How to prepare for UPSC?
Asked by jahangir ahmad dar
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2 Answers
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Hello dear, Yes you can !
The Civil Services Examination is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to higher Civil Services of the Government of India. UPSC is India's central agency which conducts exams like Civil Services Exam (CSE) to recruit candidates into top government services like IAS IPS, IFS etc. UPSC NOT ONLY PROVIDE PRESTIGIOUS JOB OPPORTUNITY BUT A REPUTED POST IN INDIA. Although regarded as one of the toughest exams in the country, with the right approach and strategy, an aspirant can crack the IAS examination in the very first attempt. It is essentia...more -
To prepare for UPSC, you must understand eligibility and the pattern of the exam.
Eligibility -
IAS, IPS, and IFS candidates must be Indian citizens with a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Age and attempts:
General/EWS: Between 21 and 32, 6 attempts. OBC: 21 to 35 years, 9 attempts (non-creamy layer).
SC/ST: 21 to 37 years, unlimited attempts. Structure:
PRELIM (objective type): Qualifying stage with two papers conducted on the same day in two slots. Also, papers have one-third negative marking.
General Studies I
Marks: 200; questions: 100.
General Studies II (CSAT)
Marks: 200, Questions: 80
Mains (subjective type): After qua...more
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