The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2011 on 12th June, 2011 for recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and certain other Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Central Services/ Posts. The examination will be held at various centres across the country.
Age: Min 21 years and Max 30 years as on 1st August 2011.
Qualifications:
Degree of a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

How To Apply:
Candidates my apply ONLINE using the website www.upsconline.nic.in detailed instructions for filling up online applications are available on the above mentioned website. Candidates may also apply OFFLINE in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examinations which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/ Post Offices (Specified in Appendix-III of the Notice published in Employment News dated 19.02.2011) throught the country against cash payment of Rs. 30/- only. Each such form can be used only once and only for one examination.
Fee:
Candidates applying  ONLINE are required to pay a reduced fee of Rs. 50/- only either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of SBI or by using Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card. Candidates applying OFFLINE (through Common Application Form) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- only through Central Recruitment fee stamp only. Female/ SC/ ST/ PH candidates are exempted from payment of fee. (OBC candidates are required to pay full fees)

Contact:
Union Public Service Commission
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road
New Delhi 110069
Web: www.upsc.gov.in