IAS Admit Card 2024 Released: Download UPSC CSE Hall Ticket Now

Indian Administrative Services 2024 ( IAS )

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Rachit Kumar SaxenaManager-Editorial

Updated on Nov 18, 2024 18:44 IST

The UPSC admit card is the official authority letter which authorises the candidate to appear in the IAS exam. The Union Public Service Commission has released the IAS admit card 2024 on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The Commission conducted the IAS main exam till September 29, 2024. The UPSC Civil Service (IAS) main exam was conducted as a conventional descriptive exam where the candidates are required to write essay-type answers. The Commission selected around 13 thousand candidates for the IAS main exam 2024. There are around 1,100 vacancies in the IAS exam 2024.

The candidates should note that the Commission also mentioned the number of photo identity cards in the UPSC IAS admit card and the same identity card was required at the examination centre. The Commission asked for the number of Photo Identity Cards in the UPSC IAS 2024 application. The candidates were required to carry the same identity card as the admit card to secure entry into the IAS examination centre. The candidates were suggested to download their UPSC admit card from the official link and check all the personal details mentioned on it. The Commission mentioned the UPSC exam centre in the IAS admit card only. There is no other way to know the UPSC exam centre

Also Read: UPSC Exam Timing 2024

Also Read: UPSC IAS Prelims Exam Analysis 2024

Q:   When does UPSC release the admit card?

A:
The UPSC releases the admit card of the exam three weeks before the date of exam. But after the COVID-19 pandemic, UPSC is working proactively and issuing the admit card well before the expected date. IAS 2023 exam will be conducted on May 28 and as per the official timeline, the UPSC is expected to release the UPSC IAS admit card 2023 soon. The candidates will be required to download their admit card from the official website or alternatively they can download the IAS admit card by following the steps given here.
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Q:   When was IAS 2024 Prelims Admit Card released?

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The UPSC IAS admit card 2024 was released on June 7, 2024. The Commission conducted the IAS 2024 exam(Prelims) on June 16. The Commission has a standard time line of releasing the admit card, three weeks before the exam date. But this year, the Commission released the IAS admit card only ten days before the exam.

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How to download the UPSC IAS Admit Card 2024?

Candidates downloaded their UPSC CSE (IAS) admit card by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC (http://www.upsc.gov.in/).

Step 2: Click on the Admit Card link available on the Home page of the website.

Step 3: Read the instructions given on the page and click on the Yes button.

Step 4: Select any of the given two options – By Registration ID or By Roll Number.

Step 5: Enter registration ID and date of birth (if ‘By Registration ID’ is selected) or roll number and date of birth (if ‘By Roll Number’ is selected).

Step 6: Click on the Submit button.

Step 7: Download the UPSC IAS admit card 2024

Q:   How do I download IAS admit card from Chrome?

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The candidates can open the UPSC website on the Google chrome and follow the steps given below to download the UPSC website: Click on the Admit Card link available on the Home page of the website Read the instructions given on the page and click on the Yes button Select any of the given two options By Registration ID or By Roll Number Enter registration ID and date of birth ("if By Registration ID" is selected) or roll number and date of birth (if "By Roll Number" is selected) Click on the Submit button.
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IAS 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IAS 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

22 Jan '25 -

11 Feb '25

IAS 2025 Application Dates

May '25

IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025 Issue Date

TENTATIVE

25 May '25

IAS Prelims 2025 Exam Date

22 Aug '25 -

31 Aug '25

IAS Main 2025 Exam Date

DatesPast Exam Dates

20 Sep '24 -

29 Sep '24

IAS Main 2024 Exam Date

16 Jun '24

IAS Prelims 2024 Exam Date

07 Jun '24 -

15 Jun '24

IAS Prelims Admit Card 2024 Issue Date

Direct Link to Download UPSC IAS Admit Card 2024

The direct link to download UPSC IAS admit card 2024 is given below but now it is deactivated(after the exam).

Direct Link to Download IAS admit card 2024 - https://upsconline.nic.in/eadmitcard/admitcard_csm_2024/  

Q:   Do we need Colour print out of UPSC admit card?

A:
The candidates should take the colour printout of the IAS admit card to present the clear picture of theirs. The candidates can take the black and white print out too but in case of blurry photograph, the candidates can suffer at the examination centre while comparing the face of the candidate with the scanned image shown in the admit card. The coloured printout will help the candidates to gain the entry at the examination centre easily.
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How to Download UPSC IAS Admit Card without a Registration ID?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to recover/ re-generate their registration ID:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC (http://www.upsc.gov.in/).

Step 2: Click on the Admit Card link available on the Home page of the website.

Step 3: Read the instructions given on the page and click on the Yes button.

Step 4: Click on the link, "Forgot RID'

Step 5: Enter the following details:

  • Name
  • Father's name
  • Mother's name
  • Date of birth
  • Captcha code as shown on the screen

Step 6: Click on Submit.

On clicking the button, a registration ID will be re-generated.

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UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card(Sample Image)

The candidates can see that the UPSC IAS admit card has the following details.

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UPSC IAS Admit Card

Q:   Can I obtain a duplicate IAS admit card if I lose my original one?

A:
Yes, you can download the IAS admit card again from the official website. There is no restriction on downloading the IAS admit card from the official website. The candidates can do so any number of times till the IAS exam date. The candidates will be required to carry one photo identity proof with them to the examination centre. The type and number of such identity cards were asked in the IAS application form. The candidates are required to carry the same identity card as mentioned on their admit card.
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In case facing a problem in downloading UPSC IAS admit card

In case, candidates were not able to download their UPSC IAS admit card, they should contact the commission immediately. The official website informs, “Information in this regard can also be obtained from the Facilitation Counter located in the commission’s office either in person or over phone Nos. 011-23381125/011- 23385271/ 011-23098543.”

Q:   What if one does not have the IAS admit card?

A:
IAS admit card is the authorisation letter required to secure entry to the examination centre. The candidates cannot appear for the IAS exam without the IAS admit card. But the IAS admit card is available online to download so there cannot be an issue. The examination authority will not allow the candidates (without admit card) to enter the examination centre. Sometimes, the candidates with no admit card is allowed to appear in the paper 1 but they need to furnish an undertaking to produce the admit card in the second shift.
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Details mentioned in UPSC IAS admit card

The UPSC IAS admit card is the official letter entitling the candidates to appear in the IAS exam. One important point mentioned in the UPSC CSE admit card is that the candidates can use only a black point pen in the IAS Exam. Other details mentioned in the IAS admit card are as follows:

  1. Name
  2. Roll Number
  3. Photo Identity Card
  4. Father's Name
  5. Mother's Name
  6. Centre
  7. Venue of Exam
  8. Time Table

Q:   What details are mentioned on IAS admit card?

A:
The Union Public Service Commission mention the following details on the Civil Service IAS admit card 2023. Name Roll Number Photo Identity Card Father's Name Mother's Name Centre Venue of Examination Time Table of Exam.
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Documents required with UPSC IAS admit card

Along with the UPSC CSE (IAS) admit card, the candidates required identity proof issued by government authorities. This Id proof is essential for appearing in the IAS exam. Following Id proofs can be shown in the IAS exam along with the admit card:

  1. Adhaar card
  2. Passport
  3. PAN Card
  4. Driving Licence
  5. Voter Id card(EPIC Card)

Q:   Which types of Photo-Identity proofs are required with UPSC Admit Card?

A:
The candidates will be required to carry the same photo identity proof whose number was mentioned in the UPSC application form. The candidates will be required to produce the same at the time of examination because its number will be mentioned on the UPSC admit card. List of Valid Photo Identity Proof The following identity proofs are mentioned as valid identity proofs Aadhar Card PAN Card Voter-ID Card Driving Licence Passport Identity Card issued by any Government Authority.
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UPSC IAS Prelims exam day instructions

UPSC has released special instructions for the candidates to take precautions in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The exam day instructions are given below.

General Instructions

  • One important change this year the IAS prelims admit card structure. This year the UPSC has printed the identity card number on the admit card itself and the candidates are required to carry the same Government identity card with them to the exam venue.
  • The candidates should reach the UPSC exam centres ten minutes before the commencement time of the IAS prelims exam. The candidates might be asked for frisking and it requires time.
  • All types of electronic or communication devices are prohibited at the exam venue. The candidates cannot carry the mobile device even in the switch-off mode. If the candidate is found with any such device, disciplinary action will be taken against him/her which could lead to a ban from future UPSC exams.
  • The candidates should mark their answers on the OMR sheet with a black ballpoint pen only. The answers marked by any other colour pen will not be evaluated.
  • If the candidate mark any specific mark on the roll number or the details given in the answer sheet
  • The candidates should note that any omission/ mistake/discrepancy in encoding/filling in details in the OMR answer sheet, especially with regard to Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code, will render the answer sheet liable for rejection. Though, it can be changed at the exam venue itself if the invigilator permits to do so.

Q:   What if I lost my UPSC admit card?

A:
The candidates can download the IAS admit card in case they lost it. Even on the day of exam, the candidates can appear in the first paper and show their IAS admit card in the second shift. The candidates will be require to sign an undertaking that they will produce the IAS admit card in the second shift. The candidates can download their IAS admit card even if they forget their registration number. The UPSC admit card will be available till the exam day for downloading purpose. The candidates should take two copies of the UPSC admit card to produce another copy in such cases.
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Q:   Is there any dress code mentioned in the IAS admit card?

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There is no official dress code for appearing in the IAS exam. The candidates should wear a decent and comfortable dress for the IAS exam. The candidates should note that the candidates can be frisked at the IAS examination centre in case of any doubt. There are instructions for the exam day but it does not mention much about the dress code. The candidates will not be allowed to carry any digital gadget into the examination hall. Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, and smart watches are banned at the examination centre.
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UPSC IAS Admit Card 2024 FAQs

The candidates can see here the most important questions related to the UPSC IAS Admit Card

Q:   What if one does not have the IAS admit card?

A:
IAS admit card is the authorisation letter required to secure entry to the examination centre. The candidates cannot appear for the IAS exam without the IAS admit card. But the IAS admit card is available online to download so there cannot be an issue. The examination authority will not allow the candidates (without admit card) to enter the examination centre. Sometimes, the candidates with no admit card is allowed to appear in the paper 1 but they need to furnish an undertaking to produce the admit card in the second shift.
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Q:   Does IAS admit card prohibits any Gadgets at Exam Centre?

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The Union Public Service Commission provides a list of gadgets/things which are prohibited at the IAS examination centre. The candidates will be required to read the exam day instructions released by the Commission along with the UPSC admit card. Below we are providing the list of gadgets which are prohibited at the UPSC exam centre: Mobile Phone Smart Watches Bluetooth devices of any kind Electronic Writing Pad Calculator of any type and in any form Log-table Electronic/smart eyewear The candidates should have no connection with the outer world once he or she enters the examination centre.
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Q:   What to do in Case of a Discrepancy in the UPSC IAS Admit Card 2024?

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The candidates should check all the personal details mentioned on the UPSC admit card. In case of any discrepancy in the personal details mentioned on the UPSC admit card, the candidates must compare it with their UPSC application form. In case of a difference in details, the Commission should immediately contact the Union Public Service Commission. The details of the contact are given below: Union Public Service Commission Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 110069.
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The Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPSC IAS admit card 2024 soon on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The Commission will conduct the IAS main exam 2024 from September 20, 2024. The IAS main exam will be conducted at the weekends only. 

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