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CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION - UPSC
UPSC is a Constitutional Body tasked with recruiting officers for All India Services & the Central Civil Services through various standardized examinations. The commission is mandated by the Constitution for appointments to the services of the Union & All India Services. The Commission reports directly to the President. The recruitment of the civil servants is through the UPSC exam that is held yearly in two stages: The Preliminary Examination & The Main Examination. Those who clear the MAIN EXAMINATION are shortlisted for a PERSONAL INTERVIEW, after clearing thereat they become leaders of BHARAT.
Exams Conducted for
- Indian Administrative Service
- Indian Foreign Service
- Indian Police Service
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic), Group ‘A’
- Indian Railway Management Service (Personnel), Group ‘A’
- Indian Railway Management Service (Accounts), Group ‘A’
- Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’
- Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
- Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
- Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
- Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’
Stages :
1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
Preliminary Examination:
| Papers | No. of Questions | Marks | Time | Nature | Medium | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper - I | 100 | 200 | 2 Hrs | Objective | English & Hindi | 1/3rd |
| General Studies Paper - II | 80 | 200 | 2 Hrs | Objective | English & Hindi | 1/3rd |
Note: General Studies Paper - II (CSAT) is a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
Main Examination:
| Papers | Marks | Time | Nature | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper - A: Indian Language | 300 | 3 Hrs | Descriptive | Qualifying |
| Paper - B: English | 300 | 3 Hrs | Descriptive | Qualifying |
| Paper - I: Essay | 250 | 3 Hrs | Descriptive | Marks counted for Merit |
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Paper - II: General Studies – I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) |
250 | 3 Hrs | Descriptive | Marks counted for Merit |
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Paper - III: General Studies – II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations) |
250 | 3 Hrs | Descriptive | Marks counted for Merit |
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Paper - IV: General Studies – III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) |
250 | 3 Hrs | Descriptive | Marks counted for Merit |
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Paper - V: General Studies – IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) |
250 | 3 Hrs | Descriptive | Marks counted for Merit |
| Paper - VI: Optional Subject - Paper I | 250 | 3 Hrs | Descriptive | Marks counted for Merit |
| Paper - VII: Optional Subject - Paper II | 250 | 3 Hrs | Descriptive | Marks counted for Merit |
| Sub Total | 1750 Marks | |||
Note:
1. No negative marking
2. Marks of Paper A & B are not counted for Merit
3. 275 marks of Personality Test are counted for Merit
4. Grand Total – 2025 Marks
Eligibility
| Caste | Age Criteria | No of Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 21 yrs to 32 yrs | 06 |
| OBC | 21 yrs to 35 yrs | 09 |
| SC | 21 yrs to 37 yrs | Till Upper Age Limit |
| ST | 21 yrs to 37 yrs | Till Upper Age Limit |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs & SSCOs | 21 yrs to 37 yrs | Till Upper Age Limit |
| Ex Defence Personal Disabled during Operations | 21 yrs to 35 yrs | Till Upper Age Limit |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 21 yrs to 42 yrs | 09 for General/ EWS/OBC Unlimited for SC / ST |
Head Office:
3rd Floor, ‘Sitaram Smruti’ West High Court Road Dharampeth, Nagpur 440010
Phone: 8668597907 | 9021275924 | Email: info@bhonsalainstitute.org
Important Links:
UPSC: https://upsc.gov.in
MPSC: https://mpsc.gov.in
MPPSC: https://mppsc.mp.gov.in
CGPSC: https://cgpsc.cg.gov.in
TSPSC: https://tspsc.gov.in
3rd Floor, ‘Sitaram Smruti’ West High Court Road Dharampeth, Nagpur 440010
Phone: 8668597907 | 9021275924 | Email: info@bhonsalainstitute.org
Important Links:
UPSC: https://upsc.gov.in
MPSC: https://mpsc.gov.in
MPPSC: https://mppsc.mp.gov.in
CGPSC: https://cgpsc.cg.gov.in
TSPSC: https://tspsc.gov.in
