UPSC Civil Services Examination
Understand the UPSC Syllabus Before You Start Preparing
The UPSC Civil Services Examination tests different abilities at three stages: objective decision-making in Prelims, analytical written expression in Mains, and judgement and personality in the Interview. This guide explains the current paper structure, marks, qualifying rules, broad subject areas, optional subjects, and the best way to convert the syllabus into a practical study plan.
- Prelims GS Paper I and GS Paper II (CSAT) explained
- Mains qualifying and merit papers clearly separated
- Optional subjects and Interview stage included
- Direct links to decoded notes, PYQs, guidance, and courses
This page explains the official examination structure and broad syllabus. For keyword-by-keyword explanations and topic-wise ClearIAS notes, use the separate UPSC CSE Syllabus Decoded hub.
One Examination, Three Stages
UPSC CSE Stages and Their Role in Selection
Prelims is a screening stage. Mains and the Personality Test determine the final merit rank. Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next.
1. Preliminary Examination
Two objective papers: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). GS Paper I determines the Prelims cut-off, subject to qualifying CSAT.
2. Main Examination
Nine descriptive papers: two qualifying language papers and seven merit papers covering Essay, General Studies, and the Optional Subject.
3. Personality Test
A 275-mark board interaction assessing suitability for public service, including judgement, balance, awareness, integrity, and communication.
Final Merit
Mains merit papers contribute 1750 marks and the Personality Test contributes 275 marks, making the final total 2025 marks.
Screening Stage
UPSC Prelims Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Both Prelims papers are objective and carry 200 marks each. A candidate must qualify CSAT and score above the prescribed GS Paper I cut-off to become eligible for the Main Examination.
2 hours
2 hours
General Studies Paper I: Broad Areas
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and the Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Economic and Social Development
- Environment, biodiversity, and climate change
- General Science
General Studies Paper II: CSAT Areas
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy at Class X level
- Data interpretation at Class X level
Prelims Rules That Matter
Do Not Treat CSAT as an Optional Paper
- Qualify CSAT: A candidate must secure at least 33% in General Studies Paper II.
- Clear the GS Paper I cut-off: The cut-off varies by year and category.
- Account for negative marking: An incorrect answer normally attracts a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to that question.
- Remember the screening role: Prelims scores are not carried forward to final merit.
Written Merit Stage
UPSC Mains Syllabus and Paper Structure
The Main Examination has nine descriptive papers. The two language papers are qualifying. Marks from Essay, four General Studies papers, and two Optional papers are counted for merit.
Qualifying
Qualifying
Counted for merit
Counted for merit
Counted for merit
Counted for merit
Counted for merit
Counted for merit
Counted for merit
Essay
Tests the ability to understand a theme, organise ideas, maintain relevance, develop balanced arguments, and communicate clearly and concisely.
General Studies I
Covers Indian heritage and culture, modern and world history, Indian society, and physical and human geography.
General Studies II
Covers the Constitution, polity, governance, social justice, welfare, public administration themes, and international relations.
General Studies III
Covers the economy, agriculture, technology, environment, biodiversity, disaster management, and internal security.
General Studies IV
Covers ethics, attitude, aptitude, emotional intelligence, public-service values, probity, and case-study-based decision-making.
Optional Paper I
Tests in-depth understanding of the first part of the selected optional subject and contributes 250 marks to merit.
Optional Paper II
Tests the remaining portion of the selected optional subject and contributes another 250 marks to merit.
Total 1750 Marks
There are 7 merit papers in UPSC CSE Mains. Each merit paper is out of 250 marks.
500 Marks in Mains
UPSC Optional Subjects
Candidates select one optional subject. It has two papers of 250 marks each. Optional performance can significantly affect the final written score, so the decision should consider interest, syllabus comfort, availability of dependable resources, PYQs, and answer-writing suitability.
View the UPSC Optional Subject List
Agriculture; Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science; Anthropology; Botany; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Commerce and Accountancy; Economics; Electrical Engineering; Geography; Geology; History; Law; Management; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Medical Science; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science and International Relations; Psychology; Public Administration; Sociology; Statistics; Zoology; or Literature of one language listed by UPSC.
Literature Languages Available as Optional
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and English.
How Should You Choose an Optional?
Compare the official syllabus, recent PYQs, your genuine interest, prior familiarity, source availability, time required, overlap with General Studies, and your ability to write analytical answers. Avoid choosing only because a subject is described as short, popular, or high-scoring.
Personality Test · 275 Marks
UPSC Interview: Is There a Fixed Syllabus?
The Personality Test does not have a conventional subject-wise syllabus like Prelims or Mains. The board assesses whether the candidate demonstrates qualities relevant to a career in public service.
Areas Commonly Discussed
- Detailed Application Form
- Home state and district
- Graduation and work profile
- Hobbies and achievements
- Current national and international issues
- Service preferences and public administration
- Situational and ethical questions
Qualities the Board May Assess
- Mental alertness
- Clarity and logical exposition
- Balance of judgement
- Social awareness and interest
- Leadership and social cohesion
- Intellectual and moral integrity
- Calm, honest communication
From Document to Daily Plan
How to Use the UPSC Syllabus Effectively
- Read every line: Mark unfamiliar terms and identify the stage and paper to which each area belongs.
- Connect PYQs: Place recent Prelims and Mains questions under the relevant syllabus headings.
- Create a source map: Assign one dependable primary source to each major area and avoid uncontrolled material collection.
- Break broad headings into sub-topics: Use the decoded syllabus hub to understand what must actually be studied.
- Link learning with output: Solve MCQs, write answers, practise case studies, and revise the same topic repeatedly.
- Audit coverage: Track completed, revised, tested, weak, and pending areas instead of measuring preparation only by study hours.
Structured Support Based on Your Need
Turn the UPSC Syllabus into a Guided Preparation System
This is not a second course catalogue. The cards below highlight three syllabus-related preparation pathways. The complete and current list of target years, plans, inclusions, fees, and enrolment links remains on the ClearIAS Courses page.
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Continue Your Preparation
Useful ClearIAS Resources After Reading the Syllabus
UPSC Exam Guidance
Build a practical preparation system for Prelims, Mains, Interview, revision, PYQs, and test analysis.
Free Study Materials
Access ClearIAS subject notes, current affairs, revision resources, and syllabus-linked learning materials.
UPSC Book List
Choose limited and dependable books instead of collecting too many overlapping sources.
Eligibility and Attempts
Check educational qualification, age limits, category relaxations, and attempt rules separately.
Use the Right Syllabus Resource
Official Overview Here; Topic-Wise Decoding on the Separate Hub
The UPSC notification gives the examination scheme and broad syllabus headings. This page helps you understand those official requirements, the role of each paper, and how marks are counted. ClearIAS maintains a different page for detailed keyword explanations so that the two resources serve different purposes without repeating the same long content.
This Page: UPSC Syllabus Overview
Use this page for stages, papers, marks, duration, qualifying rules, optional subjects, Interview expectations, and study planning.
UPSC Syllabus Decoded
Use the decoded hub to open topic-wise explanations and ClearIAS notes linked to individual Prelims and Mains syllabus areas.
Previous Year Questions
Use PYQs to understand how UPSC converts broad syllabus phrases into objective questions, analytical questions, and case studies.
Official UPSC Notification
Always verify current rules, dates, eligibility conditions, exemptions, and examination instructions from the latest UPSC notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About the UPSC Syllabus
Is the UPSC syllabus the same for IAS, IPS, and IFS?
Yes. Candidates compete through the common Civil Services Examination. Service allocation takes place later based on rank, category, preferences, vacancies, eligibility, and applicable rules.
Are CSAT marks counted for the Prelims cut-off?
No. CSAT is qualifying, and a candidate must secure at least 33%. The Prelims cut-off is determined using General Studies Paper I, subject to qualifying CSAT.
Are Prelims marks added to the final UPSC rank?
No. Prelims is a screening examination. Final merit is based on 1750 marks from the seven Mains merit papers and 275 marks from the Personality Test.
What is the total mark for UPSC CSE final merit?
The total is 2025 marks: 1750 from the Mains merit papers and 275 from the Personality Test.
What is the difference between this page and the UPSC Syllabus Decoded page?
This page explains the examination structure, marks, paper roles, broad syllabus, optional subjects, and study method. The separate Syllabus Decoded page provides topic-wise keyword explanations and links to detailed ClearIAS notes.
Does UPSC change the syllabus every year?
The broad syllabus is usually stable, but rules, instructions, exemptions, dates, and procedural details can change. Always verify the notification for your examination year on the official UPSC website.
Should Prelims and Mains be prepared separately?
Build the common GS foundation in an integrated manner, but practise according to stage. Prelims requires objective accuracy and elimination; Mains requires analytical answer writing, examples, optional depth, and time-bound presentation.
Can a course guarantee complete syllabus mastery or selection?
No. A course can provide structure, explanations, materials, practice, and guidance, but performance depends on personal study, revision, test practice, answer writing, consistency, and examination execution. No course can guarantee selection.
Need Help Choosing a Preparation Path?
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ClearIAS provides educational information, preparation resources, courses, tests, and guidance. Candidates should verify current examination rules and notifications on the official UPSC website. No resource, course, or mentoring service can guarantee selection.
Sir,whether we have to choose one or two optional subjects from the list.if I choose English literature as my only one optional subject,is it enough?
Yes, it is.
BUT THERE ARE TWO OPTIONAL PAPERS?
Optional Subject is 1. But it includes Paper 1 and Paper 2, both having separate syllabus. For ex, Public Administration has Paper 1 and Paper 2, having weight-age of 250 marks each.
sir could u plsss tell me which books to refer for IAS preparation plss sir
Indian politics Lakshmi kant
Keep Calm!!! and make your own research and strategy…
Best of luck Ąýęśhă…
Ncert and different authors book you need to prepare for upsc
Sir which books of NCERT should we refer for upsc preparation either old or new..?
Sir I have a question could u plzz tell me if once prelims is completed but dropped in mains would this prelims be considered for next mains examination of not.
1 OPTIONAL SUBJECT enough
BUT one optional contains TWO papers each peaper of 250*2=500 that’s it
It’s a new pattern of UPSC CSE
SIR , please tell me the complete process for form application
What is the real Purpose that according to you One should aspire, such that he diligently Should think himself that he/ she is fit to be an IAS. I ask this to see whether are you fit to Teach me.
The real purpose itself lies in the full form of UPSC. its a service to mankind with full of effort and intelligence into the wellness of society.
You just have to explore yourself with full of confidence towards the nation and mankind too. Which will automatically bring the ability to become an IAS or IPS. All the best.
sir, I have seen the following mains syllabus in upsc official website, it has four optional papers, two gs papers and total marks is 2300, please give me more information
Sir,i have read this syllabus..so how many subjects should select for paper 6th and 7 th
Only 1.
You can select only 1 subject from thw above all list of optional subject given by commission.
Sir,Please suggest book for Mathematics?
Manjul tyagi
sir, pleas tell me that the syllabus for eng. and hindi qualifying paper and syllabus for optional paper eng. and hindi are same.
Sir, plz say me all ias exam imp book, but language in marathi medium
You should joint the telegram appz it will help you . To find the books and extra details.
When started prelium exam of upsc and when and how can find the result
It comes on upsc online portal
if i persue b.tech from c.s. then will i be eligible for u.p.s.c.. bcoz here c.s. is not mentioned
Graduation complete chahiye bs stream matter ni krtu
IAS ke exam me maths compulsary hota he kya sir
No. Maths is not compulsary for attempting UPSC exam. you only need to complete your graduation in any stream.
no bro but you have to do some reasoning questions pf paper 2 that is prelims
I am software engineer… I cant find any computer science engineering syllabus…. Can I apply for for IAS exam?
No should select the optional subjects from the list
I m a software engineer.. Can I appear
i m student of bsc 2nd year and want to start my prepartion for IAS kindly guide me how to start prepration without coaching and books essential for it .
Tum se na ho payega beta……..
Tumse ho paya?
Why ? Can you tell me ?
IAS exam is one of non specialised, ineffective, foolish exam. They are bunch of people who have no specialisation only have wikipedia like information in brain. They are bunch of unproductive, non innovative moron. As soon as bureaucracy remove these bunch of moron & take specialist professional India will be developed in one decade.
yes you can do it without coaching
dear, sir i want to be an IAS . who can i prepare for this exam. i believe in self study therefore plz. guide for preparation…..
Sir i m of class11th and i want to prepare for upsc..but i m not able to understad the syllabus.kindly help me…..explain me
its too early to think about upsc. get into a college first and then you would 4 years to think about upsc…
Hey I m in class 12 and know syllabus very well but I need someone to prepare with me can u please
Me 2 do u know how to prepare for upsc exams?? Or sm suggestions.. books ??????????
When the 2015 prelim result will declare
I can , cracks & win
which is basic subject those who learning after 12
if we take science stream can we become a civil servant
Dear Sir,
With reference to the Paper-A, where a candidate has to choose a language it is not made compulsory for candidates hailing from the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim. What I understood is that it has been introduced in order to enable candidates from diverse background with different mother-tongue to be able to write in a language of their choice as their mother tongue is not there in the list.
My question here is why is Tripura and Assam not included in the list in spite of being a north-eastern states. The indigeneous people of Tripura commonly called as Tripuris also have a different mother-tongue, not mentioned in the list. It is a huge disadvantage for us as we have to choose from the list whereas candidates from other north-eastern states are not made compulsory.
The population of Bangladeshi immigrants to Tripuris in the state of Tripura is 7 :3 which signifies that Bangladeshi immigrants are more in numbers with respect to the indigenous Tripuris. Does it mean that the non Bangladeshi-Bengali speaking IAS aspirants of Tripura has to learn the other language first in order to prepare for IAS exam when we are already comfortable with English ?
Sir please take a look on it to make the competition even for all the citizens of our country. Or please kindly give us some direction so that our state Tripura could also be included in the non-compulsory list of states.
B Jamatia,
We understand your concern, but it’s ultimately the decision of the government and UPSC. But considering the fluent language you used above, we are sure you will pass the other compulsory language too. You just need to secure a minimum mark in that.
sir ias and kas notes
which this sir
Dear Sir
How to choose the elective subjects. Is it compulsory to choose two subjects and is order of choice of subjects will make any difference?
Like each subject and love for one subject this is the your best sub….
Iam 2nd dental student but iam unable to understand syllabus n subejects.please help me
plz muje upsc me ips banahe to ek must book batavo in gujarati & english.
can i write main exam in kannada
Yes ..you can use your language..
Sir is kannada language tuff language
Nothing is tough in this world. You only need to give your best into it and everything is possible.
Dear sir /medam. I m student of pali literature . So, can i appear in UPSC IAS exams? And how to prepare for this exams? Please kindly instruct in detail. Thanks you.
Sir I would like to know whether I can take English as one language paper and as optional too at same time.
Please mughe DM banana hai to koi accha book kon- as hai
Dear sir,
I’m sharan
what’s important from merit papers? and how to accept new pattern of csat2?
please guide me.
Sir,I want to have information about age criteria? And also about the chances to apply for civil services exam for a general category student?
General students attempt 6 times and minimum age is 21 and maximum 32 years
Thanks for giving information about the exam syllabus.
Sir plz guide me upsc… Related
sir can an arts student take science paper as optional subject
Yes
What is the minimum marks to be scored for merit ranking
Medam give details about IAS, which are the subjects are there and please clarify me
sir can i take english as both a language paper and optional language and as a engineering student can i take history or economics as my optional subjet?
how many marks i hav to score in prelims to qualify for main exams?
33% out of 200
I am an IAS aspirant. I still Have 2 Years to finish my degree. But I am eager for the time to come. I will start my preparation soon.
i am a second year btech. electrical engg. student how can i prepare for ias exam ?
can i take literature subjects for mains ? ive not graduated in literature
sir am now studying b.com 3rd year,which type of books will be preferablly read at this time…….
Sir I left m.b.b.s because I want to be IAS but my collage don’t give me my document. I got duplicate documents from my board gandhinager so I will Chan’s to do any graduation
pls r suggests book for prelims
Sir, there is any negative marking in preliminary exam
Yes.
Sir out of two optionals i want to take history for paper 1 and political science &int relation for paper 2.is it possible since iam not interested in pol.sci. paper 1 & i have great interest for international relations.
@skmr94 – At the moment, there is only 1 optional subject.
Fools give this exam!
Sir, I’ m a P.R. In Australia. Can I prepare for I A S
Sir I’m tushar thakre and I’m studying Bsc agriculture and I want to become an IAS officer ,how do I start preparation for this exam
Sir I am studying bcom 2 year so I am thinking to start prepare for civil service exam for 2 hours for a day. And my aim is to become IPS officer in my life. So my question is it is possible to complete 70 % of syllabus for civil service exam before completing my BCOM.so please give me the information sir.And give me the another details how to speak English fluently
Sir, can i take english literature as optional subject
hello sir,this is uma naik,i’m studing b.tech third year still i’m having one more year to complete my degree so can you PLEASE guide me how can i prepare for PRELIMINARY exam
Yes
dear sir/Madum
I’m Nirmalagowda I want to prepare for IAS exam pls give me suggestion.
Hi sir I jz wanted to know that which documents should we need for exam and selection proces
Dear sir, I passed b.tech in electronics&communication from AMIE . Can i fill upsc form?
Sir,
I m an IAS aspirant can u guide me with the study materials for this exam.
Sir please tell me…which books for physics are suitable to clear ias
Civil service my aim
Please help me
Am bba topper how can I prepare for iAS exam
Sir I am B.Sc.student give me guidance for preparations upsc
please give me some materials for upsc preparation
Sir There are I to VII papers in Main if I select Vi & VII paper any Indian letuare Language like Bengali,Hindi in that case what will be filled in
>>Language Medium for Examination for Paper I to Paper VII –English or Respective Language as I want to appear Paper I to V in english
how m How should I start preparation for UPSC..pls suggest
Start reading with (NCERT) these are the basic text books which will give you grist.class (6th-12th) read line by line.these books will clear your basic idea.
sir i want to take maths in class11 then in future will i b able to apper in upsc or any else xam related to an IAS officer..
Yes
I have completed my graduation in history from English medium and I am also preparing for upsc for the past 1 month. I have found some important books for prelims as well as for mains.
I am sharing a list of some important books which will definitely help you.
Geography: Ncert of class 11&12+ mahesh Barnwall (you can order this book from Amazon it is available there in hindi)
Indian polity : M. Laxmikant it is also available in hindi. This is the Bible for polity just go through this book.
History:spectrum and ncert of class 11th and 12th would be enough.
Science and technology : ncert of class 10,11 and 12 also newspaper reading is essential because sometimes we get questions on new innovations and other things.
Indian economy: start from ncert first and there are some good series on mrunal On Indian economy. Also if you have time you can read ramesh singh indian economy its a vast book, it will help you in mains but for prelims basic knowledge is require your bases should clear and understanding on different aspects of Indian economy.
For environment :same you can rely upon a single source and that is your ncert books and newspaper reading but if you want something extra then there is a book in market by shiv kumar on environment in hindi you can buy.
Sources I have mentioned above are all available in hindi.
All the best:)
please send me more books for history
Thank you
My optional subject is history.. plz recommend me the best book for it..
Thank you
can u pls tell me the books i should refer for geography option
My subjecta are political science and public administration
I wanted to become an IAS
Is my subjects are easy to clear the exam?
Can u suggest me the right way to clear the exam?
sir/madam,
I am student of the yr.
I want to write the upsc exam (mains paper 1to7) in my own mother language.
is it possible?
please tell me sir/madam.
sir I,m studying bachelor of vocational from dairy technology ,after this degree I m give the exam of ias.
Sir, I am in 11 & I want to prepare for IAS but I want to become a doctor & that’s why I want to drop maths…..so my qstn is can I apply for IAS without maths? & can I become IAS after MBBS?….pls reply sir
sir, i have completed degree and i am intending to become an ias officer. sir, please clarify my following doubts.
1) how many optional subjects in the mains?
2)where, the required material is available for the telugu and english languages ?
i solicited early reply.
sir, can we choose same subject in both optional papers
sir,can we take same subject in both optional papers
No
i am mba and worked retail job can i appear ias exam
i have done engineering in computer science so i am not getting the computer science option in subject choose option can you please tell me the subject which i choose
I DO HAVE SAME PROBLEM…………..
SIR, LET US KNOW WHAT TO DO…….?
sir/ madam
Iam a 2nd year paramedical student. I would like to appear for upsc exams after my graduation.Will I be eligible for the same?? I come from a middle class family and I think I cannot afford for coaching now. Can I clear it without coaching and from where must I start?? which books must i read?? waiting eagerly for your advice..
Yes,you are eligible for UPSC
Does core branch of b. Tech help in subjects
Just for optional subjects.
Really not
sir/ I m bed student .I like only IAS job and no like out her jobs.plz help me.
halo sir , i just pass my +2 in PCM , which field is beter for me for gradution ie arts or science / which is more usefull from both of them
Sir m army m GD post PR job kr RHA hu muje join kiye five year ho gye meri qualifications BA Arts se complete h ..kya m..UPSC test de shkta hu ydi de shkta hu..to please muje btao muje kyon kyone si book read krni padegi ..ar UPSC test ki tyari kese kru…plz btao..plz
Good information about civil services exam
I’m studying my 1st year civil engineering would you please suggest me for preparing for my upsc
नमस्कार सर जी,
मैं आपके समस्त आर्टिकल्स को रेगुलर स्टडी करता हूँ, और मुझे आपके सभी आर्टिकल्स बहुत ही अच्छे लगते हैं, ये बहुत ही सरल भाषा में हैं जिसको कोई भी व्यक्ति आसानी से समझ और याद कर सकता है, मैं हिंदी माध्यम से तैयारी कर रहा हूँ, क्या आपकी साईट पर उपलब्ध समस्त अध्ययन सामग्री हिंदी में उपलब्ध हो सकती है. अगर आपकी सामग्री हिंदी माध्यम में मिल जाए तो इस से मुझे बहुत ही सहायता मिल सकती है,
मुझे आपके उत्तर का इन्तजार बेसब्री से रहेगा.
धन्यवाद
आपका नियमित पाठक,
राम सेवक
Thanks for giving information about the exam syllabus.
sir nw I m pursuing bsc degree in PCB subjects,further I want to appear for upsc exams keeping my main sub as either botany or zoology…soo can I appear for upsc after pursuing graduation degree with these sub..sir plzz guide me and how many times can I appear for upsc exams as I come under general category plzz sir help me out..
Yes, you can appear for upsc soon after you graduation and you should be 22 year old. An the upper age limit is 30 years. You have plenty of time. so start preparing. Best of Luck
How is the mains exam conducted is it totally in written form or will it have choices (MCQ)
Sir,agr hm main sub political science li h to kon kon se sub ke test Dene honge IAS or IPS exm ke liye
Krishan kumar jamuatand balrampur chhattisgarh My aim is civil service please sir help me I am a
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Sir I am in 11th and I just want to ask you that how should I prepare for UPSC.From where should I start.
I am presently in class 10 and a class topper. Political science and history are my favorites. What are the best books to read at present ? I am reading only TN state syllabus. And what other syllabus books should I read parallely?
Sir,please could u sent me prelim and main syllabus…n in main syllabus total 7paper are there so i m too much confused….in 1st paper essay so what type…what is syllabus of 1st paper essay…plzz sir
Sir
I am Sam. I am currently studying 1 st year Physics in Chennai i am an IAS aspirant and can you say me few tips or guide me to study from now itself
Hlo sir,I m 2nd year student of engineering frm electronics and communication branch,kya mai IAS exam kai liye prepare kr sakti hu?? Kyu ki ye branch option mai hai hi ni…..plzzz reply,I m so confused..
Good Day:) I would like to know how many hours need to prepare for exam(Preliminary and Main) ?
Paper ‐ A – Indian Language – Syllabus . (One of the Indian Languages to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. This paper will not be compulsory for candidates hailing from the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.) 300 Marks.
I’m belonging from west bengal. would it must to me?
Sir, i am a 27 years married woman , unfortunately i stoped my studies in class 12, and then after 10 years i started to study , now iam doing my degree sencond year in DR.BR Ambedkar open university, my dream is to become an IAS / IPS Officer , please tell iam eligible for groups exam?? and my english also ver poor , forgive me any mistakes in my post, pleade do reply sir
Exactly I m in same position .now I m in my second year of degree in Ambedkar open university.am I eligible?just guide me what to do?please
I m in bsc ist year n i want to become an ias officer. What should i do now onwards so that i can be familiar with the preparation by that tym after my graduation
May I chose only one subject pol. Sc for both of the optional papers
Sir’I am not proficient in speaking English can I give interview in telugu even English is chosen as language to write main exam
Sir I’m preeti from shikohabad u.p and there is no such best coaching for ias exams. I’m b.a 2 year student nd want to prepare for upse exam. plzzz guide me from where nd how can i start preparation for upse exams….
Sir I’m preeti from shikohabad u.p and I want to become a ias. I have not enough money to pay for high level coaching. I’m b.a 2nd year student so plz guide me to where and how can I start preparation for upse exams. .
@ preeti…As per my perspective you need to require the basic requirement to fullfill this exam yet like newspaper reading,Ncert reading that is enough yet.
Same as preeti i also want to apper for ias examination
I am studying in 12 th std. Sir plzzz guide me…
Sir, i am prajkta salve of class 11th science and i want to prepare for UPSC..but i am not able to understand the syllabus kindly help me..explain me
I am complete BSCIT in smu can i do upsc exam
can we appear for the IAS exam after 12th ?? or else after tybcom…? can we appear for this exam by doing commerce ….?
Sir, I am student of class-12th(pcb) want to become IAS officer. So I request you plz
suggest me about preparation for this exam.
Sir I am student of B.Sc.3rdyear. I want to become IAS officer. Please guide me for preparation this exam.
Sir plz tell me ias syllabus and send ias previous year paper and ias related book tell me at my email main ke essay how to ask exam ias
Sir i really need ur valuable suggestion, i hv passed 12 with pcb n aspire for upsc. I want to take arts after 12 and i knw political science, economics, sociology,geography and history are important subjects and all are offered in ba only(plz correct me if i am wrong).sir i am new to these subjects and i love these subjects coz i always wanted to know about my country and surroundings except economics coz i dont even know what is economics but am willing to go a step ahead.sir but it wud be more comfortable to me if i take bio subjects like microbiology,zoology in B.A. as i have a basic background from
biology. what are the most preferrable things i can do.can u guide me with these ?it will be highly appreciated.thanks in advance.
Sir I am persuing Ba 2nd year (private) in history, political science and geography. This decision is good for my IAS preparation??
Tell me sir .
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Sir i m in 1st year n i want to prepare for civil services.
For this i want precise guidance
Sir i also want to learn answer drafting for that i want ur help
please tell me civil service examination’ s syllabus in hindi in detail.
Sir/Ma’am what are the starting step for the preparation of ias and which institute is best for its preparation and how much time is enough for the preparation …..please guide me how to start the preparation…
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how i become a IAS officer
Sir I am confused that should I take admission in college for graduation either coaching or self study
Hello Sir I am an IT engineering student which subject should I take as optional ,
Which subject is related to my course
??
Is it the updated pattern nd syllabus?
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SIR, MYSELF ABHISHEK AND MY BROTHER WANTS TO BECOME IAS SO I WANT TO KNOW THAT WHICH BOOKS ARE BEST FOR HIM?
Sir/madam, I’m a bcom 1st year student.
How can I start my preparation for upsc?Please guide me.
I am study in class 11th. So i want to beacome an i.a. s officer. Please give me ideas its syllabus and I will prepare
for it.
Sir, what kind type of book is mainly usefull for upsc exam . To be an ips
Hlw sir, m puja i m complete graduation 2015 in honors philosophy only 6.3 CGPA n studying M.A in philosophy in distance under the guwahati university (IDOL).H.S passaed in only 51% HSCL passed in hindi medium school 41% . Can i eligible for UPSC exam. Plz suggest me …plz
Yes u are eligible..as far I consern…
Because for attempt the IAS exam one should be graduate by only qualifying marks which is 40 %..
Two optional paper consist of aggregate 500 marks…should we chose these two papers from only one subject or from different subject..??
Sir is this compulsory to get maximum marks in prelims 1st paper to enter in prelims merit list.
And if I get qualifying marks in prelims 1st paper then can I qualify for mains exam .
Sir plz give information
Thanks sir
Sir I have done BA English hons with 49.62 .can I prepare for upsc exam.
Sir upsc ke PT or main mai kitna number ka puch jata hai pls give me answer fast
sir kya mai upsc ki tyari hindi medium me kar sakta hu. interview ke liye english neccessary hai. Please mujhe margdarsan kare jald se jald.mai aapka jabab ja intajar karuga.
which languages are available for prelim and mains paper
What level of mathematics and science do we get in UPSC- IAS paper?
Hello Admin,
I was reading your entire article and the question asked over here.
I have a also one question for which i want to get clear direction.
Firstly let me proivide here my basic academic/profession details before asking my question:-
Edu:- BCA + MAC
Profession – Technical Manager (Java/J2EE), working with one of the top MNC and having 7+ years of total IT experience.
State belongs to – Jammu & Kashmir
From past few months, i am inclining towards a prestige and honorable job by which i can do somthing better for my localites and needful persons.
So this thought bringing me towards UPSC to become civil servant.
I better understand having THINKING and IMPLEMENTATION has a huge difference, but still for self satisfaction i want to make an attempt for UPSC.
Could you plese suggest/guide upon this, shall I go for UPSC or its too late to go?
Thanks
It’s never late if you are truly passionate about civil service. All the best!
Thanks, one more thing, for optional which subject would be more reliable to me as i belongs to IT background.
Thanks
Please update previous exam model papers & practice papers for mathematics
Hello sir..
I m Rubishta..
i cleared 12th std with 90% in 2014-15
and gave bcom final year xam this year via Rajasthan university
i m also doing CS..its mt CS final year
and …
I want to prepare for UPSC xams..
i need some advise regarding best coaching institutes..
Thank you sir.
I can study bsc ( maths) can i take a political science as a optional
sir i wanted to know that i am a bsc(home science) student am i eligible for appearing in upsc cse and cds examination?
Thanks for the great information sir
It will b really useful
Covering NCERT in the sense we have to cover all subjects and also covering all group 10 th to 12 th books ah……
Sir l was complete my MA to sociologi with 55% marks can l apply for upse exam 2018.
Can we have same subjects in optional subject 1 and optional subject 2 papers ???
If we get year back in engineering Can I write upsc(Ias) exams…?
Sir , please tell me upsc civil service exam is really so difficult to crack.
I am graduate of horticulture studying MSc horti in dept of fruit science, so shall I select agriculture as my main subject or any other subject which may easy for my better result in upsc
What is Paper A & Paper B?
Good morning sir,
in graducation i took epp(economic,poliical science,public administrative)so is it good sir ,for upsc exam?
Hello…sir/ madam,
l am in B.Sc 1st year, l aspire to be an IAS but…l am very weak in maths and I have a threat that.. for preparing for UPS, what problems I would face bcz of weak mathematics???
How much duration it will take to complete IAS BEGINNING FROM FIRST LEVEL
sir,I passed 12th class in science & I want to become a IAS so how to I prepare for upsc exam please explain me as soon as
Sir , i want know about the role of performance in graduation, and schooling?
And what is required marks and percentages for UPSC?
hi sir,
i have done my m.tech in biotechnology, but i want to prepare for upsc exam, please help my understand about how to start preparation for that.
Thanks sir your website is great.
Sir If I cleared pre, however I failed in mains, then I have to prepare for Mains Or I would have to start again from Pres???
sir could you plz tell me what books to prepare for UPSE exam
My DoB is 5 Aug 1998
May I appear next year in 2019 IAS exam.
I have completed graduation this year.
hi sir, can you tell me which is the best books and study material fro UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS.
waiting for your reply sir.
Sir i am studying bsc maths .how could i prepare for the upsc exams
Sir me Hindi medium SE Hu ap mujhe Hindi me upsc mains and pre Ka syllabus De sakte ha kya
Sir, I am studying in f y b.com.After graduation if I pass UPSC prilims and mains, can I got the job in my surrounding area??
Can anyone please give me syllabus for Nepali compulsory paper
Sir, food inspector ke liye kon sa subject choose krna hoga animal husbandry ya kuch aur
which book for commerce and accountancy
This is an excellent website, I am an unemployed South African male that has never spoken an Indian language. I am interested mainly in Geography and Metallurgy, Please advise me on how to proceed to further educate myself.
Kind Regards.
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I’m in degree final year and i have little family problems still too i wanted to work hard and make my dreams come true so from now what strategy would make me to clear IAS, i mean from where should i start my preparation, many websites put many books for this preparation but which books you would suggest and also how to start my preparation?
Hi Sudhaa, refer ClearIAS Beginners Guide . This should give you all the details. All the best!
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