Aspirants preparing for prestigious central government careers can now map out their preparation strategies following the release of the official UPSC Exam Calendar 2024, which has been published on www.upsc.gov.in. The Union Public Service Commission conducts numerous nationwide examinations annually, including Civil Services, NDA - NA I & II, CDS I & II, and CAPF.
Notably, the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary (CSE) exam 2024 is scheduled for June 16, 2024. The UPSC CSE Prelims exam was rescheduled to June 16, 2024, due to election considerations.
Overview of UPSC 2024 Examinations
The comprehensive schedule outlines critical milestones such as notification releases, application deadlines, examination commencement dates, and total durations across various disciplines including Engineering Services, Combined Geo-Scientist, IES/ISS, and Central Armed Police Forces.
| Sl.no. | Name of Examination | Date of notification | Last date for receipt of applications | Date of commencement of exam | Duration of exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reserved for UPSC/RT Examination | 13-1-2024 (Saturday) | 2 days | ||
| 2. | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024 | 6-9-2023 | 26-9-2023 | 18-2-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 3. | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2024 | 20-9-2023 | 10-10-2023 | 18-2-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 4. | Reserved for UPSC/RT Examination | 24-2-2024 (Saturday) | 2 days | ||
| 5. | CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2024 | 29-11-2023 | 19-12-2023 | 10-3-2024 | 1 day |
| 6. | Reserved for UPSC/RT Examination | 9-3-2024 | 2 days | ||
| 7. | NDA and NA examination (I) 2024 | 20-12-2023 | 9-1-2024 | 21-4-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 8. | CDS Examination (I) 2024 | 20-12-2023 | 9-1-2024 | 21-4-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 9. | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024 | 14-2-2024 | 5-3-2024 | 16-6-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 10. | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2024 through CS(P) Examination 2024 | 14-2-2024 | 5-3-2024 | 16-6-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 11. | IES/ISS Examination 2024 | 10-4-2024 | 30-4-2024 | 21-6-2024 (Friday) | 3 days |
| 12. | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2024 | 22-6-2024 (Saturday) | 2 days | ||
| 13. | Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2024 | 23-6-2024 (Sunday) | 2 day | ||
| 14. | Reserved for UPSC/RT Examination | 6-7-2024 | 2 days | ||
| 15. | Combined Medical Service Examination 2024 | 10-4-2-2024 | 30-4-2024 | 14-7-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 16. | Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination 2024 | 20-4-2024 | 14-5-2024 | 4-8-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 17. | Reserved for UPSC/RT Examination | 10-8-2024 (Saturday) | 2 days | ||
| 18. | NDA and NA examination (II) 2024 | 15-5-2024 | 4-6-2024 | 1-9-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 19. | CDS Examination (II) 2024 | 15-5-2024 | 4-6-2024 | 1-9-2024 (Sunday) | 1 day |
| 20. | Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024 | 20-9-2024 (Friday) | 5 days | ||
| 21. | Reserved for UPSC/RT Examination | 19-10-2024 (Saturday) | 2 days | ||
| 22. | Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 | 24-11-2024 (Sunday) | 7 days | ||
| 23. | SO/Steno (GD-B/ GD-I) LDCE | 11-9-2024 | 1-10-2024 | 7-12-2024 (Saturday) | 2 days |
| 24. | Reserved for UPSC/RT Examination | 21-12-2024 | 2 days |
Next Steps for Candidates
Once you have reviewed the examination dates and aligned your preparation with the official timetable, candidates should monitor the official portal for admit card releases, travel arrangement notifications, and detailed guidelines. To explore further opportunities, check out the Discover Latest Government Job Opportunities for 2024 or look ahead by reviewing the UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 Released: Access Official PDF Now.
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