Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the tentative vacancy breakup for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. A total of 979 posts will be filled across India’s top civil services including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, IRTS, DANICS, and more.
UPSC CSE 2025 Vacancy Overview
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Castes) | 144 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribes) | 66 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 269 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 92 |
| UR (Unreserved) | 396 |
| Total | 979 |
PwBD Reservation Details
Out of the total 979 vacancies, 38 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| LD (Locomotor Disability) | 10 |
| VI (Visual Impairment) | 12 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 7 |
| MD (Multiple Disabilities) | 9 |
Top Services & Tentative Vacancies
Here’s a look at some of the major services and their tentative vacancy numbers:
| Service | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IAS – Indian Administrative Service | 180 |
| IPS – Indian Police Service | 150 |
| IFS – Indian Foreign Service | 55 |
| IRS (IT) – Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) | 206 |
| IRS (C&IT) – Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) | 94 |
| IRTS – Indian Railway Traffic Service | 11 |
| ICAS – Indian Civil Accounts Service | 15 |
| IDAS – Indian Defence Accounts Service | 23 |
| ICLS – Indian Corporate Law Service | 46 |
| DANICS – Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service | 11 |
| DANIPS – Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service | 2 |
| AFHOCS – Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service | 42 |
| PONDICS – Pondicherry Civil Service | 11 |
| PONDIPS – Pondicherry Police Service | 3 |
Note: These numbers are tentative and may change based on service requirements or IRPFS data.
Why Is This Vacancy List Important?
This category-wise and service-wise vacancy list helps aspirants:
- Set realistic targets for mains and interview cutoffs.
- Understand competition across categories.
- Prioritize preparation strategies based on preferred services.
What’s Next for Aspirants?
If you’re aiming for UPSC CSE 2025, here are your next steps:
- Download the official UPSC CSE 2025 notification when it releases (expected by Feb/March 2025).
- Keep your documents, category certificates, and GAP-year explanations ready.
- Prepare intensively for the Prelims, tentatively scheduled for June 2025.
- Stay updated with DOPT or UPSC for any changes in vacancies.
FAQs – UPSC CSE 2025 Vacancies
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in UPSC CSE 2025?
A total of 979 tentative posts are available across 20+ services.
Q2. Are PwBD candidates eligible?
Yes, 38 posts are reserved for various disability categories including LD, VI, HI, and MD.
Q3. Which service has the highest vacancies?
The Indian Revenue Service (IT) has 206 vacancies, followed by IAS (180) and IPS (150).
Q4. Will this vacancy list change?
Yes. This is a tentative list. Final numbers may change after IRPFS and other service confirmations.
Q5. Where can I get the official UPSC CSE 2025 notification?
Visit https://upsc.gov.in for the latest updates and full notification.
Q6. Is there any category-wise vacancy for DANICS and DANIPS?
Yes, DANICS has 11 and DANIPS has 2 posts tentatively.
For regular updates, Visit – https://upsc.gov.in
