UPSC Civil Services 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the release of the admit cards for the Civil Services preliminary exam 2024. Candidates who have successfully registered for the examination can now download their admit cards from the official UPSC websites – upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in. This critical document is essential for entry into the examination hall and must be preserved until the final results of the Civil Services Examination are declared.The UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024 exam is scheduled to take place on June 16, 2024. Originally set for May 26, the exam date was revised due to the Lok Sabha elections held between April and June 2024. Candidates are reminded that access to the admit cards will be available only until the day of the exam, and it is mandatory to bring the e-Admit Card along with an original photo identity card to gain entry into the exam venue.This year, the UPSC has announced a total of 1,056 vacancies for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and 150 for the Indian Forest Service (IFoS). These figures are slightly lower compared to the previous year’s 1,105 posts for CSE. The UPSC continues to adjust the number of vacancies based on the requirements and inputs from various government departments.The Civil Services Preliminary examination comprises two papers of objective type (multiple choice questions), totaling a maximum of 400 marks. Candidates should note that there is a negative marking system for incorrect answers in these papers. This approach underscores the importance of accuracy and careful consideration when answering the questions.Candidates are advised to reach their examination venues well in advance, as entry will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. Ensuring punctuality and compliance with all examination guidelines is crucial for a smooth examination experience. The UPSC continues to be a prestigious gateway for entry into India’s civil services, attracting thousands of aspirants each year.
The UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024 exam will be held on June 16, 2024.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit cards for the Civil Services preliminary exam 2024. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download the cards from the official website – upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
The deadline to access the admit cards is June 16, 2024.
Candidates will be required to present their e-Admit Card along with the (original) photo identity card for securing an entry into the exam hall. The card must be preserved till the declaration of the final results of the Civil Services Examination, 2024.
The official website of the UPSC also mentions that the entry of the students into the examination venue will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
The UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024 exam will be held on June 16, 2024. The exam was previously scheduled for May 26.
The decision to revise the exam timetable was taken due to the Lok Sabha elections that were held in April-June 2024.
The commission has this year announced a total of 1,056 vacancies for CSE and 150 for IFoS, which is lower than last year’s 1,105 posts, while in 2021, it was 712 and 796 in 2020.
The Civil Services (Preliminary) exams will consist of two papers of Objective type (multiple choice questions) and carry a maximum of 400 marks in the subjects set out in sub-section (A) of Section 2. There will be a negative marking for wrong answers marked by a candidates in the Objective Type Question Papers.
