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UPSC CSE is one of the most awaited UPSC exams, with lakhs of candidates competing. One of the important aspects of the UPSC CSE exam is the exam centres. Candidates have more options to choose from for their Prelims exam than their mains. So, deciding your exam centre becomes crucial at least from the Mains point of view. 

In this article, students will find complete information about UPSC CSE Prelims, Mains and Interview centres. 

How UPSC Allots Exam Centers?

Following is the methodology adopted by UPSC to allot exam centres:

• At the time of submission of online application for UPSC you have to submit your Prelims and Mains exam centre choices. 
• UPSC follows the principle of “First Come First Serve.” If the exam centre of your choice gets filled, it will get freeze and you have to choose another exam centre. 
• Since the number of mains centres is less. So plan accordingly. Mains exam lasts for 2 weeks, with the exam on weekends. You may have to make travel and stay arrangements, for mains. 
• Out of all the centres only Nagpur, Kolkata, Dispur and Chennai have unlimited seats for candidates, i.e., they are not frozen.

UPSC CSE 2023 Exam Centers: Key Highlights

UPSC CSE 2023 Exam Timings

Below are the exam timings for various UPSC CSE exam stages:

UPSC CSE 2023: Prelims Timings

UPSC CSE Prelims are scheduled on Sundays. There will be 2 papers on a single day. The timings are:

• Paper 1 (GS)- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Paper 2 (CSAT)- 2:30 PM- 4:30 PM

UPSC CSE 2023: Mains Timings

In UPSC CSE Mains there will be 9 papers, two on each day. The exams last over 2 weeks and are conducted on Fridays and weekends. The timing of shifts is as follows:

• Paper 1 (Essay, GS1, GS3, Indian Language and Optional paper1)- 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
• Paper 2 (GS2, GS4, English and Optional paper2)- 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM

UPSC CSE 2023: Interview Timings

The UPSC CSE interview is divided into sessions morning and afternoon. The session in which you have to appear for the interview will be mentioned on your admit card. The timing of the sessions is as follows:

• Morning session- Starts at 9:00 AM
• Afternoon session- Starts at 1:00 PM

UPSC CSE 2023: Prelims Exam Center

Below is the list of UPSC CSE 2023 Prelims exam centres as per the UPSC CSE 2023 notification:

UPSC CSE 2023: Mains Exam Center

UPSC CSE 2023: Interview Exam Centre

There is only one centre for UPSC CSE 2023 interviews, i.e., the UPSC Headquarters. 

UPSC CSE 2023 Interview Center: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069.

UPSC CSE Exam Centres: Important Instructions to be followed

UPSC provides the important instructions that should be followed at the IAS exam centres 2023. The key instructions also include the COVID-19 guidelines that need to strictly adhere. Check the important guidelines mentioned below.

• Any kind of unethical behaviour at the UPSC IAS 2023 test centre will not be accepted and may lead to the disqualification of the candidate.
• It is important for candidates to reach the IAS exam centres at least 90 minutes before the scheduled time mentioned in the admit card of IAS 2023.
• Students need to maintain social distancing and other safety guidelines at the test centre of UPSC.
• If the candidate is carrying any baggage, they need to keep that at their own risk.
• Candidates must bring the UPSC IAS admit card 2023 along with the valid photo id proof to the UPSC IAS 2023 exam centres.

Guidelines to be followed at UPSC IAS 2023 prelims exam centres

• Those who are not carrying an admit card are not allowed to enter the UPSC IAS exam centres 2023.
• At the entrance of UPSC IAS exam centre 2023, the room numbers according to the roll numbers will be mentioned.
• At the exam centre of UPSC IAS 2023, Candidates need to sit at their allocated seat only.

Instructions to be followed at the UPSC IAS Exam Centres 2023 at the time of mains exam

• Candidates who clear the prelims test and go on to the mains must remember to bring the fully authenticated Preliminary Exam call letter, a valid copy of ID proof, and the Main Exam call letter to the UPSC IAS main exam 2023.
• Candidates must also bring one passport-size photograph, as well as an authenticated/stamped call letter for the preliminary test and an authenticated/stamped photocopy of their ID proof.
• After the conclusion of the UPSC IAS exam, candidates are expected to maintain the discipline. Do not rush.

Documents Required at UPSC CSE 2023 Exam Centre

• Black Ballpoint Pen
• Admit card (carry an extra copy)
• ID Proof (Aadhar Card, Driving Licence, Passport, Voter’s ID Card etc)
• 2 passport size photographs
• Pencil (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Exam Centres for UPSC Exam

What are the centres for UPSC interviews?

There is only one centre for the UPSC Interviews, i.e., the UPSC Headquarters, located at- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069. 

How many centres are there in UPSC CSE?

Candidates get a choice of about 80 centres for the UPSC CSE Prelims exam and about 25 centres for the UPSC CSE Mains exam.

What facilities are available to PwD candidates at UPSC Centers?

As per the policies of the Government of India, UPSC ensures that the centres allotted to the PwD candidates have basic facilities like- accessible classrooms, accessible toilets, elevators if required, etc.

What things are we allowed to carry out in the UPSC CSE exam hall?

The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.