UPSC Exams 2021 - Notification, Dates, Vacancy for UPC CDS, NDA, CAPF, EPFO

UPSC Exams 2021 - Notification, Dates, Vacancy for UPC CDS, NDA, CAPF, EPFO

Edited By vikrant.shukla | Updated on Jul 31, 2021 02:29 PM IST | #UPSC CSE

UPSC Exams 2021 - The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts India's most premier exams to recruit candidates for All India as well as Group A & B Central Services along with Defense exams. UPSC releases the notification of each UPSC 2021 exams on its official website @upsc.gov.in. Aspirants who are planning to appear in any of the exams of UPSC 2021 can download the notification and apply from online mode. The UPSC exams 2021 are CSE, CDS, NDA, CAPF, ESE, CMS, EPFO, Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologists exam etc. Here we have shared all the important information like dates, the application process, eligibility criteria of UPSC exams 2021 in brief. Check all details related to the UPSC 2021 exams here.

UPSC Exams 2021 Dates for Prelims and Mains

UPSC Exam Name

Application Date

Last day of Application Form

Prelims Exam

Mains Exam

Civil Services Examination


March 04, 2021

March 24, 2021

June 27, 2021

September 17, 2021

CDS I 2020

October 28, 2020

November 17, 2020

February 07, 2021

SSB (TBA)

CDS II 2021

August 04, 2021

August 24, 2021

November 14, 2021

SSB (TBA)

NDA I 2020

December 30, 2020

January 19, 2021

April 18, 2021

SSB (TBA)

NDA II

June 9, 2021

June 29, 2021

November 14, 2021

SSB (TBA)

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination

October 07, 2020

October 10, 2020

February 21, 2021

TBA

UPSC CAPF

April 15, 2021

May 5, 2021

August 8, 2021

PET/PST Dates (TBA)

IES/ISS

April 07, 2021

April 27, 2021

July 16, 2021 (3 days)

TBA

UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination

May 05, 2021

May 25, 2021

August 29, 2021

TBA

UPSC Exams 2021 - List of Exams

UPSC CSE 2021 Civil Services Examination

It is one of India's top most and toughest exams, UPSC CSE is conducted every year to recruit candidates for various Group A and B posts. UPSC CSE is conducted in three stages - preliminary, mains and interview. The UPSC exam is conducted in offline pen and paper mode. Check all details related to the UPSC CSE 2021 here.

UPSC CSE Exam Overview

Exam name

Civil Services Examination (CSE)

Short name

UPSC CSE

Conducting body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Website

upsc.gov.in

Exam stages

Conducted in 3 stages

Prelims, Mains and Personality test

Mode of exam

Offline

Qualification

Graduate

Type of paper

Prelims - Objective type

Mains - Subjective type (Descriptive type)

Number of Papers

Prelims - Two paper

  • General Studies Paper-I

  • General Studies Paper-II

Mains - Nine Paper

  • General Studies I

  • General Studies II

  • General Studies III

  • General Studies IV

  • Optional Subject Paper I

  • Optional Subject Paper II

  • Essay Paper

  • English Paper

  • Region language Paper

Duration of Exam

Prelims - Each paper is of 2 hrs

Mains - Each paper is of 3 hrs

UPSC ESE 2021 Engineering Services Examination

As per the UPSC exams 2021, the ESE exam is also an annual affair conducted on a national level. Candidates who qualify the UPSC ESE 2021 will be posted to the vacant posts in different engineering departments (civil, mechanical, electrical and electronics & telecommunication) of the government of India. Check all details related to the UPSC ESE 2021 here.

UPSC ESE Exam Overview

Exam name

Engineering Services Examination (ESE)

Short Name

UPSC ESE

Conducting body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Website

upsc.gov.in

Exam stages

3 Stages

Prelims

Mains

Personality test

Mode of exam

Offline

Qualification

Engineering degree

Number of papers

Prelims - Two paper

  • Paper 1 - 200 marks

  • Paper 2 - 300 marks


Mains - Two paper

  • Paper 1 - 300 marks

  • Paper 2 - 300 marks

Type of paper

Prelims - Objective type questions

Mains - Subjective type questions

Duration of exam

Prelims

  • Paper 1 - 2 hrs

  • Paper 2 - 3 hrs

Mains

  • Paper 1 - 3 hrs

  • Paper 2 - 3 hrs

UPSC NDA 2021 National Defence Academy Exam

NDA is the gateway for 10+2 qualified male candidates into the Indian defense services. As a part of the exams of UPSC 2021, NDA will also be conducted on national but unlike CSE and ESE, NDA will be held twice a year. The exam is conducted to fill the officer rank posts in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Check all details related to the UPSC NDA 2021 here.

UPSC NDA Exam Overview

Exam name

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA)

Short Name

UPSC NDA/NA

Conducting body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Website

upsc.gov.in

Exam stages

2 stages

Written exam and SSB Interview

Mode of exam

Offline

Qualification

Passed 12/HSC

Number of papers

Written exam - Two paper

  • Mathematics

  • General Ability Test (GAT)

SSB - Two stages

  • Stage 1 - Screening test

  • Stage 2 - Psychological test, Group Testing Officers test, Personal interview, Conference

Type of paper

Written exam - Objective type

Duration of exam

Written exam

  • Mathematics - 2hrs 30mins

  • General Ability Test (GAT) - 2hrs 30mins

SSB

  • Stage 1 & 2 - 5 days

UPSC CDS 2021 Combined Defence Services Examination

Just like NDA, CDS is also conducted twice a year. The only difference is that the minimum academic qualification required to appear for CDS is graduation. Check all details related to UPSC CDS 2021 here.

UPSC CDS Exam Overview

Exam name

Combined Defense Services (CDS)

Short Name

UPSC CDS

Conducting body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Website

upsc.gov.in

Exam stages

2 Stages

Written exam and SSB

Mode of exam

Offline

Qualification

Graduate

Number of papers

Written exam - For IMA, INA and AFA

  • English

  • General Knowledge

  • Elementary Mathematics

Written exam - For OTA

  • English

  • General Knowledge

SSB - Two stages

  • Stage 1 - Screening test

  • Stage 2 - Psychological test, Group Testing Officers test, Personal interview, Conference

Type of paper

Written exam - Objective type

Duration of exam

Written exam - For IMA, INA, AFA and OTA

  • All papers - 2 hrs each

SSB

  • Stage 1 & 2 - 5 days

UPSC CAPF 2021 Central Armed Police Force Examination

UPSC CAPF is conducted to recruit Assistant Commandant - AC in ITBP, CISF, BSF, etc which is a Group A central service. Check all details related to UPSC CAPF 2021 here.

UPSC CAPF Exam Overview

Exam name

Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)

Short Name

UPSC CAPF

Conducting body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Website

upsc.gov.in

Exam stages

4 Stages -

Written exam, Physical efficiency tests & medical standards tests, Personality test

Mode of exam

Offline

Qualification

Graduate

Number of papers

Written exam - Two papers

  • Paper 1 - General Ability and Intelligence

  • Paper 2 - General Studies, Essay and Comprehension

Type of paper

Written exam

  • Paper 1 - Objective type

  • Paper 2 - Subjective type

Duration of exam

Written exam

  • Paper 1 - 2 hrs

  • Paper 2 - 3 hrs

UPSC CMS 2021 Combined Medical Services Examination

UPSC conducts the CMS 2021 exam to recruit candidates for posts like Assistant Medical Officer, Assistant Divisional Medical Officer, Junior Scale Posts in Central Health Services. The exam is conducted once a year. Check all details related to UPSC CMS 2021 here.

UPSC CMS Exam Overview

Exam name

Combined Medical Service (CMS)

Short Name

UPSC CMS

Conducting body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Website

upsc.gov.in

Exam stages

2 stages

Computer Based Test and Personality test

Mode of exam

Online

Qualification

Graduate (MBBS)

Number of papers

CBT - Two papers

  • Paper 1 - General Medicine and Paediatrics

  • Paper 2 - Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Surgery and Preventive & Social Medicine

Type of paper

CBT exam

  • Paper 1 - Objective type

  • Paper 2 - Objective type

Duration of exam

CBT exam

  • Paper 1 - 2 hrs

  • Paper 2 - 2 hrs

UPSC IES/ISS 2021 Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services exam

The IES/ISS exam is conducted by UPSC on a national-level. The selection process of IES/ISS is done in 2 stages - written exam and then viva voce/interview. The posts in IES/ISS are of Senior Time Scale (STS)/ Deputy Director/ Assistant Economic Adviser/ Senior Research Officer etc. Check all details related to the UPSC IES/ISS 2021 here.

UPSC IES/ISS Exam Overview

Exam name

Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service Exam (IES/ISS)

Short Name

UPSC I.E.S./I.S.S

Conducting body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Website

upsc.gov.in

Exam stages

2 stages

Written exam and viva-voce/interview

Mode of exam

Offline

Qualification

Graduate

Number of papers

Written exam - For IES

  • Paper 1 - General English

  • Paper 2 - General Studies

  • Paper 3 - General Economics 1

  • Paper 4 - General Economics 2

  • Paper 5 - General Economics 3

  • Paper 6 - Indian Economics

Written exam - For ISS

  • Paper 1 - General English

  • Paper 2 - General Studies

  • Paper 3 - Statistics 1

  • Paper 4 - Statistics 2

  • Paper 5 - Statistics 3

  • Paper 6 - Statistics

Type of paper

Written exam

  • For IES - All papers subjective type

  • For ISS - Two papers are objective & four subjective type

Duration of exam

Written exam

Subjective papers - 3hrs

Objective papers - 2hrs

UPSC 2021 Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist

UPSC conducts the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam to recruit candidates for various posts of Group A Geologist, Chemist, Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist - B) and Geophysicist. The selection is done in two stages - written exam and interview. Check all details related to the UPSC IES/ISS 2021 here.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam Overview

Exam name

Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist

Short Name

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist

Exam Conducting Authority

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Website

upsc.gov.in

Exam stages

2 stages -

Written exam and Personality test

Mode of exam

Offline

Qualification

Graduate

Number of papers

Written exam - For Geologist

  • Paper 1 - General English

  • Paper 2 - Geology

  • Paper 3 - Geology

  • Paper 4 - Geology

Written exam - For Geophysicist

  • Paper 1 - General English

  • Paper 2 - Geophysics

  • Paper 3 - Geophysics

  • Paper 4 - Geophysics

Written exam - For Chemist

  • Paper 1 - General English

  • Paper 2 - Chemistry

  • Paper 3 - Chemistry

  • Paper 4 - Chemistry

Written exam - For Hydrogeologist

  • Paper 1 - General English

  • Paper 2 - Geology

  • Paper 3 - Geology

  • Paper 4 - Hydrogeology

Type of paper

Written exam - All the papers subjective type

Duration of exam

Written exam - 3 hrs for all each paper

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many exams are conducted by UPSC?

UPSC conducts a lot of exams like CSE, NDA, CDS, IES/ISS, CMS, EPFO, CDS etc. All the UPSC exams 2021 are mentioned in the article above.

2. Which is the most difficult exam of UPSC?

All the exams are for recruiting candidates to the top most level in the respective organisation, hence all the exams are tough. However, if you have prepared well and are determined to clear it, nothing is more difficult.

3. Can 12th pass apply for UPSC?

Yes, but not for all the exams. 12th qualified candidates can only apply for NDA.

4. What is the date of UPSC CSE 2021?

The prelims of UPSC CSE 2021 will be conducted on June 27, 2021 while the mains will be held on September 17-22, 2021.

5. Which is the highest post in UPSC?

The highest post is of District Collector.

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Steps to become an IAS officer


Graduation


You should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a known university

Arts: History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology

Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology

Commerce: Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies

Preparation for UPSC Civil Services Examination:


Study the Syllabus: Learn the syllabus for Preliminary and Main exams.

Choose Elective Subjects: Take elective subjects that you enjoy and have expertise in

Study Material: Reference textbooks, handouts distributed during the coaching and internet resources.

Practice: Previous years' question paper, mock tests, etc

Coaching Institutes: Join a good coaching institute for formal guidance 3. UPSC Civil Services Examination:

Prelims Exam: An objective-type qualifying test that will make you eligible to appear in the Main examination.

Main Exam: Very subjective test which includes all subjects.

Interview: Personality test by a panel of experts.

Important Tips:


Start Early: Better preparation starts early.

Time Management: Manage your time very efficiently.

Consistency: Follow a regular study routine.

Stay Updated: Current affairs and news.

Seek Guidance: Who have an experience can be consulted upon for guidance.

Practice Regularly: Solve the previous year's paper and mock tests.

Stay Positive: Believe in yourself and work hard.

Hence, with these steps and dedication and perseverance, you're sure to achieve your end as an IAS officer.

Hello,

Yes, while IAS (Indian Administrative Services) preparation requires a graduation degree, here are steps you can take to start your IAS journey after completing your 11th standard (BiPC):

  1. Focus on Graduation : Choose a stream for your higher studies that aligns with your interest. Graduation is a mandatory qualification for IAS eligibility.
  2. Early Preparation : Start building a strong foundation in subjects like History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science, which are part of the IAS syllabus.
  3. Develop General Knowledge : Read newspapers daily and follow current affairs magazines to stay updated with national and international news.
  4. Improve Language Skills : Enhance your proficiency in English and one Indian language as per the Civil Services syllabus.
  5. Join Study Circles or Coaching : Enroll in pre-IAS foundation courses available for school students for a head start.
  6. Time Management : Create a balanced study schedule alongside your schoolwork to gradually prepare for the IAS exam.
  7. Participate in Competitions : Engage in essay writing and debates to boost your analytical skills and confidence.

To get more help, you can visit : https://www.careers360.com/careers/ias-officer

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Hello there,

Becoming both an IAS officer and a doctor is achievable but requires dedication and clear planning, as each career has distinct educational and examination paths. Here’s a roadmap to help you achieve both:

1. Complete Your MBBS to Become a Doctor

  • Enroll in an MBBS Program : First, you need to qualify for NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and get admission to a medical college.

  • Complete Your Medical Degree : The MBBS program typically takes 5.5 years, including an internship.

  • Gain Experience (Optional) : You may choose to practice medicine for a few years to gain clinical experience, but it’s not mandatory if your goal is to pursue IAS right after MBBS.

    2. Prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)

  • Understand the UPSC Exam Structure : The UPSC CSE has three stages—Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. You can start preparing while in medical school or after completing MBBS.

  • Choose Your Optional Subject : As a doctor, you may consider taking medical science as your optional subject, though it’s not mandatory.

  • Develop a Study Plan : Balance your medical studies or job with UPSC preparation. Many doctors manage both by allocating dedicated study time each day.

  • Appear for the Exam : With a systematic approach, crack the UPSC exam and qualify for the IAS position.

    3. Career Path as a Doctor-IAS

  • IAS Training and Posting : After clearing UPSC, complete your training and take up your role as an IAS officer. You’ll have a broad scope to influence healthcare, public policy, and social development.

  • Consider Government Health Roles : In administrative roles, you could use your medical background to work in health-related departments, where your knowledge of medicine would be a unique asset.

    Additional Pathways

  • Alternative Approach : You could also join as a doctor in a government hospital and then transition to administration by appearing for the UPSC exam when ready.

  • Health Policy and Administration : Use your medical background in policy formulation or in roles within the Ministry of Health, combining both careers for impactful healthcare reforms.

This dual career path is ambitious but can be very rewarding, allowing you to serve in both the medical and administrative fields.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


Hello aspirant, The answer to this question is no. Both of these areas require your complete commitment and dedication. You can not manage both of these together. Also it is not allowed to do any other profession while performing duties as a IAS officer. If you want to practice medical profession then you have to leave your job.

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Hello,

When choosing an IAS coaching institute, it's important to consider factors such as faculty quality, study materials, success rate, infrastructure, fees, and student support. Here are some highly regarded IAS coaching institutes in India:

1. Vajiram & Ravi

  • Location: Delhi
  • Pros: Experienced faculty, comprehensive study materials, high success rate.
  • Cons: Relatively expensive.

2. ALS IAS

  • Location: Delhi, with branches in various cities.
  • Pros: Good faculty, structured programs, and regular tests.
  • Cons: Can be costly, and the quality may vary across branches.

3. Vision IAS

  • Location: Delhi, with branches in other cities.
  • Pros: Detailed study materials, current affairs updates, regular mock tests.
  • Cons: Some students find the pace fast.

4. Sriram IAS

  • Location: Delhi
  • Pros: Strong emphasis on comprehensive understanding, quality teaching.
  • Cons: Limited branches compared to others.

5. Drishti IAS

  • Location: Delhi, with a few branches in other cities.
  • Pros: Affordable fees, good study material, and supportive faculty.
  • Cons: Infrastructure might be less impressive.

6. Upkar Institute

  • Location: Multiple cities.
  • Pros: Focus on affordable coaching, quality materials.
  • Cons: Less known compared to the top-tier institutes.

7. The Hindu Zone

  • Location: Online coaching.
  • Pros: Flexibility of online classes, good faculty, and resources.
  • Cons: Online learning might not suit everyone.

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