The UPSC Civil Services (IAS) 2023 recruitment process has reached its final stages, with the result expected to be released on 16th April 2024. Below are the essential details and dates that candidates need to know about the UPSC Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) exams for 2023.

Important Dates for UPSC IAS 2023

1. Application Start Date: 01/02/2023
2. Last Date to Apply Online: 21/02/2023
3. Last Date for Exam Fee Payment: 21/02/2023
4. Correction/Edit Form: 22/02/2023 - 28/02/2023
5. Prelims Exam Date: 28/05/2023
6. Admit Card Availability: 08/05/2023
7. Prelims Result Announcement: 12/06/2023
8. IAS DAF Form Availability: 11/07/2023 - 19/07/2023 (until 6 PM)
9. Main Exam Dates: 15/09/2023 - 24/09/2023
10. Main Admit Card Availability: 28/08/2023
11. IFS Mains Admit Card Availability: 17/11/2023
12. IAS Mains Result Availability: 08/12/2023
13. DAF II Form Availability: 09/12/2023
14. Interview Schedule Availability: 19/12/2023
15. IFS Mains Result Announcement: 12/01/2024
16. IAS Final Result Available: 16/04/2024
17. IFS Final Result Available: 09/05/2024

Application Fee Details

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

Payment Mode: Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E Challan.

Age Limit (as of 01/08/2023)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
  Age relaxation is provided as per government rules.

Vacancy Details

The total number of posts for UPSC Civil Services IAS 2023 recruitment is 1255 posts, distributed across various services, including:

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS): 1105 Posts
• Indian Forest Service (IFS): 150 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

1. Indian Administrative Service (IAS):

   • Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.

2. Indian Forest Service (IFS):

   • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent field.

3. Other Services:

   • Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
   • Indian Police Service (IPS)
   • Indian P&T Accounts & Finance Service, Gr A
   • Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A
   • Indian Revenue Service (IT), Group A
   • Indian Postal Service, Group A
   • Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B
   • Pondicherry Police Service, Group B, and more.

Steps to Fill IAS / IFS Pre Exam 2023 Online Form

1. Registration:

   • Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC portal. This is mandatory for applying for UPSC Civil Services and Forest Services recruitment.

2. Preparation:

   • Before applying, read the official notification to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
   • Gather all required documents, including ID proof, eligibility proof, address details, and scanned documents (photo, signature, etc.).

3. Submission:

   • Fill out the application form carefully, ensuring all details are accurate.
   • Review the preview of the application form before final submission.
   • Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

The UPSC IAS 2023 Final Result is expected to be declared on 16th April 2024, and candidates can check the result online by following the UPSC portal or through the direct link provided on the official website.