The 2023 UPSC CSE will be held in two shifts (representative image)
UPSC CSE 2023: Candidates must carry a hard copy of the admission card along with their original photo ID card whose number is shown on the e-admission card
The Civil Services Examination Prelims 2023 (UPSC CSE) will be conducted today, May 28, by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam is held in two shifts: General Studies I in the morning shift (9.30 – 11.30 am) and CSAT in the afternoon shift (2.30 – 4.30 pm). On the official websites, upsconline.nic.in or upsc.gov.in, candidates can access and print their admission cards for the exam.
Candidates must remember to download the 2023 UPSC CSE admission card online as it will not be sent to them by post. The UPSC CSE 2023 Admission Card must be carried to the examination center by all applicants. Candidates are not allowed to participate in the examination unless they have their admission card.
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Candidates are urged to strictly follow all exam related guidelines on the day of the exam as the exam is conducted under the supervision of the local police. Below is a list of crucial guidelines candidates should keep in mind:
- Candidates should be at the exam hall at least one hour before the scheduled time to avoid any last minute issues. After the start of the exam, late registrations are no longer allowed.
- Only black ballpoint pens are allowed for marking answers on the OMR sheet. Using any other colored pen will result in disqualification.
- In addition to the admission card, all candidates are required to bring a valid photo ID (such as Passport, Driver’s License, Voter ID Card, PAN Card or Aadhar Card) which matches the information on their admission card.
- Electronic devices or gadgets such as mobile phones and smartwatches are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
- Candidates are allowed to bring water bottles, small hand sanitizer bottles and face masks into the examination hall.
- Candidates must bring two passport size photos, one for each session, to the examination hall. These photos will only be used if the printed photo on the access card is unclear.