled this year. This includes positions across various prestigious services like IAS, IPS, IFS, and other central services.
While the total number of vacancies can fluctuate slightly each year, this figure is an important milestone for aspirants preparing for the exam.
Total Vacancies: 979 vacancies to be filled in 2025.
UPSC follows a reservation policy for filling vacancies across different categories, ensuring equal opportunities for candidates from various socio-economic backgrounds. The vacancy distribution will be done as per the reservation norms for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS categories and PwBD.
Reservation will be available for candidates for UPSC CSE 2025 from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The exact number of reserved vacancies will be determined in accordance with government regulations. This reservation system is designed to provide equal opportunities to candidates from various socio-economic backgrounds, in line with the provisions of the Indian Constitution. To avail the benefits of reservation, candidates must meet the specific eligibility criteria and submit the required certificates during the application process.
| Category of Disability | Number of Vacancies |
| Blindness and Low Vision | 12 |
| Deaf and Hard Hearing | 7 |
| Locomotor Disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy) | 10 |
| Multiple Disability (from the above categories, including deaf-blindness) | 9 |
Candidates seeking reservation must meet the eligibility criteria and submit valid certificates from the relevant authorities. For example, OBC candidates must provide an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued in the financial years 2021-2024. Similarly, EWS candidates must provide an Income & Asset Certificate based on the 2023-2024 financial year.
The total number of vacancies to be filled for IFS through the examination is estimated to be approximately 150, but this number is subject to change. Reservations will be made for candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), based on government regulations.
According to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, specific vacancies are reserved for candidates in the PwBD category. These vacancies may also be subject to further modifications.
| Disability Category | Number of Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
| Low Vision | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hard of Hearing | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Locomotor Disability (Leprosy Cured and Acid Attack Victims) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 6 | 3 | 9 |
The number of vacancies and the distribution for each category may be revised as per the final instructions from the government.
A total of 38 vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates across various categories, including blindness, low vision, hard of hearing, locomotor disabilities, and multiple disabilities.
In the IFS exam, 9 vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates, distributed across Low Vision, Hard of Hearing, and Locomotor Disability categories.
Yes, the number of vacancies may fluctuate as per the final instructions and availability of positions as determined by the government.
The total number of IFS vacancies is approximately 150, with reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates.
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