UPSC CSE Preliminary Exam: Key Dates and Recent Updates

According to the latest information from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the preliminary examination for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2021 was initially scheduled for June 27, 2021, but due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, it has been rescheduled. The new exam date is October 10, 2021.

Exam Dates for CSE 2022:

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination for 2022 is scheduled for June 5, 2022, while the Civil Services Mains Examination will be held from September 17, 2022, to September 22, 2022.

Prelims Notification and Application Process

Interested candidates can apply for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination starting from February 2, 2022, with the last date for submission being February 22, 2022. The preliminary result is tentatively expected to be declared in July 2022.

The preliminary exam will test the candidates on a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to General Studies, GS Paper 1, and GS Paper 2. The day of the exam is a Sunday, as confirmed in the official notification.

Duration and Structure of UPSC Prelims

The duration of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination is 4 hours (240 minutes), and it will consist of two parts: GS I and GS II. GS I will cover topics from general studies and GS II will cover more specialized areas.

Summary of Upcoming UPSC CSE Exam Dates

The detailed timeline for the UPSC CSE 2022 is as follows:

Preliminary Exam: June 5, 2022 Main Exam: September 17, 2022 – September 22, 2022 Notification and Application: February 2, 2022 to February 22, 2022 Preliminary Result: July 2022 (Tentative) Admit Card Release: August 27, 2022 (Tentative)

Conclusion

With the preliminary exam date for UPSC CSE 2021 now set for October 10, 2021 (postponed from June 27, 2021), candidates are advised to carefully monitor the UPSC official website and other reliable sources for further updates. Arranging time for preparation, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and adhering to the official exam schedule are crucial for success in the Civil Services Examination.

Related Links

UPSC 2022 Calendar
UPSC Official Notifications