Important Dates

1. Interview Start Date: Tuesday, 07th January 2025
2. Interview End Date: Thursday, 17th April 2025
3. Number of Candidates: 2845 candidates have been shortlisted for Personality Tests.

The detailed schedule, including Roll Numbers, Dates, and Session Timings, has been published.

• Forenoon Session: Reporting time is 9:00 AM
• Afternoon Session: Reporting time is 1:00 PM

E-Summon Letters:

The e-Summon Letters for the Personality Tests will be made available shortly on the official UPSC website at https://www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates are advised to download their letters promptly once available.

Important Note:
Requests for changes to the interview date and time will not be entertained under normal circumstances.

DAF-II Submission:

Candidates who have not submitted the Detailed Application Form (DAF-II) by the stipulated deadline will have their candidature canceled. As per the instructions in the Press Note dated 09th December 2024, no e-Summon Letter will be issued to such candidates.

Traveling Allowance Details:

Candidates appearing for the Personality Test are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses as follows:

• Eligible Class: Second/Sleeper train fare (Mail/Express).
• For journeys by any other mode/class, reimbursement will be governed by S.R.-132 and the Commission’s guidelines.

Submission Requirements for TA Reimbursement:

Candidates must submit the following documents:

1. Printed copies of tickets (both onward and return journeys) showing fare details.
2. Prescribed TA claim form (duly filled in duplicate).

The TA claim form can be downloaded from the Forms & Downloads section of the UPSC website at:
Travelling Allowance Form for Candidates.

Download the complete list of candidates with official notification.

Stay Updated:

Candidates should regularly check the official website https://www.upsc.gov.in for further updates and important notifications.

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The Plea and the Court’s Decision

The plea was filed by 17 civil services aspirants through Advocate Rajeev Kumar Dubey. They challenged the press note released by the UPSC on June 12, which stated that the answer key of the preliminary examination would be published only after the entire process was over. The aspirants argued that not providing the answer key to the students and not considering the representations of the candidates despite a particular time window being provided for the same was arbitrary and defied all principles of fairness, logic, and rationality.

However, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh dismissed the application, stating that the exam is important for “talented people” and not those filing writ petitions. The court also refused to stay the decision of the UPSC inviting applications for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023.

Implications for Aspirants

This decision has significant implications for UPSC aspirants. The court’s refusal to stay the application process means that the mains examination will proceed as scheduled, despite the concerns raised by the petitioners. The court’s remarks also underscore the importance of the examination and the high standards expected of candidates.

The court has asked the UPSC to file its preliminary objections in the matter and has listed the matter for hearing next on July 26. It remains to be seen how the UPSC will respond to the issues raised by the aspirants and what impact this will have on the examination process moving forward.

Conclusion

The UPSC examination is one of the most prestigious and challenging examinations in the country, and this recent judgment makes it in favor of the commission. Aspirants are advised to continue their preparations and stay updated.

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IAS Prelims Result 2023, More than 14000 Qualified.

In the UPSC IAS Prelims Result 2023, 14,624 UPSC aspirants are shortlisted to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2023. Additionally, 1,958 candidates were shortlisted for the IFS Mains Exam 2023. The selection process for these esteemed services begins with the Prelims Exam, followed by the Mains Exam and Interview. The UPSC CSE Exam 2023 aims to shortlist candidates for appointment to 1,225 vacancies for the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.

The UPSC Prelims Exam 2023 took place on May 28, 2023, and the results were declared on June 12, 2023. The Mains Exam is scheduled to be held on September 15, 2023. The results have been released in PDF format, with the roll numbers and names of the candidates shortlisted for the Mains exam.

How to Check the Results

Candidates can check their results by visiting the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. They need to click on the link for the Civil Services Prelims Results 2023, from where they can download the PDF document containing the list of candidates who have successfully cleared the Prelims. A direct link to the results with the candidate’s name is provided below.

Cut-Off Marks and Score Calculation

The official cut-off marks will be released at a later stage of the exam process. However, based on previous year trends, the expected UPSC Prelims 2023 Cut Off has been calculated and shared on various platforms. The score for prelims GS 1 and GS 2 is calculated based on the number of correct answers and incorrect responses.

What’s Next for the Successful Candidates?

Those who have cleared the Prelims will now appear for the Mains, which will be held from September 15, 2023. The candidates who the UPSC has recommended for the Civil Services preliminary exam 2023 should note that their candidature is provisional. As per the examination rules, these candidates are required to reapply by filling out the Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I) for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023.

The UPSC Civil Services Prelims Result 2023 marks a significant milestone in the journey of thousands of aspirants who aim to serve the nation through the country’s most prestigious services. The successful candidates are now one step closer to their dream, with the challenging Mains examination up next.

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UPSC Civil Services IAS Exam Notification PDF 2023.

The commission, in the official notification pdf, provides a detailed overview for the Civil Services Exam 2023. The commission will conduct the prelims exam on 28 May 2023. And candidates who qualify the prelims exam will be eligible for the main written exam.

The preliminary exam will be conducted to recruit Civil Services and Indian Forest Services in Class A officers of the Government of India. Here is an overview of the examination.

Civil Services Vacancies 2023

The commission has released the calendar for the IAS Exam 2023. As per the notification, it is expected that 1105 vacancies to be filled this year.

The examination is expected to fill approximately 1105 vacancies, with 37 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability Category. These include 7 vacancies for candidates with blindness and low vision, 5 vacancies for candidates with deafness and hard of hearing, 15 vacancies for candidates with locomotor disabilities, and 10 vacancies for candidates with multiple disabilities.

Through this recruitment, UPSC will recommend IAS, IFS, IPS, and other A-grade posts.

Eligibility for UPSC IAS Exam 2023.

Educational Eligibility: Candidates with bachelor’s degrees in the last year are eligible for the Civil Services Prelims Examination.

Age limit for the IAS Exam 2023: Minimum age for the examination is 21, and the maximum is 32 years on 01 August 2023. However, there is age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, Defence Service, ECOs/SSCO, and PwBD candidates. Read the official notification for complete information about the examination.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus.

This usually needs a year-long dedicated preparation to qualify for the examination. 3 stages in the exam are Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. Candidates who qualified the Prelims will be eligible for the main written examination. And the candidates who score well in the mains will appear for an interview.

There will be two papers in the prelim exam. In which general studies paper 1 is competitive and CSAT also known as GS 2 is qualifying in nature.

And there will be total 9 papers in the IAS mains written exam. Out of which, 2 papers are qualifying in nature and others are competitive.

It might be interesting to know that interview is a part of the main exam. That means if the candidate scores well in the written, and for some reason not performed well in the interview, he’ll qualify or even can top the exam like 2019 IAS topper Pradeep Singh.

UPSC Civil Services Notification 2023.

This commission now released the notification for the IAS Examination 2023. Candidates can download this notification from the commission’s official website or a direct link provided below.

Download the Official Notification pdf IAS 2023.

The commission will be expected to recruit 1105 vacancies this year. However, it is important to note that the final number of vacancies may change based on information received from the Cadre Controlling Authorities. Reservations will also be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, as determined by the Government.

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