The Civil Services Examination is conducted each year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India. It is important for all aspirants to keep a proper track of dates to apply for the examination on time. This blog will guide you about the last date to apply for UPSC 2021 and also the dates of the exam.
Due to the ongoing petition in the Supreme Court, the dates of application have been postponed as of now, which had earlier been temporarily declared. However, the dates for the prelims and mains exam have been specified for now. The final notice on the official UPSC website will display all final dates shortly.
How to Apply for UPSC CSE 2021 Online?
The candidates can apply for the CSE examinations online through the official website of UPSC. The civil services examination is conducted every year to admit candidates to the various government services in India. There are around 23 civil services in India in total, out of which three are known as the All India Services. These include IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), and Indian Forest Service (IFS).
The candidates can apply online till the last date of application for 2021, which shall be discussed ahead.
The exam will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode with strict regulations and safety protocols considering the present scenario. The CSE vacancies are also yet to be notified to the candidates.
Last Date to Apply For UPSC Prelims and Mains 2021
As mentioned before, the last date to apply for UPSC Prelims and Mains exam 2021 has been postponed until further notice due to the ongoing petition in SC. The following table below shows the important dates for UPSC 2021 notifications:
| Event | Dates | Description |
| UPSC 2021 Notification | Delayed (earlier 10 February 2021) | The notifications to be issued on the civil services examination by UPSC have been delayed. |
| Last Date to Apply For UPSC 2021 | Delayed (earlier 3 March 2021) | The last date to apply for UPSC 2021 has been delayed. |
| UPSC Prelims date 2021 | 27 June 2021 | The prelims exam will be conducted nationally in various allotted centres |
| Prelims Result 2021 | Temporary, July 2021 | The results for the Prelims exam are to be tentatively declared in July 2021 |
| UPSC Mains Date 2021 | 17 September 2021 | The mains exam will be conducted nationally in various allotted centres |
| Mains Result 2021 | Temporary, December 2021 | The results for the Mains exam are to be tentatively declared in December 2021 |
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UPSC 2021 Notification
With the opening of the UPSC 2021 notification, the candidates will be able to apply online for the UPSC CSE examinations. The notification has been currently delayed due to the ongoing case in SC regarding an extra attempt in the UPSC exam. The notification is very important to note as it provides all the information related to the CSE 2021 exam.
This includes the exam dates and the number of vacancies, the allotted centres, fees for the exam, the application procedure, eligibility criteria for the CSE, the civil services posts, and the latest prescribed syllabus. In short, it is the complete guide for all CSE aspirants to check all the relevant and crucial information.
Eligibility for UPSC CSE 2021 Apply Online
Other than being informed about the last date to apply for the UPSC 2021 examination, it is also important to take note of the eligibility criteria that need to be fulfilled by the candidates. The eligibility criteria are altered slightly due to the extra allowance being given to the candidates who have used up all their attempts but are still eligible to apply for the UPSC exam. Other eligibility criteria include:
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Nationality
The candidate should be an Indian citizen for IAS and IPS posts. Other than that the candidate can be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees settled in India before 1962, or persons migrated from other listed countries who are of Indian origin.
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Age Criteria
The candidate should have a minimum age of 21 and a maximum age of 32 to appear for the examination. There are certain relaxations for SCs, STs, OBCs, Defence Services Personnel, or differently-abled candidates.
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Education
The candidate should have graduated in any stream from a recognized UGC university or its equivalent. Candidates can also apply if they are in the final year and awaiting results for graduation, but they have to present the proof of passing later.
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Others
The candidates are also required to meet the physical standard requirements for a post in the Indian civil services. The maximum number of attempts for CSE is 6, which are extended for SCs, STs, OBCs, and persons with disabilities.
Conclusion
This blog covers in detail the last date to apply for UPSC 2021 and all its related points. The notifications for CSE, which have been delayed, will be out on the official website shortly and provide all relevant information for the upcoming civil services exams. For more assistance and valuable tips on UPSC exams, click here.
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