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UPSC (Union
Public Service Commission) conducts the CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION (CSE),
which is a nationwide exam for central services group A with success
average rate of 0.1%–0.3%. This exam is conducted by UPSC in three phases –
1.Preliminary examination
2.Mains examination
3.Personality test (interview)
The
UPSC issue notification once a year
·
For 2018 it will be release
on 07-02-2018 with last date of filling the form will be 06-03-2018. .Exam date
for prelims exam will be 03-06-2018.Fiiliong of foem is a online process. You
can visit regularily commision website
www.upsc.gov.in .
The posts for
which this exam is conducting
are;-
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Indian
Administrative Service(IAS)
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Indian
Foreign Service(IFS)
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Indian
Police Service(IPS)
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Indian
P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group 'A'
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Indian
Audit and Accounts Service, Group 'A'
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Indian
Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group 'A'
·
Indian
Defence Accounts Service, Group 'A'
·
Indian
Revenue Service (I.T.), Group 'A'(IRS)
·
Indian
Ordnance Factories Service, Group 'A' (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)
·
Indian
Postal Service, Group 'A'
·
Indian
Civil Accounts Service, Group 'A'
·
Indian
Railway Traffic Service, Group 'A'(IRTS)
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Indian
Railway Accounts Service, Group 'A'
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Indian
Railway Personnel Service, Group 'A'
·
Post
of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group 'A'
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Indian
Defence Estates Service, Group 'A'
·
Indian
Information Service (Junior Grade), Group 'A'.
·
Indian
Trade Service, Group 'A' (Gr. III)
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Indian
Corporate Law Service, Group "A"
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Armed
Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group 'B' (Section Officer's Grade)
·
Delhi,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &
Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group 'B'
·
Delhi,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &
Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group 'B'
·
Pondicherry
Civil Service, Group 'B'
·
Pondicherry
Police Service, Group 'B'
The
number of vacancies to be filled on the result of the examination is expected
to be approximately 1000 which
is categoreis according to various reservations.
Qualification
and other Eligibility
for this exam is-
1.Graduation
in any stream from any university recognised by UGC .
2.
Must be 21 age and not more then 32 yr( on 1 Aug of respected year)-+3 for OBC
And +5 for SC/ST
3.
Must be citizen of india,Nepal or Bhutan.
UPSC PRELIMS EXAM PATTERN & SYLLABUS 2018
The Following
table is about UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern & What are the UPSC Prelims Exam
papers and subjects for 2018 and we are providing UPSC Syllabus below this
table.
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UPSC Prelims Exam Papers
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Duration
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Questions
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Marks
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Paper
I – General Studies: It is qualifying paper to write the mains exam
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2
Hours
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100
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200
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Paper
II – Aptitude: This paper is of qualifying nature, but candidate must
score at least 33% marks in this paper and marks of this paper are not
counted for writing the Mains examination.
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2
Hours
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80
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200
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TOTAL
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400
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General Studies Paper- I Syllabus
1. Current
events of national and international importance
2. History
of India and Indian national movement
3. Indian
and World Geography- Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the
world
4. Indian
Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political system, Panchayati Raj, Public
Policy, Rights issues, etc.
5. Economic
and Social development – sustainable development, poverty, inclusion,
demographics, social sector initiatives etc.
6. General
issues on environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate change-that donot
require subject specialization
7. General
science
Aptitude Syllabus PAPER-II
1. Interpersonal
skills including communication skills
2. Logical
reasoning and analytical ability
3. Decision
making and problem solving
4. General
mental ability
5. Basic
numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X
level), Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. –
Class X level)
6. English
Language Comprehension skills (Class X level)
7. Questions
relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level. (will be
tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi
translation)
Points
to be remember before appearing UPSC Prelims exam 2018:
·
The questions in the UPSC Prelims
exams are objective type also called
as multiple choice questions.
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There is “Negative
Marking” in the Prelims exam. There is a penalty of 33% marks or 0.83
marks for every wrong answer. Though decision making and problem solving
section doesn’t have negative marking.
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Since 2013, it’s for the first
time the Indian Forest Service (IFS) aspirants are combined with the Civil
Services candidates to take the Preliminary examination. The aspirants who may
clear the Preliminary exam have to separately write the Mains exams for Indian
Forest Service.
·
Blind candidates are allowed extra
time of 20 mins for each paper.
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It is mandatory for the candidate
to appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Prelim) examination for the
purpose of evaluation.The marks scored in the Prelims exam is not counted in
the final tally of the Mains exam or the Interview. Many students appear
multiple times to clear UPSC Prelims because limited numbers of candidates are
chosen to write the mains exam. For its preparation qualities like a sharp
memory and basic retention power and proper strategy is needed.
UPSC
Civil Services Main Examination Syllabus
The
Civil Services Mains examination is in written format and aims to test the
academic talent and the ability of the candidate to present the answers in a
clear and coherent manner. The Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual
traits and depth and understanding of the candidates rather than merely the
range of their information and memory.
Revised UPSC Exam Pattern
2016
The
UPSC has revised the pattern of Civil Services Main examination from 2016.
1.Now
there are 7 + 2 = 9 papers to be answered in the main examination.
2.All
of them are of descriptive type. There are two qualifying papers 1) any modern
Indian language of 300 marks 2) English of 300 marks. The marks of these two
papers will not be counted in the merit list of the main examination.
3.The
candidate is allowed to pick any one language from the Eighth Schedule of the
Constitution or English as the medium for writing the mains examination.
4.According
to the new pattern in the UPSC syllabus, there are "FOUR" General
Studies paper each comprising of 250 Marks with a total of 1000 Marks are made
compulsory. The scope of the syllabus of General Studies papers are of degree
level.
5.There
is only "ONE" optional subject to choose from the list of subjects.
It comprises of two papers each of 300 marks. So the optional paper has total
600 marks. Candidate is allowed to take up literature as an optional subject
"without the condition of having the same at graduation level.” The scope
of the syllabus of optional paper is higher than the bachelor's degree but
lower than the master's level.
Interview/Personality
Test is of 275 Marks. Candidate can give preference of the language in which
they may like to be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement for the
translators.
The
total mark of the written examination is 1750 Marks.
The
Interview/Personality Test will be of 275 marks.
The
Grand Total 2025 Marks
Summary of the
Latest Pattern of Civil Services (Mains) Examination
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Paper-VI Optional Subject - Paper 1 -250 Marks |
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Paper-VII Optional Subject - Paper II -250 Marks
Candidate is allowed to take up literature
as an optional subject "without the condition of having it at the
graduation level."
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Sub Total (Written test) 1750 Marks
Marks of English and Language will not be
counted in the total tally of marks for the written exam. So the total of the
Mains exam will be 1750 Marks Only.
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Interview/Personality Test - 275 marks
Candidate can give preference of the
language in which they may like to be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement
for the translators.
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Grand Total 2025 Marks |
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A candidate is allowed to use any one language from the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution or English as the medium of writing the examination. |
Civil Services
Mains Exam Syllabus
The
written examination will consist of the following papers:
Paper 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 High School level
and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will
not be counted for final 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 B - 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.
Essay
- 250 Marks - To be written in the medium or language of the candidate's
choice. Candidate is required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice
of subjects will be given. They are expected to keep their thoughts closely to
the subject and arrange their ideas in orderly fashion and be concise. Credit
will be given to effective and coherent expression.
General
Studies-I 250 Marks (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.
History
of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial
revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries, colonization,
decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism
etc.- their forms and effect on the society. Salient features of Indian
Society, Diversity of India.Role of women and women's organization, population
and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their
problems and their remedies. Effects of globalization on Indian society Social
empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Salient
features of world's physical geography. Distribution of key natural resources
across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors
responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector
industries in various parts of the world (including India)
Important
Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone
etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical
geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and
fauna and the effects of such changes.
General
Studies -II: 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and
International relations)
Indian
Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments,
significant provisions and basic structure.Functions and responsibilities of
the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal
structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges
therein.Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms
and institutions.Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of
other countries
Parliament
and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers
& privileges and issues arising out of these. Structure, organization and
functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of
the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role
in the Polity. Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.
Appointment
to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of
various Constitutional Bodies. Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial
bodies
Government
policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues
arising out of their design and implementation. Development processes and the
development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations,
donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
Welfare
schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and
the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies
constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
Issues
relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
Health, Education, Human Resources.
Issues
relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
Health, Education, Human Resources, issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Important
aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance-
applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters,
transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Role of
civil services in a democracy.
India
and its neighbourhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and
agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests. Effect of
policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's
interests, Indian diaspora.
Important
International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.
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; e-technology 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. 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
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.
Aptitude
and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and
non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance
and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Emotional
intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration
and governance.
Contributions
of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
Public/Civil
service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems;
ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws,
rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability
and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in
governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate
governance.
Probity
in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and
probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to
Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's
Charters,
Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds,
challenges of corruption.
Optional
Subject - Paper I -250 Marks
Optional
Subject - Paper II -250 Marks
Candidates
may choose any ONE optional subject from amongst the list of subjects given
below.
Interview/Personality
Test - 275 Marks
Candidate can give preference of the language in which they may like to be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement for the translators.
Candidate can give preference of the language in which they may like to be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement for the translators.
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Part
B - Main Examination - Optional Subjects
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For syllabus of
optional you can visit official website or you can write to us. Regularity
visit. Govt press release. And some impotanr liks. For detail watch our you
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