The UPSC CSE 2024 preliminary exam is scheduled to be held on May 26 (Representative Image)
UPSC CSE Prelims 2024: Candidates who are interested and are yet to apply can do so on the official website at upsc.gov.in. A total of 1056 positions will be filled through this recruitment drive
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) extended the Civil Service Examination (CSE) 2024 prelims exam registration process till today, March 6. Initially, it was scheduled to conclude on March 5. Candidates who are interested and are yet to apply can do so on the official website at upsc.gov.in. The application process will close at 6 pm today.
Through the UPSC CSE 2024 recruitment drive, a total of 1056 vacancies will be filled. The UPSC prelims exam will be held on May 26. Those who clear the prelims exam will next have to appear for the mains exam which is scheduled to be conducted on October 19.
Candidates who have a cleared graduation from a recognised university or have an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for the exam. They must also be between the ages of 21 and 32.
UPSC CSE 2024 Prelims Exam: Steps to Apply
Step 1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Step 2. Go to the application link on the homepage.
Step 3. Register yourself and fill out the form.
Step 4. Upload the required documents.
Step 5: Pay the application fees.
Step 6: Download and save the page for further use.
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UPSC CSE 2024: Application fee
General category candidates will have to pay an application fee of Rs 100. Women, SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates are exempt from paying fees.
Applicants must note that they would be able to make changes to the application form from the next day of the closure of the application window.
Candidates who qualify for the UPS prelims exam will next have to appear for the Civil Services (Main) Examination and will have to apply online again and submit online Detailed Application Form-I along with scanned documents/ certificates in support of date of birth, category, and educational qualification with required examination fee, the official notification stated.
