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Will UPSC IAS 2021 Exam be Postponed Due to COVID-19? - Check Latest Updates
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Will UPSC IAS 2021 exam be postponed? - As per the UPSC calendar 2021 the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is going to conduct the UPSC Civil Services 2021 prelims exam on June 27, 2021. The UPSC notification 2021 was released on March 4, 2021, along with the application form. The UPSC IAS application form 2021 last date was March 24, 2021. Applicants who have successfully completed the Civil Services application process are eligible to appear for the UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam. But due to this unexpected surge in the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 cases in all parts of India, the demand for postponement of the UPSC IAS exam is beginning to pick up pace. Aspirants have started searching things like - ‘Will UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam be postponed’, ‘Postpone UPSC Civil Service 2021 exam’ and more on various social and educational platforms like Quora, Careers360, Twitter, etc.
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- Will UPSC IAS 2021 be postponed - Latest news and updates
- Why UPSC IAS 2021 may get postponed?
- Chances of UPSC IAS 2021 getting postponed
- What UPSC has to say of UPSC IAS 2021 exam postponement?
- Other Government exams postponed due to COVID-19
UPSC IAS Exam Dates 2021
As per the UPSC the UPSC IAS 2021 prelims will be conducted on the said date as mentioned in the UPSC calendar 2021. Check the important dates related to IAS 2021 exam in the table below:
Events | NABARD Grade A exam dates |
UPSC notification 2021 | March 4, 2021 |
UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam | June 27, 2021 |
Will UPSC IAS 2021 be postponed - Latest news and updates
April 27 - Till date UPSC has not said anything on the postponement of the UPSC IAS 2021 exam. But it has reiterated multiple times that UPSC Civil Services 2021 exam will be held as per schedule i.e. June 27, 2021.
April 19 - As on various notifications issued by the UPSC on April 19, it has postponed the UPSC IAS 2020 interview which were to held from April 26 to June 18, 2021 and the EPFO 2020 exam which was scheduled to held on May 9, 2021.
Why UPSC IAS 2021 may get postponed?
Due to the unexpected surge in the coronavirus cases throughout the country various recruitment agencies have postponed their exams till further notice. Class 10th CBSE and ICSE exams have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic surge, while class 12th exams have been postponed. NTA has postponed the NEET PG 2021 exam due this outbreak in the country.
Various recruitment exams have also been postponed till further notice like SSC CHSL which had started on April 12 and was to end on April 27, was postponed from April 20, 2021. UGC NET 2021 has been postponed to and as per the NTA it has been rescheduled to be held in the third week of July, 2021. Even UPSC has postponed the UPSC IAS 2020 interview scheduled to be conducted from April to June, 2021. It also has postponed the EPFO 2020 recruitment test after issuing the EPFO admit card on April 16, 2021, for the second time because of COVID-19 situation in the country. So postponing UPSC IAS 2021 exam is not off the table yet if the current situation persists.
Chances of UPSC IAS 2021 getting postponed
As of now it is tough to predict whether the UPSC IAS 2021 exam will be postponed or not. And the chances of UPSC postponing UPSC CSE 2021 exam as of now is very grim. But if the COVID-19 numbers are not down by the second week of June, 2021 or so, the chances of the UPSC Civil Services 2021 exam getting postponed will be increased exponentially. As the UPSC IAS 2021 pre exam is scheduled to be held on June 27, 2021.
So as of now nothing can be said with certainty whether the IAS 2021 exam will be postponed or not.
What UPSC has to say of UPSC IAS 2021 exam postponement?
The Union Public Service Commission on multiple occasions has reiterated that the UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam will be conducted as per schedule on June 27, 2021. But in its press release on April 19, the Commission had said that it will review the coronavirus situation from time to time. And any decision of the UPSC in respect of the examinations, recruitments and interviews will be made available on the Commission’s official website - upsc.gov.in.
The new dates of the deferred recruitment tests/ interviews, will be notified to the candidates at least 15 days in advance.
What if UPSC IAS 2021 is not postponed?
If by any chance the Commission does not postpone the UPSC IAS 2021 exam and conducts it as per schedule on June 27, 2021, in the midst of this pandemic. It will have to ensure that all the COVID-19 SOPs and guidelines are adhered to through the UPSC IAS exam centres. It might also have to increase the number of UPSC exam centres across the country to maintain social distancing. And ensure that the environment is safe and secure for both candidates to staff on the IAS 2021 exam duty.
Other Government exams postponed due to COVID-19
SSC CHSL 2021 postponed - The Staff Selection Commission was to conduct the SSC CHSL 2021 tier 1 exam from April 12 to 27, 2021, in online mode. But It has been postponed from April 20, onwards due the surge in the COVID-19 cases
UPSC EPFO 2020 postponed - UPSC has postponed the EPFO 2020 exam for the second time due the pandemic. EPFO recruitment test 2020 was scheduled to be held on May 9, 2021, but it has been postponed.
UPSC IAS 2020 postponed - The Commission has postponed the IAS 2020 interview which was scheduled to be held from April 26 to June 18, 2021, due to the second wave of the pandemic.
UPSC IES ISS 2020 postponed - The UPSC IES ISS 2020 interviews have also been postponed which were to be held from April 20 to 23, 2021.
UGC NET 2021 postponed - NTA has postponed the UGC NET 2021 exam and now it is scheduled to be held in the third week of July, 2021.
Various other state level exams have also been postponed due the curfew restrictions because of the coronavirus outbreak in that state.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam scheduled to be conducted?
The UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam is scheduled to be held on June 27, 2021.
2. Is UPSC IAS 2021 postponed?
No, the UPSC IAS 2021 exam is not yet postponed.
3. What are the chances of the UPSC IAS exam getting postponed?
At this moment nothing can be said with certainty about the postponement of the UPSC IAS 2021 exam.
4. Has UPSC postponed any other exam this year?
Yes, UPSC has postponed one recruitment test and two interviews this year due to COVID-19.
5. Will UPSC EPFO 2020 recruitment test be postponed?
UPSC EPFO 2020 recruitment test has been postponed till further notice.
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IRAS (Indian Railway Accounts Service) officers can be posted in both cities and rural areas since Indian Railways has offices and operations nationwide. They typically work in divisional offices, zonal offices, workshops, and production units. Transfers do happen but are usually not very frequent and depend on government policies and organizational needs.
Hope this helps!
Kishan Bhakat 24 April,2025
To become an IAS officer, you must clear the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and then undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). While any bachelor's degree is acceptable, choosing a degree that aligns with the UPSC syllabus, particularly in humanities and social sciences, can be advantageous.
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE):
This is the primary exam for becoming an IAS officer, involving three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test (Interview).
Any Bachelor's Degree:
A graduate degree from a recognized university is the basic requirement to be eligible for the CSE.
Beneficial Degrees:
Degrees in humanities and social sciences, such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), can be helpful due to the syllabus overlap with subjects like History, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics.
Optional Subject:
You can choose an optional subject in the Mains exam, and a BA degree can provide a wide range of options.
Hope it helps!!
sadafreen356 22 April,2025
Hello!!
That's a great goal—and your background as a research scholar can actually be a big asset in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE), which is the path to becoming an IAS officer.
Step-by-Step Guide to Become an IAS Officer:
1. Understand the Exam Structure
The UPSC CSE has three stages:
Prelims: Objective (GS Paper + CSAT)
Mains: Descriptive (9 papers)
Interview: Personality Test
2. Check Eligibility
Age: 21 to 32 (for General category)
Degree: Any graduate degree (you already qualify)
3. Choose Your Optional Subject
Choose something you’re comfortable with (can be from your research field if it's available).
Popular optionals: Sociology, Geography, PSIR, Anthropology, etc.
4. Build a Study Plan
Since you're a research scholar, time management is key.
Daily 4–6 hours of focused study can work if you're consistent.
Focus on:
NCERTs (6th–12th)
Standard books (like Laxmikanth for Polity, Spectrum for History)
Current Affairs (The Hindu, Indian Express, or PIB + Monthly compilations)
5. Join a Test Series (Optional but Helpful)
For Prelims and Mains: to build speed, writing skills, and clarity.
6. Practice Answer Writing
Mains is all about articulation. Practice with previous year questions and mock tests.
7. Appear for the Exam
Notification comes out around February.
Prelims is in May/June, Mains in September, and Interview early next year.
How to Align This With Your Research Schedule:
Create a realistic time-table that includes 2–3 hours on weekdays, and more on weekends.
Use your research experience for deeper understanding and essay writing.
NITYAM MAHUR 12 April,2025
If your goal is to become an IAS officer, choose a degree that supports UPSC preparation and also provides a good backup:
BA in Political Science, History, Geography, or Economics is ideal for IAS.
BSc or BCom is fine too, but you'll need to study humanities separately for UPSC.
For backup, pick a subject with good job prospects like BBA or Computer Science.
KCET is required only if you're planning professional courses like Engineering or Agriculture. It's not needed for BA or general degrees.
Rubina Naseer 04 April,2025
Hello aspirant,
For becoming IAS , you have to first complete your graduation from any background from any recognised university or college. If you are in your final year, then also you are eligible. After that you have to give an entrance exam name UPSC . If you will clear this exam then according to your marks you may get the IAS position.
To know about UPSC entrance exam, kindly go through the given link:
https://competition.careers360.com/exams/upsc-cse
All the best!!
Sakshi Sharma 31 March,2025
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