UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 – eligibility, dates, pattern, Syllabus


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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the main organization in India responsible for conducting exams to select people for top government jobs like the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS). Known as one of India's toughest exams, the UPSC exam attracts thousands of hopefuls every year.

As we get closer to the UPSC 2023 exam, it's smart to start getting ready for the UPSC 2024 exam. Even though lots of people apply, only a small number, usually in the hundreds, pass the UPSC Exam. This article aims to give detailed information about the UPSC 2024 exam to help those preparing for this highly competitive test.



UPSC PRELIMS 2024- Overview

Particulars Prelims
Exam Date 28th May 2024
No. of Papers Two
Types of Questions Objective Type
Duration of Exam 2 hours each
Total Marks 400
Medium of Exam English & Hindi
Negative Marking (1/3rd of the maximum marks for the question)
Marks Counted in Merit No


UPSC Exam Date 2024

The UPSC calendar for session 2024 is released now. The exam dates have been released we have enlisted the important dates for the candidates, take a look at it



UPSC 2024 Important Events Schedule
Availability of UPSC 2024 Notification February 14, 2024
UPSC Form Date 2024 February 14, 2024
UPSC Application Last Date 2024 March 05, 2024
UPSC 2024 Prelims Date May 26, 2024
 

UPSC Prelims Eligibility Criteria 2024

The official notice provides all the rules about who can take the exam. Candidates must look at the UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024 before applying. If someone who doesn't meet the requirements still applies, it can cause problems later.

Here's the age limit for the UPSC 2024 exam:


Category Minimum Age for UPSC 2024 Maximum Age
For General Candidate 21 years 32 years
EWS 21 32
For OBC candidates 21 years 35 years
For SC/ST 21 years 37 years

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UPSC Qualifications Eligibility Criteria 2024

Given below are the eligibility criteria for different UPSC exams. Check the eligibility criteria here.



Exam Age Limit Qualifications
Civil Services Examination 21 years – 32 years Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination 19 years – 25 years Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination 16 years – 19 years Candidate can apply after class 12.
Engineering Services Examination 21 years – 30 years Valid Engineering Degree.
Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 21 years – 32 years Master’s Degree
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE Examination 18 years – 23 years Candidate can apply after class 12.
Indian Forest Services Examination 21 years – 32 years Bachelor’s degree in interested field
IES / ISS Examination 21 years – 30 years Graduation and Post-Graduation Degree.
Combined Medical Services Examination The upper age limit is 32 years M.B.B.S. Examination
Central Armed Police Force (ACs) Examination 20 – 25 years Bachelor’s Degree
S.O./Steno (GD – B / GD - I) LDCE Examination Not specified Different educational qualifications and work experience required for a different post.


UPSC Age Relaxation 2024

UPSC provides age relaxation for different categories. The candidates must check the age relaxation details for the exam



Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
Defence Services Personnel 3 years
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs 5 years
Hearing problem, deaf, low vision, ex-servicemen, blindness, muscle deformity 10 years
 

Nationality for the UPSC Exam

a candidate must fulfill certain criteria: –
  • Citizen of India
  • Citizen of Nepal
  • Citizen of Bhutan
  • A tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
  • Migrated from Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Vietnam and Zaire


UPSC Syllabus 2024

The UPSC Prelims exam is the first part of the test. Candidates need to get at least 33% marks and also score above a certain level set by UPSC. This exam is to pick a small number of candidates for the Mains exam.



UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

The UPSC Prelims has two parts: General Studies I and General Studies II or CSAT. These are multiple-choice questions worth a total of 400 marks. Both parts are usually taken on the same day in two sessions using pen and paper.

Before looking at the UPSC Syllabus 2024, candidates should know the exam format of the UPSC CSE exam well.



Paper Subjects Marks No. of Question Duration
I General Studies I(GS) 200 100 2 hours (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
II General Studies II OR CSAT 200 80 2 hours (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM)
 

UPSC Syllabus 2024 for Prelims Exam

Here's a simplified breakdown of the UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024:

UPSC Prelims Syllabus for General Studies (Paper I):

  • Current affairs - National and international events.
  • History of India and Indian National Movement.
  • Geography - Physical, social, and economic aspects of India and the world.
  • Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, political system, etc.
  • Economic and Social Development - Poverty, demographics, etc.
  • Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.
  • General Science.

UPSC IAS Prelims Syllabus for CSAT (Paper-II):

Candidates can check the IAS Prelims CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) Syllabus given below.

  • Comprehension.
  • Interpersonal skills and communication.
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
  • Decision-making and problem-solving.
  • General mental ability.
  • Basic numeracy (up to Class X level) and Data interpretation (up to Class X level).

Here are valuable guidelines to enhance your preparation for UPSC 2024::

  • Study the entire syllabus thoroughly.
  • Practice Previous Years Questions (PYQs).
  • Read daily newspapers and monthly magazines for current affairs.
  • Take notes on important events.
  • Practice multiple-choice questions regularly.

Key Highlights:

  • Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer in Paper I and 0.833 marks in Paper II.
  • No deduction for blank answers.
  • Paper I questions are worth 2 marks each, while Paper II questions are worth 2.5 marks.
  • Prelims marks don't count towards the final result.
  • Paper II requires a minimum qualifying score of 33%.


IPS Salary Structure, Job Profile

Candidate can check the Salary Structure and Job Post in the table below.



Post Basic Pay (INR)
Deputy Superintendent of Police 56,100
Additional Superintendent of Police 67,700
Superintendent of Police 78,800
Deputy Inspector General of Police 1,31,100
Inspector-General of Police 1,44,200
Director-General of Police 2,05,400
Director-General of Police/ Director of IB or CBI 2,25,000
 

UPSC 2024 Application Process

Here are simple steps for applying to UPSC 2024:

  • Go to the official UPSC website.
  • Look for the UPSC Notification and download it.
  • Find the UPSC 2024 Application Form link and click "Apply."
  • Fill out the form with all the necessary information.
  • Double-check everything before submitting the application.


UPSC Online Application Process for 2024

Here's a simplified explanation of the UPSC 2024 online application process:

  • The application process starts when the official notification is released.
  • It's important to fill out the application form accurately because even small mistakes can lead to rejection.

The online application has two parts:

  • Part 1: You enter basic details like your name, age, and address.
  • Part 2: You choose your exam center, pay the fee, and upload your photo, signature, and ID proof.

For a detailed guide, candidates can check the linked article.

Application Fee:

  • The fee for the UPSC online application is Rs. 100/-. You can pay this at any State Bank of India branch, online through net banking, or using a debit/credit card or UPI.
  • However, some candidates like females, SC, ST, and persons with disabilities don't need to pay the fee.


UPSC Answer Key 2024

User The UPSC declares the answer key of the UPSC Exam 2024 on its website after the conduction of the examination. The organization announces the candidates' scores as well as the minimum scores needed to qualify for the UPSC 2024 exam after the announcement of the final result.

Here's how to check the UPSC Answer Key 2024:

  • Go to the official UPSC website.
  • Look for the "Answer Key" section and find the UPSC CSE 2024 exam.
  • The UPSC Answer Key 2024 will be displayed. Download and save it for future reference.


UPSC 2024 Admit Card

Here's a simplified explanation of the UPSC IAS 2024 admit card:

  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will put out the UPSC IAS 2024 admit card on their official website.
  • The admit card is available online.
  • UPSC will first release the prelims admit card. Only candidates who pass this exam can sit for the main exam.
  • At the time of the exam, candidates must bring their admit card and a valid ID card to the exam center.
  • The Prelims Admit Card will be available on the UPSC official website 2-3 weeks before the exam date.

Details on the UPSC 2024 Admit Card include:

  • Candidate's Name
  • Candidate's Roll Number
  • Gender
  • Category
  • Date of Birth
  • Exam Date and Timings
  • Exam Centre Name
  • Candidate's Photo
  • Candidate's Signature
  • Exam Day Guidelines


UPSC CSE 2024 Exam Centers

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will announce the list of exam centers for the UPSC 2024 exam when they release the official notification. They have added two new centers for the prelims, bringing the total number of prelims exam centers to 79.



UPSC CSE 2024 Prelims Exam Centre
 
Agra Bilaspur Faridabad
Agartala Bhopal Gaya
Ahmedabad Chennai Gangtok
Ajmer Chandigarh Gautam Buddh Nagar
Aizawl Cuttack Gorakhpur
Aligarh Coimbatore Ghaziabad
Aurangabad Delhi Gurgaon
Anantpur Dehradun Gwalior
Bareilly Dharwad Hyderabad
Bangalore Dispur PANAJI (GOA)
Imphal Indore Itanagar
Jabalpur Jodhpur Jaipur
Jorhat Kochi Kolkata
Kozhikode Lucknow Leh
Ludhiana Mumbai Madurai
Mysore Nagpur Navi Mumbai
Patna Port Blair Pune
Prayagraj Rajkot Shillong
Shimla Siliguri Srinagar
Sambalpur MANDI (NEW) Thane
Thiruvananthapuram Tirupati Tiruchirapalli
Udaipur Varanasi Vellore
Vijayawada Visakhapatnam Warangal
Vishakhapatnam Dharamsala (new) Nasik
Mysuru Dharwar Tirupati
Kozhikode (calicut) Surat Kolkatta
Srinagar (uttarakhand) Kohima Jammu
Bengaluru Ranchi Ananthapuru
Almora (uttarakhand) Raipur Indore
Puducherry Prayagraj (allahabad) Portblair

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UPSC IAS 2024 Result

  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will publish the results of the UPSC IAS 2024 exam on their official website. The results will be available online.
  • The UPSC IAS 2024 results will be in the form of a merit list, which will include the names and roll numbers of the candidates who have qualified for the exam.
  • UPSC will also provide the marks scored by the qualified candidates. A direct link will be activated to download the mark sheet for those who pass the civil services examination.
  • Additionally, UPSC will release the final merit list for UPSC IAS 2024.

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