'Drop of over 1 lakh candidates': Why is there a decline in UPSC CSE Prelims applicants over years | Explained
The number of candidates appearing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination declined significantly in 2023-24, indicating a shrinking applicant pool despite the examination remaining one of the country's most competitive recruitment processes. According to the UPSC's 74th Annual Report, 10,27,514 candidates appeared for the CSE Prelims in 2023-24 compared to 11,52,566 in 2022-23 and 11,12,318 in 2021-22.
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