UPSC Post List 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is responsible for selecting candidates for prestigious government positions through a stringent and merit-based examination process. These officers hold crucial roles in various administrative, diplomatic, law enforcement, and other vital departments, playing a key role in the nation's development.
Each year, UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination to recruit qualified candidates for a range of posts. The UPSC Post List 2024 included 21 services with 1,056 vacancies. The UPSC Post List 2025 will be officially announced on January 22, 2025.
The final number of vacancies may vary, and reservations will be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in accordance with government regulations. Continue reading to learn more about the UPSC Post List 2025, including details on salary and job profiles.
A UPSC post is highly coveted by aspirants due to its prestigious status, excellent career opportunities, and the chance to serve the nation at the highest levels. The UPSC Post List 2025 will be published in the official CSE notification, detailing both Gazetted and Non-Gazetted services, including premier positions such as IAS, IPS, and IFS.
Candidates will undergo a rigorous three-stage selection process to be recommended for the following UPSC posts:
The table below outlines the UPSC Post List for all 24 services.
UPSC All Post List
Post Type
Services
All India Services
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Group ‘A’ Services
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS)
Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS)
Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes)
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax)
Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)
Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS)
Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES)
Indian Information Service (IIS)
Indian Postal Service (IPoS)
Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS)
Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS)
Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS)
Indian Railway Protection Force Service (RPF)
Indian Communication Finance Services (ICFS)
Indian Trade Service (Grade III)
Group ‘B’
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (Section Officer’s Grade)
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS)
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS)
Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS)
Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS)
As highlighted earlier, the UPSC post list is divided into three categories: All India Services, Group A posts, and Group B posts. Each category varies in terms of administrative scope, authority, and jurisdiction. Below is an overview of the distinctions between these UPSC post categories:
Difference Between UPSC Posts
Aspect
Group A Services
Group B Services
All India Services
Level of Authority
Hold top positions in critical sectors across the country
Supporting roles, contributing to policy implementation and administrative tasks
Look after administration/law and order in states/union territories under state government
Various central services
Across states and union territories
Diverse, administrative, diplomatic, revenue, etc.
Supporting functions assigned to the respective department
Administration, law enforcement, policy-making, and implementation
State and Central government
The salary for UPSC posts follows level 10 of the Seventh Pay Commission’s pay matrix, ranging from INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000, depending on the officer's rank. Below is the category-wise salary structure for Group A and Group B civil service officers selected through the UPSC CSE exam:
UPSC Post Salary 2025
Post Category
Salary Description
Monthly Pay Scale
Group A Services
Higher salary compared to Group B services
INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000
Group B Services
Salaries vary based on service as per the level 10 pay matrix
INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000
The UPSC salary for All India Services follows Level 10 of the pay matrix and increases with the officer's rank. IAS and IPS positions are particularly esteemed, not only for their salaries but also for the additional perks they offer. Below is the post-wise salary structure for AIS officers:
Post Wise UPSC Salary for AIl India Services officers
IAS Officer Rank
IAS Salary
IPS Officer Rank
IPS Salary
SDM, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary
ADM, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary
District Magistrate, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary
Superintendent of Police
District Magistrate, Deputy Secretary, Director
Divisional Commissioner, Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Joint Secretary
Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary, Additional Secretary
Additional Director General of Police
Additional Chief Secretary
Chief Secretary and Secretary
Cabinet Secretary of India
Each UPSC post comes with specific responsibilities outlined in the job profile. For instance, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers oversee administrative functions, Indian Police Service (IPS) officers maintain law and order, and Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers manage diplomatic relations. The table below details the job profiles and respective ministries for each UPSC post.
Post Wise UPSC Job Profile 2025
Service
Job Profile
Ministry/Department
District or State administration
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Maintaining law and order in the country
Ministry of Home Affairs
Representing India in foreign countries
Ministry of External Affairs
IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes)
Tax administration and enforcement of customs and indirect taxes.
Ministry of Finance
Income tax administration and revenue collection.
Ministry of Finance
Indian Audit and Accounts Service
Financial auditing of State, Central, and Public Sector Undertakings.
Comptroller and Auditor General
Indian Civil Accounts Service
Accounting and financial management for the government.
Ministry of Finance
Indian Corporate Law Service
Legal matters related to corporate governance.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Indian Defence Accounts Service
Financial management of the defence sector.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Defence Estates Service
Management of land and estate affairs of defence establishments.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Ordnance Factories Service
Management of Indian ordnance factories producing arms, defence, and ammunition.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Information Service
Handling media and public communication for the government.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Indian Postal Service
Management of postal operations and services across the country.
Department of Posts
Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service
Management of accounts and finance for the Department of Posts and Telecommunications.
Department of Posts
Ensuring the safety and security of railway passengers and properties.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Trade Service
Handling international trade and commerce-related matters.
Ministry of Commerce
AFHQ CS (Section Officer’s Grade)
Providing administrative support to the Armed Forces Headquarters.
Ministry of Defence
Civil administration in Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Police administration in Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Civil administration in Pondicherry
Police administration in Pondicherry
UPSC officers receive an attractive salary along with numerous perks and benefits. These include allowances, official vehicles, medical coverage, and pensions. Here are the perks associated with UPSC posts:
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Q1. Will there be a UPSC exam in 2025?
Ans. Yes, the UPSC Civil Services Examination will be conducted in 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in UPSC 2025?
Ans. The exact number of vacancies for UPSC 2025 will be announced in the official notification.
Q3. What is the date of the PCS Form 2025?
Ans. The release date for the PCS Form 2025 will be mentioned in the official notification, expected in early 2025.
