UPSC CSAT 2024: Latest News, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
The Union Public Service Commission – Civil Services Aptitude Test (UPSC CSAT) is a national-level competitive preliminary test, that is administered once in an academic session by the UPSC recruitment board. The UPSC CSAT is not a recently introduced examination. It has been taking place every year for the past decade now. The candidates who successfully pass the exam, move on to the next stages of the recruitment process. This examination is indeed designed to measure an individual’s analytical ability, reasoning skills, and other aptitude qualities.
The official notification for the UPSC CSAT exam was released on 14th February 2024. The Preliminary Examination for Recruitment to the Civil Service posts mentioned in the government brochure will be held on the 26th of May 2024. As stated, it will be administered by the UPSC board under the norms published by the Department of Personnel & Training.
All candidates are advised to carefully read the Civil Services Examination-2024 Rules along with all the Appendices and Annexures, in addition to this Examination Notice which is derived from those Rules. One should be well versed with any changes that may have occurred since the previous Examination Rules.
Candidates can view information about the UPSC CSAT positions salary structure and more here. Every year, the Union Public Service Commission administers the UPSC CSAT Exam for several subordinate services.
UPSC CSAT Highlights
| UPSC CSAT 2023- Exam Summary | |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Posts Name | Indian Administrative Service Indian Foreign Service Indian Police Service Indian Audit and Accounts Service Indian Civil Accounts Service Indian Corporate Law Service Indian Defence Accounts Service Indian Defence Estates Service Indian Information Service Indian Postal Service Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service Indian Railway Protection Force Service Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Indian Trade Service, (Grade III) Indian Railway Management Service Armed Forces HQ Civil Service (Section Officer’s Grade) Civil Service (DANICS) Police Service (DANIPS) Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS) Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS) |
| Vacancy | To Be Notified |
| Exam Date | Prelims – 26th May 2024 Mains – 20th September 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline / Pen & Paper |
| Recruitment Process | Prelims Mains Personal Interview |
| Education Qualification | Graduation passed or equivalent from a recognized University |
| Age Limit | 21 – 32 years |
| Salary | INR 56100 – INR 250,000 |
| Official website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
UPSC CSAT Important Dates
| Important events | Date |
| UPSC CSAT Notification 2023 | 14th February 2024 |
| Registration Start | 14th February 2024 |
| Registration Ends | 5th March 2024 |
| UPSC CSAT Admit Card release | To Be Notified |
| UPSC CSAT Exam Date | Prelims – 16th June 2024 Mains – 20th September 2024 |
| UPSC CSAT Answer Key (Prelims) | To Be Notified |
| UPSC CSAT Result (Prelims) | To Be Notified |
| UPSC CSAT Score Card if applicable | To Be Notified |
Importance of UPSC CSAT
Candidates taking the UPSC IAS CSAT must understand why and how important the exam is. The following are some possible reasons why the UPSC CSAT Exam is crucial for applicants taking the exam:
- To determine the applicant’s ultimate order of merit (IAS prelims ranking) for the UPSC mains examination, the total marks of both UPSC Prelims Paper-1 (General Studies Paper) and Paper-2 (CSAT Paper) were considered.
- However, some aspirants protested to the CSAT being included in the ranking sequence, and the UPSC replied by making a modest change to the design. In 2015, the CSAT was designated as a qualifying paper.
- To pass the Civil Services Preliminary Examination, students must score at least 33%, or 66 out of 200, on the CSAT paper, according to the current UPSC exam structure.
- Only candidates who score 66 or more in GS Paper-2 while also exceeding the UPSC-mandated cut-off marks in GS Paper-1 are eligible to take the civil services mains test.
UPSC CSAT Vacancies
The exact classification of post-wise vacancies hasn’t yet been updated on the official web portal. The concluding final vacancies might be undergoing alteration. This can be so after obtaining a firm number of finalized vacancy lists from Cadre Controlling Authorities. Prior reservations will be made available for candidates belonging to ST, SC, OBC, and the financially Weaker Sections. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities will have access to beneficiary schemes which will be fixed by the Government norms.
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Group ‘A’ Posts | |
| Indian Administrative Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Foreign Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Police Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Audit and Accounts Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Civil Accounts Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Corporate Law Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Defence Accounts Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Defence Estates Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Information Service, Junior Grade | Yet to be released |
| Indian Postal Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Railway Protection Force Service | Yet to be released |
| Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) | Yet to be released |
| Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) | Yet to be released |
| Indian Trade Service, (Grade III) | Yet to be released |
| Group ‘B’ Posts | |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, (Section Officer’s Grade) | Yet to be released |
| Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), | Yet to be released |
| Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’ | Yet to be released |
| Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’ | Yet to be released |
UPSC CSAT Vacancy Trends
An 11.52 lakh applicant pool successfully qualified for the UPSC CSE Mains 2022 examinations, with 13090 of those applicants qualifying to move on to stage II.
| Year | Number of Vacancies for Various Posts in Civil Services |
| 2009 | 580 |
| 2010 | 965 |
| 2011 | 880 |
| 2012 | 1037 |
| 2013 | 1000 |
| 2014 | 1291 |
| 2015 | 1129 |
| 2016 | 1079 |
| 2017 | 980 |
| 2018 | 782 |
| 2019 | 896 |
| 2020 | 796 |
| 2021 | 712 |
| 2022 | 1022 |
UPSC CSAT Eligibility
In the recent notice, UPSC CSAT Eligibility Criteria 2023 was disclosed. They have remained the same as the last academic session. To be qualified for the UPSC CSAT 2023 exam, a candidate must meet the stated eligibility requirements. Here are the three parameters:
Age
The age of the aspirant should be between 21-32 years as of 1st February 2023. However, like certain exams where the reserved category candidates are allowed to claim certain reservations, according to the Indian government norms, here, such is also permitted.
Allowed upper age relaxation for different categories are as below:
| Category | Allowed age relaxation (+ upper age limit) |
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD + Unreserved | 5 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC/ ST | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
Qualification
- To be eligible for UPSC CSAT 2023, a candidate must have graduated from a recognised institution or a deemed university.
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from a university that has been approved by the national or state legislature, created by law, or proclaimed to qualify as a university under section 3 of the UGC Act of 1956.
- Candidates may also take the preliminary exam, the results of which are pending.
- Candidates who have taken the final year of their bachelor’s degree and are awaiting their results, as well as those who plan to take these qualifying exams, may also apply for the UPSC CSAT 2023 if they submit their documentation of qualification with their Mains exam application.
Nationality / Citizenship
To live up to the nationality requirements, the applicant must be:
- An Indian citizen or residing in India for a given stipulated period of years.
- For IFS, IAS, and IPS, only candidates with Indian nationality can apply.
For other services candidates can be-
- An Indian citizen.
- An immigrant from Bhutan
- An immigrant from Nepal
- A Tibetan refugee who has immigrated to India to permanently settle over here.
- Citizens of Indian origin who immigrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and East African nations like Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, or Vietnam to permanently settle in India.
UPSC CSAT Application Process
The UPSC CSAT exam conducting board finished accepting applications on 21st February 2023 after the formal release of the official notification for UPSC CSAT ’23-2024.
The written UPSC CSAT Prelim examination is set to happen on the 28th of May 2023.
Note: Keeping in mind the COVID-19 scenario that had been prevailing in India, the official authority of UPSC CSAT cancelled the second session of UPSC CSAT in 2022. They mentioned that the admission process would be done through a PI round & medical test only.
Application fees
| Categories | Application Fees |
| General category Candidates | INR 100/- |
| SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen/ Women Applicants | Nil |
Application Steps
- Visit the UPSC main webpage as stated.
- Students have to register themselves. Click on the ‘Register’ button. The registration process can only be completed using a Government-issued photo ID or an Aadhaar card.
- In the next step, candidates must enter the required details such as educational details, address, personal details, email ID, and phone number.
- For the students to access important information, they will need to upload scanned copies of relevant documents and set a password for their account.
- Registered email ID and password should be used to log in to the respective account.
- Apply for the UPSC CSAT 2023 exam by clicking on ‘Apply Now.’
- Information about the student will be collected from their profile during registration, and they will not be able to edit it.
- Applicants can pay the fee through different modes of payment available.
- Candidates must print a copy of the same.
UPSC CSAT Admit Card
The UPSC CSAT Admit Card 2024 will possibly be available about 3-5 days before the date of the exam which is yet to be formally announced. Those who enrol for the UPSC CSAT Exam 2024 by the deadline will receive an electronic admissions card, hall ticket, or call letter. This information can be found on the UPSC CSAT portal. The admit card will contain necessary data like Name, Date of Birth, Exam Centre, Registration Number, etc.
To know how to download the UPSC CSAT Admit Card, follow the steps:
- Step 1. Visit the official website of UPSC.
- Step 2. On the first display, click on the “ADMIT CARDS” link.
- Step 3. It will redirect you to the regional official websites. Click on your region.
- Step 4. Candidates can download the admit card for the UPSC-CSAT’23 written examination.
- Step 5. Fill in your valid credentials followed by your DOB to acquire the admit card.
- Step 6. Take a print of the downloaded UPSC admit card and keep a physical copy of the admit card.
Admit Card Details
- Candidate’s Name
- Enrolment Number
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Father’s Name
- Test Centre as per the choice mentioned when filling out the form
- Full Address of Exam Centre
- Photo of candidate
- Signature of candidate
Rules that need to be addressed on the UPSC CSAT admit card:
- The applicants should reach the test centre early to the time slot stated in the admit card.
- No candidate is allowed entry after the entry closing time.
- The following needs to be brought to the exam centre: 2 copies of their latest coloured passport-size photograph, A minimum of one valid image-bearing identity proof in ORIGINAL (Aadhar Card, PAN card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Passport, or other ID Proof given the by Government), Sanitary Mask. Hand sanitiser (Small bottle).Transparent water bottle and Printout of the COVID-19 Self Declaration type given the Admission Certificate.
Exam Centre Details
For the current academic session, there has been no official notification regarding the exam centres for UPSC CSAT ’24-2025.
Candidates can check the below UPSC 2022-‘23 exam centres to have an overall idea:
Preliminary Examination
| AGARTALA | GORAKHPUR | PATNA |
| AGRA | GURGAON | PORTBLAIR |
| AHMEDABAD | GWALIOR | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
| AIZAWL | HYDERABAD | PUDUCHERRY |
| AJMER | IMPHAL | PUNE |
| ALIGARH | INDORE | RAIPUR |
| ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) | ITANAGAR | RAJKOT |
| ANANTHAPURU | JABALPUR | RANCHI |
| AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA) | JAIPUR | SAMBALPUR |
| BAREILLY | JAMMU | SHILLONG |
| BENGALURU | JODHPUR | SHIMLA |
| BHOPAL | JORHAT | SILIGURI |
| BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) | KOCHI | SRINAGAR |
| CHANDIGARH | KOHIMA | SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) |
| CHENNAI | KOLKATTA | SURAT |
| COIMBATORE | KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | THANE |
| CUTTACK | LEH | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| DEHRADUN | LUCKNOW | TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
| DELHI | LUDHIANA | TIRUPATI |
| DHARAMSHALA (HIMACHAL PRADESH) | MADURAI | UDAIPUR |
| DHARWAR | MANDI (HIMACHAL PRADESH) | VARANASI |
| DISPUR | MUMBAI | VELLORE |
| FARIDABAD | MYSURU | VIJAYAWADA |
| GANGTOK | NAGPUR | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
| GAUTAM BUDDHA NAGAR | NASIK | WARANGAL |
| GAYA | NAVI MUMBA | GHAZIABAD |
| PANAJI (GOA) |
Mains Examination
| AHMEDABAD | DELHI | PATNA |
| AIZAWL | DISPUR (GUWAHATI) | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
| BENGALURU | HYDERABAD | RAIPUR |
| BHOPAL | JAIPUR | RANCHI |
| CHANDIGARH | JAMMU | SHILLONG |
| CHENNA | KOLKATA | SHIMLA |
| CUTTACK | LUCKNOW | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| DEHRADUN | MUMBAI | VIJAYAWADA |
UPSC CSAT Exam Pattern
The Selection process of Civil Services consists of the following two stages:
- CSAT Prelims Examination (Objective Type): It is for the selection of applicants for the CSAT (Mains) Examination
- CSAT Mains Examination (Written and PI): This is the final selection of qualified applicants for the various UPSC posts.
| Tier | Type of question for Online CBT |
| Prelims | Objective Multiple Choice |
| Mains | Objective Multiple Choice + PI round |
UPSC CSAT Exam Pattern: Tier I
| Paper | No of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1 General Studies – I | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| 2 General Studies – II (CSAT) | 80 | 200 | 2 Hours |
- The question papers will be of MCQ (multiple choice questions) type
- Each paper of the prelims round will be two hours duration.
- The CSAT General Studies Paper-II Preliminary Exam will be a qualifying paper with qualifying marks set at 33%.
- The question papers will be set in dual languages namely Hindi and English.
For each question for which the candidate provided an incorrect answer, one-third of their marks will be deducted as a penalty.
UPSC CSAT Mains Exam Pattern
Question Paper A and Paper B of the Mains exam are both eliminating in nature. The pattern for the same is stated below.
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper-A | One of the Indian Language | 300 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-B | English | 300 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-I | Essay | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | General Studies-I | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-III | General Studies -II | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-IV | General Studies -III | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-V | General Studies -IV | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-VI | Optional Subject – Paper 1 | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-VII | Optional Subject – Paper 2 | 250 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Total | 1750 Marks | ||
UPSC CSAT Interview
The personal interview round will constitute a total of 275 marks, and the test is not of an arduous cross-examination, but of a natural conversation that is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.
One has got to try and do well in all the rounds of the UPSC CSAT Examination. Candidates must also carefully check the exam pattern and syllabus on the official website.
UPSC CSAT Syllabus
To qualify for a position in the Public Service Commission, applicants must pass all the rounds as has been stated before.
So now, let’s say one decides to apply for the exam. Henceforth, one will need to prepare oneself. Thereby now, this syllabus structure comes to play a pivotal role.
During the exam preparation, – the syllabus, exam pattern, and previous year questions are indeed of immense help. It is certainly needed by an examinee. Thus, updated UPSC CSAT syllabus topics are covered ahead. Therefore, aspirants of UPSC CSAT‘23 can utilize this during their preparations.
The detailed examination syllabus for each level can be found below at which all can take a look. All candidates should read the syllabus carefully before preparing for the UPSC CSAT 2023 exam.
UPSC CSAT Prelims Syllabus
| Paper | Syllabus |
| Paper 1 | Current affairs include events of global importance. Indian History and INM. Global Geography, Social, Economic Geography of India. Indian politics and governance is a highly comprehensive field, covering several important topics The Indian constitution, political system, public policy, rights issues, etc. There is also a lot of importance on the economic and social development. Environmental ecology. |
| Paper 2 | To solve a comprehension passage; Interpersonal skillset analysis Communication skill analysis; Logical reasoning Analytical ability; Decision-making and problem-solving; General mental ability; Basic numerical problems (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) The interpretation of given data (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. |
UPSC CSAT Syllabus for Mains Examination
| Paper | Subject | Syllabus |
| Paper 1 | Essay | Candidates are expected to write essays on various topics. They will need to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to express them concisely. Credit points will be awarded for an effective and exact expression. |
| Paper 2 | General Studies-I: Indian Heritage and Culture, World History and Geography and Society. | India as a cultural estate. Indian history until the present. The Freedom movements. Post-independence reformation of the Indian subcontinent. Indian Society includes many salient features; its diversity, the role of women’s organizations, population, and associated issues, etc. Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. Key features of global geography. Importance of Geophysical phenomena. |
| PAPER-III | General Studies- II: Indian Governance, Indian Constitution, Indian Polity, India’s Social Justice and Her International Relations. | This paper is to test a candidate’s attitude and approach to integrity, integrity in public life, and their life’s problem-solving approach. The topics would roughly include Social and Political Ethics Human Interface and Attitude: content, structure, and function. Moral values for Public Services, behavioural integrity, consistent impartiality. Emotional intelligence concepts. Social inputs of philosophers from across India and the world. Specialized Case Studies. |
| PAPER-IV | General Studies- IV: general ethics, and Aptitude | This paper is to test a candidate’s attitude and approach to integrity, integrity in public life, and their life’s problem-solving approach. The topics would roughly include Social and Political EthicsHuman Interface and Attitude: content, structure, and function. Moral values for Public Services, behavioural integrity, consistent impartiality. Emotional intelligence concepts. Social inputs of philosophers from across India and the world. Specialized Case Studies. |
| PAPER-VI & PAPER VII | Optional Subject Papers I & II | Applicants may choose any subject as their optional paper from the government subject list. |
UPSC CSAT Qualifying Marks
The Union Public Service Commission has set a minimum qualifying mark of 33% for successfully clearing the UPSC CSAT paper. It is a 200-mark paper in which candidates must earn at least 66 marks to qualify.
UPSC CSAT 2024 Books Recommendation
Some of the recommended books to prepare for the UPSC CSAT exam are given below:
- “Analytical Reasoning” by M.K. Pandey
- “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal
- NCERT textbooks for Mathematics (class 6 to 10)
- “General Studies Paper II for UPSC Preliminary Examination” by Tata Mcgraw Hill
- “CSAT Manual” by Pearson
- “Cracking the CSAT Paper” by Arihant Experts
UPSC CSAT 2024 Preparation Tips
Here are some preparation tips for the UPSC Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) 2024:
- Review the official CSAT syllabus.
- Focus on comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making, problem-solving, basic numeracy, data interpretation, and English language comprehension.
- Improve reading comprehension by reading diverse materials.
- Enhance logical reasoning and analytical skills by solving puzzles, critical reasoning questions, and analytical reasoning problems.
- Strengthen basic numeracy by reviewing fundamental mathematical concepts and solving word problems.
- Develop decision-making and problem-solving skills by studying case studies and applying logical thinking to real-world scenarios.
- Improve time management by taking timed mock tests and prioritizing questions based on difficulty and strengths.
- Focus on English language skills by working on grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
- Analyze past year question papers for mock tests and improve performance.
- Develop a balanced study schedule by allocating more time to weaker areas.
- Practice data interpretation by working with various types of data presentation.
- Stay updated on current affairs for comprehension passages.
- Focus on accuracy as CSAT is a qualifying paper.
- Manage stress through relaxation techniques and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
UPSC CSAT Results and Cutoffs
Candidates can verify their UPSC CSAT marks after the release of the Written exam Scorecard 2023. The total marks acquired by the candidate will be used to determine the candidate’s proceeding to the UPSC CSAT exam’s stage 2.
Following are the given steps to download the UPSC CSAT Result 2023:
- Go to the official website.
- The home page of the UPSC will open.
- Check for the Results section that is visible on the top of the UPSC board.
- Check for UPSC CSAT Exam Result 2023. Click on it.
- To enter the valid credential details of the Registration and Password.
- Click the submit button.
- Now UPSC CSAT Result 2023 PDF will be downloaded.
- Save the PDF for future reference.
UPSC CSAT Cutoffs
The preliminary exam of the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Aptitude Test (UPSC CSAT) is a small part of the Civil Services Examination (CSE). Qualifying strictly depends if a candidate clears the exam and secures a percentile of 33% only. All those who clear this cutoff move on to the next stages of the recruitment procedure.
The UPSC CSAT cut-off Marks 2023 going to be released by the officials for the candidates soon after the completion of the application process.
UPSC CSAT Salary Structure
| UPSC (Officers) Salary Overview 2023 | |
| Pay Commission | Pay Grade (INR 50K+ to 2.5 lahks) |
| Pay Matrix | Differs for various posts |
| Allowances | Transport Hand Area Other allowances (as applicable). |
The Union Public Service Commission has a wide range of salary structures, with an average salary of Rs. 50K to 2.5 L per month. This number can vary depending on the post but is generally in the range of Rs. 8-10 lakh/annum for an astounding officer.
| Posts | Remuneration/Payment Scale | Main Salary |
| Special secretary-cum-director in the State Secretariat | 10 | Rs. 56,100 |
| Undersecretary in State Secretariat | 10 | Rs. 56,100 |
| Assistant Secretary in Central Secretariat | 10 | Rs. 56,100 |
| Additional district magistrate in District Administration | 11 | Rs. 67,700 |
| Deputy Secretary in State Secretariat | 11 | Rs. 67,700 |
| Under-Secretary in Central Secretariat | 11 | Rs. 67,700 |
| District Magistrate in District Administration | 12 | Rs. 78,800 |
| Joint Secretary in State Secretariat | 12 | Rs. 78,800 |
| Deputy Secretary in Central Secretariat | 12 | Rs. 78,800 |
| District Magistrate in District Administration | 13 | Rs. 1,18,500 |
| Special secretary-cum-director in State Secretariat | 13 | Rs. 1,18,500 |
| Director in Central Secretariat | 13 | Rs. 1,18,500 |
| Divisional Commissioner in District Administration | 14 | Rs. 1,44,200 |
| Secretary-cum-commissioner in State Secretariat | 14 | Rs. 1,44,200 |
| Joint Secretary in Central Secretariat | 14 | Rs. 1,44,200 |
| Divisional Commissioner in District Administration | 15 | Rs. 1,82,200 |
| Principal Secretary in State Secretariat | 15 | Rs. 1,82,200 |
| Additional Secretary in State Secretariat | 15 | Rs. 1,82,200 |
| Chief Secretary in State Secretariat | 17 | Rs. 2,25,000 |
| Secretary in Central Secretariat | 17 | Rs. 2,25,000 |
| Cabinet Secretary of India | 18 | Rs. 2,50,000 |
The perks and beneficial allowances paid to candidates for employment are also quite significant. These include both beneficial elements, such as pay and benefits, as well as non-beneficial elements, such as office space and leave entitlements.
Check Out Other Exams –
IAS Exam Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Notification
IPS Exam Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Notification
IRS Exam Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Notification
IFS Foreign Exam Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Notification
IFS Forest Exam Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Notification
FAQs
How should I start my preparation for UPSC CSAT 2023?
Preparing for the UPSC CSAT 2023 examination would require first understanding the test pattern and syllabus. Then, one should make a timetable and study routine and follow it daily. Revision of the entire syllabus will help make all concepts clear. Finally, solving previous year’s question papers will give an idea of what kind of paper is to be expected on the actual examination.
Is there a negative marking in the UPSC CSAT 2023 exam?
For each correct answer, 2.5 marks will be rewarded; on the other hand, for each incorrect answer, 0.83 marks will be deducted.
Does the UPSC CSAT Exam 2023 have an interview?
Yes, candidates do have to undergo the personal interview process after qualifying for the UPSC CSAT 2023 prelim and mains exam.
Can I apply for UPSC CSAT 2023 after graduation?
The eligibility criteria to apply for UPSC CSAT 2023 pertain to three major points.
Age Limit: UPSC CSAT has set the age limit for the applying candidates between 21-32 years.
Nationality: Candidates have to be an Indian or a resident of an Indian province for a stipulated period.
Qualification: Anyone who has completed graduation or equivalent from a recognized University stands eligible.
What is the exam date of UPSC CSAT 2023?
For the current academic session, the official notification regarding the exam date for UPSC CSAT Prelims’23-2024 is 28th May 2023.
What are the passing marks in UPSC CSAT 2023?
The UPSC CSAT 2023 Exam is yet to be conducted. Considering the current academic session, there has been no official notification regarding the cut-offs for UPSC CSAT ’23-2024. The UPSC CSAT cut-off Marks 2023 going to be released by the officials for the candidates soon after the completion of the application process.
But generally, qualifying strictly depends if a candidate clears the exam and secures a percentile of 33% only. All those who clear this cutoff move on to the next stages of the recruitment procedure.