UPSC CSE Exam 2024 LIVE: Civil Service prelims shift 2 ends; question paper analysis, answer key, updates
The Union Public Service Commission concluded the UPSC CSE prelims 2024 Paper 2 exam at 4:30 p.m. Paper 1 had concluded earlier at 11:30 a.m today, June 16. Candidates can check the exam day guidelines, last minute preparation tips, dress code etc.
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NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission concluded the UPSC Civil Service Examination (CSE) prelims 2024 Paper 2 exam at 4:30 p.m today, June 16. The UPSC CSE prelims 2024 Paper 1 exam concluded earlier today at 11:30 a.m. The UPSC IAS 2024 exam was conducted in 80 cities across India in offline mode. Candidates had to mandatorily carry the UPSC admit card 2024 to the exam centre.
The entire duration of the UPSC CSE exam 2024 was 2 hours per shift. The UPSC CSE question papers carried a total of 400 marks - 200 marks in each paper. The morning shift for UPSC IAS prelims 2024 paper 1 was from 9:30 am to 11:30 a.m. The UPSC CSE prelims 2024 Paper 2 exam commenced at 2:30 p.m and concluded at 4:30 p.m.
UPSC IAS Exam 2024 Live Updates: Highlights
Name of the exam |
Civil Services exam |
Commonly known as |
UPSC CSE/ UPSC IAS |
Frequency of the exam |
Once a year |
Conducting body |
Union Public Service Commission |
Levels in the exam |
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UPSC exam date 2024 |
Prelims - June 16, 2024 |
UPSC CSE exam timings |
Morning shift - 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Afternoon shift - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
UPSC exam duration |
4 hours |
Mode of UPSC CSE exam |
offline |
Also Read : SSC Exam Calendar 2024
Candidates taking one of the toughest exams in India were advised to keep all the required documents ready a day before the UPSC prelims exam date. The UPSC CSE admit card 2024, pen, pencil and an ID proof were to be carried to the exam centre.
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June 16, 2024 | 06:00 PM IST
What is the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 expected cut off for general category?
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 expected cut offs for general category is 89-91.
June 16, 2024 | 05:55 PM IST
UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 Expected Cutoff compared to last year
UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 Cutoff is expected to be higher due to the lesser difficulty level in comparison to last year.
June 16, 2024 | 05:50 PM IST
What was the UPSC Prelims 2024 difficulty level compared to last year?
Candidates have reported that UPSC Prelims 2024 were easier in comparison to last year.
June 16, 2024 | 05:40 PM IST
Will the Union Public Service Commission release an official UPSC IAS 2024 answer key?
Yes, the Union Public Service Commission releases the official UPSC IAS 2024 answer key after the completion of the examination cycle at upsc.gov.in.
June 16, 2024 | 05:35 PM IST
What is the UPSC CSE prelims answer key 2024 marking scheme?
The UPSC CSE prelims answer key 2024 marking scheme is as follows:
Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
Correct Answer | +2 | +2.5 |
Incorrect Answer | -0.33 | -0.83 |
Unanswered | 0 | 0 |
No. of Questions | 100 | 80 |
Total Marks | 200 | 200 |
June 16, 2024 | 05:25 PM IST
How to check UPSC IAS prelims answer key 2024?
Candidates can download the UPSC IAS prelims answer key 2024 by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of the UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on "Examination" and then on "Answer Keys".
- Click on the link for the "Civil Service Preliminary Examination Answer Key 2024".
- The UPSC Answer Key will open in a new tab.
June 16, 2024 | 05:15 PM IST
Is the Number of Questions from Sub Topics Fixed in UPSC CSE Prelims GS?
No. UPSC does not follow a fixed pattern in this regard. The number of questions asked from each sub-topic varies each year.
June 16, 2024 | 05:00 PM IST
How many questions are asked from reading comprehension in UPSC CSE Prelims CSAT?
On an average, UPSC asks 25-30 questions from Reading Comprehension in UPSC Prelims CSAT.
June 16, 2024 | 04:45 PM IST
What was the difficulty level of UPSC CSE prelims paper 1?
The difficulty level of UPSC CSE prelims paper 1 varies from person to person but a rough analysis based of student feedbacks are as follow:
Subject |
Number of Questions Asked |
Good Attempts |
Difficulty Level |
Geography |
10-15 |
10-13 |
Moderate to Difficult |
Environment |
15-20 |
6-10 |
Moderate to Difficult |
Science and Tech |
9-10 |
7-11 |
Moderate to Difficult |
History |
14-16 |
8-12 |
Moderate |
Economics and Govt. Schemes |
20-25 |
10-12 |
Easy to Moderate |
Polity |
14-16 |
9-11 |
Easy to Moderate |
Current Affairs and Sports |
4-5 |
3-5 |
Moderate |
June 16, 2024 | 04:30 PM IST
UPSC IAS paper 2 concludes
The UPSC IAS paper 2 ends now at 4:30 p.m.
June 16, 2024 | 04:15 PM IST
In which all languages are the UPSC Prelims Question Papers for GS and CSAT available?
The UPSC Prelims Question Papers for GS and CSAT are available in both Hindi and English.
June 16, 2024 | 04:00 PM IST
How many sets of UPSC Prelims Question Papers are there for GS and CSAT?
There are four sets of UPSC Prelims Question Papers 2024 for GS and CSAT.
June 16, 2024 | 03:35 PM IST
How To Download UPSC Prelims Question Papers all Sets?
Candidates can download the UPSC Prelims Question Papers by following the steps mentioned below:
- Go to the UPSC Official website.
- Go to the Examinations section.
- Click on the “Question Paper” or “Previous Question Paper” option
- Check the UPSC Prelims Exam for Civil Service 2024.
- Select your Set wise Question paper from Set A to Set D
- Download the UPSC CSE Prelims question papers in PDF format
June 16, 2024 | 03:30 PM IST
UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 Analysis 2024
UPSC Question paper analysis 2024 for GS Paper 1 shows question from various topics which are tabulated below:
Subjects
|
Number of Qns |
Economy
|
20-25 |
Geography
|
10-15 |
Ancient, Medieval History and Culture | 10-15 |
Science & Technology | 9-10 |
Environment
|
15-20 |
Polity
|
15-20 |
Others | 4-5 |
June 16, 2024 | 03:15 PM IST
What is the lowest UPSC CSE prelims cut off?
The lowest UPSC CSE prelims cut off in the past 6 to 7 years for all categories was in 2023. The UPSC Prelims cut off 2023 for the General category was 75.41.
June 16, 2024 | 03:00 PM IST
At which UPSC rank is IAS selected?
June 16, 2024 | 02:45 PM IST
What are the Qualifying Marks for UPSC CSE Prelims CSAT Paper?
The UPSC CSE Prelims CSAT qualifying marks are 33% or at least 66 marks out of a total of 200 marks.
June 16, 2024 | 02:30 PM IST
UPSC IAS paper 2 begins
The UPSC IAS paper 2 commences now at 2:30 p.m.
June 16, 2024 | 02:15 PM IST
How many questions to attempt in UPSC CSE prelims paper 2?
June 16, 2024 | 02:00 PM IST
What is the negative marks in UPSC CSE prelims paper 2?
In UPSC CSE prelims, every wrong answer will cost you 1/3rd of the marks for that answer, i.e, 0.66 marks for Paper 1 (GS) and 0.83 marks for Paper 2 (CSAT).
June 16, 2024 | 01:45 PM IST
Does the Union Public Service Commission allow calculators for the UPSC CSE Prelims Paper 2?
No, calculators are not allowed in the UPSC CSE Prelims exam.
June 16, 2024 | 01:30 PM IST
How to Calculate Marks Using UPSC Answer Key 2024?
Candidates must first compare their responses with the one mentioned in the UPSC prelims answer key PDFs. Then, assign marks for every correct answer based on the marking scheme of each paper and deduct one-third marks for every incorrect answer.
June 16, 2024 | 01:15 PM IST
Which is the hardest subject in the UPSC CSE Prelims exam?
In UPSC CSE Prelims GS, mostly history is considered the toughest subject, and in CSAT, the numerical ability is considered the hardest subject.
June 16, 2024 | 01:00 PM IST
What is the importance of the UPSC Answer Key 2024?
UPSC prelims answer key 2024 will allow exam takers to calculate their tentative scores based on the number of correct and incorrect responses.
June 16, 2024 | 12:45 PM IST
What is the UPSC prelims 2024 timing for Paper 2?
The UPSC prelims 2024 timing for Paper 2 starts at 2:30 p.m and ends at 4:30 p.m.
June 16, 2024 | 12:30 PM IST
What is the most important subject for the UPSC CSE Prelims exam?
According to the previous year's UPSC CSE Prelims exam trends, in GS, Polity, Economy, Environment, and Current Affairs are most important, and in CSAT, Reading Comprehension and Mathematical Aptitude are most important subjects for the UPSC CSE Prelims exam.
June 16, 2024 | 12:15 PM IST
Why does the Union Public Service Commission not release the UPSC answer sheet?
The Union Public Service Commission does not release the UPSC answer sheet because there is a real danger of the examiners' identities being revealed in case the answer sheets are disclosed.
June 16, 2024 | 12:00 PM IST
When will UPSC IAS answer key 2024 unofficial be released?
Various coaching institutes release the UPSC IAS unofficial answer key right after the conclusion of the exam.
June 16, 2024 | 11:45 AM IST
How to check UPSC prelims answer key 2024?
To download the UPSC prelims answer key 2024:
- Visit the official website of the UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on "Examination" and then on "Answer Keys".
- Click on the link for the "Civil Service Preliminary Examination Answer Key 2024".
- The UPSC Answer Key will open in a new tab.
June 16, 2024 | 11:30 AM IST
UPSC IAS 2024 exam: Paper 1 concludes
The UPSC IAS 2024 exam Paper 1 concludes now at 11:30 am.
June 16, 2024 | 11:15 AM IST
What is the highest ever score in UPSC CSE?
Anudeep Durishetty scored the highest ever score in the UPSC Civil Services Examination ever, with a total of 1126 marks in 2017.
June 16, 2024 | 11:00 AM IST
Which was the toughest UPSC CSE prelims question paper?
Based on previous years UPSC Prelims analysis, the UPSC CSE 2023 prelims question paper was the toughest.
June 16, 2024 | 10:45 AM IST
Will the Union Public Service Commission release the UPSC answer key 2024 for prelims?
Yes, the Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC prelims answer key 2024 shortly after the declaration of the final result.
June 16, 2024 | 10:30 AM IST
Where to find the official UPSC CSE answer key?
Candidates can download the official CSE 2024 answer key from the official website, upsc.gov.in. UPSC releases the CSE answer key after the completion of the entire exam cycle.
June 16, 2024 | 10:15 AM IST
How many papers are there UPSC CSE prelims exam?
There are 2 papers in the UPSC CSE 2024 prelims exam and they are General studies paper 1 and General Studies paper 2.
June 16, 2024 | 10:00 AM IST
How many marks are required to qualify for UPSC prelims 2024?
In the CSAT paper, candidates should score above 66 marks, but in GS Paper 1, UPSC prelims cut off varies every year. For example, the UPSC prelims 2023 cutoff was 75.41 marks.
June 16, 2024 | 09:46 AM IST
What was the UPSC Prelims 2023 cut off of unreserved category?
For UPSC Prelims 2023 unreserved categories, 75.41 was the general cutoff.
June 16, 2024 | 09:30 AM IST
UPSC IAS prelims 2024 - Paper 1 begins
The UPSC IAS prelims 2024 Paper 1 exam has commenced.
June 16, 2024 | 09:25 AM IST
How many questions were dropped from the UPSC CSE 2023 prelims question paper?
One question from the General Studies Paper 1 was dropped in the UPSC CSE 2023 prelims question paper.
June 16, 2024 | 09:20 AM IST
Bags at the UPSC Prelims exam venue
As safe keeping of bags are not assured in the UPSC Prelims exam venue, candidates are advised not to bring any valuables, costly items or expensive bags venue
June 16, 2024 | 09:15 AM IST
Rules in case of change in name for UPSC IAS prelims
If the name of the candidates has been changed following the correct legal process, candidates must carry (in each session of the CSP, 2024) a Government issued photo Identity Card or an original Gazette notification of the name change while going for the exam. Candidates should also submit an undertaking at the time of the UPSC IAS prelims exam.
June 16, 2024 | 09:10 AM IST
What could lead to the rejection of a candidate?
Any omission, mistake or discrepancy while filling in details in the OMR answer sheet, especially with regard to Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code would make the answer sheet liable for rejection.
June 16, 2024 | 09:05 AM IST
Scribe UPSC IAS admit card 2024
Candidates who are bringing their own scribe should remember that their scribe will be allowed inside the exam hall only with a separate e-Admit Card. The scribe UPSC IAS admit card 2024 for the candidates' own scribes are issued separately.
June 16, 2024 | 09:01 AM IST
UPSC IAS exam - Hall entry closed for Paper 1
The entry to the UPSC IAS examination venue closed for the forenoon session which is to commence at 9:30 am.
June 16, 2024 | 08:55 AM IST
Negative marking in UPSC prelims
1/3rd of the marks allocated to each question are deducted for an incorrect answer in the Preliminary Examination. i.e., 0.66 marks for Paper 1 (GS) and 0.83 marks for Paper 2 (CSAT).
June 16, 2024 | 08:50 AM IST
Only black ballpoint pen allowed
Candidates have to fill out the OMR Answer Sheets and Attendance List with a Black Ballpoint Pen only.
June 16, 2024 | 08:45 AM IST
OMR: Points to remember
Candidates should be careful while filling the OMR sheet as any omission, mistake or discrepancy in filling in details in the UPSC CSE prelims OMR answer sheet, especially concerning roll number and test booklet series code, will render the answer sheet liable for rejection.
June 16, 2024 | 08:40 AM IST
Number of attempts allowed for UPSC prelims
Candidates belonging to the General category can appear for a maximum of 6 attempts. The maximum number of attempts for candidates from OBC category is 9, For candidates from SC/ST/ PWD category there is no limit on the number of attempts till their respective upper age limits.
June 16, 2024 | 08:35 AM IST
How many candidates cleared UPSC Prelims 2023?
A total 14624 candidates cleared UPSC prelims 2023 and qualified for UPSC mains.
June 16, 2024 | 08:30 AM IST
How many posts are there in UPSC?
There are 24 UPSC posts, including IAS, IFS, IPS, IAAS, IRS (C & CE), IRS (I.T.), Indian Postal Service, ICAS, IDES, IIS (Junior Grade), DANICS, DANIPS, and PONDICS.
June 16, 2024 | 08:25 AM IST
Civil Services Prelims Exam shift timings
The Civil Services Prelims Examination 2024 will be conducted in two shifts- first shift from 9.30 am and second shift from 2.30 pm.
June 16, 2024 | 08:20 AM IST
Number of vacancies under UPSC CSE 2024
A total of 1056 vacancies have been announced for recruitment through the UPSC CSE 2024. This includes the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS), and the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Of the total vacancies, 40 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability Category.
June 16, 2024 | 08:15 AM IST
Normal wrist watches allowed
Candidates are allowed to use normal/simple wrist watches inside the exam hall. Digital watches which can be used as communication devices or smart watches are strictly prohibited.
June 16, 2024 | 08:10 AM IST
When does the exam centre entry close?
The Examination Venue will close 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the Examination, that is at 9 AM for the forenoon session, and 2 PM for the Afternoon Session
June 16, 2024 | 08:05 AM IST
UPSC CSE Admit Card 2024 - Check the pre-exam advisory
UPSC released a press note for all the candidates which consisted of the do’s and don'ts to be followed for the UPSC CSE prelims exam. Candidates may refer to the press note as well their admit card for all the instructions that must not be missed.
June 16, 2024 | 08:00 AM IST
How to download UPSC IAS admit card 2024
The UPSC admit card 2024 was released on June 7, 2024 at upsc.gov.in. Candidates will be able to download the admit card until June 16, 2024. As the exam is nearing, we recommend candidates to download the UPAS IAS 2024 admit card as soon as possible.
June 16, 2024 | 07:55 AM IST
UPSC IAS Exam 2024 - Previous Year's Statistics
Around 13 lakh candidates appeared in the UPSC IAS prelims exam last year. Out of which, about 14, 000 candidates get selected to the IAS mains exam 2024. We may expect the same UPSC IAS statistics this year as well.
June 16, 2024 | 07:50 AM IST
UPSC IAS 2024 Exam - Will entry be allowed after the closure of the gate?
UPSC has strict policies to ensure a fair and orderly exam environment. Candidates must note that UPSC IAS exam centre gates will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre as early as possible on the IAS exam date 2024.
June 16, 2024 | 07:45 AM IST
UPSC Civil Services 2024 exam - Follow the instructions given by the Invigilator
Following the instructions of the invigilator is crucial for a smooth and successful UPSC prelims 2024. Candidates are recommended to reach the UPSC CSE exam centre early and pay close attention to the announcements made by the invigilators. Candidates may also clear any kind of doubts with the invigilator at the CSE 2024 exam.
June 16, 2024 | 07:40 AM IST
UPSC CSE Exam 2024 - Do not indulge in malpractices
UPSC CSE exam is a prestigious exam where indulging in any kind of malpractices could have severe consequences later on. It may lead to disqualification and tarnishing of the candidates reputation. UPSC also practises strict procedures to avoid any kind of malpractices.
June 16, 2024 | 07:35 AM IST
UPSC IAS Exam 2024 - What to carry inside the exam hall
Candidates who are going to appear in the UPSC prelims 2024 will have to carry their admit card, a photo ID and black pen. Candidates can also go through the guidelines in their UPSC IAS admit card to know what other items can be carried to the exam hall.
June 16, 2024 | 07:30 AM IST
UPSC IAS 2024 exam pattern
The IAS prelims exam pattern 2024 consists of objective type questions, conducted for 400 marks.There will be a total of 100 questions carrying 2 marks each. The UPSC IAS prelims paper has a negative marking of 0.33 marks for every incorrect answer.
June 16, 2024 | 07:25 AM IST
UPSC CSE 2024: Documents to be brought to the exam centre
One of the most important documents which needs to be carried to the exam centre is the CSE 2024 admit card. Candidates need to carry their admit card and a photo ID to the UPSC prelims 2024. Other than that, any important documents mentioned in the CSE admit card can be brought to the exam centre.
June 16, 2024 | 07:20 AM IST
UPSC IAS Exam Timings 2024
UPSC conducts the IAS prelims exam in two shifts of 2 hours each. The morning shift starts at 9:30 AM and the evening shift starts at 2:30 PM. Candidates must note that entry to the UPSC IAS exam hall will be closed 30 minutes before the examination i.e., 9 am and 2 pm.
June 16, 2024 | 07:15 AM IST
UPSC IAS exam day guidelines 2024
Following the guidelines of the toughest exam in India i.e UPSC IAS exam is crucial for candidates as it would help them have a stress free exam. UPSC also releases some guidelines on their official website a week before the exam for the candidates to follow.
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