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India Today
6 days ago
- General
- India Today
UPSC Civil Services Examination mains 2025 registration begins. Direct link here
The UPSC has opened the registration window for Civil Services Mains 2025 for candidates who cleared the Prelims. Eligible aspirants must submit their Detailed Application Form (DAF) by June 25 on the official website. India Today Education Desk The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially opened the application window for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains 2025. Candidates who successfully cleared the Prelimsâ€'held earlier this yearâ€'can now register for the next stage by visiting the official website: The deadline to submit the Detailed Application Form (DAF) is June 25. This year, 14,161 candidates qualified for the Mains after clearing the Prelims. Only these candidates are eligible to register for the Mains. The written exam is scheduled to commence on August 22 and will conclude within five days. UPSC CSE MAINS 2025: APPLICATION FEE General category candidates: Rs 200 Female candidates and those from SC, ST, and PwBD categories: Exempted from fee payment STEPS TO APPLY FOR UPSC CSE MAINS 2025 Visit or Log in using your Prelims registration credentials Fill in personal details including name, date of birth, and category Enter academic qualifications and upload relevant documents Provide employment history, if applicable Choose and rank your preferred civil services Share additional details such as hobbies, awards, or extracurricular activities Upload a recent photograph, signature, and a valid government-issued photo ID Review all entries carefully before paying the fee (if applicable) and submitting the form. Candidates can also update information related to accessibility needs like scribe support, assistive devices, or large font preferences. Those who have legally changed their name can upload a gazette notification during this process. Meanwhile, the UPSC has announced that the marks, cutoff scores, and answer keys for the Prelims will be published only after the entire CSE 2025 cycleâ€'including the Indian Forest Service (IFS) examinationâ€'is complete and final results are declared. The results of the four candidates are currently withheld due to pending court matters. For updates and notifications, candidates are advised to regularly check The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially opened the application window for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains 2025. Candidates who successfully cleared the Prelimsâ€'held earlier this yearâ€'can now register for the next stage by visiting the official website: The deadline to submit the Detailed Application Form (DAF) is June 25. This year, 14,161 candidates qualified for the Mains after clearing the Prelims. Only these candidates are eligible to register for the Mains. The written exam is scheduled to commence on August 22 and will conclude within five days. UPSC CSE MAINS 2025: APPLICATION FEE General category candidates: Rs 200 Female candidates and those from SC, ST, and PwBD categories: Exempted from fee payment STEPS TO APPLY FOR UPSC CSE MAINS 2025 Visit or Log in using your Prelims registration credentials Fill in personal details including name, date of birth, and category Enter academic qualifications and upload relevant documents Provide employment history, if applicable Choose and rank your preferred civil services Share additional details such as hobbies, awards, or extracurricular activities Upload a recent photograph, signature, and a valid government-issued photo ID Review all entries carefully before paying the fee (if applicable) and submitting the form. Candidates can also update information related to accessibility needs like scribe support, assistive devices, or large font preferences. Those who have legally changed their name can upload a gazette notification during this process. Meanwhile, the UPSC has announced that the marks, cutoff scores, and answer keys for the Prelims will be published only after the entire CSE 2025 cycleâ€'including the Indian Forest Service (IFS) examinationâ€'is complete and final results are declared. The results of the four candidates are currently withheld due to pending court matters. For updates and notifications, candidates are advised to regularly check Join our WhatsApp Channel
NDTV
6 days ago
- General
- NDTV
UPSC Civil Services (Main) Exam 2025 Registration Begins, Check Key Details
UPSC CSE Mains Registration 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started the registration process for the Civil Services Examination Mains (CSE Mains) 2025. Candidates who have qualified the prelims are eligible to apply. This year, a total of 14,161 candidates have cleared the UPSC CSE Prelims. To register, prelims-qualified candidates must visit the official website, and fill out the the detailed application form (DAF). The last date to submit the application is June 25. The UPSC CSE Mains is scheduled to begin on August 22 and will be conducted over five consecutive days. General category candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs 200, while candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD categories, and all female candidates are exempted from the fee. UPSC CSE Mains 2025: How To Apply Visit the official UPSC websites: or Locate and access the Detailed Application Form (DAF) link. Sign in using the registration ID and password generated during the prelims application process. Enter personal details such as name, date of birth, and category. Fill in academic details and upload relevant documents. Provide employment details, if applicable - including job title, description, organisation name, duration, and responsibilities. Choose your preferred services by arranging them in order of priority. Enter additional personal information such as hobbies and achievements. Upload necessary documents, including a recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, and a valid government-issued photo ID. Before final submission, review all entered details carefully. Submit the DAF along with the application fee (if applicable). If there has been a name change, applicants must upload a copy of the official gazette notification for verification. The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 results are now available on the official website. The result PDF includes name and roll numbers of the qualified candidates. The Commission will release the marks, cutoff scores, and answer keys for the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service Prelims only after the completion of the entire selection process and the declaration of the final results.
NDTV
7 days ago
- General
- NDTV
UPSC CSE 2025: Detailed Application Form (DAF-I) Window Opens For Mains, Check Steps To Apply
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially activated the Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I) window for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. Candidates who have successfully cleared the Preliminary Examination can now begin the next crucial step-submitting the DAF to qualify for the Mains. The DAF-I form must be filled online at between June 16 and June 25, 2025. Only those who complete this process will be permitted to sit for the Mains examination. The application process is accessible through UPSC's official online portal. Candidates must register first before they can access and complete the form. Details such as scribe requirements, assistive devices, large-font question paper requests, and documentation for name changes (if applicable) must be updated during this window. How To Fill UPSC DAF-I 2025 1. Visit the official website - 2. Click on the "DAF-I - Civil Services Examination 2025" link 3. Register yourself using your name (as per Class 10 certificate), roll number, date of birth, and a valid email ID 4. Check your email for login credentials 5. Log in and complete the DAF - The form is divided into six key modules: • Personal Information • Educational Qualifications • Parental Information • Employment History • Document Uploads • Final Submission 6. Upload mandatory documents, including age proof, category or disability certificates, and academic records 7. Review and submit - Edit the form if needed before final submission. After submission, no changes are allowed 8. Print a copy of the completed form for future reference Pre-filled And Non-editable Fields Fields such as name, date of birth, and parental details will be automatically populated based on the candidate's Preliminary exam application. If there are any inconsistencies, candidates are required to contact UPSC and submit relevant proof, such as gazette notifications in case of a name change. UPSC CSE 2025: Exam Pattern The Prelims were conducted in two sessions featuring: • General Studies Paper I • General Studies Paper II (CSAT) The question papers for both have already been published on the UPSC website for candidate reference. This year, the Civil Services Examination is being held to fill 979 vacancies across various prestigious services including: • Indian Administrative Service (IAS) • Indian Foreign Service (IFS) • Indian Police Service (IPS) What's Next? Once DAF-I submission is complete, candidates can start preparing for the Mains exam. For updates regarding exam dates, admit cards, and other notifications, aspirants are advised to keep checking the official UPSC website regularly.
NDTV
12-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Result: Here's What Qualified Candidates Must Do Next
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025, held on May 25. A total of 14,161 candidates have qualified for the next stage - the Civil Services (Main) Examination - which is scheduled to begin on August 22. The result has been published in roll number-wise and name-wise formats on the official UPSC website, Approximately 10 lakh candidates had appeared for the preliminary examination this year. The candidature at this stage is provisional, subject to verification and fulfillment of eligibility criteria as per UPSC rules. Written Result (with name) - Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 Detailed Application Form Window To Remain Open From June 16-25 Candidates who have cleared the prelims must fill out the Detailed Application Form (DAF) online to be eligible for the mains. The DAF submission window will remain open from June 16 to June 25 on the UPSC website. Candidates will have to submit or update the following details during the same window: Scribe details, assistive devices, and large-font question paper requirements (for mains) Gazette notification in case of name changes or discrepancies in personal details across certificates and application form DAF Filling Instructions Qualified candidates must register themselves on the UPSC portal before accessing the DAF. Here are the key steps and instructions: Registration: Enter your name (as per Class 10 certificate), six-digit roll number, date of birth, and a valid email ID. Account Credentials: Login details will be emailed to the registered email address after successful registration. DAF Modules: The form is divided into six sections - Personal, Educational, Parental, Employment, Document Upload, and Final Submission. Mandatory Uploads: Scanned copies of documents such as age proof, educational qualifications, and category/disability certificates must be uploaded. Final Submission: Candidates can edit the form before final submission. After final submission, no changes are allowed. Pre-filled Fields: Certain fields like name, DOB, and parental details will be pre-populated based on the preliminary application. Any discrepancy must be reported to UPSC with supporting documents. Clarifications And Final Result Timeline Candidates seeking clarification regarding their results can contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter on working days between 10 AM and 5 PM at the following numbers: 011-23385271 011-23098543 011-23381125 Exam Structure The preliminary exam was conducted in two sessions, each lasting two hours. It comprised: General Studies Paper 1 General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT) The question papers for both papers have already been released on the UPSC website. This year's recruitment drive aims to fill 979 vacancies in various services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS).
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Solideon Announces $1.25 Million AFWERX Contract
BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(Additive Space Technologies Inc., d.b.a. Solideon) announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on developing a single pallet additive manufacturing cell that is capable of flexibly manufacturing critical systems across expeditionary environments. to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018, which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded, and now, on May 21st, 2025, Additive Space Technologies Inc, d.b.a Solideon will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America. Quote From Company 'The future of industrial power isn't centralized — it's deployable. This award is a signal that the Department of the Air Force is ready to break from the past and lead with agility. With this contract, we're building the foundation for a world where manufacturing happens not in factories but wherever the mission demands — from airbases to shipyards and, eventually, orbit.' CEO Oluseun Taiwo The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government. About Additive Space Technologies Inc., d.b.a. Solideon Solideon is revolutionizing manufacturing by transforming readily available robotic arms into multi-robotic-enabled factories. This innovative approach empowers end-users with the capability to robotically weld, fabricate, and assemble entire structures on-site. By doing so, Solideon is fundamentally reshaping how the industrial base approaches the manufacturing of critical assets, such as ships, submarines, and other large vehicles. About AFRL The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace forces. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit About AFWERX As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at four hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7.24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit:
