The prelims exam was conducted in October 2020. The main examination was conducted by the Commission from January 8 to January 17, 2021. Candidates who qualified the main exam were called for interview round. The interview or personality test for selection to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and other Central Services (Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’) was conducted from August 2 to September 22, 2021.