According to the official notification issued by the UPSC, a total of 1012 posts is to be filled through its recruitment examination. Out of which 151 posts are for Indian Forest Services (IFS) and 861 posts are for Indian Administrative Services (IAS). Aspiring candidates can register online for the preliminary examination upto 22nd February 2022 till 6:00 PM. The selection of a candidate will be based on the preliminary exam, main exam and interview.
UPSC Civil Services, IFS (Prelims) Exam 2022 Important Dates
Starting Date of Online Application Submission: February 2, 2022Last Date of Online Application Submission: February 22, 2022 (upto 06.00 PM)
UPSC IAS, IFS 2022 Pre Exam Date: June 05, 2022
UPSC IAS, IFS 2022 Main Exam: November 2022
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2022 Vacancy Details
Name of Exam: Civil Services (Preliminary) ExamNo. of Vacancy: 861
Name of Exam: Indian Forest Services (Preliminary) Exam
No. of Vacancy: 151 (tentative)
Also Read: Roles, Responsibilities and Duties of an IAS Officer: All You Need to Know
UPSC Civil Services IAS, IFS 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
For Indian Administrative Services (IAS): A candidate must hold a Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized University.
For Indian Forest Services (IFS): A candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering from a recognized University.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2022): 21 to 32 years
UPSC Civil Services IAS, IFS 2022 Application Fee: Pay Examination fee through Debit/ credit card or Net Banking or challan in any branch of SBI.
For GEN/OBC: 100/-
For SC/ST/PH candidates: No fee
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2022 How to Apply: Candidates would be required to apply Online by using the website upsconline.nic.in Detailed instructions for filling up online applications will be available on the website.
UPSC Civil Services IAS Exam 2022 Selection Process: Selection will be based on Preliminary Written Exam, Main Written Exam & Interview.
UPSC Civil Services 2022 Notification: upsc.gov.in/Notif-CSP-22-engl-020222F
UPSC IFS 2022 Notification: upsc.gov.in/Notif-IFSP-22-engl-020222