{"id":6784,"date":"2024-10-10T12:01:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T12:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invictaa.com\/exams\/?p=6784"},"modified":"2024-10-19T12:06:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T12:06:11","slug":"upsc-selection-process-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invictaa.com\/exams\/upsc\/upsc-selection-process-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Selection Process 2024 From Prelims to Interview Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>UPSC Selection Process 2024:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Union Public Service Commission is empowered to select officers in the Indian Government. it conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) each year. For choosing eligible candidates to join the Civil Services, The UPSC selection process through CSE is a 3 stage procedure that lasts for almost one year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/search?q=invictaa%20plus&amp;c=apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em><button><strong>Download Invictaa Plus App For Exam Preparation<\/strong><\/button><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>The UPSC Selection Process 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mainly consists of the following procedures: prelims, mains, interviews, document verification, and a medical examination. Aspirants have to clear each stage one by one in order to get the desired positions. The 2024 UPSC Selection Process 2024 has already been started and concludes with the publication of the final merit list with the dispatching of application forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the UPSC Selection Procedure?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC recruitment is an open and merit-based procedure in which selected candidates are recruited for around 24 civil services. The procedure is divided into three main stages, followed by document verification and medical examination. In any one of the three stages, there is an exact requirement that each candidate has to meet to get recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Selection Process 2024 of the UPSC exam contains the following stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 211px;\" width=\"1196\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><b>UPSC Selection Procedure<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Stage Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Nature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelim Examination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To pass candidates for the Main Examination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mains Examination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marks included in the merit list<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1750<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know candidates\u2019 knowledge of various subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviews\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scores considered for merit list<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">275<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personality traits, communication skills, and suitability for IAS roles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>UPSC Selection Process 2024 Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Selection Process 2024 consists of three steps that select and select candidates for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other services. The official notification indicates that the process for the UPSC CSE 2024 exam remains the same as previous times. Issuance of admit cards is done to those whose applications are shortlisted for the UPSC Prelims exam consisting of two papers. UPSC Mains will be followed by this stage for screened candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is an overview of the UPSC Selection Process 2024:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 625px;\" width=\"1193\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>UPSC Selection Process 2024 Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name of Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Nature of Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSAT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Objective<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Mains<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Language<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies -II<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies -III<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies -IV<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Paper 1<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Descriptive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UPSC Interview<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communications Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personality Test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Final Selection<\/b><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><b>UPSC Mains + Interview Marks = 2025 Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UPSC Selection Process 2024 Prelims<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2024, the UPSC Selection Process 2024 will start with the Prelims Exam that comprises two objective-type papers: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II, which is popularly known as the Civil Services Aptitude Test or CSAT. UPSC Prelims is like a very strict screening that reduces lakhs of applicants to only a few thousand for the next stage of the selection process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total score for this stage is set at 400 marks; however, it is not included in the final merit list since it serves merely as a qualifying measure. In contrast, the criteria for the CSAT is fixed at 66.67 marks out of a possible 200, while the passing criteria for the GS changes according to the cut-off established each year. The UPSC Prelims process, slated for June 16, 2024, is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 755px;\" width=\"1220\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>UPSC Prelims Process 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particular<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mode of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offline OMR Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Language of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi &amp; English<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Types of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCQs type<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper I General Studies<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper II CSAT<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shift<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CSAT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 0.66 Marks<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CSAT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 0.83 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Passing Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: UPSC Cut off<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CSAT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 66.67 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Time Allotted<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UPSC Selection Process 2024 Mains<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once cleared at the Prelims stage, the candidates will have to face the greater challenge of the Mains Examination. UPSC Mains 2024 is considered the second level that will be conducted on September 20, 2024. Here also, the candidates need to face nine papers based on the subjects studied and every paper will last for 3 hours. Out of which qualify with marks of 25% and 7 merit papers whose cutoff is announced, which is essential for shortlisting candidates for the UPSC interview stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UPSC Mains subjects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> history and geography, polity, social justice, economic development, and biodiversity will test the in-depth understanding and critical thinking of candidates. This UPSC Selection Process 2024 consists of 1750 marks, which will be considered for final results. Answer writing practice and the articulation capability to succeed in the UPSC CSE Mains stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 680px;\" width=\"1150\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>UPSC Mains Process 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name of Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>Qualifying Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper A<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Indian Language<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper B<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>English<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>Merit Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Essay<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General Studies-I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper III<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General Studies -II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper IV<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General Studies -III<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper V<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General Studies -IV<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper VI<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Optional Paper 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper VII<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Optional Paper 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>1750 Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UPSC Selection Process 2024 Interview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third and final stage the of UPSC Selection Process 2024 is the Interview Test, This important round tests personality traits, leadership qualities, and key qualities that civil service officers would essentially require in their careers. A panel of experts evaluates the abilities of successful candidates to solve problems and make effective decisions in areas of ethics and more, as they invite candidates who have surpassed the cut-off of UPSC Mains and for IAS interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marks will be awarded out of 275 based on the performance of candidates during a discussion lasting between 20 to 30 minutes at the UPSC headquarters in New Delhi. At this stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 410px;\" width=\"1121\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>UPSC Interview Process 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particular<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Reporting Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morning Session: 9:00 AM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dress Code<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 to 30 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">275<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Candidates Called<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twice the number of vacancies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Venue<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union Public Service Commission Officer,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Also read: <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">UPSC <a href=\"https:\/\/invictaa.com\/exams\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-cut-off-analysis-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prelims Cut-Off Analysis 2024<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPSC Selection Process 2024 DV &amp; Medical Exam<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination are the two crucial segments of UPSC selection. The process of DV happens along with the UPSC interview. In the interview, original documents provided in the UPSC Mains DAF are individually checked for authenticity and accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the interview process, applicants are put through a Medical Examination, where their physical and mental fitness is analyzed to whether or not they satisfy the essential conditions mentioned in the notification. This is the crucial stage of technical services such as the IPS. If anything, it validates that the ones chosen can competently carry out the responsibilities attached to their jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Document Verification (DV):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This stage involves verifying candidates\u2019 original documents to ensure their eligibility for UPSC based on age, educational qualifications, and other criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Medical Examination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following day, candidates who successfully navigate the UPSC CSE interview and document verification are required to undergo a thorough medical examination at a designated hospital, ensuring they fulfill the medical standards established by the commission.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPSC Selection Process 2024 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1 What is the selection process for the UPSC civil exam?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The selection process for the UPSC exam includes Prelims, Mains, Interview, document verification, and medical exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2 How many stages in the UPSC exam?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there are three stages in the UPSC exam: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3 How long does it take the UPSC Selection Process to complete?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Ans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it takes around one year for all processes including prelim, main, and all.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC Selection Process 2024: The Union Public Service Commission is empowered to select officers in the Indian Government. it conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) each year. 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