Registration for UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 Closes in 8 Days; View Previous 5 Years’ GS Question Papers

The registration period for the UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024, will draw to a close in eight days, precisely on March 5, 2024. Aspiring individuals eyeing esteemed positions such as IAS, IPS, IFS, among others, are encouraged to complete the UPSC CSE Prelims Application Form 2024 by visiting the official portals: upsconline.nic.in and upsc.gov.in.

This rigorous examination serves as a gateway to coveted roles including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Audit and Accounts Service (Group ‘A’), Indian Civil Accounts Service (Group ‘A’), Indian Corporate Law Service (Group ‘A’), Indian Defence Accounts Service (Group ‘A’), and various other distinguished posts detailed in the comprehensive notification.

Delving into the structure of the UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024, it consists of two compulsory Papers, each carrying 200 marks. Both papers feature objective-type questions and are allotted a duration of two hours. The General Studies Paper-II serves as a qualifying paper, with a minimum threshold set at 33 per cent. Notably, question papers are provided in both Hindi and English.

Effective preparation entails meticulous planning. Candidates are advised to immerse themselves in pertinent subjects by consulting reputable textbooks, analyzing previous years’ question papers, and staying abreast of current affairs through specialized publications. Regular mock tests are invaluable for refining time management skills and enhancing accuracy in answering questions. Ultimately, success in the UPSC General Studies Paper hinges on a thorough grasp of key concepts, comprehensive awareness of current events, and consistent practice.

As a resource, we furnish previous years’ question papers for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, encompassing General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II.

• Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2023
  • General Studies Paper I
  • General Studies Paper II
• Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2022
  • General Studies Paper I
  • General Studies Paper II
• Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2021
  • General Studies Paper I
  • General Studies Paper II
• Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020
  • General Studies Paper I
  • General Studies Paper II
• Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2019
  • General Studies Paper I
  • General Studies Paper II

Online applications are open until March 5, 2024, until 6:00 PM. Eligible candidates will receive an e-Admit Card on the last working day of the preceding week before the examination date. The Preliminary Examination of the Civil Services Examination, slated for May 26, 2024, will be administered by the Union Public Service Commission. For further elucidation, please refer to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.