by Vajiram & Ravi
18-07-2024
04:30 AM
UPSC Prelims 2024 exam date is 16th June 2024. It is the first stage of the selection process for various prestigious civil services in India, including the IAS, IPS, and IFS, among others. The UPSC Prelims exam is objective in nature. It consists of two papers: General Studies and Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT). The General Studies paper covers a wide range of topics, including Indian history, geography, polity, economy, and science and technology. The CSAT paper tests the candidate's reasoning ability, comprehension, and decision-making skills.
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The UPSC Prelims Exam is going to be held on 16 June 2024. Only those candidates who qualify the Prelims Exam are eligible to appear for the Mains Exam, which is a descriptive test. The Mains Exam is followed by an interview. The final ranking of candidates is based on their performance in the Mains Exam and the interview.
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is a challenging exam, but it is also a rewarding one. Successful candidates get to serve the nation in various capacities and make a difference in the lives of millions of people. If you are appearing for the UPSC Prelims 2024, you should start your preparation early. The syllabus is vast and it takes time and effort to master it. There are many resources available online and in libraries to help you prepare for the exam. You can also join a coaching institute if you need guidance and support.
The upcoming UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) admit cards include designated exam center details for each candidate. These admit cards can be downloaded from the official UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in/. Candidates are required to bring a printed copy of their admit card along with a valid photo ID for verification at the exam center.
The UPSC CSE 2024 is scheduled for June 16, 2024. The Preliminary stage will be held in roughly 80 cities across India. The main exam will be conducted in a more select group of locations, ranging from 26 to 28 cities nationwide.
For UPSC Prelims 2024, Imphal was no longer offered as an exam center option due to a Delhi High Court order concerning candidates from Manipur. Candidates who had originally chosen Imphal as their exam center were required to select a new location by April 19, 2024.
For the latest updates and announcements regarding the exam, it is recommended that candidates visit the UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in/.
The number of UPSC Prelims 2024 Exam Centres are as follows.
Agartala | Gorakhpur | Patna |
Agra | Gurgaon | PortBlair |
Ajmer | Gwalior | Puducherry |
Ahmedabad | Hyderabad | Pune |
Aizawl | Imphal | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
Aligarh | Indore | Raipur |
ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) | Itanagar | Rajkot |
Anantpuru (Andhra Pradesh) | Jabalpur | Ranchi |
Aurangabad | Jaipur | Sambalpur |
Begaluru | Jammu | Shillong |
Bareilly | Jodhpur | Shimla |
Bhopal | Jorhat | Siliguri |
Bilaspur | Kochi | Srinagar |
Chandigarh | Kohima | Srinagar (Uttarakhand) |
Chennai | Kolkata | Surat |
Coimbatore | Kozhikode (Calicut) | Thane |
Cuttack | Leh | Thiruvananthapuram |
Dehradun | Lucknow | Tiruchirapalli |
Delhi | Ludhiana | Tirupati |
Dharwad | Madurai | Udaipur |
Dispur | Mumbai | Varanasi |
Faridabad | Mysuru | Vellore |
Gangtok | Nagpur | Vijayawada |
Gaya | Navi Mumbai | Vishakhapatnam |
Gautam Buddh Nagar | Nasik | Warangal |
Ghaziabad | Panaji (Goa) | Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) |
Mandi, (Himachal Pradesh) |
To be eligible for the UPSC Prelims exam, a candidate must meet the following criteria:
UPSC Prelims Exam is the first stage of the Civil Services Examination. The nature of the Examination is Objective-based and is divided into two parts. It is important for candidates to appear for both the Prelims Examination.
General Studies Paper -1 | 200 marks | 100 Questions | 1/3rd Negative Marking |
General Studies Paper-2 (CSAT) | 200 marks | 80 Questions | 1/3rd Negative Marking |
Following is the UPSC Syllabus to appear for UPSC Prelims 2024:
Paper I - General Studies Paper 1 (200 marks):
Paper II- CSAT (200 marks):
To apply for the UPSC Prelims Examination 2024, you need to follow these steps:
The application fee for the UPSC Prelims Examination 2024 is as follows:
You can pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email. You should keep this email safe as it will contain important information such as your application number and exam center.
The Foundation and the First Line of reading while preparing for the UPSC Preliminary Exam are the 18 Volumes of ‘Yellow Books’ on General Studies and the Monthly Current Affairs Magazine published by Vajiram & Ravi. Apart from these Volumes, the aspirants should study the following books:
Basic Books:
Advance Level Books:
UPSC Prelims previous year question papers can help you understand the exam pattern and help you understand your strengths and weaknesses.
The UPSC Prelims cut off is the minimum marks that a candidate needs to score in order to qualify for the UPSC Mains Exam. The cut-off is different for each category. The official cut-off marks for Prelims are released after the final results are out. Check the last 5 years cut off for UPSC Prelims for different categories from the following table:
Category | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
General | 88.22 | 87.54 | 92.51 | 98 | 98 |
OBC | 87.54 | 89.12 | 89.12 | 95.34 | 96.66 |
ST | 69.35 | 70.71 | 68.71 | 77.34 | 83.34 |
SC | 74.08 | 75.41 | 74.84 | 82 | 84 |
PWD 1 | 49.84 | 68.02 | 70.06 | 53.34 | 73.34 |
PWD 2 | 58.59 | 67.33 | 63.94 | 44.66 | 53.34 |
PWD 3 | 40.40 | 43.09 | 40.82 | 61.34 | 40.00 |
PWD 4 | 41.76 | 45.80 | 42.86 | 61.34 | 45.34 |
EWS | 82.83 | 80.14 | 77.55 | 90 | ------ |
The UPSC Prelims 2024 answer key will be released by the Union Public Service Commission after the exam is conducted. The exam is scheduled to be held on 16th June 2024. The answer key will be released on the UPSC website and will be available for download by all candidates who appeared for the exam.
The UPSC Prelims answer key will contain the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their estimated scores and to identify the areas where they need to improve.
To prepare for the UPSC Prelims 2024, you should follow these steps:
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