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The UPSC Civil Services examination is a prestigious and highly competitive assessment conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. This examination serves as the gateway for recruitment into various key administrative positions within the Indian government. Comprising three stages—Preliminary, Main, and Interview—the exam rigorously assesses candidates' aptitude, knowledge, and personality traits.
The Preliminary examination consists of two objective papers, testing general studies and aptitude. Successful candidates proceed to the Main examination, a written assessment comprising nine papers, including essay writing, general studies, and optional subjects. The final stage is the Personality Test (Interview), which evaluates candidates' communication skills, critical thinking, and overall suitability for administrative roles.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February 14, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | March 5, 2024 |
| Prelims Examination | May 26, 2024 |
| Mains Examination | September 20, 2024 |
| Interview Dates | To be announced |
| Final Results | To be announced |
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | February 14, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | March 5, 2024 |
| Prelims Examination Date | May 26, 2024 |
| Mains Examination Date | September 20, 2024 |
| Interview Dates | To be announced |
| Final Results | To be announced |
| Stages of Exam | 3 - Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Number of Attempts | 6 for General category, 9 for OBC, no limit for SC/ST/PwD |
| Age Limit | 21-32 years (relaxations applicable) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognized university |
| Stage | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam | May 26, 2024 |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam | September 20, 2024 |
| UPSC Civil Services Mains Results | October 26, 2024 |
| UPSC Civil Services Cut-Off Release | November 9, 2024 |
Stages of Counselling:
Important Dates (Tentative):
Nationality:
Age Limit:
Educational Qualifications:
Number of Attempts:
Additional Eligibility Criteria:
| Region | Expected Exam Centers (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Northern Region: | Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar, Dehradun, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati |
| Central Region: | Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Raipur, Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot |
| Eastern Region: | Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Durgapur, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Gangtok, Itanagar, Aizawl |
| Southern Region: | Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trivandrum, Kochi |
| Western Region: | Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Goa |
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | 100 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 25 |
| Stage | Exam Pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims: | 2 papers | Objective type |
| Paper 1: | General Studies (GS) | 200 marks |
| Paper 2: | CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) | 200 marks |
| Mains: | 9 papers | Descriptive type |
| Paper 1: | Essay | 250 marks |
| Paper 2: | GS 1 (Indian and World History, Culture, Heritage, & Geography) | 250 marks |
| Paper 3: | GS 2 (Polity, Constitution, Governance, International Relations & Social Justice) | 250 marks |
| Paper 4: | GS 3 (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security & Disaster Management) | 250 marks |
| Paper 5: | GS 4 (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) | 250 marks |
| Paper 6-8: | Optional Subject (2 papers each) | 250 marks per paper |
| Paper 9: | One of the Indian Languages (Qualifying) | 300 marks |
| Paper 9: | English (Qualifying) | 300 marks |
| Interview: | Personality assessment | 275 marks |
| Total Marks: | 2025 |
| Stage | Subject | Syllabus Content |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims: | Paper 1: General Studies (GS) | Current events, history, geography, polity, economics, science & technology, environment & ecology, social justice, and disaster management. |
| Paper 2: CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) | Comprehension, interpersonal skills including communication skills, logical reasoning and analytical ability, decision-making and problem-solving, general mental ability. | |
| Mains: | Paper 1: Essay | Ability to present complex arguments logically and coherently, knowledge of current events and issues, writing skills. |
| Paper 2: GS 1 (Indian and World History, Culture, Heritage, & Geography) | Indian history and culture, heritage and geography of India, world history and geography. | |
| Paper 3: GS 2 (Polity, Constitution, Governance, International Relations & Social Justice) | Indian polity and constitution, governance, international relations, social justice issues. | |
| Paper 4: GS 3 (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security & Disaster Management) | Science and technology, economic development, biodiversity, environment and ecology, security, disaster management. | |
| Paper 5: GS 4 (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) | Ethics and human values, integrity, aptitude for civil services. | |
| Paper 6-8: Optional Subject (2 papers each) | Literature, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Economics, Law, Public Administration, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, International Relations | |
| Paper 9: One of the Indian Languages (Qualifying) | Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Kashmiri, Nepali, Sanskrit, English (Qualifying) |
| Stage | Subject | Suggested Books |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims: | Paper 1: General Studies | * NCERT History, Geography, Polity, Economy |
| * Current Affairs Magazines (The Hindu, Yojana) | ||
| * Manorama Yearbook | ||
| Paper 2: CSAT | * CSAT by TMH or Arihant | |
| * Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal | ||
| * Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey | ||
| Mains: | Paper 1: Essay | * Mastering the Art of Essay Writing by Norman Lewis |
| * Essays for Civil Services by B.R. Sharma | ||
| * The Hindu Editorials | ||
| Paper 2: GS 1 | * India's Ancient Past by R.S. Sharma | |
| * India's Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra | ||
| * Geography of India by Majid Husain | ||
| Paper 3: GS 2 | * Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth | |
| * Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu | ||
| * Public Administration by V.P. Saxena | ||
| Paper 4: GS 3 | * Science and Technology by Ravi Agrawal | |
| * Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh | ||
| * Environment and Ecology by Shankar IAS | ||
| Paper 5: GS 4 | * Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude for Civil Services by G. Subba Rao | |
| * The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli | ||
| * Lessons in Leadership by Kouzes and Posner | ||
| Paper 6-8: Optional Subject | * Refer to specific subject bibliographies | |
| * Standard textbooks and research papers | ||
| Paper 9: Indian Language | * NCERT Textbooks | |
| * Wren and Martin High School English Grammar | ||
| * English Language by SP Bakshi |
