Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) conducts its UPSC Prelims and Mains examination online for recruitment to IAS, IPS, IFS Group ‘A’ and some Group ‘B’ services. Find out about the exam syllabus, paper pattern, etc. below.
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Nationality
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For Indian Administrative Service, a candidate should be a citizen of India.
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For Indian Foreign Service and other services, a
candidate should either be a citizen of India/ a subject of Nepal/ a
subject of Bhutan/ a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st
January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India/a
person of Indian origin who has migrated from other countries (detailed
list of countries available on official website) with the
intention of permanently settling in India.
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Age Limit
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A candidate should be between 21 – 30 years (both inclusive) as on the date mentioned under the UPSC examination
notification.
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The upper age limit is relaxed upto a maximum of :
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Age Relaxation (years)
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| SC/ST
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5
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| OBC
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3
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| Defense Services personnel
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3
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domiciled in the J&K during the period
01/01/1980 - to 31/12/1989
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5
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| For more categories, visit the official website.
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Educational Qualification
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A candidate must be a graduate from a recognized university or a deemed university.
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A Candidate appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree and awaiting result can also apply.
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A Candidate possesses professional and technical
qualification recognised by Government equivalent to the professional
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technical degree can also apply.
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A Candidate who has passed the final professional M.B.B.S.
or any other Medical Examination but has not completed his/her
internship by the time of submission of his/her application for the
Civil Services (Main) Examination
Civil Services Preliminary Examination (2012)
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Paper I – General Studies (GS) - 200 marks – 2 hours
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Number of Questions
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| Environment - General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and
Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
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20
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| General Science
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12
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| Economics - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social
Sector initiatives, etc.
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11
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| Indian History - History of India and Indian National Movement.
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20
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| Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
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10
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| Indian Politics - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public
Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
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27
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100
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| 2 marks allotted per correct answer
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| Negative Marking: 1/3rd of marks allotted for every question
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Paper II – Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT) – 200 marks – 2 hours
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Number of Questions
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| Comprehension
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35
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| English Language Comprehension
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8
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| Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
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27
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| General Mental Ability & Basic Numeracy
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3
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| Decision Making & Interpersonal Skills
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7
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80
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| 2.5 marks allotted per correct answer
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| Negative Marking: 1/3rd of marks allotted for every question
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| No negative marking for questions on Interpersonal Skills and Decision Making
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| The Civil Services Exam is a paper based test and consists of two successive stages:
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Preliminary Examination (Objective type) – comprising 2 exams – General Studies
and CSAT
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Civil Services Main Examination (Written and Interview)
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| Preliminary Exam: 19th May 2013
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| Mains Exam 2013: 01th December, 2013 |
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