UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024- Posts Any Degree
The Civil Services Examination is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to higher Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the civil service exam (CSE) 2024. The notification includes the details on the application window, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and the number of vacancies. A total of 861 vacancies has been notified by the commission. Candidates can apply through the website — upsc.gov.in. or upsconline.nic.in.
UPSC Exam 2024- Exam Summary
Every year Union Public Service conducts Civil Service Examinations for graduates to appear for various All India Services and Central Civil Services. To have a glimpse of UPSC CSE 2024, the candidates can refer to the below overview table.
| UPSC IAS 2024- Overview | |
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Service Exam 2024 & UPSC Forest Service Exam 2024 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Vacancy | To be notified |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Stages | Prelims, Main Exams, Language Proficiency Test |
| Education Qualification | Graduates or relevant degree |
| Age Limit | 21 years to 32 years |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Apply Online: 01-02-2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: 22-02-2024
- Last Date for Fee Payment (by cash): 21-02-2024
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Online): 22-02-2024
- Date for online application Withdrawn: 01-03-2024 to 07-03-2024
- Date for Prelims Exam: 05-06-2024
UPSC Exam Eligibility Criteria
UPSC will release the official eligibility criteria for UPSC Exam 2024 in the UPSC notification. Broadly, you need to qualify the below-mentioned parameters in order to apply for the IAS Exam or the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
| IAS Age Limit | 21 to 32 years |
| Age relaxation | As per category (mentioned below) |
| Educational qualification for UPSC Civil Services | Graduation from any recognized university |
| Nationality | Indian |
How to Apply for Civil Service (Preliminary) Examination 2024
Visit the website – https://www.upsconline.nic.in/
• Click on link -‘Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC’
• A new page will Open
• Click on ‘Part-I Registration’ against Civil Service (Preliminary) Examination 2024
• Read all Instructions Carefully
• Click on ‘Yes/Yes’
• Enter Details and Click on ‘Continue/Proceed’
• The page will be redirected to Payment Gateways
• Pay the application fees and Click on ‘Continue/Proceed’
• Upload your Photograph, Signature, and Photo Identity Card
• Click on ‘Continue/Proceed’
• Select the Centre and Submit
• Your Application has been successfully submitted
• Download and take a print out for future reference
Application Form Fee
- General / OBC / EWS : 100/-
- SC / ST / PH : 0/- (Exempted)
- All Category Female : 0/- (Nil)
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit, Card, Net Banking or E Challan Fee Mode Only
| The Exam Center Cities for UPSC | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Dehradun | Mumbai |
| Aizawl | Delhi | Patna |
| Allahabad | Dispur (Guwahati) | Raipur |
| Bangaluru | Hyderabad | Ranchi |
| Bhopal | Jaipur | Shillong |
| Chandigarh | Jammu | Shimla |
| Chennai | Kolkata | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Cuttack | Lucknow | Vijayawada |
UPSC 2024 Admit Card
- UPSC 2024 Preliminary and Mains Admit Cards will be distributed separately.
- The candidate must obtain it from the official website.
- One week prior to the examination, the admit card will be distributed.
- Candidates will receive an email notification once the admit card is available.
- By entering their application number, password, and date of birth, candidates can download their admission card.
- Candidates who do not have an admit card will not be allowed to take the exam.
UPSC Exam 2024 Exam Pattern:
Preliminary Exam Pattern:
- The Exam will be conducted through Offline mode.
- The candidate will have to give 2 Papers that are objective-based.
- The first exams are of general study and the second of CSAT, which is also known as the civil service aptitude test.
- The exams are 200 marks each and the duration of the exam is 2 hours each.
- The candidate qualifying for both the exams will appear for the main examination.
Main Exam Pattern
| SPECIFICATION | Preliminary Exam | Mains Exam |
| Mode | Offline | Offline |
| Medium | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
| Total Qualifying Papers | 2 | 7 |
| Total weightage | 200 Each (400 Marks) | 1750 Marks |
| Question Types | Multiple Choice | Both Subjective & Objective |
| Negative Marking | one-third (0.33) for each incorrect answer | one-third (only for objective type questions) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours per Paper | 3 Hours per Paper |
Preparation and Books for UPSC IAS 2024
- Candidates must ponder on why they need to prepare for the examinations and why it is so important for them.
- Aspirants should set everyday goals and complete their tasks accordingly.
- They should make sure to read all the NCERT’s and cover all the topics thoroughly.
- Stay updated on the daily affairs of the country. Build a habit of reading newspapers.
- Read standard books for strengthening the foundation.
- Keep a basic understanding of the Union Budget.
- Practise mock tests.
IAS Result
The candidates who score more than or equal to the IAS cutoff are declared qualified in that stage of IAS exam and eligible to be promoted to the next stage. The IAS result is prepared after considering the IAS cut off marks. The IAS result is declared after each stage of the IAS exam.
UPSC will release a final IAS result on its official website. Candidates whose names and roll numbers appear in the merit list will then be eligible for recruitment in different services based on their preferences given in the DAF and the number of vacancies for the service.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) – UPSC IAS
Question: When is the UPSC IAS application form 2024 to be released?
Answer:
UPSC IAS application form 2024 has been released online on February 2, 2024.
Question: How can I apply for the UPSC IAS 2024?
Answer:
Applicants can apply for the UPSC IAS 2024 exam by visiting the UPSC official website – upsc.gov.in.
Question: When is the UPSC IAS 2024 prelims exam scheduled to be held?
Answer:
UPSC IAS 2024 prelims exam is scheduled to be held in June 5, 2024.
Question: Can I withdraw the UPSC IAS application form?
Answer:
Yes, UPSC provides the option to withdraw the UPSC IAS application form
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