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Frequency Asked Questions about Civil Services (FAQs) (courses 4th )
1.
What is the restriction on number of attempts in the examination?
Ans :
Number of attempts General : 4, OBC 7, SC /ST No restriction
2.
Is there any relaxation in number of attempts for physically handicapped?
Ans :
No. However physically handicapped candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories will be
eligible for relaxation in number of attempts provided to such categories.
3.
Can a candidates choose an optional subject, which he has not studied at graduate / PG level?
Ans :
Yes
4.
If a candidate has applied for the CS (P) Examination but has not appeared at any paper in the CS (P)
Examination will it be counted as an attempt?
Ans :
No. An attempt is counted only if a candidate has appeared in at least one paper in CS (P)
Examination.
5.
Is a candidate who has done his graduation without passing class X and Class XII eligible for Civil
Service Examination?
Ans :
Yes.
6.
Can a candidate write different papers of Civil Service (Main) Examination in different languages?
Ans :
No. Candidates have the option to write their answer either in English or in any one of the Eighth
schedule languages.
7.
What are the basic non educational Qualifications to get through Civil Services Exams?
Ans.
Positive Attitude & Commitment & sustained effort till goal is reached.
8.
How to prepare General Studies to cover maximum question area?
Ans.
1. Go through the syllabus.
2. Go through the questions asked in the last 10 15 years, consult text books, make out critical
points with reference to questions. Focus on news related to concerned areas to get multi
dimensional views.
3. Good teacher in different areas who can care you, personally.
9.
What should be the criteria for selecting optional?
Ans :
1. Your Interest
2. Relevance to General Studies 3. Professional Guidance.
10.
How to improve writing skills.
Ans :
Its is gradual process. Develop a multi dimensional view point the subject. Start with the central
theme and conclude properly and positively.
11.
How to write a good Essay?
Ans :
Practice writing regularly. Read News Papers, Magzines.
12.
How to remember already prepared subjects?
Ans :
Note Pad , Revision & Practice
13.
How to write answer in Main Exam to ensure word and time management as well?
14.
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15.
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16.
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TIME MANAGEMENT
Try to cut down time spent on useless activities or stop doing them altogether. Once you have prioritized
your time, you will find your efficiency level rising and the end result is that you will be an achiever!
e.
f.
Upto a maximum of three years in the case of Defense Services personnel disabled in operations
during hostilities with any foreign country of in a disturbed area and released as a consequence
thereof.
Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officer and
ECOs/ SSCOs.
Upto a maximum of 10 years in the case of blind, deaf mute and Orthopaedically handicapped
persons.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold a degree of any of the Universitites incorporate by an a legislature in India or
other educational institutions established by an Act of an deemed as a university under Section 3 of
the University Grants Commission, equivalent qualification.
Note : Candidates who have appeared at an examination the passing of which we educationally
qualified for the Commissions examination but have not been in the candidates who intended to
appear at such a qualifying examination will also the Preliminary Examination.
All candidates who are declared qualified by the Commission for taking the Civil Examination will be
required to produce proof of passing the requisite exam in a application for the Main Examination
failing which such candidate will not be Examinations.
Subject
Max. Marks
Paper I
Paper II
General Studies
General Studies (CSAT)
200
200
No. of
questions
100
80
No. of Marks
2
2.5
Syllabus
Paper I : General Studies ( Two hours)
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic
Geography of India and the World.
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political
System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development-Sustainable
Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social
Sector Initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject
specialization and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
Paper II-(200 marks) Duration : Two hours
A good presence of mind is needed to eliminate the least appropriate options and arrive at the right
one.
For General Studies: the current trend of setting the GS paper in the Preliminary Exam, candidates have
no option but to bank upon chosen optional subjects while making reasonable amount of preparation for all
areas of GS. Besides, it is wise to prepare these areas from the view-point of the Main Examination. The areas
to be taken care of are Modern India, Polity, Indian Economy, Geography, Current Events and General Science.
MAINS EXAMINATION
STEP : II
Paper
Paper I
Paper II
Paper III
Paper IV
Paper V
Paper VI
Paper VII
Paper VIII
Paper IX
Subject
Regional Language (Qualifying)
English (Qualifying)
Essay
Indian Heritage and Culture, History
and Geography of the World and
society
Governance, Constitution, Polity,
Social Justice and International
Relations
Technology, Economic Development,
Biodiversity, Environment, Security
and Disaster Management
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude
Only One Optional (Single)
Paper I
Paper II
Max. Marks
300
300
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
NOTE:
(i) Marks obtained by the candidates for all papers EXCEPT PAPER A & B will be counted for merit ranking.
However, the Commission will have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all papers of the
examination Aspirants can log on to UPSC's official website (www.upsc.gov.in) to see the detailed notification.
The written examination will consist of the following papers:
Paper A - English -300 marks - Qualifying nature - Marks not counted- Passing mandatory
The aim of the paper is to test the candidates' ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to
express his ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian Language concerned.
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:(i) Comprehension of given passages
(ii) Precis Writing
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary
(iv) Short Essay.
Paper B - A - Modern Indian language 300 Marks - Qualifying nature - Marks not counted - Passing
mandatory(i) Comprehension of given passages.
(ii) Precis Writing
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary.
(iv) Short Essay
(v) Translation from English to the Indian language and vice-versa.
Note 1: The Papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will
be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.
Note 2 : The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the
respective Indian language (except where translation is involved).
Paper-I
Essay - 250 Marks - To be written in the medium or language of the candidate's choice - Candidates will be
required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given. They will be expected to
keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit
will be given for effective and exact expression.
Paper-II
General Studies-I 250Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and
Society)
Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to
modern times.
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events,
personalities, issues
The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of
the country.
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
PAPER-IV
General Studies -III 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment,
Security and Disaster Management)
Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and
employment.
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Government Budgeting.
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation
systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; etechnology in the aid of farmers Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support
prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and
food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream
requirements, supply chain management. Land reforms in India.
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Investment models.
Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life, Achievements of
Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in
the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual
property rights.
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and
disaster management. Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Challenges to internal
security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security
challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention
Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
Paper-V
General Studies -IV 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
This paper will include questions to test the candidates' attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity,
probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing
with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad
areas will be covered.
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;
dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.
Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of
family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and
political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
PREPARATION MODE :
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Subject
Date of
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Prelim ( Paper I General Studies & Paper II CSAT) and Main Exam (General
Studies - Paper I, Paper II, Paper III, Paper IV, Essay, English Comprehension &
Precis) Duration : 5 months (extra classes will be provided if required)
Optional Subject for Main Exam ( Any one out of Geography / Political Science
/ Public Administration / Sociology)
Duration : 3 Months
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TEST SERIES
TEST SERIES FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (MAIN MENU TEST SERIES)
To be conducted 3 months before of preliminary examination
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History of the world will include events from 18 th century such as industrial revolution, world wars
redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philophies like communism,
capitalism, socialism etc. their forms and effect on the society.
Test 6
General Studies - I :
Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.
a. Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
b. Role of women and womens organization, population and associated issues, poverty and
developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
c. Effects of globalization on Indian society
d. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism
e. Salient features of worlds physical geography.
f. Distribution of key natural resources across the world ( including South Asia and the Indian
subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector
industries in various parts of the world. ( including India)
g. Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc,
geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features 9 including water
bodies and ice caps )
Test 7
General Studies III :
Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
a. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and
employment.
b. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
c. Government budgeting
d. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and
irrigation systems storage, transport and markeing of agricultural produce and issues and related
constraints , e-technology in the aid of farmers.
e. Issues related to direct and indirect farms subsidies and minimum support prices; Public
Distribution system objectives, functioning, limitations,m revamping, issues of buffer stocks and
food security, technology missions, economics of animal rearing.
f. Food procession and related industries in India scope and significance, location, upstream and
downstream requirements, supply chain management.
g. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial
growth.
h. Infrastructure : Energy, Ports, Roads, airports, Railways etc.,
i. Investment models.
Test 8
General Studies III
Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster
Management.
a. Science and Technology developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
b. Achievements of Indians in science & technology, indigenization of technology and developing new
technology
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Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano technology, Bio Technology and
issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Conservations, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Disaster and disaster management
Role of external state and non state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social
networking sites in internal security challenges, basis of cyber security, money laundering and its
prevention.
Security challenges and their management in border areas terrorism.
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate linkages of organized crime with
comprehensive UPSC simulation test.
Support Program
a. Students will be free to seek guidance throughout the day through instant e-mails, G-talk, wassups and We
chat.
b. We also encourage students to seek one to one talks with our mentors and Faculty.
c. Discussion on Classroom Tests starts.
d. Institute will provide model answers into classroom students.
Test Series for Optional ( Public Administration)
1. June - Paper I : 1. Introduction
2. Administrative Thought
3. Administrative Behaviour
2.July 4. Organisations
5. Accountability and Control
6. Administrative Law
3. July :
7. Comparative Public Administration
8. Development Dynamics
i. Personnel Administration
4. July :
10. Public Policy
11. Techniques of Administrative Improvement
12. Financial Administration
5. August :
Comprehensive Paper
6. August : Paper II :
1. Evolution of Indian Administration
2. Philophical and Constitutional frame work of government
4. Union Government and Administration
7. August:
6. State Government and Administration
7. District Administration since independence
11. Rural Development
12. Urban Local Government
8. August :
3. Public Sector Undertakings
5. Plans and Priorities
14. Significant issues in Indian Administration
9. September :
8. Civil Services
9. Financial Management
10. Administrative Reforms since Independence
13. Law and Order Administration
10. September :
Comprehensive Paper II
11. September :
Paper I
12. October :
Paper II
13. October :
Paper I and Paper II
Important points to remember while answers.
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