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UPSC Prelims Postponed: Get the latest updates on the rescheduling of the UPSC Prelims exam and what it means for your preparation.
Recently, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday decided to reschedule the civil services preliminary test from May 26 2024 to 16 June, 2024.
Click here to download official notification.
Every year, the commission selects officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), among other services, through three levels of civil services examinations: preliminary, main, and interview.
“The preliminary examination for civil services, 2024, was supposed to take place on 26 May, but the Union Public Service Commission has postponed it due to the impending General Election 2024, which is scheduled from from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha.
The UPSC 2024 Exam dates are released along with the UPSC Calendar 2024. The UPSC 2024 Preliminary exam is now scheduled for June 16, 2024, and the UPSC Mains 2024 exam will take place from September 20, 2024, lasting for 7 days.
The application form for UPSC IAS 2024 was available until March 5, 2024, on the official website upsc.gov.in
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UPSC 2024 Exam Date |
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| Event | Date |
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2024 | May 10, 2023 |
| UPSC 2024 exam notification | 14 February 2024 |
| UPSC 2024 exam application form | 14 February 2024 to 5 March 2024 |
| UPSC 2024 admit card | To be released |
| UPSC 2024 Civil Services Prelims exam | 16 June 2024 |
| UPSC 2024 Civil Services Mains exam | 20 September 2024 |
Three stages make up the UPSC Exam Pattern: the Personality Test (Interview), Mains, and Prelims. The General Studies (GS) Paper I and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper II are two objective-type papers that make up the preliminary exam. Nine descriptive papers make up the Mains; these include two optional subject papers, two General Studies papers, one essay paper, and two language papers.
The candidates’ personalities, suitability for a career in the public service, and general comprehension of numerous topics are assessed by the Personality Test. In order to succeed in the UPSC exams and pursue a career in civil services, it is imperative that you comprehend the UPSC test pattern and develop a well-thought-out preparation plan.
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UPSC Exam Pattern |
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| Stages | Paper |
| Stage 1 | UPSC Prelims |
| Stage 2 | UPSC Mains |
| Stage 3 | Interview/ Personality Test |
The General Studies I and General Studies II (also known as CSAT) objective-type papers make up the UPSC Prelims, the first level of the IAS Exam. These exams are given in two sessions on the same day using an offline format (pen and paper).
Candidates for the IAS can review the UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern in the table provided below:
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UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Number of papers | 2 |
| Language of paper | English |
| Hindi | |
| Duration of exam | 4 hours (2 hours each) |
| Number of questions | General Studies paper 1: 100
General Studies paper 2: 80 |
| Maximum marks | 400 (200 each) |
| Qualifying marks | 33% |
The UPSC Mains exam pattern includes nine theory-based papers, all of which are descriptive in nature. Among these nine papers, seven will be considered for creating the merit list. As part of the UPSC Mains, candidates will need to choose one optional subject for the examination.
Candidates can check the UPSC Main Exam Pattern in the given below table:
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UPSC Main Exam Pattern |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Number of papers | 9 |
| Language of paper | English |
| Hindi | |
| Descriptive paper: Candidates can appear for language paper in 22 languages mentioned in schedule 8 of the Indian constitution | |
| UPSC Mains Exam Duration | 3 hours each |
| Subjects | Compulsory Indian language
English Essay General Studies IV Optional I Optional II |
| Number of questions | Part A and B: 300 each
General studies and optional paper: 250 each |
| Maximum marks | 1750 |
Candidates advance to the final phase, which is the UPSC Board Members’ Personality Test or Interview round, after passing the Mains stage of the IAS test with the necessary cut-off scores.
Download the UPSC Interview Date PDF here
Candidates must meet UPSC Eligibility Criteria, including nationality, age limit, educational qualification, and the number of attempts allowed for the UPSC IAS Exam.
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UPSC Eligibility Criteria |
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| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years (must not have touched the 32nd year) |
| Age Relaxation | As per category (mentioned in section below) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation (Bachelor) |
| Number of Attempts | 6 – General
9 – OBC, PwBD Unlimited – SC/ST |
| Nationality | Indian Citizens Only |
To be eligible for the UPSC exam, the candidate must be at least 21 years old and should not exceed 32 years of age. Candidates can check the UPSC Age Limit and Number of Attempts in the given below table:
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UPSC Age Limit And Number of Attempts |
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| Category | Age Limit | Number of Attempts |
| General Category & EWS | 32 years | 6 attempts |
| OBC (with certificate) | 32 years + 3 years | 9 attempts |
| SC/ST | 32 years + 5 years | Unlimited attempts |
| Physically Disabled | 32 years + 10 years | Gen/OBC/Person with Benchmark Disability (EWS category) – 9 attempts & SC/ST – Unlimited attempts |
| Jammu & Kashmir Domicile | 32 years + 5 years + (3 years if OBC or 5 Years if SC/ST) | Number of attempts depends on the reserved category |
| Disabled and discharged Defence service personnel | 32 years + 3 years + (3 years if Gen/OBC or 5 years if SC/ST) | – |
| Ex-Servicemen Commission Officer | 32 years + 5 years + (3 years if OBC or 5 Years if SC/ST) | – |
The UPSC Syllabus is an essential aspect that aspirants need to understand thoroughly when preparing for UPSC exams. The syllabus is comprehensive and includes subjects like General Studies, Essay Writing, Indian History, Indian Polity, Economy, Geography, Environment, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, and more.
Moreover, the UPSC Syllabus also includes optional subjects that candidates can choose based on their interests and expertise. Understanding the UPSC Syllabus is crucial for effective preparation and focusing on the relevant topics for success in the UPSC exams.
UPSC Syllabus PDF releases with the official notification. Aspirants preparing for UPSC CSE must go through the IAS Syllabus given below to understand the topics that will be asked in the exam.
UPSC hasn’t announced Admit Card yet. It is anticipated that the commission will make it available about 10 days before the exam date.
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