UPSC IAS / IFS Civil Services Recruitment 2024

Latest Update: IAS Mains Exam Result Declared for 1206 Vacancies

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services and Forest Services Examination 2024. Candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC IAS/IFS Preliminary Exam can check and download the preliminary exam results, as well as the admit card for the Mains Exam. For detailed information on recruitment eligibility, available positions, selection criteria, age limits, salary structure, and other relevant details, please refer to the official notification.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	14 February 2024
Last Date to Apply	06 March 2024
Pre Exam Date	16 June 2024 (Revised)
Mains Exam Date (IAS)	20-29 September 2024
IAS Mains Result	09 December 2024

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / PH / Female	₹0 (Exempted)

Age Limit (as of 01 August 2024)

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC recruitment rules.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)	1056	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	150	Bachelor's Degree with at least one subject from the specified list

UPSC Services List

Below is the detailed list of services under the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service categories.

Indian Administrative Service	Indian Foreign Service	Indian Police Service
Indian Postal and Telegraph Accounts and Finance Service, Grade A	Indian Audit and Financial Accounts Service, Grade A	Indian Defense Financial Management Service, Grade A
Indian Taxation and Revenue Service (Income Tax), Grade A	Indian Postal Management Service, Grade A	Indian Civil Financial Services, Grade A
Indian Railway Transportation Management Service, Grade A	Pondicherry Administrative Service, Grade B	Pondicherry Law Enforcement Service, Grade B
Indian International Trade Management Service, Grade A (Grade III)	Indian Corporate Governance Service, Grade A	Indian Media and Communication Service (Junior Grade), Grade A
Indian Defense Financial Planning Service, Grade A	Indian Revenue and Taxation Service (Income Tax), Grade A	Indian Railway Accounting Service, Grade A
Indian Railway Human Resources Service, Grade A	Indian Defense Real Estate Management Service, Grade A	Railway Protection Force Assistant Security Commissioner, Grade A
Indian Ordnance Manufacturing Service, Grade A	Indian Customs and Central Excise Revenue Service	Armed Forces Headquarters Administrative Service, Grade B

How to Fill IAS / IFS Pre Exam 2024 Online Form

The process for applying to the UPSC Civil Services (IAS) and Forest Services (IFS) Prelims 2024 includes several steps. Below is a guide to assist you in completing the application:

• 1. One-Time Registration (OTR):

  To apply for the Civil Services or Forest Services Exam 2024, you must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process on the UPSC portal.

• 2. Photo Guidelines:
  • The photograph should be recent, taken within the last 10 days.
  • The candidate's name and the date of the photo should be written on the photo.
  • The background of the photograph should be plain white.
• 3. OBC Certificate:

  If applying under the OBC category, ensure that your certificate is issued after April 1, 2023.

• 4. Important Dates:

  Applications are open from February 14, 2024 to March 6, 2024.

• 5. Read the Official Notification:

  It is essential to read the official notification before starting your application to ensure eligibility and other requirements are met.

• 6. Prepare Your Documents:

  Ensure that you have all the necessary documents, such as eligibility proof, ID proof, and address details, ready for the application process.

• 7. Scan and Upload Documents:

  Ensure that scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, and ID proof) are prepared in advance for upload during the application process.

• 8. Review Before Submission:

  Review your application form thoroughly. Make sure all details are accurate, and preview the form before final submission.

• 9. Save and Print:

  After submission, take a printout of your final application form for future reference.

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