The eagerly awaited UPSC Civil Service Prelims Exam 2024 has been postponed by the Union Public Service Commission. Aspiring candidates gearing up for this crucial examination are advised to stay updated by checking the official notice on UPSC’s official website at upsc.gov.in.
The much-awaited Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – 2024, doubling as a screening test for the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2024, has encountered a slight delay. Originally slated for May 26, 2024, the exam has been rescheduled to June 16, 2024, owing to the upcoming General Election.
In an official statement, the Commission expressed, ‘In light of the imminent General Election schedule, the decision to postpone the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – 2024, concurrently serving as a screening test for Indian Forest Service Examination, 2024, has been taken, shifting the date from 26-05-2024 to 16-06-2024.’
For those seeking to access the exam notice, here’s a simple guide:
- Navigate to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Locate and click on the link for the UPSC Civil Service Prelims Exam 2024 notice on the homepage.
- A new PDF file will open, containing the necessary information.
- Download and retain a hard copy of the document for future reference.
Originally intended for May 26, 2024, the UPSC Civil Services Prelims examination now awaits candidates on June 16, 2024. This examination will facilitate the filling of approximately 1,056 vacancies across various services. For further updates and related information, candidates are advised to consult the official UPSC website.
