UPSC CSE 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the notification for the Civil Services Examination 2024, inviting eligible candidates to submit online applications. Additionally, this year, Forest Services positions will also be filled through the CSE Exam.
The application process for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination commenced on February 14, 2024, and the deadline for online submissions is March 5, 2024. The preliminary examination is set to take place on May 26, 2024. All aspiring candidates seeking to join various administrative services across the country are encouraged to participate in this examination.
UPSC CSE 2024 Notification
The official notification for the UPSC CSE Examination 2024, has been released on 14th February, 2024 (Valentine’s Day). You can see or download the notification by using the link provided below. But here in this article, there are all the things mentioned in this article about this recruitment, candidates can also check this full article.
Exam Organiser Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Exam Name | Civil Service Examination 2024 |
Total Posts | 1056 Posts |
Prelims Exam Date | 26 May, 2024 |
Application Mode | Online |
Start date | 14th February 2024 |
Qualification | Graduate |
Application Fees | Rs:100/- |
Last date to Apply | 05 March 2024 |
Official Notification | Click Here |
Official website | upsc.gov.in |
*Candidates can apply for the exam by submitting their applications online through the official website of UPSC.
UPSC CSE 2024 – Vacancy Distribution
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) acts as a pathway to prestigious services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other central services.
According to the latest UPSC CSE Advertisement 2024, there are a total of 1056 posts available for which the authority has started the recruitment process.
#CSE- 1105
#IFS- 150
UPSC CSE 2024 – Eligibility Criteria
The latest UPSC CSE Recruitment 2024, for which the official notification is released on 14th February, 2024, needs some basic requirements that should be followed by all the applying candidates for this examination.
Down below, there we’ve mentioned all the required educational qualification, age limit etc. Please read the full article.
UPSC CSE 2024 – Educational Qualification
Candidates aspiring to appear for the Civil Services Examination must meet the following educational qualifications:
1.Possession of a Graduate degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification is mandatory.
2. Candidates who are in their final year of graduation or awaiting results are eligible to apply for the Preliminary Examination. However, they must provide proof of passing the said examination along with their application for the Main Examination.
UPSC CSE 2024 – Age Limit
- Candidates must be at least 21 years old.
- They must not exceed 32 years of age as of August 1st of the examination year.
UPSC CSE 2024 – Number of Attempts
According to the Union Public Service Commission, there are normally 6 attempts given to all the candidates to appear in this examination. But this can vary depending on the candidate’s category. Please follow the information below, to get more details.
- General category candidates are allowed 6 attempts.
- OBC candidates have 9 attempts.
- SC/ST candidates can attempt the exam unlimited times until they reach the age limit.
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) have 9 attempts for general and OBC categories, while there is no limit for SC/ST candidates.
UPSC CSE 2024 – Application Fees
Category | Fees |
Woman | NO FEE |
Scheduled caste | NO FEE |
Scheduled Tribe | NO FEE |
PwBD | NO FEE |
Others | Rs.100/- |
*Candidates can pay the fee online via the net banking facility of various banks or by using visa/Mastercard /Rupay credit/Debit card.
UPSC CSE 2024 – Important Dates & Links
Start of Online Application | 14th February 2024 |
Last date of online Application | 05 March 2024 |
Preliminary Exam Date | 26 May 2024 |
Mains Exam Date | — |
Official website | Click Here |
UPSC CSE Application Form | Click Here |