The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the examination dates for the Civil Services Main Exam 2024. The exam will be held from September 20 to September 29, 2024. Candidates who passed the UPSC CSE Prelims this year are eligible for the Mains.
Key Dates for UPSC CSE Mains 2024:
- September 20: Essay Paper
- September 21: General Studies Paper I (Morning) and General Studies Paper II (Afternoon)
- September 22: General Studies Paper III (Morning) and General Studies Paper IV (Afternoon)
- September 28: Qualifying Papers – Indian Language (Morning) and English (Afternoon)
- September 29: Optional Subject Paper I (Morning) and Optional Subject Paper II (Afternoon)
Steps to Check the Exam Schedule:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click the link for the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2024 schedule.
- A new PDF file containing the timetable will open.
- Download the PDF and save a physical copy for future reference.
Additional Information:
- Number of Positions: 1,056
- Reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 40 positions
- Services Included: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
For more details and updates, visit the official UPSC website.