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UPSC Full Form - Union Public Service Commission

Updated on 06 February, 2024

Akansha Semwal

Akansha Semwal

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UPSC is an abbreviation for the Union Public Service Commission.  The exam's conducting authority is Union Public Service Com. The UPSC test is primarily designed to select highly qualified and skilled Indian applicants for government employment.

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  • UPSC test is administered in two stages. One is called UPSC prelims, while the other is known as Mains.
  • The preliminary test comprises objective-based questions, and the main exam has detailed questions. The main test may also incorporate essay-writing style questions.
  • Prelims will be held on the 26th of May, 2024. The main examination is set on the 20th of September of this year.
  • The 2024 UPSC test, like other examinations, has strict qualifying requirements. Indented candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 32.
  • They must have a graduate degree from any govt. approved institution or university.
  • The UPSC exam structure comprises two papers, Paper I and Paper II.
  • In Paper I, students will confront General Studies questions based on the Objective-type. 
  • This Paper includes 100 questions with a total of 200 points. Paper I is timed for two hours. 
  • The scores earned in Paper I will help to determine the cut-off. 
  • The second paper comprises 80 questions and a two-hour time limit. The overall score for this paper is 200. The most important thing for students to remember is that Paper II must be qualified. 
  • That implies you must score at least 33% to pass the CSAT level. Otherwise, your results will not be included in the final merit computation.

Akansha Semwal

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Akansha Semwal is a content marketer at upGrad and has also worked as a social media marketer & sub-editor. Experienced in creating impressive Statement of Purpose, Essays, and LOR, she knows how to captivate the attention of Admissions Committee. Her research-driven;study-abroad articles helps aspirants to make the prudent decision. She holds a bachelor's & master's degree in Literature from the University of Delhi.

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