Check UPSC calendar 2024 (released) for various recruitment exams conducted by Union Public Service Commission – IAS exam, ESE, Combined Geo-Scientist, IES/ISS CISF AC(EXE) LDCE, NDA, CDS, IFS Mains, CMS, CAPF (AC) exam etc.
This is to inform to all UPSC aspirants that UPSC 2024 calendar has been released now. In the calendar, you find date of notification, last date for receipt of application form, date of commencement of exam, and duration of exam. Please refer UPSC annual calendar 2024 to check application and exam date. It will help you to schedule your preparation.
Latest Update: The Union Public Service Commission has released UPSC 2024 calendar.
UPSC Calendar 2024 Overview
| Name | UPSC Exam Date 2024 |
| Concerned authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| When UPSC calendar release? | Released Now |
| List of exams | NDA, CDS, IAS exam, ESE, Combined Geo-Scientist, CISF AC(EXE) LDCE, IFS Mains, CMS, CAPF (AC), IES/ISS etc. |
| Mode of application | Online and Offline |
| Official website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
UPSC Exam Date 2024
Check below UPSC 2024 schedule for all exams to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission in the year 2024.
| Exam | Notification Date | Deadline for receipt of Applications | Exam Date |
| NDA & NA Exam 2024 | 20th December 2023
NDA II- 15th May 2024 | NDA I- 9th January 2024
NDA II- 4th June 2024 | NDA I- 21st April 2024
NDA II- 1st September 2024 |
| CDS | CDS I- 20th December 2023
CDS II- 15th May 2024 | CDS I- 9th January 2024
CDS II- 4th June 2024 | CDS I- 21st April 2024
CDS II- 1st September 2024 |
| Engineering Services Examination | 6th September 2023 | 26th September 2023 | Preliminary- 18th February 2024
Mains- 23rd June 2024 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist Examination | 20th September 2023 | 10th October 2023 | Preliminary- 18th February 2024
Mains- 22nd June 2024 |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE | 29th November 2023 | 19th December 2023 | 10th March 2024 |
| Civil Services Examination | 14th February 2024 | 5th March 2024 | Prelims- 26th May 2024
Mains- 20th September 2024 |
| Indian Forest Service Examination | 14th February 2024 | 5th March 2024 | Prelims- 26th May 2024
Mains- 24th November 2024 |
| IES/ISS Examination | 10th April 2024 | 30th April 2024 | 21st June 2024 |
| Combined Medical Services Examination | 10th April 2024 | 30th April 2024 | 14th July 2024 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination | 24th April 2024 | 14th May 2024 | 4th August 2024 |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE Exam | 11th September 2024 | 1st October 2024 | 7th December 2024 |
More details UPSC syllabus
UPSC Exams 2024 Time Table for Application
| Exam | From when application form available? |
| NDA & NA Exam | NDA I- 20th December 2023
NDA II- 15th May 2024 |
| CDS | CDS I- 20th December 2023
CDS II- 15th May 2024 |
| Engineering Services Examination | 6th September 2023 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist Examination | 20th September 2023 |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE | 29th November 2023 |
| Civil Services Examination | 14th February 2024 |
| Indian Forest Service Examination | 14th February 2024 |
| IES/ISS Examination | 10th April 2024 |
| Combined Medical Services Examination | 10th April 2024 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination | 24th April 2024 |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE Exam | 11th September 2024 |
UPSC Calendar 2024
Let’s take a look about the brief of upcoming exams to be conducted by UPSC in 2024 according to UPSC calendar 2024
| CDS | UPSC conducts CDS exam twice a year- CDS I and CDS II. This exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the Defence field. The exam comprises of multiple choice questions only. Candidates are selected based on their performance in CDS exam followed by SSB interview. |
| NDA & NA | Through NDA & NA exam, UPSC recruits eligible candidates in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. One can apply for NDA exam after class 12. All questions in the exam are objective type questions with negative marking. The final selection is made based on candidates’ performance in the written exam and SSB interview. This exam is also conducted twice a year. |
| Engineering Services Examination | If you have a valid engineering degree and you are aged in between 21 to 30 years then yes you are eligible to take Engineering Service Examination conducted by UPSC. Students are selected based on their performance in prelims, mains and final personality test. There are two papers of 500 marks and all questions are objective in nature. |
| Combined Geo-Scientist Examination | UPSC conducts Combined Geo-Scientist Examination for the recruitment of Geophysicist, Geologist, Chemist and Junior Hydrogeologist posts. This exam is conducted only once a year. Only candidates with Master’s degree are eligible to take this exam. The exam is conducted in online mode and it comprises of objective type questions only. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd in the exam. |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE | UPSC conducts CISF AC(EXE) LDCE exam for the recruitment of Assistant Commandant (Executive). This exam is also conducted annually and one can apply in online as well as offline mode. Students are selected based on their performance in written examination, Physical and Medical Standard Tests, and Personality/Interview Test. Each candidate gets only three attempts to take this exam. |
| Civil Services Examination | Civil services exam is conducted by UPSC for selecting various posts under Indian Foreign Service, Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and other Group A posts. Candidates who are aged between 21 and 32 years with required qualification can apply online. The selection is based on performance of candidates in Prelims, Mains and Interview. |
| Indian Forest Service Examination | Please note that to appear in IFS mains exam one has to clear Civil Services prelims exam. This exam is conducted for recruitment of candidates under various forest service posts of the Indian government. IFS exam is conducted in offline mode where all questions are multiple-choice questions. There will be negative marking in the exam. |
| IES/ISS Examination | Candidates having a valid Graduation and Post-graduation degree are eligible to apply for IES/ISS examination. This exam is conducted only once a year in offline mode. One can apply for UPSC IES/ISS examination in online mode. Selection of candidates is based on their performance in written exam and personal interview. |
| Combined Medical Services Examination | UPSC conducts CMS exam for recruiting medical graduates in Indian Railways, Indian Ordnance Factories under the Government of India. Students are selected on the basis of their performance in written exam and a personality test. The upper age limit for taking Combined Medical Services Examination is 32 years. |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination | UPSC CAPF exam is conducted for the recruitment of Assistant Commandment (AC) post in Central Armed Police (CAPF). The application process is likely to start from April 2024. Candidates who are aged in between 20-25 years with a valid Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for CAPF AC examination. The exam is conducted in offline mode and it comprises of both objective as well as descriptive type questions. |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE Exam | UPSC SO/Steno exam is conducted for the recruitment of Section Officer (SO) and Stenographers Grade B/Grade 1. The official notification for UPSC S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE exam 2024 is likely to release in September 2024. There are three papers out of which paper I and paper II comprises of objective type questions and paper III comprises of subjective questions only. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: When will UPSC 2024 calendar release?
Answer: UPSC 2024 calendar has been released now.
Question: When will be Civil services exam 2024 application available?
Answer: The official notification for civil services exam 2024 will release on 1st February 2024.
Question: For which exams, UPSC releases annual calendar?
Answer: UPSC releases annual calendar for NDA, CDS, IAS exam, ESE, Combined Geo-Scientist, CISF AC(EXE) LDCE, IFS Mains, CMS, CAPF (AC), IES/ISS exams etc.
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