UPSC CSE 2024 Notification! The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has initiated the registration process for the Civil Services Preliminary examination (UPSC CSE Prelims 2024) on February 14. Aspiring candidates can access the notification on the official websites, upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in. Additionally, registrations for the Indian Forest Services (IFS) Prelims, conducted through the Civil Services Examination (CSE), have also commenced. Stay tuned for further updates and important information regarding this prestigious examination.
UPSC Prelims 2024:
- Opening date of application: February 14, 2024
- Closing date of application: March 5, 2024
- Correction window: March 6 to March 12, 2024
- Prelims exam: May 26, 2024
For those planning to apply, here’s a guide on how to do so:
To begin, visit the website upsconline.nic.in. Remember, it’s essential to register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform on the Commission’s website before filling out the application. If you’re already registered, you can proceed directly to complete the application.
The UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 will consist of two stages:
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (objective type) for selection to the Main Examination.
- Civil Services (Main) Examination (written and interview) for the selection of candidates for various services and posts.
When uploading your photo, adhere to these guidelines:
- The photograph should not be more than 10 days old from the application start date.
- Clearly mention the candidate’s name and the date when the photograph was taken.
- The candidate’s face should occupy 3/4th of the space in the photograph.
- Ensure your appearance matches the uploaded photograph at each stage of the exam (Prelims, Main, and Interview/Personality Test). Consistency is key, whether it’s regarding beards, spectacles, moustaches, etc.
Additionally, alongside UPSC CSE 2024, registration for the IFS Exam 2024 has also commenced. Interested candidates can apply for the Indian Forest Service Examination at upsc.gov.in. Stay updated with live updates for further information on the examination process.
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, here’s a roundup of the key updates and details:
Number of Attempts: Candidates can attempt the Civil Services examination up to six times. However, there are relaxations for reserved category candidates:
- SC/ST (including PwD): Unlimited attempts
- OBC, general-PwD, OBC-PwD, EWS-PwD: 9 attempts
Application Process: All candidates are required to complete the one-time registration (OTR) process before applying for the Civil Services examination. This can be done on the official website.
Vacancies: UPSC will conduct the Civil Services examination 2024 to fill around 1,056 vacancies across various user departments.
Exam Date: The Prelims examination is scheduled for May 26, 2024. The application process begins today, February 14, and ends on March 5.
Educational Qualification: Candidates holding a graduate degree from a recognized university or with recognized professional qualifications are eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria: Nationality, age limits, and relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved category candidates are specified.
Here is the list of services under the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024:
- 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’