UPSC CSE Prelims 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the UPSC CSE Prelims notification and application form for the Civil Services Prelims Exam 2024 today, February 14. According to the annual calendar, the online application process will start today, February 14. Once the online application window is activated, the candidate will be able to fill out their application forms on upsc.gov.in. The last date for submitting the online application form is March 5. Candidates preparing to appear in the UPSC CSE 2024 are advised to stay tuned to the official website for the latest updates.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To appear in the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 exam, the candidate should have the following eligibility criteria.
- Nationality - Indian
- Age Limit - 21 years to 32 years (There will be age relaxation for reserved category candidates)
-Qualification - Graduation
What is the selection process of UPSC CSE Prelims?
The selection process involves two successive stages - Civil Services (Prelims and Mains), and Interviews. All those who qualify in the prelims will be called for mains exam. Those who qualify in the mains exam will be called for an interview round for the selection of candidates for the various Services.
Number of Attempts
Every candidate appearing at the examination, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted six attempts at the Civil Services Exam. However, relaxation in the number of attempts will be available to the SC/ST/OBC and PwBD category candidates who are otherwise eligible. The number of attempts available for such candidates as per relaxation are as under:
- SC/ST - Unlimited
- OBC-9 attempts
- GL/EWS/OBC Unlimited for SC/ST: 9 attempts
What is UPSC CSE Prelims Applicaiton Fee?
- Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates- No Fee
- Others - Nil
About the exam
Civil Services Exam is a national competitive exam in India. This exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to higher Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service and Indian Police Service.
