The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2024. Eligible candidates can apply online for the IAS/IFS Prelim Exam from 14th February 2024 to 6th March 2024.

Key Dates

• Application Start Date: 14th February 2024
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6th March 2024
• Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 6th March 2024
• Correction Date: 7th March 2024 to 13th March 2024
• Preliminary Exam Date (Postponed): 26th May 2024
• New Preliminary Exam Date: 16th June 2024
• Admit Card Available: Before the exam

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
• SC / ST / PH: ₹0 (Exempted)
• All Category Female: ₹0 (Exempted)

Payment for the application fee can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E Challan.

Age Limit (As on 1st August 2024)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years

Age relaxation is available as per UPSC recruitment rules.

Vacancy Details (Total: 1206 Posts)

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS): 1056 Posts
• Indian Forest Service (IFS): 150 Posts
• Other vacancies are available under different categories as mentioned in the official notification.

How to Fill IAS/IFS Pre Exam 2024 Online Form

1. One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory to apply for the examination.
2. Carefully follow photo instructions and ensure that all documents are in the specified format.
3. OBC Certificate should be issued after 1st April 2023.
4. The application window is open from 14th February 2024 to 6th March 2024.
5. Read the notification carefully to understand the eligibility criteria, selection process, and other details.
6. Check and collect all necessary documents like educational certificates, ID proof, and scanned photograph and signature.
7. Ready scan documents as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.
8. Check the preview before final submission to ensure all details are correct.
9. Take a printout of the final submitted form for your reference.