UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2024: Apply Online

Recruitment Overview

“The Civil jobs Examination (CSE) 2024 online application period has begun, and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites eligible Indian people to apply for a variety of jobs and positions. Applications for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024 can be submitted online at www.upsc.gov.in, the official UPSC website, beginning on February 14, 2024, and concluding on March 5, 2024.

Before submitting their online applications, prospective candidates should take the time to read the entire notification.”

Key Information

Important Dates

  • Preliminary Exam:

    • Application Start Date: 14th February 2024
    • Application Last Date: 5th March 2024
    • Exam Date: 16th June 2024
  • Main Exam:

    • Online Form Dates: 3rd July to 12th July 2024

Fee Structure

  • Application fees for SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates are exempt, while all other candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100. Payment can be made through depositing the amount at any SBI branch or using Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking options provided by SBI.

Age Criteria

  • Age eligibility criteria as of 1st August 2024:
    – Minimum Age: 21 years
    – Maximum Age: 32 years
    (Refer to the notification for age relaxation details.)

Total Post

1056

Eligibility Criteria

  • A graduate degree from an Indian university acknowledged by an Act of the central or state legislature, from a school founded by an Act of parliament, or from an institution accepted as a university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, is needed of candidates applying for the Civil Services Examination. Comparable credentials are also accepted.

    The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination is open to candidates who’ve either arranged or are awaiting the results of their qualifying exams. Candidates may also apply should they possess professional or technical skills that the government believes to be on par with a university degree.


    Applicants who, at the time of application, have passed the final professional M.B.B.S. or other comparable medical test but have not finished their internship

Vacancy Details

1. Indian Administrative Service
2. Indian Foreign Service
3. Indian Police Service
4. Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
5. Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
6. Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
7. Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
8. Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
9. Indian Information Service, Junior Grade Group ‘A’
10. Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
11. Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
12. Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
13. Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), Group ‘A’
14. Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), Group ‘A’
15. Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
16. Indian Railway Management Service, Group ‘A’
17. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
18. Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
19. Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
20. Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
21. Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’

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