UPSC 2024 Civil Service Exam Notification Out, Check Exam Date and Others Details

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is currently accepting online applications for the UPSC 2024 Civil Service Examination. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications exclusively through the official website of UPSC. Detailed information regarding the required educational qualifications and other essential details for the UPSC Civil Service Exam is provided below for the benefit of job-seekers.

Overview UPSC 2024 Civil Service Exam

UPSC CSE Recruitment 2024 Post Details

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024, announcing a total of 1056 vacancies. Services Examination include positions in various departments:

1. Indian Administrative Service
2. Indian Foreign Service
3. Indian Police Service
4. Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’
5. Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
6. Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group ‘A’
7. Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
8. Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’
9. Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group ‘A’ (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)
10. Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
11. Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
12. Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’
13. Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
14. Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group ‘A’
15. Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group ‘A’
16. Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
17. Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group ‘A’
18. Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Gr. III)
19. Indian Corporate Law Service, Group “A”
20. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
21. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group ‘B’
22. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group ‘B’
23. Pondicherry Civil Service, Group ‘B’
24. Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’

These departments offer various opportunities for candidates appearing in the Civil Services Examination.

UPSC 2024 CSE Exam Eligibility

Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.

Age Limit: Applicants should be a minimum of 21 years old and must not have exceeded the age of 32 years.

Upper Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for candidates in the PWD category. Ex-Servicemen and others are subject to relaxation as per government norms.

UPSC 2024 Civil Service Examination Fee

Candidates must pay an Examination Fee of Rs. 100/-. They can pay the fee online during the submission of the online application form using a Debit/Credit card or Net banking.
Alternatively, candidates can also pay the fee through a Bank using a fee payment Challan, which they can download from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission. For more details, refer to the released advertisement.

Application Process UPSC 2024 Exam

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only through the official website of the Union Public Service Commission — http://www.upsconline.nic.in (Find the application form link provided below).

Once the required fee is paid and the online application form is submitted, candidates will be provided with a system-generated acknowledgment slip that includes a unique registration number. It’s crucial to print this slip and keep it for future reference. At this stage, candidates are advised not to send any hard copies or documents, as all necessary verification will be carried out later. For comprehensive instructions on the online application process, please refer to the official advertisement (Please check the provided URL/PDF file).

UPSC 2024 Exam Selection Process

The selection process for the UPSC Civil Service Examination 2024 is divided into three stages:

Preliminary Examination: This is the first stage of the examination and is qualifying in nature. It tests the candidates on their general awareness and mental aptitude. It is conducted in two shifts on the same day. The first paper is of General Studies (GS) and the second is the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).

Mains Examination: Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Mains Examination. This stage consists of nine papers that test the candidates’ academic and intellectual abilities.

Interview/Personality Test: This is the final stage of the selection process. Candidates who qualify the Mains Examination are called for the Interview or Personality Test.

Please note that candidates must qualify at each stage to proceed to the next. For the details and up-to-date information, candidates are advised to refer to the official UPSC website.

Important Links UPSC 2024 Exam

Official website of UPSC — www.upsc.gov.in

UPSC Civil Service Examination 2024 Notification