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The IAS 2025 applications will start on January 22, 2025. The Union Public Service Commission will release the IAS notification 2025 on January 22, 2025. The candidates will be required to apply online for the IAS 2025 exam because no other application format is available. The last date to apply online for the IAS 2025 exam will be February 11, 2025. The IAS notification 2025 will notify the number of vacancies for the Civil Service Exam 2024. The IAS prelims 2025 will be conducted on May 25, 2025.
The Union Public Service Commission will mention the IAS application form correction dates in the official notification. The Commission will release the IAS admit card 2025 in the first week of May 2025.
Q: When will IAS 2025 Application Start?
The Union Public Service Commission will release the IAS 2025 online application with the official notification. The IAS 2025 notification will be released online on January 22, 2025. The Commission will provide 20 days to fill out the applications online. The last date to apply online for the IAS 2025 exam will be February 11, 2025.
The IAS 2025 admit card will be released online in the first week of May 2025 because the IAS 2025 prelims will be conducted on May 25, 2025.
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Q: What was the last date to apply for the IAS exam 2024?
The Union Public Service Commission extended the IAS 2024 application dates to March 6, 2024. The Commission released the IAS 2024 notification on February 14, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam was March 5, 2024. The Commission released a notice on March 6, 2024 that the candidates can apply for the IAS 2024 exam till March 6, 2024.
The candidates can apply till 06.00 PM today. The Commission also provided for the application correction facility for the IAS 2024 application. The candidates will be allowed to make corrections in the IAS 2024 application till March 12, 2024.
Upvote Q: When did the IAS 2024 application start?
The Union Public Service Commission released the IAS 2024 notification on February 14, 2024. The Commission provides time of 20 days for the IAS applications. The IAS applications are filled online only and no application of any type is accepted physically for the IAS exam. The UPSC mention all the details related to the IAS application in the official notification. The candidates are suggested to read the official notification before applying for the exam.
The last date to apply for the IAS 2024 exam is now March 6, 2024. The candidates will be allowed to make corrections in the IAS 2024 application form from March 7 to 12, 2024.
Upvote Q: What will be the last date to apply for IAS 2024 exam?
The last date to apply for the UPSC IAS 2024 exam was March 6, 2024. The application form is available at upsc.gov.in. Union Public Service Commission released the IAS 2024 notification on February 14 and with its release, the Commission also activate the IAS 2024 application link for the candidates.
Candidates between the ages of 21 and 32 are eligible to apply. The IAS 2024 preliminary exam will be held on May 26, 2024 and the main exam will be held on September 20, 2024.
Upvote Q: Is there any changes done in the IAS 2024 Application Process?
The Union Public Service Commission made changes in the IAS 2024 application process. The Commission made changes in the photo uploading process in the IAS application. The candidates are required to show the date of photograph on the image. The photograph, uploaded by candidate should not be more than 10 days old from the start of the online application process. The candidates need to check the official IAS 2024 notification pdf.
The other important point for uploading the image is
- The name of candidate and the date on which the photograph was taken are clearly mentioned on the photograph.
- The candidate’s face should occupy 3/4th of the space in the photograph.
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How to Register for IAS Exam 2025?
The UPSC IAS 2025 registration can be filled out anytime. The candidates can see here the steps to register for IAS exam.
- Visit the official website of UPSC- upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
- Click on Apply Online link.
- Click on the link available for Civil Services Part-I registration.
- Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.
Fill in all basic information in the UPSC registration form:
| Name | Date of birth |
| Category | Gender |
| Email ID | Contact number |
| Permanent address | Marital status |
| Parents' names | Community |
| Educational Qualification | - |
Once all the details are filled in, click on Continue. Check all details in the online form carefully and click on Submit.
Q: How to register for IAS application?
The candidates can see below the registration process for the UPSC IAS application form. The candidates can register for any exam on the official website - upsc.gov.in. The candidates can see below the steps to register for the IAS application:
- Visit the official website of UPSC- upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
- Click on Apply Online link.
- Click on the link available for Civil Services Part-I registration.
- Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.
- Fill the personal details as asked in the UPSC registration form.
- Submit the personal details and verify the mobile number and email id.
Upvote Q: What is registration process for IAS exam?
The Union Public Service Commission introduced the One-Time Registration (OTR) process for all exams. The OTR is a common regisration for all the applications where the candidates fill out registration one time only and these personal details are re-used for the application.
The OTR is common to all exam application. The candidates can take the registration number anytime irrespective of any active application.
Upvote Q: Is there any deadline for registraion for IAS exam?
The candidates should note that the candidates need to the UPSC registration number for fill out the IAS application form. The candidates are required to fill out the UPSC registration form at the official website. The candidates are required to fill out the personal details in the official UPSC registration form.
The candidates are required to mention their educational and professional certificates on the official website. The candidates are required to verify their mobile number and email id for all the future communication.
Upvote IAS 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IAS 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
22 Jan '25 - 11 Feb '25 | IAS 2025 Application Dates |
May '25 | IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025 Issue Date TENTATIVE |
25 May '25 | IAS Prelims 2025 Exam Date |
22 Aug '25 - 31 Aug '25 | IAS Main 2025 Exam Date |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
20 Sep '24 - 29 Sep '24 | IAS Main 2024 Exam Date |
16 Jun '24 | IAS Prelims 2024 Exam Date |
07 Jun '24 - 15 Jun '24 | IAS Prelims Admit Card 2024 Issue Date |
Image Specification for IAS Application 2025
The candidates should read the official notification to get the specification mentioned for the scanned images for the IAS application 2025. The specification for the images (to be uploaded) is summarised below:
| Document | Dimensions | Format, Size & Bit Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) |
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Signature | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) |
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Photo ID card | NA | Format: PDF Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: NA |
1. The photograph, uploaded by the candidate should not be more than 10 days old from the start of the online application process (i.e. the application commencement date).
2. Ensure that the name of the candidate and the date on which the photograph was taken are mentioned on the photograph.
3. The candidate’s face should occupy 3/4th of the space in the photograph.
The candidates should adhere to the above specification or else the image will not be uploaded.
Q: Can I upload the black and white photograph for the IAS 2024 application form?
The Union Public Service Commission released the official IAS 2024 notification online on February 14, 2024. The Commission mentioned in the official notification that the candidates are required to upload a clear photograph in the official notification. The candidates should upload the coloured photograph to enhance clarity.
The coloured photograph will also help in mathing the picture with the photo identity proof. The candidates are suggested to upload a clear picture so that the recognition become easy.
Upvote Q: What details should be mentioned on the photograph for the IAS application form?
The Union Public Service Commission changed the image specification for the UPSC IAS 2024 application form. The Commission mentioned such changes in the IAS 2024 notification released online on February 14, 2024. The candidates will be required to follow three conditions for the photograph:
1. The photograph, uploaded by the candidate should not be more than 10 days old from the start of the online application process (i.e. the application commencement date).
2. Ensure that the name of the candidate and the date on which the photograph was taken are mentioned on the photograph.
3. The candidate’s face should occupy 3/4th of the space in the photograph.
Upvote Q: What are the image specification for the IAS application?
The Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the image specification in the official notification of any of its exam. The IAS exam 2024 notification was released online on February 14, 2024. The last date to fill out the IAS applications was March 6, 2024.
The Commission mentioned the following image specification as below:
| Document | Dimensions | Format, Size & Bit Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) | Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Signature | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) | Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Photo ID card | NA | Format: PDF Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: NA |
Upvote How to Fill IAS Form 2025?
The candidates can see here the steps to fill out the IAS Form online.
Most of the details of the IAS application were auto-filled in the UPSC IAS application (through the UPSC registration form).
Step 1: Pay IAS application fee online (through SBI Net Banking/ debit card/ credit card) or offline (by cash through SBI bank challan) mode.
Step 2: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and photo ID card as per the specifications mentioned below:
Step 3: Enter the following information in the Civil Services(IAS) online application form:
| Application fee payment details (except for fee-exempted candidates) | Selection of examination centre |
Step 4: Click on the 'I Agree' button after reading the declaration.
Step 5: On clicking the button, a page with a registration number will be generated. Note down the registration number or take a printout of the page.
Q: How can I apply for IAS exam?
The Union Public Service Commission mention the procedure to fill out the IAS application in the official notification. The candidates must read the official notification to get the details of the IAS 2024 applications. The candidates can see here the steps to apply online for the IAS 2024 exam as per the official notification:
Step 1: Pay IAS application fee online (through SBI Net Banking/ debit card/ credit card) or offline (by cash through SBI bank challan) mode.
Step 2: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and photo ID card as per the specifications mentioned below:
Step 3: Enter the following information in the Civil Services (IAS) online application form:
| Application fee payment details (except for fee exempted candidates) | Selection of examination centre |
Step 4: Click on the 'I Agree' button after reading the declaration.
Step 5: On clicking the button, a page with a registration number will be generated. Note down the registration number or take a printout of the page.
Upvote Q: Will the Commission provide the IAS application correction window?
The Commission mentioned in the official notification that it will provide the application correction window for the candidates. The Commission will provide one week for the application correction. The candidates should note that the IAS 2024 application correction dates are March 6 to 12, 2024.
The Commission released the IAS 2024 applications on February 14, 2024. The last date to apply for the IAS 2024 exam will be March 5, 2024.
Upvote Q: How many days are provided to fill out the IAS application form?
The Union Public Service Commission mention the application start and end date in the official notification. The Commission released the IAS 2024 notification online on February 14 and mentioned that the last date to apply for the IAS 2024 exam is March 5, 2024.
Every year, the UPSC provide the time frame of 20 days to fill out the IAS applications online.
Upvote How to Pay IAS 2025 application fee?
Candidates can pay IAS Exam application fee in online or offline mode.
- Online mode: Candidates can make online payment of application fee via Visa/ Master/ RuPay credit/ debit card or internet banking of SBI.
- Offline mode: Candidates can make offline payment of application fee by paying cash at any branch of SBI. Regarding the same, the official website states, “Applicants who opt for ‘Pay by Cash’ mode should print the system generated pay-in-slip during part II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only.” Candidates must note that the ‘Pay by Cash’ mode will be deactivated one day before the application process closes. However, candidates who have generated their pay-in-slip before the process is deactivated can make the payment at any SBI branch during banking hours on the closing date.
IAS Application Fee
| Category | Preliminary Exam Fee | Mains Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General/ OBC |
INR 100 |
INR 200 |
| Females/ SC/ ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability |
Nil |
Nil |
Fill IAS Exam Part-II Application Form
To proceed for part-II registration, candidates need to click on the Click Here for Part II link present on the official website of UPSC. On clicking the link, a new page will open wherein candidates need to enter their registration ID as well as their date of birth and click on the Submit button. On clicking the button, Civil Services (IAS) Exam Part-II application form will appear on the screen. Candidates need to enter all asked details and click on the Submit button. It completes the IAS application online.
See Here: How to prepare for IAS exam?
Q: What is the applicatioin fee for the IAS exam?
The Union Public Service Commission mention the IAS application fee in the official IAS notification. The Commission released the IAS 2024 notification online on February 14, 2024. The Commission mentioned the IAS 2024 application fee for all the categories in the official notification.
The Commission mention the following application fee in the following manner:
| Category | Preliminary Exam Fee | Mains Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|
General/ OBC | INR 100 | INR 200 |
Females/ SC/ ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability | Nil | Nil |
Upvote Q: When can the candidate apply for IAS Exam?
Upvote Q: How can I pay IAS application fee?
To pay the IAS application fee, you have several options available as outlined in the provided sources:
Offline Payment:
You can pay the application fee offline by cash using an SBI bank challan.
After generating the challan, you can deposit the fee in cash at any branch of the State Bank of India.
The bank will provide you with a "TRANSACTION ID" after depositing the fee by this challan.
The challan must be generated through the system, and the bank will not accept any other form or challan for cash payment.
Online Payment:
You can pay the application fee online using SBI Net Banking, a debit card, or a credit card.
Additionally, you can pay online using any VISA/MASTER DEBIT or CREDIT CARD/UPI issued by any bank/institution.
The online payment process involves filling in the required details, including payment gateways and uploading scanned documents, signature, photo identity card document, and selecting the preferred exam center.
Remember to follow the specific instructions provided during the application process to ensure a successful payment of the IAS application fee.
Upvote IAS Form 2025 FAQs
The candidates can see here important questions related to IAS application form.
Q: What is the process and criteria to apply for IAS exam after 12th?
Upvote Q: From which date the age is counted for the eligibility of UPSC IAS, 2023? Is it July 1st or August 1st?
Upvote Q: Which degree is best suited to apply for the IAS exam 2024?
Upvote Q: When did the IAS 2024 application start?
The Union Public Service Commission released the IAS 2024 notification on February 14, 2024. The Commission provides time of 20 days for the IAS applications. The IAS applications are filled online only and no application of any type is accepted physically for the IAS exam. The UPSC mention all the details related to the IAS application in the official notification. The candidates are suggested to read the official notification before applying for the exam.
The last date to apply for the IAS 2024 exam is now March 6, 2024. The candidates will be allowed to make corrections in the IAS 2024 application form from March 7 to 12, 2024.
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