UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Examination 2024: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 1056 vacancies through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online here. The last date for application is March 5, 2024.
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Details Of UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Examination 2024
Name of Examination: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024
Number of Vacancies: 1056 posts
Name of Services:
- Indian Administrative Service
- Indian Foreign Service
- Indian Police Service
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’
- Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
- Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
- Indian Railway Management Service, Group ‘A’
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
- Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
- Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’
Examination Centres in Assam: Jorhat and Dispur.
Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Mode Of Application: Online
Eligibility for UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Examination 2024
Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 21 years old but not older than 32 years old as of August 1, 2024. This means candidates must have been born between August 2, 1992, and August 1, 2003.
Age Relaxation: There is a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates in the upper age limit.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a degree from any university recognized by the central or state legislature in India or an equivalent qualification.
UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Examination Process 2024
The Civil Services Examination will consist of two successive stages:
(i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination; and
(ii) Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts noted above.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/Female & PwBD: Nil
- Payment Mode: Depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash/Net Banking/Credit/Debit card.
How To apply for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024?
To apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, interested and eligible candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC Recruitment Portal.
- Scroll down and go to the Web-Links section.
- Click on the “Online Application Form” and register yourself.
- Log in using your registration details.
- Fill in all your personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Make the payment of the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the form.
- Finally, take a printout of the application form for your records.
Important Dates for UPSC Civil Services Examination
| Events | Dates |
| Starting date of submission of online application: | 14th February 2024 |
| Last date of submission of online application: | 5th March 2024 |
Web-Links for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Notes:- Please note that the details provided are based on the information available and may be subject to change. Candidates should refer to the official notification and website for the latest and most accurate information.
FAQ’s Of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024
1. What is the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is a nationwide competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others.
2. When will the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 be held?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 dates are yet to be announced. Candidates are advised to regularly check the UPSC official website for updates.
3. What are the eligibility criteria for the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
Candidates must be at least 21 years old but not older than 32 years old as of August 1, 2024. They must hold a degree from any university recognized by the central or state legislature in India or an equivalent qualification.
4. How can I apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
Interested candidates can apply online through the official UPSC Recruitment Portal. They need to register, fill in the application form, upload necessary documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form online.
5. What is the selection process for the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
The examination consists of two stages: the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination and the Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview). Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Main Examination.
6. What is the application fee for the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
The application fee is Rs. 100 for General/OBC candidates, while SC/ST/Female & PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the fee. The fee can be paid by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash/Net Banking/Credit/Debit card.
7. Can I choose my examination center for the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
Yes, candidates can choose their preferred examination center from the list of centers provided by UPSC. However, the allotment of centers is subject to the availability of seats at the chosen center.
8. Is there any age relaxation in the upper age limit for the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
Yes, there is a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates in the upper age limit.