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UPSC CSE Exam - Mains Result 2021 declared!

Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Exam or UPSC CSE is a national level exam and is considered as one of the toughest examinations of UPSC. UPSC is a central committee that holds this exam to recruit the candidates for the post of IFS, IAS, IPS, and other groups A and B posts. 

UPSC CSE Mains 2021 result has been declared. Read here to find more information.

UPSC CSE Notification 2022

The official notification for UPSC CSE 2022 was released on 2 February 2022. As per the notification the preliminary exam is scheduled to be held on 5 June 2022. The online application started on 2 February and the last date to apply will be 22 February 2022. 

Read on for more details: UPSC CSE Notification 2022

UPSC CSE Exam 2022 Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameUPSC CSE Exam
Exam Year2022
Conducting BodyUPSC
Exam LevelNational
Exam PeriodicityYearly
Exam ModeOffline (Pen-Paper Mode)
No. of Vacancies announced861

UPSC CSE Important Dates 2022

EventDate
UPSC 2022 Notification02 Feb 2022
UPSC 2022 Last Date to fill forms22 Feb 2022
UPSC 2022 Prelims Exam5 June 2022
UPSC 2022 Mains Exam16 Sep 2022 Onwards

UPSC CSE Exam Pattern 2022

Phase-wise UPSC CSE Exam Pattern is as follows :

UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

PaperNo. of Qs.MarksExam Duration
General Studies- Paper-I (GS Paper 1)100200 Marks2 Hours
CSAT- Paper–II80200 Marks2 Hours

Note: UPSC Prelims Paper 1 marks will be counted to determine the merit list whereas the CSAT Paper-II will be of qualifying in nature (33% marks required).

UPSC Mains Exam Pattern & Interview

PaperUPSC Mains Exam PapersDurationMarks
Paper – ACompulsory Indian Language (One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution)3 Hours300 Marks
Paper – BCompulsory English3 Hours300 Marks
Paper – IEssay3 Hours250 Marks
Paper-IIGeneral Studies–I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society)3 Hours250 Marks
Paper – IIIGeneral Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)3 Hours250 Marks
Paper – IVGeneral Studies– III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)3 Hours250 Marks
Paper – VGeneral Studies– IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude)3 Hours250 Marks
Paper – VIOptional Paper– I (Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects)3 Hours250 Marks
Paper – VIIOptional Paper-II3 Hours250 Marks
Total1750 Marks
Personality Test/Interview275 Marks
Grand Total2025 Marks

Note: Paper A & B is of Qualifying in Nature (25% i.e. 75 marks required). Whereas marks of Paper I to VII will be counted to determine the final order of merit.

Read on for more details: UPSC CSE 2022 Exam Pattern

UPSC CSE 2022 Eligibility Criteria 

UPSC CSE eligibility criteria 2022 is mentioned in the official notification. The candidates are recommended to check the UPSC eligibility 2022 before applying for the examination. The eligibility criteria for UPSC CSE 2022 examination includes the age limit, nationality, and educational qualification. However, there is no limit on the UPSC CSE eligibility percentage in graduation. UPSC eligibility for ex-servicemen includes age relaxation.

The complete detail about the UPSC CSE eligibility criteria 2022 is mentioned below:

Nationality

The candidates who wish to appear in the UPSC civil services examination 2022 should be a:

  • citizen of India or
  • should be a citizen of Nepal or
  • the subject of Bhutan or
  • he/she must be Tibetan Refugee who was migrated to India to settle permanently before January 01, 1962, or
  • person of Indian origin who migrated from Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, Vietnam, and Zaire.

Age Limit

UPSC has a predefined age limit for the candidates who want to apply for the UPSC CSE 2022 exam. The age limit must be calculated as of 1st of August, 2022

CategoryMinimum AgeMaximum Age
UPSC CSE age limit for General21 year32 year
UPSC CSE age limit for OBC21 year35 year
UPSC CSE age limit for SC/ST21 year37 year

Age Relaxation

The UPSC has mentioned age relaxation for the candidates applying for the UPSC CSE 2022 exam. UPSC age relaxation for the general category is not applicable, however, the UPSC age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, Defence Personnel, ex-servicemen and others is mentioned below.

CategoryAge Relaxation
Scheduled caste/Scheduled tribe5 years
Other backward classes (OBC)3 years
Defense Services Personnel3 years
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs5 years
Deaf, hard of hearing, low vision or blindness, ex-servicemen or candidates with any other locomotor disability or muscle deformity10 years

Educational Qualification

The UPSC CSE Educational Qualification states that the candidates applying for the UPSC Civil Services Examination must have a graduation degree from a govt. recognized university. The educational qualification is not limited to any particular stream.

Candidates who are pursuing graduation and are waiting for their final results can also apply, but only on the condition that the result should be declared before filling the application for the UPSC Mains 2022 exam.

Read on for more details: UPSC CSE 2022 Eligibility Criteria 

Application process for the UPSC CSE 2022

Click on the link below to apply for the exam.

Apply for UPSC CSE 2022 

Stepa to Apply for UPSC CSE 2022

Step 1: - Visit the official website of UPSC i.e https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php

Step 2: - Go to the Civil Services Examination (CSE) section.

Step 3: - Click on the "Apply" button to start your application process.

Step 4: - Fill in all the required details (Including Name, Father Name, Mother Name, Educational Qualification etc.) and upload your latest photo and signature.

Step 5: - Check your application preview and "Submit" to complete your registration.

Application Fee

The candidates who are interested in applying for the UPSC CSE 2022 examination will be charged Rs. 100/- as application fee. The application fee will be accepted via Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/ Debit card. The application fee can also be paid through the medium of online net banking facility of the SBI, State Bank of India. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD & Female candidates are exempted from paying the UPSC application fee.

Read on for more details: UPSC CSE 2022 Application Form

UPSC CSE Syllabus

UPSC syllabus 2022 has been notified along with the official notification. Find the complete UPSC syllabus for the Civil Services Examination 2022. The UPSC syllabus is available for download on the official website. Applicants must check the UPSC CSE syllabus for both Prelims and Mains Examination to have a better understanding of the exam.

UPSC Prelims Syllabus

UPSC Syllabus for Prelims Examination includes syllabus of General Studies Paper-1 and CSAT Paper-2. UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2022 is given below.

Syllabus for UPSC GS Paper (Prelims Paper I)

  • Current events of national and international importance.
  • History of India and Indian National Movement.
  • Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
  • Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
  • Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
  • General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
  • General Science.

Syllabus for UPSC CSAT Paper (Prelims Paper-II)

  • Comprehension; Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Decision making and problem-solving
  • General mental ability
  • Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level)
  • Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level)

UPSC Mains Syllabus 2022

UPSC Syllabus for Mains Examination consists of the syllabus of GS papers and Optional papers. UPSC Mains Syllabus 2021 is mentioned in detail in the official notification.

PaperSubject
Paper – IEssay (can be written in the medium of the candidate's choice)
Paper-IIGeneral Studies – I (Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society)
Paper – IIIGeneral Studies – II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations)
Paper – IVGeneral Studies – III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management)
Paper – VGeneral Studies – IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude)
Paper – VIOptional Subject – Paper I
Paper – VIIOptional Subject – Paper II

Read on for more details: UPSC CSE Syllabus

UPSC CSE Recruitment

The UPSC CSE recruitment exam is conducted for filling out vacancies in the following services

Group A Services
Indian Administrative ServiceIndian Post and Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service
Indian Audit and Accounts ServiceIndian Postal Service
Indian Civil Accounts ServiceIndian Railway Accounts Service
Indian Corporate Law ServiceIndian Railway Personnel Service
Indian Defence Accounts ServiceIndian Railway Traffic Service
Indian Defence Estates ServiceIndian Revenue Service (Custom and Central Excise)
Indian Foreign ServiceIndian Revenue Service (Income Tax)
Indian Information Service (Junior Grade)Indian Trade Service (Gr. III)
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force
Indian Police Service--
Group B Services
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Services (Section Officer's Grade)Pondicherry Civil Service
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil ServicesPondicherry Police Service
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Services-

Exam Date

Prelims - 5th June 2022 , Mains - 16th September 2022 onwards

Total Vacancies

861

FAQs

What is the age limit for general category candidates in UPSC CSE?

Minimum age 21 years and Maximum age 32 years. Age relaxation for other categories is applicable.

What is the application fee for UPSC CSE? +

Male candidates from General and OBC categories need to pay Rs.100, while candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD & Female candidates are exempted from paying the UPSC application fee.

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