UPSC CSE Vacancy 2023

Jan 06, 2023, 16:45 IST

The Union Public Service Commission, or UPSC, is a central-level body in India that is in charge of conducting various recruitment exams for civil servants. UPSC's major exams include Civil Services, Engineering Services, CDS, and NDA.

A Bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for appearing in any of the exams. There may be some additional eligibility criteria depending upon the post or recruitment exam, a candidate wishes to apply for. The UPSC recruitment process is divided into three stages: preliminary examination, main examination, and interview.

What is UPSC CSE?

The Union Public Service Commission, or UPSC, is a central-level body in India that is in charge of conducting various recruitment exams for civil servants. The conducting body recruits candidates for All-India Services such as Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), IRS, Engineering Services, CDS, and NDA through the UPSC exam. Check out the most recent UPSC news here.

UPSC Exam Date 2023

Given below are the examination dates for the year 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will administer the exams (UPSC). The UPSC Exam Calendar can be found here.

Notification Release Date February 01, 2023
Last Date for receipt of UPSC CSE 2023 Applications February 21, 2023

UPSC 2023 notifications will be made available on the Union Public Service Commission's official website (UPSC). All candidates must complete the application form in accordance with the rules and regulations. Notifications concerning the application form, examination dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and so on will be updated in accordance with UPSC. The IAS Exam can be found here.

Vacancy for UPSC CSE - An Overview

Year Vacancy
2021 1011
2020 712
2019 796
2018 896
2017 759

UPSC CSE Examination Pattern

UPSC CSE examination pattern is conducted in three stages:

  • Prelims
  • Mains
  • Interview
  1. UPSC CSE Prelims

The examination will consist of two compulsory papers worth 200 points each. Candidates who qualify in the Prelims round will only be invited to the Mains round.

  1. UPSC CSE Mains

The mains round will include a written exam as well as an interview/personality test. The Written Exam will consist of nine traditional essay papers, two of which will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained for all compulsory papers (Paper-I to Paper-VII) as well as marks obtained in the Interview/Personality Test will be used to determine the ranking of the candidate.

  1. Interv​iew

The candidate will be interviewed by a Board of Directors, who will have a record of the candidate's career in front of them. The candidate will be quizzed on topics of general interest.

The purpose of the Interview/Personality Test is for a Board of competent and unbiased observers to assess the candidate's personal suitability for a career in public service. The Interview/Personality Test is designed to assess a candidate's mental capacity. In general, this is an evaluation of not only intellectual qualities but also social traits and interest in current events.

Exam name Civil Services Examination
Exam conducting body Union Public Service Commission
Application dates 1st February to 21st February 2023
Vacancy details To be notified
Application mode Online
Application Fee INR 100/- [excepting SC/ST/ Female/Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates who are exempted from payment of fee]

UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must have a Graduate degree from one of the Universities established by an Act of the Central or State Legislatures in India, or from another educational institution established by an Act of Parliament and declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification.

Candidates with professional and technical qualifications recognised by the government as equivalent to a professional and technical degree may also be admitted to the Civil Services Examination.

Nationality

Post Nationality
Indian Administrative Service/ Indian Foreign Service/ Indian Police Service A candidate must be a citizen of India.
For other services Candidate must be either:
  1. a citizen of India, or
  2. a subject of Nepal, or
  3. a subject of Bhutan, or
  4. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
  5. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age-Limit

A Board of Directors will interview the candidate, who will have a record of the candidate's career in front of them. The candidate will be tested on general knowledge topics. The Interview/Personality Test is designed to assess a candidate's personal suitability for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers.

The purpose of the Interview/Personality Test is to assess a candidate's mental capacity. In general, this is an assessment of not only intellectual qualities but also social characteristics and interest in current events.

Category Relaxation in Upper Age
Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe 5 years
Other Backward Classes 3 years
Defence Services Personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence 3 years
Ex-servicemen 5 years
ECOs/SSCOs 5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories 10 years

How to Apply for UPSC CSE Examination?

Follow the steps to apply for the UPSC CSE Examination.

  • Visit the official website.
  • On the homepage you will get an Apply Link
  • Now, apply for the new registration after clicking on that link.
  • A new page will appear in front of you, read the information carefully and click to proceed further.
  • Afterwards, Click on the new registration.
  • Now, log in with your registration ID and Password to fill out the application form.
  • Carefully fill all the required details such as your name, contact details, parental details, etc.
  • Now, upload your required documents in the needed format and size.
  • Pay your application fee and print your final submission.

How Many Attempts in UPSC CSE Examination?

Each candidate who appears for the test and meets all other requirements is given six (6) chances to take the CSE. However, candidates who fall under the SC/ST/OBC and PwBD categories and are otherwise qualified will be given relaxation on the number of attempts. The relaxation allows such applicants to make the following number of attempts:

Category No of attempts
SC /ST Unlimited
OBC 09
PwBD 09 for GL/EWS/OBC Unlimited for SC/ST

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What subjects are there in UPSC?

Ans. The UPSC syllabus lists various subjects under headings ranging from GS-I to GS-IV. History, Geography, and Indian Society are important subjects in GS Paper 1; Indian Polity, Governance, Constitution, and International Relations are important subjects in GS Paper 2; Indian Economy, Science & Technology, Agriculture, and Environment are important subjects in GS Paper 3; and Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude are important subjects in GS Paper 4.

Q2. What is the full form of IAS?

Ans. The full form of IAS is Indian Administrative Services.

Q3. Can I crack UPSC CSE without coaching?

Ans. Cracking UPSC CSE is not a hard nut to crack but at the same time it is not easy. With proper guidance and the right material, one can easily crack the examination with flying colors.

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