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The UPSC 2024 applications were closed on March 6, 2024. The Commission extended the UPSC 2024 applications by one day. The Union Public Service Commission released the official UPSC CSE 2024 notification on February 14, 2024. The Commission also provided the IAS application correction facility till March 13, 2024. The UPSC 2024 exam was conducted on June 16, 2024.
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This year, the Commission modified the requirement of a photo which is required to be uploaded in the UPSC application form. The photograph of the candidates must not be older than 10 days from the date of submission of the application. The candidates will be required to mention the date of photo on the photograph which was not the case earlier. The face of the candidates must acquire 3/4 of the photograph. The candidates are required to apply online on the official website - upsc.gov.in. The Commission will not accept any offline application for the exam. To apply online, the candidates will be required to log in with their UPSC registration number.
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Q: How many days are provided to fill out the IAS application form?
The Union Public Service Commission mention the application start and end date in the official notification. The Commission released the IAS 2024 notification online on February 14 and mentioned that the last date to apply for the IAS 2024 exam is March 5, 2024.
Every year, the UPSC provide the time frame of 20 days to fill out the IAS applications online.
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Q: Is the UPSC 2024 applications available offline?
The Union Public Service Commission releases the notification and applications online only. The candidates are required to apply online only for the exam. There is no provision of application, admit card and result for any of the UPSC exam and the Civil Service Exam is not an exception to it.
Upvote Q: Can I upload the black and white photograph for the IAS 2024 application form?
The Union Public Service Commission released the official IAS 2024 notification online on February 14, 2024. The Commission mentioned in the official notification that the candidates are required to upload a clear photograph in the official notification. The candidates should upload the coloured photograph to enhance clarity.
The coloured photograph will also help in mathing the picture with the photo identity proof. The candidates are suggested to upload a clear picture so that the recognition become easy.
Upvote Image Specifications for UPSC Form 2024
The Commission mentioned the image specifications in the official notification as well as in the UPSC registration form. The candidates will be required to upload the scanned image of the photograph, signature and photo-identity card.
| Scanned Document | Dimensions | Format, Size & Bit Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) |
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Signature | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) |
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Photo ID card | NA | Format: PDF Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: NA |
The candidates should note that the Commission changed the UPSC application's image soecifications. The Commission added the following three points for the image specifications:
1. The photograph, uploaded by the candidate should not be more than 10 days old from the start of the online application process (i.e. the application commencement date).
2. Ensure that the name of the candidate and the date on which the photograph was taken are mentioned on the photograph.
3. The candidate’s face should occupy 3/4th of the space in the photograph.
In case of non-adherence to the above specifications, UPSC application will be rejected.
UPSC registration number was required to fill out the UPSC exam form. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) started a new facility of One-Time-Registration (OTR) for the candidates so that they could register for the UPSC exam at any time of the year. The UPSC stated that this facility was recently introduced on the lines of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
Q: What details should be mentioned on the photograph for the IAS application form?
The Union Public Service Commission changed the image specification for the UPSC IAS 2024 application form. The Commission mentioned such changes in the IAS 2024 notification released online on February 14, 2024. The candidates will be required to follow three conditions for the photograph:
1. The photograph, uploaded by the candidate should not be more than 10 days old from the start of the online application process (i.e. the application commencement date).
2. Ensure that the name of the candidate and the date on which the photograph was taken are mentioned on the photograph.
3. The candidate’s face should occupy 3/4th of the space in the photograph.
Upvote Q: Will the Commission provide the IAS application correction window?
The Commission mentioned in the official notification that it will provide the application correction window for the candidates. The Commission will provide one week for the application correction. The candidates should note that the IAS 2024 application correction dates are March 6 to 12, 2024.
The Commission released the IAS 2024 applications on February 14, 2024. The last date to apply for the IAS 2024 exam will be March 5, 2024.
Upvote Q: What are the image specification for the IAS application?
The Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the image specification in the official notification of any of its exam. The IAS exam 2024 notification was released online on February 14, 2024. The last date to fill out the IAS applications was March 6, 2024.
The Commission mentioned the following image specification as below:
| Document | Dimensions | Format, Size & Bit Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) | Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Signature | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) | Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Photo ID card | NA | Format: PDF Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: NA |
Upvote UPSC 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UPSC 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
16 Jun '24 | UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 |
14 Feb '24 - 05 Mar '24 | UPSC IAS 2024 Application Dates |
15 Sep '23 - 28 Sep '23 | UPSC Main Exam 2023 Dates |
UPSC Exam Form 2024
The UPSC application 2024 started on February 14, 2024. The Commission provided 20 days to fill out the UPSC 2024 application process. The candidates should be ready with a scanned copy of the passport-size photograph, signature and photo identity card in the size and format specified above. The candidates can see here the steps below to fill out the UPSC application 2024.
How to Fill UPSC Exam Form?
The candidates can check here the steps to fill out the UPSC Exam Form
- Go to the official website of UPSC - upsc.gov.in
- Click on the UPSC Civil Service Online Application link
- The UPSC exam form will have two parts.
- First will be the registration
- Second will be the UPSC online application form
UPSC Registration Part -1
The candidates need to register for the UPSC exam and this will be a one-time exercise for the candidates.
Steps to fill UPSC Registration Form
The candidates will be directed to the UPSC registration form
The candidates will be required to fill out the personal details in the UPSC registration form such as
- Name
- Full Name
Gender - Date of Birth
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s name
- Minority Status
- Mobile Number
- Alternate Mobile Number
- Email_id
- Board Examination Roll Number
- New Password
- Confirm Password
The candidates will be required to verify their personal details. After filling in the details as given above, the UPSC registration will be generated and will be intimated on their email and mobile number.
The candidates will be required to log in with their registration number, email or mobile number. The candidates will be required to login into the official UPSC website to fill out the UPSC exam form.
UPSC Application Form - Part 2
The candidates will be redirected to fill out the UPSC exam form online.
- The candidates will get the half-filled UPSC application form. The UPSC exam form will get the information provided in the UPSC registration form.
- The candidates will be required to select the Photo Identity Card
- Enter the Photo Identity Card Number
- Confirm the Photo Identity Card Number
- The candidates will be required to upload their scanned copy of the Photograph and signature and the Photo-Identity Card in the prescribed format and size.
- The candidates will be required to select their preferred exam centre for the UPSC exam.
After filling the details above, the candidates will be required to submit the application fee for the UPSC exam. Without submitting the application fees, the UPSC exam form will not be completed.
UPSC Application Fee
The candidates will be required to pay the required UPSC application fee to complete the UPSC exam form. The UPSC provides exemptions to certain categories of candidates from submitting the UPSC application fee. The exemption provided by the UPSC is summarised below:
| Category | UPSC Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Female/ SC/ ST/ PwBD | Nil |
| All other candidates | INR 100 |
How to pay the UPSC Exam application fee?
Candidates can pay the UPSC Exam application fee online or offline mode.
- Online mode: Candidates can make online payment of the application fee via Visa/ Master/ RuPay credit/ debit card or internet banking of SBI.
- Offline mode: Candidates can make offline payments of the application fee by paying cash at any branch of SBI. Regarding the same, the official website states, “Applicants who opt for ‘Pay by Cash’ mode should print the system generated pay-in-slip during part II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only.” Candidates must note that the ‘Pay by Cash’ mode will be deactivated one day before the application process closes. However, candidates who have generated their pay-in-slip before the process is deactivated can make the payment at any SBI branch during banking hours on the closing date.
Q: How to register for IAS application?
The candidates can see below the registration process for the UPSC IAS application form. The candidates can register for any exam on the official website - upsc.gov.in. The candidates can see below the steps to register for the IAS application:
- Visit the official website of UPSC- upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
- Click on Apply Online link.
- Click on the link available for Civil Services Part-I registration.
- Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.
- Fill the personal details as asked in the UPSC registration form.
- Submit the personal details and verify the mobile number and email id.
Upvote Q: What is the applicatioin fee for the IAS exam?
The Union Public Service Commission mention the IAS application fee in the official IAS notification. The Commission released the IAS 2024 notification online on February 14, 2024. The Commission mentioned the IAS 2024 application fee for all the categories in the official notification.
The Commission mention the following application fee in the following manner:
| Category | Preliminary Exam Fee | Mains Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|
General/ OBC | INR 100 | INR 200 |
Females/ SC/ ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability | Nil | Nil |
Upvote Q: Will the Commission provide the IAS application correction window?
The Commission mentioned in the official notification that it will provide the application correction window for the candidates. The Commission will provide one week for the application correction. The candidates should note that the IAS 2024 application correction dates are March 6 to 12, 2024.
The Commission released the IAS 2024 applications on February 14, 2024. The last date to apply for the IAS 2024 exam will be March 5, 2024.
Upvote How to Withdraw UPSC Exam Form?
The Commission did not provide this facility last year. The candidates could withdraw their UPSC exam application by doing the following
- Visit the official website - upsc.gov.in
- Click on the What's new section
- Go to the Withdrawal of Application: Civil Services(Preliminary) Examination
- On the new screen, click on the link given for the withdrawal
- Again click on the Application withdrawal link given in the right corner
- Read the instructions and click on the Yes button
- Enter your registration-id and press continue
- Enter the following details:
- Name
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Fathers Name
- Mothers Name
- Mobile Number
- e-mail id
And select the option for the withdrawal of the application and press agree.
In the above manner, the candidates can withdraw their UPSC application.
Q: What was the last date to apply for the IAS exam 2024?
The Union Public Service Commission extended the IAS 2024 application dates to March 6, 2024. The Commission released the IAS 2024 notification on February 14, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam was March 5, 2024. The Commission released a notice on March 6, 2024 that the candidates can apply for the IAS 2024 exam till March 6, 2024.
The candidates can apply till 06.00 PM today. The Commission also provided for the application correction facility for the IAS 2024 application. The candidates will be allowed to make corrections in the IAS 2024 application till March 12, 2024.
Upvote Q: Will the Commission provide the facility to withdraw the UPSC CSE 2024 applications?
The Union Public Service Commission did not provide the UPSC CSE application withdrawal facility last year. This year also, the UPSC CSE 2024 notification was released online on February 14, 2024. The Commission did not mention about this facility in the official UPSC CSE 2024 notification.
The last date to apply for the UPSC CSE 2024 exam is March 5, 2024.
Upvote UPSC 2024 Application Forms - Other Exams
The candidates can fill out the UPSC applications for other exams. The candidates can see the details of some of the UPSC exam applications in details after following links
| NDA Applications 2024 | CDS Applications 2024 | CAPF(AC) Application 2024 |
| ESE(IES) Application 2024 | CMS Application 2024 |
Q: When did UPSC exam calendar 2024 released?
The Union Public Service Commission releases its UPSC exam calendar one year in advance and follow it in letter and spirit. The Commission mention the notification and exam dates for all of its exam in the calendar. The UPSC exam calendar 2024 was released online on May 10, 2023.
The Commission will also release the UPSC exam calendar 2025 in the first fortnight of May.
Upvote Q: Which exams are conducted by UPSC every year?
The Union Public Service Commission is the premiere exam conducting body of the nation. It recruits the candidates for Group A and some Group B posts. The following exams are conducted by the Union Public Service Commission every year:
- Civil Services Exam
- Engineering Services Exam (IES)
- Combined Armed Police Forces Exam (CAPF)
- Combined Medical Services Exam (CMS)
- Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services Exam (IES/ISS)
- Combined Geo-Scientist Exam
- Combined Defence Services Exam (CDS)
- National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (NDA & NA)
Upvote Q: How many days are provided to fill out the IAS application form?
The Union Public Service Commission mention the application start and end date in the official notification. The Commission released the IAS 2024 notification online on February 14 and mentioned that the last date to apply for the IAS 2024 exam is March 5, 2024.
Every year, the UPSC provide the time frame of 20 days to fill out the IAS applications online.
Upvote UPSC Exam Form 2024 FAQs
The candidates can see here important questions for UPSC CSE 2024 application form.
Q: How many days are provided to fill out the IAS application form?
The Union Public Service Commission mention the application start and end date in the official notification. The Commission released the IAS 2024 notification online on February 14 and mentioned that the last date to apply for the IAS 2024 exam is March 5, 2024.
Every year, the UPSC provide the time frame of 20 days to fill out the IAS applications online.
Upvote Q: Is there any deadline for registraion for IAS exam?
The candidates should note that the candidates need to the UPSC registration number for fill out the IAS application form. The candidates are required to fill out the UPSC registration form at the official website. The candidates are required to fill out the personal details in the official UPSC registration form.
The candidates are required to mention their educational and professional certificates on the official website. The candidates are required to verify their mobile number and email id for all the future communication.
Upvote Q: What is the applicatioin fee for the IAS exam?
The Union Public Service Commission mention the IAS application fee in the official IAS notification. The Commission released the IAS 2024 notification online on February 14, 2024. The Commission mentioned the IAS 2024 application fee for all the categories in the official notification.
The Commission mention the following application fee in the following manner:
| Category | Preliminary Exam Fee | Mains Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|
General/ OBC | INR 100 | INR 200 |
Females/ SC/ ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability | Nil | Nil |
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