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UPSC Prelims
Most Probable Questions for IAS Prelims – Download PDF
As time is limited, do you wish to know what are the important areas to cover before UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam? What are the most probable questions for IAS Prelims? One fast way to find the priority areas is to join ClearIAS Prelims Test Series, where we cover almost all important … [Read more...] about Most Probable Questions for IAS Prelims – Download PDF
E-admit Card (Hall-ticket) for UPSC CSE Prelims 2017: Download
UPSC published the link to download e-admit card (hall-ticket) for Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017. All aspirants who had registered for UPSC Prelims 2017 can enter their registration ID to download the hall ticket. Take the print out of the admit card and be ready for the UPSC preliminary … [Read more...] about E-admit Card (Hall-ticket) for UPSC CSE Prelims 2017: Download
How to score very high marks in UPSC CSE Prelims (and even get an IFS call!) – by Parveen Kaswan IFS
UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) Prelims is not only a screening test to select eligible candidates for various Civil Services like IAS, IPS, IRS etc. but it is also a common exam to screen candidates for Indian Forest Services (IFS) main exam. But to get an IFS call, candidates need to score … [Read more...] about How to score very high marks in UPSC CSE Prelims (and even get an IFS call!) – by Parveen Kaswan IFS
Why are the IAS/IPS Vacancies Decreasing when India faces a shortage of IAS, IPS officers?
The number of vacancies for services like IAS, IPS, IFS etc as per UPSC Civil Services notification is showing a decreasing trend for last 4 years. This comes at a time when the number of aspirants appearing for UPSC Civil Services exam is growing exponentially since the last 8 years. Last year saw … [Read more...] about Why are the IAS/IPS Vacancies Decreasing when India faces a shortage of IAS, IPS officers?
The Number of Candidates who Apply for IAS Exam – How Fast is the UPSC CSE Competition Increasing?
The number of candidates who apply for IAS Exam is increasing fast. There are many reasons - increase in salary, prestige, publicity, job security and so on. But how many candidates can get into any of the 24 civil services in a year? The total number of vacancies are only approximately 1000 The … [Read more...] about The Number of Candidates who Apply for IAS Exam – How Fast is the UPSC CSE Competition Increasing?
How did ClearIAS evolve into India’s most popular IAS mock test platform?
Today, we thought, we shall share a small story. We would be really happy if the story inspires or motivates at least a few like you. It's our story - the story of ClearIAS Mock Test Platform It was in early 2015. ClearIAS was then already familiar to many aspirants as a useful website … [Read more...] about How did ClearIAS evolve into India’s most popular IAS mock test platform?
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2017 Notification is out!
So here comes the notification which is much awaited! UPSC has published the notification for Civil Services Exam 2017, popularly known as 'IAS exam'. The UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) notification 2017 starts the exam cycle, which is almost 1 year long. As of now, applications are invited for the … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Exam 2017 Notification is out!
ClearIAS Prelims All-India Free Online Mock Exam on Feb 18, 19
Dear UPSC aspirants, we hope your preparation for IAS Preliminary exam is on right track. Self-evaluation is the key to success. As UPSC CSE Prelims 2017 is just 4 months (120 days) away, here is one good news you were eagerly waiting for! ClearIAS launches new All-India Online Mock Test (With … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Prelims All-India Free Online Mock Exam on Feb 18, 19
Technical Services vs Non-Technical Services: Medical Standards
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