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27

UPSC CSE (2027)

Active
Application StartAI Forecast
10 Feb 2027
Official NotificationAI Forecast
10 Feb 2027
Application EndAI Forecast
2 Mar 2027
Civil Services Prelims ExamAI Forecast
23 May 2027
Prelims ResultAI Forecast
9 Jun 2027
Civil Services Main ExamAI Forecast
17 Sept 2027
Mains ResultAI Forecast
3 Dec 2027
Personality Test / InterviewAI Forecast
4 Jan 2028
Final Merit List / AllocationAI Forecast
12 Apr 2028
Final Appointment / LBSNAA JoiningAI Forecast
18 Aug 2028
26

UPSC CSE (2026)

Active
Application Start
11 Feb 2026
Official Notification
11 Feb 2026
Application End
3 Mar 2026
Civil Services Prelims Exam
24 May 2026
Prelims Result
10 Jun 2026
Civil Services Main Exam
18 Sept 2026
Mains ResultAI Forecast
4 Dec 2026
Personality Test / InterviewAI Forecast
5 Jan 2027
Final Merit List / AllocationAI Forecast
14 Apr 2027
Final Appointment / LBSNAA JoiningAI Forecast
20 Aug 2027
25

UPSC CSE (2025)

Active
Application Start
12 Feb 2025
Official Notification
12 Feb 2025
Application End
4 Mar 2025
Prelims Exam (GS & CSAT)
25 May 2025
Prelims Result
25 Jun 2025
Mains Exam
19 Sept 2025
Mains Result
10 Dec 2025
Interview / Personality Test
5 Jan 2026
Interview Result
14 Apr 2026
Final Merit List
18 Apr 2026
Cadre Allocation & Service Posting
20 Jun 2026
Final Appointment / Joining (LBSNAA)AI Forecast
28 Aug 2026
24

UPSC CSE (2024)

Completed
Notification
14 Feb 2024
Application Start
14 Feb 2024
Application End
5 Mar 2024
Prelims Exam
1 May 2024
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
16 Jun 2024
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
1 Jul 2024
Mains Exam
1 Sept 2024
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
20 Sept 2024
Mains/Tier 2 Result
1 Dec 2024
Final Selection List
15 Apr 2025
Final Appointment
1 Aug 2025
23

UPSC CSE (2023)

Completed
Notification
1 Feb 2023
Application Start
1 Feb 2023
Application End
21 Feb 2023
Prelims Exam
1 May 2023
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
28 May 2023
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
12 Jun 2023
Mains Exam
1 Sept 2023
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
15 Sept 2023
Mains/Tier 2 Result
8 Dec 2023
Final Selection List
16 Apr 2024
Final Appointment
1 Aug 2024
22

UPSC CSE (2022)

Completed
Notification
2 Feb 2022
Application Start
2 Feb 2022
Application End
22 Feb 2022
Prelims Exam
1 May 2022
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
5 Jun 2022
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
22 Jun 2022
Mains Exam
1 Sept 2022
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
16 Sept 2022
Mains/Tier 2 Result
6 Dec 2022
Final Selection List
23 May 2023
Final Appointment
1 Aug 2023
21

UPSC CSE (2021)

Completed
Notification
4 Mar 2021
Application Start
4 Mar 2021
Application End
24 Mar 2021
Prelims Exam
1 May 2021
Mains Exam
1 Sept 2021
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
10 Oct 2021
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
29 Oct 2021
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
7 Jan 2022
Mains/Tier 2 Result
17 Mar 2022
Final Selection List
30 May 2022
Final Appointment
1 Aug 2022
20

UPSC CSE (2020)

Completed
Notification
12 Feb 2020
Application Start
12 Feb 2020
Application End
3 Mar 2020
Prelims Exam
1 May 2020
Mains Exam
1 Sept 2020
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
4 Oct 2020
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
23 Oct 2020
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
8 Jan 2021
Mains/Tier 2 Result
23 Mar 2021
Final Selection List
24 Sept 2021
Final Appointment
1 Dec 2021
19

UPSC CSE (2019)

Completed
Notification
19 Feb 2019
Application Start
19 Feb 2019
Application End
18 Mar 2019
Prelims Exam
1 May 2019
Prelims/Tier 1 Exam
2 Jun 2019
Prelims/Tier 1 Result
12 Jul 2019
Mains Exam
1 Sept 2019
Mains/Tier 2 Exam
20 Sept 2019
Mains/Tier 2 Result
14 Jan 2020
Final Selection List
4 Aug 2020
Final Appointment
1 Dec 2020
AI Overview • Direct Answer Summary
Verified via Official Gazette & Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CSE (Civil Services Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.

Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Monthly In-Hand7th CPC
Age Limit18-32 Yrs
Official Sourceupsc.gov.in

About UPSC CSE (Civil Services Examination)

UPSC CSE is India's premier exam to recruit officers for IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A/B civil services.

Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Official Portal: https://upsc.gov.in

💡 Why Prepare for UPSC CSE?

  • ✓Access to India's most prestigious administrative services
  • ✓Immense authority, respect and job stability
  • ✓Wide-ranging postings and policy-making influence

📋 UPSC CSE Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
PrelimsOMR based (Objective (MCQ))General Studies I & II (CSAT)2 Hours each4000.66 per wrong answerDifficult
MainsPen & Paper (Descriptive)Essay, GS I-IV, Optional I & II, Language papers3 Hours each1750Not applicableVery Difficult
InterviewPersonality Test (Board Interview)Personality and Ethics based questions-275Not applicableDifficult

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

Graduates aspiring for IAS/IPS/IFS

Highly motivated long-term serious aspirants

Candidates from any academic background

🚀 How to Start Preparing for UPSC CSE

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for UPSC CSE
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (UPSC CSE)

Q: Who conducts UPSC CSE?

A: UPSC CSE is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

Q: Is UPSC CSE conducted every year?

A: Yes, UPSC CSE is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in UPSC CSE?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.