The UPSC Recruitment 2024 notification advertisement has been released on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission. The notification was released to fill the available vacancies in the UPSC Civil Service and Indian Forest Service departments. The Union Public Service Commission is considered to be one of the leading recruitment agencies that conducts recruitment for Group A officers under the Government of India. The total number of vacancies announced by the Union Public Service Commission is 1206. Detailed information about the application process, selection process, and various other important details regarding the UPSC recruitment process are explained in this article.
Job Overview
The recruitment for Group A and Indian Forest Service vacancies has been officially announced by the UPSC. Aspiring candidates who wish to apply for the recruitment process can apply through the apply link available on the official website. A detailed overview of the jobs provided and the recruitment process is mentioned below:
Conducting Department: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Name of the Exam: UPSC Civil Service Examination 2024 and UPSC Forest Service Examination
Type of Employment: Government Jobs
Mode of Application: Online
Mode of Exam: Offline
Last Registration Date: March 5, 2024
Location: Across India
Eligibility: Graduate or any related degree
Vacancy: 1206
Official Website:www.upsc.gov.in
Important Dates
The Union Public Service Commission has announced all the important dates regarding the UPSC recruitment. The opening and closing dates of the examination have been announced earlier, and the dates regarding the examination have been announced, and candidates are advised to prepare accordingly in the available time. The important dates regarding the recruitment process are as follows:
Last day for Payment of Application Fee: March 6, 2024
Window for Correction: 7-13 March 2024
UPSC Preliminary Exam Date: May 26, 2024
UPSC Mains Exam Date: September 20, 2024
Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive, which is being conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, is for recruitment for the available vacancies in the roles of the CSE and ISF departments. The total number of vacancies announced for the Civil Service Examination candidates is 1056, and the number of vacancies available for the IFS examination applicants is 150. The more detailed distribution of the vacancies can be seen on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.
How to Apply
The application process for the roles of civil service officers and Indian Forest Service officers is carried out in online mode. The closing date of the application process is March 6, 2024. Candidates who have applied for the recruitment process are advised to prepare for the preliminary and main exams following the syllabus and exam pattern, which can be found on the official website of the authority. Candidates who are getting prepared for the exams can also use the question papers from previous years. The steps to fill out the application form are mentioned below:
Before starting the application process, candidates are advised to read the eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement and make sure they are eligible to progress with the application process.
Candidates should visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission, https://www.upsc.gov.in/.
Applicants need to click on the Apply Online link, and a new page for registration opens.
The applicants are required to register an account while applying for the first time by entering their name, contact number, email ID, and certain other personal information mentioned on the webpage.
The applicants will receive the registration ID and password via email.
Using the credentials issued by the UPSC, applicants are required to log in.
Applicants, after logging in, are required to fill in the essential personal details, academic qualifications, and various other important details mentioned on the webpage.
Applicants need to upload their passport-size photograph and signature by scanning in the size mentioned.
The applicants can pay the application fee through the online modes of transaction available on the webpage.
The applicants are required to check the application form completely to avoid any mistakes.
Completing the application process by submitting the application form.
The completed application form needs to be saved and printed out for future reference.
The certain eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification pdf for the UPSC Recruitment 2024 are as follows:
Educational Qualifications
The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree from an authorized university.
Age Limit
The candidate should have a minimum age of 21 years and a maximum age of 32 years.
Certain age relaxations are followed based on government norms.
Nationality
The candidate should be a citizen of India.
UPSC attempt limit
There are certain attempt limits mentioned by the UPSC
General category – 6 attempts
OBC – 9 attempts
SC/ ST – unlimited, they can attend the exam until the upper age limit.
Exam Pattern
The preliminary exam pattern is as follows:
Particulars
Details
Number of papers
2
Language of paper
English
Hindi
Duration of exam
4 hours (2 hours each)
Number of questions
General Studies paper 1: 100 General Studies paper 2: 80
Maximum marks
400 (200 each)
Qualifying marks
33%
The exam pattern of the main exams is as follows:
Particulars
Details
Number of papers
9
Language of paper
English
Hindi
Descriptive paper: Candidates can appear for language paper based on their choice as they have 22 languages mentioned
Duration of exam
3 hours each
Subjects
Compulsory Indian language English Essay General Studies I General Studies II General Studies III General Studies IV Optional I Optional II
Number of questions
Part A and B: 300 each General studies and optional paper: 250 each
Maximum marks
1750
Selection process
The selection process of candidates who wish to work in the civil service and Indian forest service are shortlisted through three phases. The three phases of the selection process are shown below:
