The services within the Civil Services Examination have been grouped into Technical and Non-Technical categories. Technical Services require special medical status in terms of vision, height, chest, chest expansion etc. Technical services: Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) Indian … [Read more...] about Technical Services vs Non-Technical Services: Medical Standards
UPSC Prelims
How Should You Read ‘The Hindu’ Newspaper for IAS Exam Preparation?
The Hindu is the most recommended newspaper for UPSC aspirants. However many are confused about how should they finish 'The Hindu' in minimum time covering the priority areas. Almost every IAS aspirant know the importance of reading newspapers for UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. Among … [Read more...] about How Should You Read ‘The Hindu’ Newspaper for IAS Exam Preparation?
How to study Indian culture for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
Indian culture and heritage is a hot topic for UPSC Civil Services Prelims as well as Mains. Once you get a basic idea regarding what to study and what not to study in Indian culture, this topic would be very easy. In this post, we not only provide guidance regarding priority areas of Indian culture … [Read more...] about How to study Indian culture for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
10 Resolutions which can change your life
Resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something. Certain resolutions can change your life. We thought to help you with a few suggestions related to Civil Services Exam which can give you extra motivation and vigour. Take new resolutions! Today, why not try a new kind of resolution? … [Read more...] about 10 Resolutions which can change your life
10 Books referred by toppers to clear IAS preliminary exam
What did UPSC CSE toppers study to clear IAS preliminary exam? What are the best-selling books to crack UPSC Civil Services Prelims? See the list of 10 books referred by toppers to clear IAS preliminary exam. Links are provided to buy the books online at discounted prices. If clearing UPSC … [Read more...] about 10 Books referred by toppers to clear IAS preliminary exam
10 Tips for Students to Prepare for IAS Exam while in College
For smart aspirants, college is the best place to start IAS exam preparation. With all the energy of the young age and the sharpness of the student's mind, the just-out-of-college guys have a higher probability of clearing IAS exam. But unless the preparation is focused on the right guidance and … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Students to Prepare for IAS Exam while in College
UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017 Date and Syllabus
IAS/IPS aspirants are advised to take a note of the important dates regarding UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017. The Civil Services Prelims will be held on 18th June 2017. The official notification was published on 22nd February 2017. Links are provided in this article to guide aspirants … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017 Date and Syllabus
Now Download ClearIAS Notes as PDF for FREE!
Good news! It’s now easier for readers to download online study materials from ClearIAS. We have added new download links in ClearIAS website, right in the menu bar itself. Readers can now download ClearIAS notes as PDF for free! What's new? Yes, online study materials published in ClearIAS.com … [Read more...] about Now Download ClearIAS Notes as PDF for FREE!
100+Marks in UPSC Prelims 2016 From ClearIAS Prelims Test Series
"What is the best strategy to clear IAS Preliminary exam?" If you ask us this question, we would say - join ClearIAS prelims mock test series. Many toppers had repeatedly acknowledged the role of ClearIAS Prelims Test Series in their success. The story was no different in Prelims 2016. More … [Read more...] about 100+Marks in UPSC Prelims 2016 From ClearIAS Prelims Test Series
6 mistakes aspirants make regarding IAS mock tests
All serious candidates who prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination know the importance of mock tests. Just like taking mock interviews before the actual UPSC personality test, taking mock exams before the IAS preliminary and the main exam is very important to increase the chances of success … [Read more...] about 6 mistakes aspirants make regarding IAS mock tests