The UPSC Civil Services Examination, which selects candidates for various Group A services of the central government, has witnessed a steady increase in vacancies over the past three years. As the notification for the UPSC IAS Exam 2024 is set to be released today, February 14, Valentine’s Day, candidates are encouraged to focus on filling out exam forms rather than expressing love. Let’s explore the details of the exam and the application process.
1. Rising Vacancies in the UPSC Civil Services Exam:
- Over the past three years, the number of vacancies announced for the Civil Services Exam has been steadily increasing.
- In 2021, 712 vacancies were announced, followed by 1011 vacancies in 2022, and 1105 vacancies in 2023. It is anticipated that the number of vacancies may increase further this year.
2. Commencement of Application Process:
- The notification for the UPSC IAS Exam 2024, along with the Indian Forest Service Exam 2024, will be released today, February 14.
- After the release of the notification, the application process for the preliminary phase of the examination will commence. The last date to apply is March 5, 2024.
3. Importance of Exam Preparation:
- While Valentine’s Day is traditionally associated with expressing love, candidates are reminded of the importance of focusing on their career aspirations and preparing for the Union Public Service Commission exam.
- Instead of romantic gestures, aspiring candidates can kickstart their exam preparation by filling out the application form and strategizing their study plan.
4. Application Process:
- Candidates interested in appearing for the UPSC IAS Exam 2024 should download the official notification from the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, and carefully read all the details.
- The application process will be conducted online on the Union Public Service Commission application portal, upsconlinenicin Candidates will need to first fill out the One-Time Registration (OTR) form before proceeding with the registration for the exam.
- As the UPSC IAS Exam 2024 notification is set to be released on Valentine’s Day, candidates are encouraged to prioritize their career goals and focus on the application process.
- While love and romance are celebrated on this day, aspirants are reminded that dedication and commitment to their exam preparation will pave the way for a successful future in the civil services.