IAS Application Form 2023: UPSC conducts a Civil Service Exam to recruit eligible candidates for Indian Administrative Services (IAS), IFS (Indian Foreign Services), IPS (Indian Police Services) & IRS (Indian Revenue Services). The examination completes in three phases: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interviews. IAS Application Form will be available in the month of February. Check here for complete details regarding the Civil Services Exam such as the application form, eligibility criteria, age limit, number of attempts and examination pattern, etc.
IAS Application Form 2023
UPSC Civil Services Online application process will be started on 1st February 2023. Interested candidates can apply online till 21st February 2023.
Union Public Service Commission has released the examination calendar for the year 2023. Check Here for Details.
UPSC IAS 2023 Important Dates
| Issue of Notification | 01 February 2023 |
| Application form availability | 01 February 2023 |
| Last date for Application Submission | 21 February 2023 |
| Prelims Admit card | May 2023 |
| Preliminary Exam date | 28 May 2023 (1 Day) |
| Prelims exam result | August 2023 |
| Main Exam Admit Card | September 2023 |
| Main Exam Date | 15 September 2023 (5 Days) |
| Declaration of the final result | January 2023 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- The candidate should be an Indian national or
- A national of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Zaire & Vietnam to become a permanent resident of India.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates having a degree from a central, state, or deemed university.
- Those received degrees through correspondence or distance education or any open university.
- It must be recognized by the govt. of India as being equivalent to one of the above.
Note:- The below-mentioned applicants can also apply but they must submit the proof of their eligibility from a competent authority at their institute/university at the time of the main examination.
- Candidates, who have qualified for the final exam of MBBS but, have not yet completed their internship.
- The applicants who have qualified for the final exams of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), ICSI & ICWAI.
- A degree from a private university.
- A degree from any foreign university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
Age Limits & Number of Attempts
- The applicants must have aged between 21 and 32 years as on 1st August of the examination year.
- This age limitation may vary from category to category.
- For OBCs, the upper age limitation is 35 years.
- For SC/ST, the upper age limitation is 37 years.
- The upper age limitation is relaxed only for certain categories.
| Category | Upper age limit | No. of attempts |
| General | 32 Years | 06 Attempts |
| OBC | 35 Years | 09 Attempts |
| SC/ST | 37 Years | No bar |
| PH (Blind, Deaf, Orthopedic) | 42 Years | GEN/OBC= 9 attempts/ST= No bar |
| J & K Domicile | GEN=37 Yrs, OBC= 40 Yrs, SC/ST=40 Yrs, PH=50 Yrs | No bar |
| Disabled servicemen, disabled from duty. | GEN=37 Yrs, OBC=40 Yrs, SC/ST=40 Yrs. | No bar |
IAS Application Form 2023
The applicants need to visit the official website to fill out the application form also we will update here online application link after the release of the official notification. They are advised to check all the eligibility criteria before they start the application procedure.
Application fee details
The applicants will have to pay Rs. 100/- as application fee (SC/ST/PH/Female applicants are exempted from application fee). The application fee can be paid in online or offline mode.
- Online mode– In online mode fees can be paid through net banking of SBI/State bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ State Bank of Hyderabad/ State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or by Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card.
- Offline mode– In offline mode, the fee can be paid in cash at any branch of SBI. For offline mode, the applicants will have to take the printout of the system-generated challan during Part I registration.
How to fill out IAS Application Form 2023?
- Log in to the official website of UPSC and search a link for “Application Form”.
- Once you get the link, click on it and the application form window will be opened consisting of 2 stages of registration- part I & Part II.
- You need to click on Part I registration & fill in all the details as required in the application form.
- Once all the details are entered, you have to click on submit. On submission, a registration ID will be generated.
- Now the applicants will have to proceed with Part II registration by using the registration ID generated during Part I registration.
- Here you have to choose the examination you want to appear for.
- Now upload the scanned images of your photograph & signature in the specified format.
- Also, pay the application fee as mentioned on the website.
- On successful completion of the application fee, the registration process will be completed.
- The applicants can take down the printout of their online submitted application forms for future reference.
IAS 2023 Exam Pattern
- Stages I– Preliminary Examination
- Stage II– Main Examination
- Stage III– Personal Interview
For Preliminary Exam
- The exam will be conducted in offline mode.
- The exam consisted of 3 papers and two compulsories, each paper with 200 Marks.
- Each question will be a 1/3 Mark penalty for the wrong answer.
| Papers | Details of the question papers | Total Marks | Total Time |
| I | General Studies – This paper will be counted for qualifying to write the Civil Services Mains exam. | 200 | 2 hrs |
| II | Aptitude test (CSAT) – This paper is of qualifying in nature, but the candidate must score at least 33% marks in this paper. However, marks of this paper are not counted for writing the Mains examination. | 200 | 2 hrs |
| Total | 400 | 4 hrs | |
For Main Exam
- The Mains exam will be conducted in Descriptive test mode.
- It consists of 9 different papers and paper-1 & paper-2 are necessary for all.
- The remaining will be optional subjects.
| Papers | Details of the question paper | Marks |
| A | Language Candidates can take any Modern Indian language but this paper is of qualifying nature |
300 |
| B | English – This paper is of qualifying nature | 300 |
| I | The essay Can be written in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice | 250 |
| II | General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society) |
250 |
| III | General Studies -II: (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations) | 250 |
| IV | General Studies –III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) | 250 |
| V | General Studies –IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude) Marks carried by General Studies papers are 4X 250=1000 |
250 |
| VI | Optional Subject – Paper I | 250 |
| VII | Optional Subject – Paper-II (Candidate is allowed to take up literature as an optional subject “without the condition of having it at the graduation level.) | 250 |
| Sub Total (Written test) (Marks of English and Language will not be counted in the total tally of marks for the written exam.) |
1750 | |
| Interview | 275 | |
| Grand Total | 2025 | |
Personal interview
The main objective of this test is to assess the applicant’s personal suitability for a particular service. The board of competent will evaluate the applicants on their mental abilities, intellectual skills, social traits & interest in current affairs.
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Important Books for Pre Exam
- History Of Modern India – Bipan Chandra. (History)
- India’s Ancient Past – R.S. Sharma. (History)
- India’s Struggle For Independence – Bipan Chandra. (History)
- The Wonder That Was India – A.L. Basham. (Culture)
- History Of Medieval India – Satish Chandra. (History)
- Geography of India – Majid Husain. (Geography)
- Indian Art and Culture – Nitin Singhania. (Culture)
- Certificate Physical and Human Geography – Goh Cheng Leong. (Geography)
- Oxford School Atlas – Oxford. (Geography)
- Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh. (Economy)
- Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations – M. Laxmikanth. (Polity)
- Science and Technology in India – TMH. (Science and Technology)
- Economic Survey. (Economy)
- The environment for Civil Services Prelims and Mains – Khuller. (Environment)
- Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure – Rajagopalan. (Environment)
- Manorama Yearbook. (Current Affairs)
- India Year Book (Current Affairs)
- Analytical Reasoning – M. K. Pandey (CSAT – Paper 2: Analytical Reasoning)
- CSAT Paper – 2 Manual by TMH or CSAT-II – Arihant (CSAT – Paper 2)
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R. S.Aggarwal (CSAT Paper 2: Reasoning)
Important Books for Main Exam
- Essays for Civil Services – Pulkit Khare (Essay Paper)
- Norman Lowe OR History of Modern World – Jain and Mathur (World History – GS1)
- India After Gandhi – Ramchandra Guha (History – GS1)
- IAS Mains General Studies Paper 2 (Arihant Manual – GS2)
- Social Problems In India – Ram Ahuja. (Indian Society – GS1)
- Pax Indica – Shashi Tharoor. (Foreign Policy – GS2)
- Governance in India for CSE. (Governance – GS2)
- IAS Mains General Studies – GS3. (Arihant Manual – GS3)
- India and the World by Surendra Kumar. (Foreign Policy – GS2)
- Challenges to Internal Security of India. (Internal Security – GS3)
- India’s National Security: A Reader. (Internal Security – GS3)
- IAS Mains General Studies – Ethics. ( Arihant Manual – GS4)
- Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. ( Ethics – GS4)
Official Website: https://www.upsc.gov.in/
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Can I study for IAS without any guidance from IAS coaching class.Or its mandatory to join a Coaching class in order to appear for Prelims Exam and Main Exam.
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I am in final year of my graduation.can I apply for ias?my graduation will be completed in April 2017.
No…..plz wait for 2018. And try to prepared best for 2018. Exams. All the best.
I Am in Final Year of My Graduation, Can I Apply For IAS My Graduation Will be Completed in April 2017
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Hi.i completed my bsc graduation
Plz help me out how to apply and what feild is better for me
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Yes
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I am interested to clear this exam.
Why?
I’m also interested for IAS 2017
BUT When the preliminary examination will happen im just entered the 4th year Mechanical b.tech course can I apply for 2017 IAS
sir ,i have completed my b.tech in civil engineering this year itself and i do want to apply for this exams…but my degree from the university,the main graduation degree is not yet issued to me as the convocation is not yet done and i only got is provisional certicate and a course completion certificate.and i wanted to know that i am eligible or not and about the speciific online registration date for the exams
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Hi
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If we are OBC candidate do we need to have an OBC Certificate? If yes who will issue this certificate? Do we need to show the certificate anywhere during or after the exam? please guide me.
Thank you
Which part/page of news paper have to read — mainly for the mains exam…pliz help me if anybody hv experience on it…
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Yes
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U go through as per ias notification and confirm all things…notification will be out 24 Feb ….any query 9911081701
for how many attempts i can try for exams?
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dear srishty , minimum eligibility of apply for civil service was a university degree.
Hai ruchi , it depend upon ur rank
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https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
Link to apply online for ias.
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I’m final year BE graduate am I eligible
I’m a final year BE graduate am I eligible
Sir, I am in Government Service. Should I Send Hard copy of Application/ Undertaking to UPSC?
Thanx
I want to apply to candidate with goverment service examination form
How I can apply for this entrance test after +2??
i m 19 years old. can i fill ias application form. please tell me
No u can’t.u hav to b 21+
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I was unable to get d application form
Can any one share d CSE application form
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i want ask my date of birth 02-04-1985. i want apply Civil Services Exam 2017.
but when i applyng online form my age not be a eligible for the vacancy.
have any suggestion for me how to apply.
sir,there was a problem on online applying,like private policy…so would you tell me the procedure and correct link for online application
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There is no link for ‘Application forms’ in upsc website.
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I belong tk obc category
What am i fill in the column claiming age relaxation
Yes or no
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My exams are going to with in 2months.
Can i apply now?
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How can I apply ias application form
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Can I apply for IAS now as da dates r crossed for applying ?
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please ias online form ki last date aage kar dijiye.
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How to apply upsc exam
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Comment: what is the syllabus?
Apply for this exAM
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Hlo sir/mam
my wife is completly done her p.g in type m.com. and i should make her future is bright. so i have to decided to qualifing her examination form for ias.
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Ya i am try in UPSC Exam in IAS
I have completed engineering in instrumentation and control
Can I apply for this ?
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Hi,
I am completing 32 by this march, would be possible to go for IAS exam. I am completed by Bachelor of theology and Master of divinity from International college of Culture studies, Hyderabad.
What is the best option to preparation for ias prelims exam.
I finish my u. G in this year may I join in Ias academy
no u should complete degree to get eligibility. But u can apply in the final year. prepare well all the best
I have completed my Bsc nursing in last year. ..but I didn’t get my certificate. .it will take some more time. ..only course completion certificate is with me. ..can I apply for ias 2019 exam
Please inform m application form of UPSC 2019
i want to Apply this exm
I want to become IAS
Can apply Engineer ?
sir abi mai B.A 2 year m huu jb mai 3rd year m ho jaungii toh kya mai I.A .S k form bhr skti hu mera d.o.b 3 decmber 1999 hai…? plzzz sir reply jarur dena?
kailan naman po yung filing ng civil service?????
kailan po ang exam????????
Thank u for full details
Not actually.but you have you to be graduated from b.tech to be eligible
Hi Team,
I will be 32 years old in July 2019 so will I be eligible for IAS entrance in 2019 entrance which is going to be held on 2 June 2019.
what is exam venue in Mumbai?
can I get any number of that venue or could someone email me information on [email protected]
I’m interested IAS exam.
Sir mai abhi 3rd year mai hop ky mai 2019 upse ke liye apply krr sakta hooo
Hii satish all the very best same as me
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Sir me ye janana chahti hu ki agr me 32 ki age me IAS prelims clear kr leti hu to kya me mains Or interview ke leye eligible hu. Kyonki June me exam hota hai or july mera birth month hai. Me general category se belong krti hu. July me 32 years ki ho jaoongi.
I gets 32 years old in july. Is i m eligible for IAS mains if I qualify prelims. Plz reply.
Dear Samishta, please check IAS exam procedure before you apply for IAS prelim exam 2019.
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Sir m 2020 k liye apply kr sakti hu.. Koi coaching lyna compulsory hai isme
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Sir I am in final year of graduation .can I apply for IAS exam I am 19 year old
Please reply
I am in BA 2nd year.My age is 19+.Can i apply UPSC 2020 OR NOT?
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Ma ias karna chati hu please bataye Kar sak ti hu
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My date of birth is 27th august. Can I feel tbe form of UPSC?
Sir I am donegraduation.. with English and politics can I apply for this position
How can i apply for ias form
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How can I apply for ias form
Hello sir m ias karna chahti hu please
Reply me sir please
As I studied in semi English medium so History and geography study is easy for me in my mother tongue language instead of English but science and maths I learnt from English language so in which language I have to start preparing ?
मै प्रयास कर रहा हूँ
मै पहली बार upsc (ips) के लिए प्रयास कर रहा हूँ
Sir mera graduation and btc complete ho gya hai mai ias ke liye apply kar sakta hu meri dob hai 3 February 1997
Please bataye
Mai coaching kar nahi sakta ghar ki aarthik sthit thik nhi hai to mai ias ban sakta hu ya nahi
Yes you can apply
hi sir iam shiva my age is 35 can i apply for IAS exam with degree completed
I have a small doubt whether the prelims and mains syllabus is same for IAAS and IAS? Because when I am browsing on the internet regarding IAAS exam date, syllabus,reference books etc I’m getting information about IAS only could anyone please clarify my doubt.
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Kya IAS ka interview hindi mai hota hai
Kya Ias ka paper Hindi Mai hota hai
hello i am 31 years old working as software developer i would like to do ias when should i apply and what are the ways to apply?
Hi,chandni this side I’m 30th can I prepare for IAS PCS examination .How can I prepare ? I would like to prepare plz guide me. Is any good online classes
Hello I am 14 years old can i start practice or preparation of UPSC
Please answer me.
Hello I am in 8th STD.Can I preparing notes on UPSC. Please answer me in YES or NO.
Hi,chandni this side I’m 30th can I prepare for IAS PCS examination .How can I prepare ? plz guide me. Is any good online classes
HI.My daughter has completed BA from Yashwantrao Chavan Open University. She has done 1 year diploma after 10th. Hence She has gap after 10 th std to 12 th std. Inspite of 10+2+3. She has got degree in 6 years after 10th. Is there any problem to apply for IAS or is she eligible ?
My son appeared for Civil Services exam a few years back. He has lost the roll number for that appearance. Will that be required if he wants to appear for the exam in the coming year? If so, is there any way to get the old roll number from UPSC?