What is the best backup government exam for an UPSC aspirant?
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There is nothing wrong with having backup plans. However, with the knowledge of Union Public Service Commission preparation, you can appear for other government examinations like State PSC, SSC CGL banking exams IBPS PO SBI PO Clerk, etc. ), Government teachers (TET), etc. If you're are belongs to the engineering field, you may go with GATE ESE, SSC JE side, or other state engineering services as your backup. If you are a doctor or lawyer, keep practicing. If you are an art student like B.A. Or B.Sc. Graduate, appear in UGC NET SSC CGL and banking exams.
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State civil services are the best options for an UPSC aspirant. Syllabus and exam patterns would be quiet easy to understand as they are almost similar to UPSC CSE' s syllabus and pattern but with a lower level of toughness comparatively. Core strategy of preparation for both kind of exams would be same. Only add on is that you also have to study about particular states for their civil services' exams.
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No, the Commission do not mention any Minimum Qualifying Marks for the General Studies Paper 1. But there is a criteria of Minimum 33 % for the General Studies Paper 2 (Aptitude) paper.
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