& testbook.com UPSC Civil Services Phase 2 Interview Schedule Out! The P.T. schedule of another 1003 candidates is scheduled from 19.02.2024 to 15.03.2024. Also, the Notification 2024 will be out soon. The Union Public Service Commission had earlier declared the result of the Mains Examination held by the UPSC from 15th September 2023 to 24th September 2023. This Result is for the 2023 cycle. Successful Candidates have been qualified for the Personality Test (Interview) for selection to the IAS, IPS, IFS & other Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ services. In this article, aspiring candidates can find all the important details about the UPSC Civil Services Exam such as eligibility, important dates, etc. Also, check the latest UPSC Civil Services Notification 2024 below. UPSC Civ vices Phase 2 Interview Schedule Out! The P.T. schedule of another 1003 candidates is scheduled from 19.0; 4 to 2 Also, UPSC Civil Services Notification 2024 will be out on 14 February 2024. The commission had announced 1105 vacancies for recruitment to various posts through the UPSC CSE 2024 Examination. In this article, candidates can check the complete details of the IAS Exam 2024. «The UPSC CSE selection process includes - Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. 2 The Age limit tor UPSC Civil Services is 21 years to 32 years {The Minimum educational qualification required for the UPSC IAS position is Graduation. Download UPSC IAS Phase 2 Interview Schedule PDF Download IAS Exam Notification PDF UPSC Notification 2023 Download PDF UPSC Notification 2022 Download PDFWhat is IAS? What is IAS? - IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service, which is one of the premier civil services in India, Previously, the IAS Exam (Indian Administrative Service) was known as the ICS (Imperial Civil Service). It is a highly respected and coveted service that offers a challenging and rewarding career for those who want to serve the country at the highest level. The IAS officers are responsible for implementing government policies, managing the administrative affairs of the country, and maintaining law and order. To becom an IAS officer, one needs to crack the highly competitive Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam consists of three stages: the Preliminary Exam, the Main Exam, and the Interview. Candidates who clear the IAS Exam / Civil Services Exam work closely with other government agencies to ensure the eflective delivery of public services to the citizens of India. IAS officers are known for their expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to public service. They hold positions of great responsibility in the government and play a crucial role in shaping the future of India. Also, read JAS Full Form here. IAS Exam Important Dates The important dates for the IAS Exam 2024 cycle are mentioned in the table below.IAS Exam - Overview Name of Organization UPSC UPSC Full Form Union Public Service Commission Official Website UPSC Website Exam Cycle 2023 2024 Total Vacancy 1105 To be announced Civil Service Exam Notification Ast February 2023 14th February 2024 Released on Last Date to Apply 21s February 2023 Sth March 2024 Prelims Admit Card Release Date 8th May 2023 To be announced Prelims Exam Date 28th May 2023 26th May 2024 Prelims Result Date 12th June 2023 To be announced Mains Admit Card Release Date 28th August 2023 To be announced Mains Exam Date 15th, 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th September 2023 20th September 2024 Mains Result Date 8th December 2023 To be announced Personality Test To be announced To be announced Qualification Graduates Government Jobs UPSC Vacancies 2024 UPSC Vacancies 2024 vacancies will be out shortly. The commission released 1108 vacancies for various posts in the UPSC CSE 2023 Examination, candidates of blindness and low vision; 5 Vacancies for deaf and hard of hearing. and muscular dystrophy; and 10 Vacancies for multiple disabilities. The final number of vacancies may undergo change. Reservations will be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward This includes 37 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability Category, i.e. 7 Vacancies for 15 Vacancies for locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims Classes, the Economically Weaker Sections and Persons with Benchmark Disability in respect of vacancies as may be fixed by the Government.UPSC Vacaney Details UPSC CSE Post/Service Number of Vacancies Indian Administrative Service 180 Indian Foreign Service a7 Indian Police Service 200 Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’ 25 Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ 20 Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group 24 Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group 186 Indian Revenue Service Custom and Indirect Taxes Group 109 IPOS 12 Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group “A’ (Assistant Works Manager, 0 Administration) Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group “A’ 7 Indian Railway Protection Force Service 13 Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group - Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group ‘A! 4 Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group + Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’ 9 Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group A’ 27 Indian Trade Service, Group 10 Indian Corporate Law Service, Group "A" 5Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade) 30 Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar 17 Haveli Civil Service, Group 'B’ Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar 40 Haveli Police Service, Group 'B’ Pondicherry Civil Service, Group 3 Pondicherry Police Service, Group 1 IRMS 150 Total UPSC Vacancy 105 For the 2022 cycle, the Commission released 861 vacancies. Candidates can check the previous year's notification for a category-wise list of vacancies from the link given below. Check IAS Category-Wise Vi -ancy Notice IAS Exam 2024 - Eligibility Criteria Now that you are aware of the number of vacancies, let’s learn about the UPSC Eligibility Criteria. As per the official notification of the year 2024, certain criteria have to be fulfilled before applying for the Civil Services exam. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for the UPSC CSE 2024 examination below. UPSC Civil Services Exam - Age Limit Candidates have to be in the age group of 21 years to 32 years on the Ist of August, 2024 i.e., the candidate must have been bom not earlier than 2nd August, 1991 and not later than 1st August, 2002 or else they cannot apply for this exam. However, there are a few relaxations granted to various candidates which are given in the following table. Minimum age limit Maximum age limit: 32 years Age Relaxation Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 Years OBC 3 years. PWD 10 Years UPSC Civil Services Exam - Educational QualificationCandidates must possess a degree from a Government recognized University or possess an equivalent qualification. Candidates who are awaiting results or are in their final year are also eligible to appear for UPSC preliminary examination. Technical and professional qualifications are recognized by the Government as equal to professional and technical degrees. . Medical students who have passed the final year of MBBS are also eligible for the UPSC exam. Nationality The candidate must be a citizen of India or acitizen of Nepal a subject of Bhutan The candidate must have been a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, to be settled forever in India The candidate must be a person of Indian Origin who has migeated from the given countries- Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zaire, or Zambia with an intention of permanently settling in India. Number of Attempts As per the official notification, there is a restriction on the number of attempts available for each candidate. Here is the category-wise number of attempts for the IAS Exam. Category No. of Attempts Allowed General 6 EWS 6 Bc 9 SC/ST Age Limit PwD 9 Attempts or Age Limit IAS Exam Selection Process 2024 Candidates who have registered for the [AS Exam will have to go through a three-tiered selection process. There will be three stages to it. To be considered for recruitment by the committee, candidates must pass both stages. An online preliminary examination will be the first element of the selection process. Candidates who pass this step will be invited to take the main exam and have their documents verified. As a result, the UPSC selection process can be summarised as follows: Preliminary Examination Main Examination Interview IAS Exam Pattern 2024 There will be two exams in the IAS Exam 2024 namely the preliminary exam and the main exam. You have to qualify in the prelims or else you cannot appear for the mains exam. The marks obtained by the candidates in the mains exam will be considered for the merit list. Here is the |AS Exam Pattern for both prelims and mains exams for the year 2024.Phase-I (Preliminary Examination): The UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination will be conducted on 26 May 2024. Candidates can start preparing for this exam by first going through the exam pattern given below. St. No Particulars ‘No. of Questions Marks Duration 1 Paper I: General Studies 100 200 2 Hours 2 Paper II: GS (CSAT) 80 200 2 Hours «Each question in both papers will be of objective nature. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer in this exam. ‘You have to score at least 33% in Paper IT to qualify. Phase-II (Main Examination): Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible for the Civil Services Mains 2024, Here is the exam pattem for UPSC CSE Mains 2024, The latest IAS Mains 2024 exam pattem has been shared below. Paper | Particulars Nature Marks Duration A Any Indian Language (objective) Qualifying 300 3 Hours B English(objective) 300 3 Hours 1 Essay Merit Ranking 250 3 Hours 2 General Studies I 250 3 Hours 3 General Studies II 250 3 Hours 4 General Studies I 250 3 Hours 5 General Studies IV 250 3 Hours 6 Optional Paper I 250 3 Hours 7 Optional Paper-II 250 3 Hours Total 1750 In this exam, there will be papers of both objective natures as well as descriptive natures. To qualify for this exam, you have to clear the cut-off in this exam. There is a negative marking in the objective type paper where 1/3rd of marks will be deducted for wrong answers. How to Apply Online for [AS Exam 2024?Only those candidates who are eligible as per the requirements given above can register for this exam. If you are looking to learn how to apply for this exam, follow the steps given below. Direct Link To Apply Online for UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 Step 1: Click on the direct link provided above. Step 2: In Part -I registration, candidates will have to fill in all the personal information like name, age, address, ete. Step 3: After the completion of this section, candidates must ensure/double-check that they have filled in all details correctly. Corrections cannot be made after clicking on the submit button. Step 4: In Part - If registration candidates have to submit all the requisite documents, namely; educational certificates, ID proof, age relaxation if applicable, photograph, signature, payment details, and declaration. (Photograph & Signature should be uploaded in JPG format), Step 5: Candidates must also choose the exam centre they wish to write the examination. Step 6: Candidates must also ensure that they give a valid email address for further use. Step 7: Candidates can finally click on the “I Agree” button and submit the application form after filling in all the details. A Registration Number will be provided to the candidates, make sure to keep it safe and also take copies of the application form for future reference, UPSC Civil Services Exam Application Fee 2024 Each candidate who wishes to apply for this exam must pay the application fee along with the submission of the application form. As per the notification, the application fee differs for each category of candidates. Moreover, candidates can pay the following fees via Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking or E-challan payment at the nearest SBI branch. For the year 2022, the application fee was Rs. 100 for the General, EWS, and OBC categories but it might change this year. The details will be available once the official notification is out. Category Fee General, EWS & OBC INR.100 SC, ST, PwD & Female Nil JAS Exam Centres As per the notification, there are a total of 79 exam centres allotted for the preliminary exam and 24 centres allotted for the main exam. Each centre of the exam will be allotted to a certain number of candidates. The allotment of the centre will be on a "First-Apply-First-Allot” basis and once a specific centre reached its maximum level, it will be frozen. Hence, it is recommended that candidates apply as early as possible. The table below mention all the Exam centres for Mains and prelims exam: UPSC CSE - Prelims Exam Centre St | CENTRE Sr | CENTRE Sr | CENTRE No. No. No. 1 AGARTALA 28 | GORAKHPUR 55 | PATNA 2 AGRA, 29 | GURGAON 56 | PORTBLAIR3 AHMEDABAD 30 GWALIOR ‘S57 PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) 4 AIZAWL 31 HYDERABAD 58 PUDUCHERRY 5 AJMER 32 IMPHAL ss PUNE 6 ALIGARH 33 INDORE 60 RAIPUR 7 ALMORA 34 ITANAGAR 61 RAJKOT (UTTARAKHAND) 8 | ANANTHAPURU 35. | JABALPUR 62 | RANCHI 9 | AURANGABAD 36 | JAIPUR 63 | SAMBALPUR (MAHARASHTRA) 10 | BAREILLY 37 | JAMMU 64 | SHILLONG | BENGALURU 38 | JODHPUR 65 | SHIMLA 12. | BHOPAL 39 | JORHAT 66 | SILIGURI 13. | BILASPUR 40 | KOCHI 67 | SRINAGAR (CHHATISGARH) 14 CHANDIGARH 41 KOHIMA 68 SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) 15 CHENNAI 42 KOLKATTA 69 SURAT 16 COIMBATORE a KOZHIKODE 70 THANE (CALICUT) 17 | CUTTACK 44 | LEH 71 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 18 | DEHRADUN 43 | LUCKNOW 72 | TIRUCHIRAPALLI 19 | DELHI 46 | LUDHIANA 73 | TIRUPATI 20 | DHARAMSHALA. 47 | MADURAI 74 | UDAIPUR (HIMACHAL PRADESH)21 | DHARWAR 48 | MANDI 75 | VARANASI (HIMACHAL PRADESH) 22. | DISPUR 49 | MUMBAI 76 | VELLORE 23. | FARIDABAD 50 | MYSURU 77 | VIJAYAWADA 24 | GANGTOK 51 | NAGPUR 78 | VISHAKHAPATNAM. 25. | GAUTAM BUDDH 52. | NASIK 79 | WARANGAL NAGAR, 26 | GAYA 53. | NAVIMUMBAI 4 . 27 | GHAZIABAD 54 | PANAJI (GOA) - 7 UPSC CSE - Mains Exam Centres SL | CENTRE SL | CENTRE SL | CENTRE No. No. No. 1 AHMEDABAD 9 DELHI 17 | PATNA 2 AIZAWL 10 | DISPUR 18 | PRAYAGRAT (GUWAHATI), ( ALLAHABAD) 3 BANGALURU 1 | HYDERABAD 19 | RAIPUR 4 BHOPAL 12 | JAIPUR 20 | RANCHI 5 CHANDIGARH 13. | JAMMU 21 | SHILLONG 6 CHENNAI 14 | KOLKATA 22 | SHIMLA 7 CUTTACK 15 | LUCKNOW 23. | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 8 DEHRADUN 16 | MUMBAT 24 | VIIAYAWADA TAS Exam Admit Card 2024 The Commission releases the admit card once the application process is completed. Admit card is usually released 15-20 days before the exam. Candidates have to download the e-admit card and take a printout of the same. This is necessary as you have to carry the printed IAS Exam admit card to the exam hall. Here are the steps which you ean follow to download & print the admit card.Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC once the admit cards are issued. Step 2: Click on the freshly activated link for IAS Exam Admit Card 2023 Step 3: Now enter your registration ID and password to gain access. Step 4: Download the e-admit card and save it on your computer. JAS Exam Answer Key 2024 The authority is anticipated to issue the UPSC Answer key within 2-3 weeks following the exam. Candidates can look at the answer key and calculate their scores. How To Download The IUPSC Civil Services Answer Key? Step 1: Click on the direct link given above. Step 2: A new page will appear on the candidate’s screen in a PDF format. Step 3: Candidates can download the answer key and start comparing their answers with it. Step 4: Alternatively candidates can visit the official website and click on the UPSC Prelims/Mains Answer Key 2023 link. The candidates can then download the answer key for their use. UPSC Civil Services Service Allocation Last Ranks ‘The service allocation is different for each category. The candidates can check the UPSC IAS Service Allocation Last Ranks 2021 from the below table. Category IAS Ips IES IRSA) IRS (CS & IT) UR 7 228 88 255 268 EWS 320 440 369 447 467 oBC 333 482 385 505 506 sc 302 601 317 617 619 ST 347 655 600 657 659 TAS Exam Previous Year Question Papers Solving UPSC CSE previous year papers can give candidates an understanding of the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level of the exam. Regular practice with previous year papers can improve time management, accuracy, and speed, which are crucial for success in the UPSC CSE. By practising with the previous year papers, candidates can increase their chances of success in the exam. Get the Last 10 Years UPSC CSE Previous Year Papers here. TAS Exam 2024 Preparation TipsPreparing for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) exam can be a daunting task, but with the strategies, itis possible to crack it right approach and Understand the xam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. }° Prepare for each stage of the exam separately 3 Stay updated on current affairs by reading newspapers and magazines regularly. 4, Create a UPSC Study Timetable and Study Plan and stick to it, setting realistic goals and prioritizing based on strengths and weaknesses. 5, Consider joining a coaching institute or taking online courses for guidance, study materials, and mock tests. &_ Practice previous year question papers and take mock tests regularly to improve time management, accuracy, and confidence. 7, Take care of your health and mental well-being by getting adequate rest, exercise, and proper nutrition. By following these preparation tips with dedication, hard work, and proper planning, anyone can crack the IAS exam and fulfil their dreams of serving the nation. IAS Exam Result 2024 The UPSC Civil Services Exam Prelims Result 2024 is released after the exam has been conducted. You can access the website and check the results to see whether you have cleared the exam or not. You can follow these instructions to check the IAS F Its, Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC. Step 2: Click on the IAS Exam 2024 Result Link, Step 3: Check your result on the new window. Step 4: You can also download this result in PDF format. We hope you find this article about IAS Exam 2024 to be informative. You can also check out our UPSC Online Coaching program, For more information on the UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam) download the Testbook App now! Diestbook The Complete Exam Preparation aE Tela) Brey