Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), on February 22, concluding the application process for Civil Services Exam and Indian Forest Services Exam 2022. The application form for the preliminary examination is available in the online mode on the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. The candidates have not yet applied for the Indian Administrative Services Exam for the year 2022 can fill up the application form online through the Commission's website.

The Commission has invited application for a total of 1012 posts, of which 151 posts are for Indian Forest Services (IFS) and 861 posts are for Indian Administrative Services (IAS) through its recruitment notification No. 05/2022-CSP and 06/2022-IFoS, respectively. 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, 2022
Last 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) Exam
No. 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.    

Also Read: UPSC Civil Services Exam 2022: Notification Released for Prelims 2022, Know Syllabus and Paper Pattern Here
 
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