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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the timetable for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024 on its official website, upsc.gov.in. The examination will commence on September 20, 2024, and span over five days, covering nine papers. This timetable is crucial for candidates to plan their studies effectively.
UPSC Mains 2024 Schedule
The UPSC Mains exam will begin with the Essay paper on September 20. Following this, General Studies and optional subject papers will be conducted on subsequent days. Each paper lasts three hours and is held in two shifts: morning (9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.) and afternoon (2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.). The detailed schedule is as follows:
| Date | Morning Session (9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.) | Afternoon Session (2:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.) |
|---|---|---|
| 20/9/2024 (Friday) | Paper-I: Essay | |
| 21/9/2024 (Saturday) | Paper-II: General Studies-I | Paper-III: General Studies-II |
| 22/9/2024 (Sunday) | Paper-IV: General Studies-III | Paper-V: General Studies-IV |
| 28/9/2024 (Saturday) | Paper-A: Indian Language | Paper-B: English |
| 29/9/2024 (Sunday) | Paper-VI: Optional Subject-Paper-1 | Paper-VII: Optional Subject-Paper-2 |
Important Dates for UPSC Mains 2024
Candidates must be aware of key dates related to the UPSC Mains exam. The Prelims were held on June 16, 2024. The notification for the Mains was released on July 3, 2024, with the Detailed Application Form (DAF) available from the same date until July 12, 2024.
Exam Pattern for UPSC Mains 2024
The UPSC Mains is a descriptive pen-and-paper exam designed to test candidates' ability to express their thoughts clearly through essay-type questions. To qualify for the interview stage and final merit list, candidates must pass all papers and meet the cut-off marks.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Pen and Paper-based (Offline) |
| Qualifying Papers | Papers: A & B |
| Total Marks: 300 Marks each (75 Passing Marks) | |
| Merit Papers | Papers: I - VII |
| Total Marks: 250 Marks each (1750 Total Marks) | |
| Duration | Papers: A & B |
| Total Duration: 3 Hours each | |
| Papers: I - VII | |
| Total Duration: 3 Hours each |
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