UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) 2021-22

UPSC Exam

UPSC Exam 2021-22: The UPSC is India’s highest-ranking direct recruitment organisation. It is a constitutional body with powers derived from Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. The UPSC is evolved from the colonial Federal Public Service Commission, which was established in 1935 under the Government of India Act. The UPSC conducts the Civil Services and Civil posts examinations. It can also organise recruitment exams for them at the request of the State Governor, but only with the President of India’s prior approval. Read the complete details on UPSC 2021-22 Exam.

How many exams does UPSC conduct?

The UPSC holds the following exams on the dates specified in the UPSC Calendar, which is published six months ahead of time.

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IES

Indian Engineering Services

Minimum Educational Requirement: B.E. or B.Tech From A Recognised University

Age Limit: 21-30 Years

Application Fee Except ST/SC/Female Candidates: Rs. 200/-

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IAS

Indian Administrative Service

Qualification: Any Graduate

Age Limit: 21-32 years

No. of Attempts Allowed: 6 – 9 Attempts

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NDA & NA (I) and (II)

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (I) and (II)

Qualification : 10+2 Pass

Age Limit For NDA (I) : 16-20 Years

Age Limit For NDA (II) : 16-20 Years

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CISF – AC (Exe) LDCE

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) –

Assistant Commandants (Executive) LDCE

Qualification : Bachelor’s Degree

Age Limit : Less than 35 years

No. of Attempts Allowed : 3 Attempts

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CDS (I) and (II)

Combined Defence Services (I) and (II)

Minimum Qualification For IMA And Officers, Air Force Academy : Bachelor’s Degree In Qualifying Subject

Minimum Qualification For Indian Naval Academy : Engineering From A Recognised University

Age Limit : 19-25 Years

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IPS

Indian Police Service

Qualification : Any Graduate

Age Limit : 21 – 32 years

No. of Attempts Allowed : 6 – 9 Attempts

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IFS-Forest

Indian Forest Service

Qualification Needed : Graduate in Qualifying Subject etc.

Age Limit : 21 – 30 years

No of Attempts Allowed : 6 – 9 Attempts

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UPSC Exam 2022: Highlights

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

UPSC 2022 Exam Calendar

Exam Event

Date

UPSC EPFO 2022 August/September 2022

Engineering Services Prelims 2022

20 February 2022

CAPF(AC) 2022

7th August 2022

List of Services In UPSC

Apart from the Indian Forest Service, the UPSC conducts the CSE for a total of 24 services (IFS). Here is a list of UPSC services.

All India Services

1. Indian Administrative Service

2. Indian Police Service

3. Indian Foreign Service

Group ‘A’ Services

4. Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service

5. Indian Audit and Accounts Service

6. Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise)

7. Indian Defence Accounts Service

8. Indian Revenue Service (I.T.)

9. Indian Ordnance Factories Service (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)

10. Indian Postal Service

11. Indian Civil Accounts Service

12. Indian Railway Traffic Service

13. Indian Railway Accounts Service

14. Indian Railway Personnel Service

15. Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force

16. Indian Defence Estates Service

17. Indian Information Service (Junior Grade)

18. Indian Trade Service

19. Indian Corporate Law Service

Group ‘B’ Service

20. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer′s Grade)

21. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group ‘B’

22. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group ‘B’

23. Pondicherry Civil Service, Group ‘B’

24. Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’

UPSC Exam Syllabus & Exam Pattern

UPSC administers a variety of exams, each with its own syllabus & test pattern. The UPSC curriculum is highly vast, and applicants must read and comprehend everything in order to understand the UPSC Exam’s expectations and demands. The UPSC syllabus is clearly outlined in the UPSC notification for each of the UPSC exams.

Engineering Services Exam (IES) Syllabus Engineering Services Exam (IES) Exam Pattern
UPSC CDS Syllabus and Exam Pattern UPSC EPFO Syllabus and Exam Pattern
UPSC CISF Syllabus and Exam Pattern UPSC NDA Syllabus and Exam Pattern

UPSC Admit Card

UPSC Admit Card are released three weeks prior to the exam date. The UPSC admit card is only available online, and candidates must download it from the UPSC’s official website @upsc.gov.in.

UPSC EPFO Admit Card UPSC Engineering Services Exam (IES) Admit Card
UPSC CDS Admit Card UPSC CISF Admit Card
NDA Admit Card

UPSC Exam Cut Off

The UPSC cutoff is an important aspect of the UPSC examination process. Following the announcement of the results, UPSC publishes the cut-off. The UPSC cut off is announced separately for each category and stage of the exam. The only exception is medical examinations, which do not have any marks linked to them.

NDA Cut Off UPSC Engineering Services Exam (IES) Cut Off
UPSC CDS Cut Off UPSC CISF Cut Off
UPSC EPFO Cut-Off

UPSC Result

After the exam process is over, UPSC announces the exam results. The exam process and duration change for each exam. The UPSC exam procedure does not end with the UPSC exam result. Following the exam, the UPSC sends a list of recommended candidates to the appropriate ministry. The exam process is considered complete after such submission.

UPSC EPFO Exam Cut-Off UPSC Engineering Services Exam (IES) Result
UPSC CISF Cut Off NDA Result
UPSC CDS Cut Off

We have covered a complete guide on UPSC 2021-22 Exam. If you have any queries, feel free to ask us in the comment section below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): UPSC 2022

Who is eligible for the UPSC exam?

Go through the above blogs for the eligibility criteria for the respective UPSC Exam.

Can I give UPSC IAS 2022 exam after the 12th?

No. After completing the 12th standard, it is not possible to become an IAS officer.

What is UPSC Mains Exam?

The UPSC Mains Exam for Civil Services comprises of nine papers, each of which covers a different subject in General Studies.

Is the UPSC exam tough?

When it comes to the UPSC syllabus, it is really difficult.

How many hours should I devote to UPSC IAS preparation?

The UPSC civil services examination is regarded as one of the most difficult in the country. As a result, many people recommend studying for approximately 15 hours every day during the IAS exam preparation period.

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