{"id":803,"date":"2025-03-06T19:27:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T13:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=803"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:34:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:04:21","slug":"upsc-selection-process-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-selection-process-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Selection Process 2025, Stages, Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-selection-process-2025\/#What_is_the_UPSC_Selection_Process_2025\" >What is the UPSC Selection Process 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-selection-process-2025\/#UPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2025\" >UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-selection-process-2025\/#UPSC_Selection_Process_2025_Stepwise\" >UPSC Selection Process 2025 Stepwise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-selection-process-2025\/#UPSC_Selection_Process_FAQs\" >UPSC Selection Process FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>UPSC <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conducts the Civil Services Examination annually to recruit officers for various administrative services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other allied services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC selection process is rigorous and highly competitive, consisting of multiple stages designed to evaluate candidates comprehensively across various parameters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_UPSC_Selection_Process_2025\"><\/span><b>What is the UPSC Selection Process 2025?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>UPSC Selection Process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refers to the multi-stage procedure used to select candidates for various prestigious civil services in India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other allied services. The process is designed to evaluate a candidate\u2019s knowledge, aptitude, and personality to ensure they are fit for the high responsibilities associated with these positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Eligibility_Criteria_2025\"><\/span><b>UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To appear for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, candidates must fulfill certain eligibility criteria, which include age limits, educational qualifications, and nationality.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age Limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age, with relaxation in age for reserved categories (SC\/ST\/OBC). The upper age limit is extended for different categories (e.g., 35 years for OBC candidates and 37 years for SC\/ST candidates).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A candidate must hold a Bachelor&#8217;s degree from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification. Final-year students can also apply, provided they complete their graduation before the main examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nationality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Candidates must be Indian citizens for IAS and IPS services. For other services, candidates from Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet may also be eligible under specific conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Selection_Process_2025_Stepwise\"><\/span><b>UPSC Selection Process 2025 Stepwise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC selection process for the Civil Services Examination is divided into three major stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>I. UPSC Prelims Selection Process 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>UPSC Prelims 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the first stage of the Civil Services Examination (CSE), designed to assess a candidate\u2019s general knowledge and aptitude. It consists of two objective-type papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Studies Paper-I<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper-II<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a table summarizing the UPSC Prelims Selection Process 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Qualifying Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>GS Paper I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests knowledge of current events, history, geography, polity, economy, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 of the marks for each wrong answer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 questions (2 marks each)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No fixed cutoff.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making and basic numeracy.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2153 of the marks for each wrong answer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 questions 2.5 (marks each)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 33% to qualify.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims marks are not counted for final selection.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Key Points:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Studies Paper-I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No fixed cutoff; it depends on overall performance and the number of candidates. The cutoff varies every year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CSAT Paper-II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To qualify, candidates must score at least 33% (66 marks out of 200). However, CSAT is a qualifying paper and does not impact the final rank.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Selection for Mains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Only those who meet the cutoff in both GS Paper-I and CSAT are eligible for the Mains exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>II. UPSC Mains Selection Process 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>UPSC Mains 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the second stage of the Civil Services Examination, designed to assess a candidate&#8217;s in-depth knowledge of their chosen subjects, analytical abilities, and writing skills. The Mains consists of 9 papers, and it is a descriptive (written) exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a table summarizing the UPSC Prelims Selection Process 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Qualifying Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Qualifying Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Language Papers, English Paper<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 marks each<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying; Marks do not count for final ranking. Candidates must score 25% in each.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Studies Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GS I- Indian Heritage, History, Culture, Geography of the World and Society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GS II- Governance, Polity, Social Justice, International Relations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GS III- Technology, Economic Development, Bio-Diversity, Environment, Security, Disaster Management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GS IV- Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 marks each<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marks count for final ranking.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Optional Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Paper-I &amp; II: In-depth knowledge of a subject chosen by the candidate (e.g., Geography, Sociology, Political Science).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 marks each<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marks count for final ranking.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Essay Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing structured and insightful essays on general topics to test analytical and communication skills.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 marks each<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Paper<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marks count for final ranking.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Key Points:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total Marks in Mains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1750 marks (excluding qualifying papers).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 9 written papers in total, including General Studies, Optional Subjects, and the Essay paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualifying Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Indian Language Paper and English Paper are qualifying papers. The marks in these do not count for the final ranking, but candidates must score a minimum of 25% in each to qualify.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marks for Final Ranking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The marks in General Studies papers, Essay, and Optional Subject papers are counted for the final ranking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Descriptive Mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: All papers in Mains are written, requiring descriptive answers to assess in-depth knowledge, critical thinking, and clarity of expression.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>III. UPSC Interview Selection Process 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>UPSC Interview 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as the Personality Test, is the final stage of the Civil Services Examination. Candidates who qualify the UPSC Mains are called for this stage, which evaluates their personal attributes, such as communication skills, leadership potential, and overall suitability for a career in public service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interview is not a technical exam but rather a personal assessment, where a panel of senior officers from UPSC assesses various aspects of the candidate&#8217;s personality, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decision-making ability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavior under pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitability for civil services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awareness of current affairs and general knowledge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Interview lasts around 20-30 minutes, and the board may ask questions on topics ranging from the candidate\u2019s background, education, hobbies, and current national and international issues. The focus is not only on factual knowledge but also on the candidate&#8217;s temperament, clarity of thought, and communication skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marks obtained in the Interview are added to the Mains exam score to determine the final ranking. The Personality Test carries 275 marks, and candidates\u2019 performance in this stage can significantly impact their overall ranking, especially in cases where candidates are closely ranked in the Mains.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Here\u2019s a table summarizing the UPSC Selection Process 2025:<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mode<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A screening test to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam. It consists of two objective-type papers: <\/span><b>General Studies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (GS) &amp; <\/span><b>CSAT <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Aptitude).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Objective (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Mains<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A written exam with nine papers, including four General Studies Papers, Essay, and two papers from the subject chosen by the candidate. Two language papers are qualifying.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Descriptive (Written)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Interview<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A face-to-face interview to assess candidates&#8217; suitability for civil services, evaluating personality, decision-making ability, and leadership skills.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Final Selection<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the cumulative marks from Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The final ranking determines the allocation of services (IAS, IPS, etc.).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks = 2025 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Selection_Process_FAQs\"><\/span><b>UPSC Selection Process FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-804 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-804.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-804.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-804.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-804.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-804.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1737957062\"><div id=\"sp-ea-804\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8040\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8040\" aria-controls=\"collapse8040\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How many stages are in the UPSC exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse8040\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8040\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UPSC Civil Services Examination has three distinct stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8041\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8041\" aria-controls=\"collapse8041\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How are IAS officers selected?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8041\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8041\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IAS officers are selected based on their performance throughout the CSE process. After qualifying the Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages, the candidates are ranked based on their final score. The candidates with the highest ranks are chosen for IAS.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8042\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8042\" aria-controls=\"collapse8042\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many UPSC candidates are selected?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8042\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8042\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each year, approximately 1,000 candidates are selected for various services out of a pool of thousands who appear for the examination. The number of vacancies may vary slightly each year, based on government requirements.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8043\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8043\" aria-controls=\"collapse8043\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which Exam for IAS and IPS officers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8043\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8043\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The examination for recruitment into the IAS and IPS is the CSE, conducted by the UPSC. It is a three-tier process that includes:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preliminary Examination (Prelims)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Main Examination (Mains)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interview (Personality Test)<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8044\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8044\" aria-controls=\"collapse8044\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many attempts are allowed in the UPSC exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8044\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-804\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8044\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General category candidates have 6 attempts, OBC candidates have 9 attempts, and SC\/ST candidates have unlimited attempts until the age limit.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC CSE 2025 selection process  involves 3 stages with rigorous evaluations for recruitment into services like IAS, IPS, and IFS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/803","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=803"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/803\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6471,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/803\/revisions\/6471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=803"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=803"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=803"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}