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What is UPSC?
UPSC is the highest direct recruitment conducting body in India. It is a constitutional body and derives its powers from Article 315 of the constitution of India. The UPSC has its root in the colonial Federal Public Service Commission constituted under the Government of India Act 1935.
The Federal Public Service Commission was the successor of the first Public Service Commission established on October 1, 1926, under the chairmanship of Ross Barker.
The primary duty of the UPSC is to conduct the recruitment exam for the Union Government and be consulted by the President of India whenever asked in specific matters. The UPSC conducts the examination for the Civil Services and Civil posts. At the request of the State Governor, it can also conduct the recruitment exams for them but with prior approval of the President of India.
UPSC 2022 Highlights
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exams Level | National |
| Exams Purpose | Recruitment of candidates for Civil Services and Civil Posts | Exams Frequency | Once a year(except NDA/NA and CDS) |
| Exams Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
NEET 2022 Application Form
UPSC IAS application form 2022
- Go through the official UPSC IAS 2022 notification carefully.
- Read the UPSC CSE 2022 eligibility criteria thoroughly.
- Review the details mentioned in the UPSC IAS application form 2022 carefully before submitting it.
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Steps to fill the UPSC IAS 2022 application form
Candidates can check the steps below to fill out the application form for UPSC IAS 2022.
- Visit the official website - upsc.gov.in
- After that, check under the “What’s New” section and click on the link.
- Then click on the “click here” button to apply for the UPSC IAS exam 2022.
- Fill in all the necessary details for the UPSC IAS application form 2022.
- Upload the required documents as per the specified format and pay the application fee
- Verify all the details and submit the UPSC CSE 2022 application form.
UPSC 2022 Application Fees
Steps to fill the UPSC IAS 2022 application form
The category-wise application fees are given in the below table:
| Category | UPSC 2022 Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | INR 100 |
| SC/ST/PWD and Female | Exempted |
UPSC 2022 Exam Dates
UPSC 2022 Exam dates
The commission issued the UPSC 2022 exam calendar on August 13, 2021, mentioning the notification, application and exam dates of all the exams. The UPSC exam calendar is an important document for candidates because it helps in planning the preparation for the exam. UPSC exam calendar is issued months before the commencement of the New Year. The important upcoming UPSC 2022 exam dates are as follows
| UPSC 2022 Events | UPSC Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC 2022 prelims exam | 05-Jun-2022 | The IAS prelims 2022 exam will be conducted offline across the nation. |
| Engineering Services Prelims 2022 | 20-Feb-2022 | The IES 2022 Prelims exam will be conducted offline |
| CAPF(AC) 2022 | 07-Aug-2022 | The CAPF(Assistant Commandant) 2022 will be conducted offline. |
| CDS (I) 2022 Exam NDA (I) 2022 Exam | 10-Apr-2022 | The CDS and NDA exam is conducted on the same day in offline mode |
UPSC Calendar 2023
The Commission released the exam calendar 2023 mentioning the following dates.
| Exam Name | Notification Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Service Exam (ESE) Prelims 2023 | 14-09-2022 | 19-02-2023 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2023 | 21-09-2022 | 19-02-2023 |
| CBI (DSP) LDCE, 2023 | 30-11-2022 | 11-03-2023 |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2023 | 30-11-2022 | 12-03-2023 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2023 | 21-12-2023 | 16-04-2023 |
| C.D.S. Examination (I), 2023 | ||
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2023 | 30-11-2022 | 12-03-2023 |
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2023 | 30-11-2022 | 12-03-2023 |
| Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2023 through CS(P) Examination 2023 | ||
| I.E.S./I.S.S. Examination, 2023 | 19-04-2023 | 23-06-2023 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2023 | to be announced | 24-06-2023 |
| Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2023 | to be announced | 25-06-2023 |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2023 | 19-04-2023 | 16-07-2023 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2023 | 26-04-2023 | 06-08-2023 |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (II), 2023 | 17-05-2023 | 03-09-2023 |
| C.D.S. Examination (II), 2023 | ||
| Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023 | to be announced | 15-09-2023 |
| Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination, 2023 | to be announced | 26-11-2023 |
| S.O./Steno (GD-B/GD-I) LDCE | 13-09-2023 | 09-12-2023 |
UPSC 2022 Syllabus
UPSC syllabus
The IAS main exam is a descriptive type (conventional) paper-based exam in which the candidates need to write long answers to the questions. In addition to general studies papers, there is an essay paper in which the candidates need to write two essays. Following are the IAS main papers and their marks.
| Paper | Name of the Paper | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| A | One of the Indian Languages to be selected by the candidate from the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the constitution (qualifying only) | 300 (qualifying only) |
| B | English (qualifying only) | 300 (qualifying only) |
| Chemistry Section A | 35 | 140 |
| 1 | Essay Paper | 250 |
| 2 | General Studies I | 250 |
| 3 | General Studies II | 250 |
| 4 | General Studies III | 250 |
| 5 | General Studies IV | 250 |
| 6 | Optional Subject Paper I | 250 |
| 7 | Optional Subject Paper I | 250 |
| IAS Main (written)Total | 1750 | |
| IAS Interview | 275 | |
| Total | 2025 |
UPSC Exam Pattern 2022
IAS Preliminary Exam 2022 will consist of two papers of 200 marks each containing objective-type multiple-choice questions. Candidates need to mandatorily appear for both the papers and complete them in two hours duration each.
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper- I | 100 | 200 |
| General Studies Paper-II (Aptitude Test) | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 400 |
Also Read: NEET Exam Pattern
MPSC 2022 Eligibility Criteria
The UPSC is the highest exam conducting body in the country, having the constitutional mandate to do so. In the majority of UPSC exams, the minimum eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. The UPSC eligibility for different exams is represented below. Get detailed UPSC eligibility criteria by clicking the exam name.
| Sl. No | UPSC Exam | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Service Exam (IAS) | Bachelor’s Degree in any disciplin |
| 2 | CAPF Exam | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline |
| 3 | Engineering Services Exam (IES) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering |
| 4 | Combined Medical Services Exam (CMS) | MBBS degree |
| 5 | Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services Exam (IES/ISS) | Post-graduate Degree in Economics or Applied Economics or Econometrics or Business Economics from a recognized University. |
| 6 | Combined Defence Services Exam (CDS) |
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| 7 | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (NDA & NA) |
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| 8 | Combined Geo-Scientist Exam | Master's degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science and Resources Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum |