UPSC Civil Services Exam 2009 Annouance full details

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC)

Civil Service Examination, 2009

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2009 for recruitment to the various posts of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and certain other Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Central Services / Posts.

Date of Notification of Examination - 06.12.2008
Last Date for receipt of Applications - 05.01.2009
Date of commencement of examination - 17.05.2009

Duration of Examination - 1 Day

Minimum Academic qualification prescribed - A degree from a recognised university or equivalent. Candidates appearing for the Degree Examination are also eligible to compete subject to certain conditions.

Age - 21-30 years as on 1.8.200 The upper age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC and certain other categories of candidates as per rules.

Number of Attempts:

General Category - 4
OBC : 7
Physically Handicapped - 7
SC / ST - No Limit

Application Form

The candidates must apply in the Common Application Form of the Commission for its examinations, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/ Post offices throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 20/- only. It is also published in the Employment News

FeeRs.50/- through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only. SC/ST/PH candidates are exempted from payment of fee.

How To Apply

All applications must reach

The Secretary,
Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road,
New Delhi-110069

either by hand
or by Post/Speed Post
or by courier
on or before the 5th January, 2009.
For full details click or read Employment News dated 06/12/08.…

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