UPSC Civil Services Exam 2016

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for the recruitment of 1079 Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, Group ‘A’, Group ‘B’ vacancies by conducting the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2016 in accordance with the Rules published by the Department of Personnel & Training in the Gazette of India Extraordinary. Other details like age limit, qualification, selection process, how to apply are given below.

Age Limit: Candidates age should be between 21 to 32 years as on 01-08-2016. Upper age limit is relaxable as per rules. 

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess degree of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or



declared to be deemed as a University Under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. 

Selection process: Selection will be based on written exam, Interview/ Personality Test. 

Application fee: Candidates have to pay Rs. 100/- either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ State Bank of Hyderabad/ State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or by using any Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card. No fee for Female/ SC/ ST/ PH candidates. 

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.upsconline.nic.in 

Important Dates: Start Date to Apply Online 27-04-2016  

Last Date to Apply Online 27-05-2016