New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the *UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Notification 2025*, bringing significant changes that every aspirant must be aware of. From stricter document verification and revised application procedures to reduced vacancies and updated service preferences, these modifications will impact the way candidates apply and prepare.
To ensure a smooth application process, here’s a breakdown of the most important changes introduced in *UPSC Notification 2025*.
Major Changes in UPSC Notification 2025
✅ *Mandatory Document Uploads:* Candidates must upload supporting documents (date of birth, category, educational qualifications) while filling out the preliminary application form.
✅ *No Changes in Date of Birth:*
Once entered, the *date of birth cannot be corrected*, even in case of a typo.
✅ *Stricter Photo Guidelines:*
– The photo must be *recent (not older than 10 days).*
– The *candidate’s face should cover one-third* of the image.
– Name and *date of the photo must be clearly written.*
– Appearance (beard, glasses, etc.) *must remain consistent* throughout the exam process.
✅ *One-Time Registration (OTR) Updates:*
– Candidates registered for previous UPSC exams *don’t need to re-register.*
– First-time applicants can edit their *OTR details until February 18, 2025.*
✅ *Four-Step Application Process:*
– *Step 1:* OTR Profile Completion
– *Step 2:* Application Form Submission
– *Step 3:* Detailed Application Form (DAF) Submission
– *Step 4:* Fee Payment & Exam Center Selection
✅ *Reduced Vacancies:* The total vacancies for *UPSC 2025 have been reduced to 979*, compared to 1000+ in previous years.
✅ *Changes in Services List:*
– The number of services has *increased from 21 to 23.*
– *Indian Railway Management Services (IRMS)* now includes three categories: Traffic, Personnel, and Accounts.
✅ *Service Preferences at Prelims Stage:* Candidates must now *fill in their service preferences during Prelims*, with an opportunity to update them after Mains.
✅ *Educational Qualification Flexibility:* Final-year students can now appear for *Mains even if they haven’t received their graduation results.* Proof of graduation will be required only after Mains.
✅ *Cadre Preferences After Prelims Result:
– Candidates must submit their *Cadre Preferences within 10 days* after Prelims results.
– A *₹200 fee* is required for Mains registration.
– Candidates who fail to indicate their preferences *won’t be considered for those services.*
Final Takeaway
With stricter rules and a *more structured* application process, UPSC aspirants must carefully follow the *2025 notification guidelines* to avoid any disqualification. *Plan ahead, prepare your documents, and apply on time to avoid last-minute hassles.*
📌 *Last Date to Apply:* February 11, 2025 (6:00 PM)
For more details, check the *official UPSC Notification 2025 PDF.*
