UPSC calendar 2023 has been released. The candidates can check here the important UPSC dates related to the notifications, applications and exam dates.
UPSC Calendar 2023 Released
UPSC Calendar 2023 has been released on May 5. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases its exam calendar one year in advance. UPSC Calendar 2023 was released online only. It mentioned the notification, application and exam dates of all the exams conducted by UPSC. UPSC exam dates are very important for the UPSC exam preparation. The candidates prepare their study plan, keeping in mind the exam dates. UPSC provides twenty days-time to fill in the application for any exam.
UPSC calendar 2023 mentioned the exam dates of the Civil Services exam, Combined Defence Services exam, National Defence Academy exam, Central Armed Police Forces exam, Engineering Service exam, Combined Medical Service exam, Combined-Geo Scientist exam and Indian Forest Service exam. Next year, UPSC will conduct the Central Bureau of Investigation (Deputy Superintendent of Police) for the first time in recent years. It is not clear whether this will be a departmental exam or the direct recruitment exam.
UPSC Calendar 2023
UPSC releases the exam calendar every year. It helps the candidates to plan their preparation and divide their time for the prelims and main exam.
| Exam Name | Notification Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Service Exam (ESE) Prelims 2023 | 14-09-2022 | 19-02-2023 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2023 | 21-09-2022 | 19-02-2023 |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE, 2023 | 30-11-2022 | 11-03-2023 |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2023 | 30-11-2022 | 12-03-2023 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2023 | 21-12-2023 | 16-04-2023 |
| C.D.S. Examination (I), 2023 | ||
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2023 | 01-02-2023 | 28-05-2023 |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2023 through CS(P) Examination 2023 | ||
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2023 | 19-04-2023 | 23-06-2023 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2023 | to be announced | 24-06-2023 |
| Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2023 | to be announced | 25-06-2023 |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2023 | 19-04-2023 | 16-07-2023 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2023 | 26-04-2023 | 06-08-2023 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2023 | 17-05-2023 | 03-09-2023 |
| C.D.S. Examination (II), 2023 | ||
| Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023 | to be announced | 15-09-2023 |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2023 | to be announced | 26-11-2023 |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 13-09-2023 | 09-12-2023 |
Let us see the important exams conducted by UPSC whose dates are mentioned in the UPSC calendar.
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.
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.
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.
Civil Service Exam (IAS) Exam 2023
Civil Service Exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Central Civil Service and Indian Forest Service (Prelims only). Civil Service Exam 2023 notification and application will be released on February 1. IAS prelims 2023 exam will be conducted on May 28. The candidates can find here all the details about the Civil Service (IAS) exam.
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Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Exam 2023
Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) 2023 exam notification and application will be released on April 26, 2023. The application will close on May 16, 2023. CAPF (AC) exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the Assistant Commandants (AC) for the Central Armed Police Forces. CAPF (AC) exam 2023 will be conducted on August 6.
Engineering Service Exam (IES) 2023 Exam
Engineering Service exam recruits engineers for various Central Government departments and associated Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs). Indian Engineering Services (IES) was the predecessor of this exam. IES 2023 exam notification will release on September 14 and the ESE prelims exam will be conducted on February 19, 2023.
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.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
Combined Defence Service (CDS) Exam 2023
CDS exam 2023 is conducted in a combined manner by UPSC and the Ministry of Defence. The written exam is conducted by the UPSC in an offline manner and the SSB interview is conducted by the respective services. The CDS 2023 exam will be notified on December 21, 2022, and the exam will be conducted on April 16, 2023.
National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam 2023
NDA exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NA). The eligibility for the NDA exam is intermediate only. It is the only exam conducted by UPSC having eligibility lower than the graduation degree. On the pattern of CDS, this exam is also jointly conducted by the Ministry of Defence and UPSC. The written exam is conducted by UPSC and the SSB interview will be conducted by the nodal authority appointed by the Ministry of Defence.
Combined Medical Service (CMS) Exam 2023
Combined Medical Service (CMS) 2023 exam is conducted to recruit the doctors (MBBS degree holders) for the CGHS, Indian Railway Hospitals and NDMC hospitals. CMS 2023 exam notification will be released on April 19, 2023, and the written exam is conducted on July 16, 2023.
Besides the above, UPSC will also conduct the CISF (Exe.) exam and CBI (DSP) exam.
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