The UPSC CSE has issued the 2024 notification for the Civil Service and Indian Forest Service Examinations, revealing a total of 1206 available positions.
UPSC CSE Notification 2024
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the comprehensive UPSC CSE Notification 2024 PDF for the Indian Administrative Services and Forest Service Examination 2024 on its official website www.upsc.gov.in. Understanding all the details of the exam is crucial for efficient and effective preparation. UPSC aspirants gearing up for these exams are encouraged to thoroughly review the complete information provided in the UPSC Notification 2024 PDF, accessible through the links provided below.
Notification For Civil Services: Click Here
Notification For Forest Services: Click Here
UPSC CSE Recruitment Details
Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) administers the prestigious National-level Civil Service Examination and Forest Service Examination, aiming to select qualified candidates to fill various Group A positions within the Government. Gain insights into the UPSC Notification 2024 by exploring the summarized data provided below.
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Name Of Exam | UPSC Civil Service Examination 2024 UPSC Forest Service Examination 2024. |
| Vacancies | CSE-1105 IFS- 150 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Category | Government Job |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
| Exam Frequency | Once in Year |
| No Of Attempts | General – 6 attempts OBC – 9 attempts SC/ST – No Restrictions |
UPSC CSE Important Dates
The online registration process commenced on February 14, 2024, and is scheduled to conclude on March 5, 2024, as per the details provided in the UPSC Notification 2024. The complete timetable for the UPSC CSE 2024 Exam is outlined in the table below:
| IMPORTANT DATES | |
| Application starts from | 14/02/2024 |
| Last date to apply | 05/03/2024 |
| Last exam payment date | 05/03/2024 |
| Correction Date | 06/03/2024 to 12/03/2024 |
| Pre Exam date | 26/05/2024 |
| Admit card | Before Exam |
UPSC CSE Vacancy Details
The Union Public Service Commission has unveiled plans to fill 1206 vacancies via the UPSC CSE & IFS Exam 2024. Specifically, the UPSC Civil Service Examination 2024 aims to fill 1056 vacancies, while the Indian Forest Service Examination 2024 targets filling 150 vacancies.
| Exam Name | Vacancies |
| Civil Service Examination 2024 | 1056 |
| Indian Forest Service Examination 2024 | 150 |
| Total | 1206 |
UPSC CSE Application Fee Details
Except for Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates who are exempt from paying fees, all other candidates are mandated to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only). This fee can be remitted at any Branch of State Bank of India or through Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking of SBI.
| Application Fees | |
| Mode of Exam | online |
| GEN/OBC /EWS | Rs 100/- |
| SC/ST/PH/Female | Rs 0/- |
| Mode of Payment | Pay the exam fee through Debit, credit card, or net banking modes and offline e-challan modes only |
UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria
Before proceeding with the application for the UPSC IAS Exam 2024, candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria outlined below and ensure that they meet all requirements.
- Nationality – Indian Citizenship
The UPSC has initiated the online application process for the Civil Service Examination 2024 starting from February 14, 2024, coinciding with the release of the UPSC Notification 2024. As in previous years, this year too, thousands of candidates are keen on submitting their application for the UPSC Exam 2024 in pursuit of their dream job. The deadline for application submission is March 5, 2024. Click the link below to directly apply for the UPSC IAS 2024 Exam.
UPSC CSE Age Limit Criteria
The age requirement for the UPSC Exam 2024 is between 21 and 32 years old as of August 1, 2024. This means candidates must have been born no earlier than August 2, 1992, and no later than August 1, 2003.
There is no provision for age relaxation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the UPSC CSE Exam 2024.
| Category | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 32 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| Individuals from the Defence Services who were disabled during operations in conflicts with foreign countries or in troubled regions and subsequently released due to these circumstances | 3 years |
| Former military personnel, including commissioned officers, ECOs/SSCOs, who have served a minimum of five years in the armed forces | 5 years |
UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Indian Administrative Services (IAS) | Bachelor Degree in any Stream From Any Recognized University |
| Indian Forest Services (IFS) | Bachelor’s degree with Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent subject |
UPSC CSE Selection Process
To be considered for the vacancies announced in UPSC Notification 2024, UPSC aspirants must successfully pass through three phases. The final merit list for the UPSC IAS Result will be compiled based on candidates’ performance in Phase 2 and Phase 3.
| Phases | Exam Name | Status |
| Phase 1 | Preliminary Exam | Qualifying |
| Phase 2 | Mains Exam | Scoring |
| Phase 3 | Interview | Scoring |
UPSC CSE Marks Distribution
The UPSC has unveiled the syllabus and exam pattern for the UPSC CSE 2024 examination alongside its notification. An overview of the format for the UPSC 2024 Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds can be viewed in the table provided below.
| UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2024 | ||
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 |
| Paper II | CSAT | 200 |
| UPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2024 | ||
| Paper | Qualifying Papers | Marks |
| Paper-A | One of the Indian Language included in Eighth Schedule to the Constitution | 300 |
| Paper-B | English | 300 |
| Merit Paper | ||
| Paper-I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper-II | General Studies-I | 250 |
| Paper-III | General Studies-II | 250 |
| Paper-IV | General Studies-III | 250 |
| Paper-V | General Studies-IV | 250 |
| Paper-VI | Optional Subject (Paper-I) | 250 |
| Paper-VII | Optional Subject (Paper-II) | 250 |
| Sub-Total | 1750 | |
| Personality Test | 275 | |
| Total | 2025 | |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification for Civil Services | Click Here |
| Download Notification for Forest Services | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
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