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ClearIAS » Civil Services Mains » Civil Services Main Exam – How To Make Sure That You Clear IAS mains?

Civil Services Main Exam – How To Make Sure That You Clear IAS mains?

Last updated on December 2, 2017 by Alex Andrews George

Civil Services Main Exam (written exam) is the second stage in the selection process for services like IAS, IPS, IFS etc. Only those candidates who cleared the Civil Services Preliminary exam will be allowed to sit for Civil Services Main Exam (around 15000). Based upon the vacancies each year, around 3000 candidates will be called for the final round – Civil Services Interview.

How to prepare for Civil Services Mains Exam?

How to clear IAS main exam?

There is no doubt that a thorough understanding of General studies is vital not only for IAS prelims, but also for mains. Hence we suggest you to follow the Prelims-cum-Mains Integrated approach, we have followed through out ClearIAS.com.

UPSC CSE Main Exam Syllabus

As per the latest pattern of Civil Services Exam (2013), the exam has 4 GS papers + 2 optional papers + 1 essay paper. In addition to this, there are 2 language papers which are only qualifying in nature. (a total of 9 papers.)

Mark Counted Papers

  1. Paper 1 – Essay (250 marks).
  2. Paper 2 – General Studies – Paper 1 (250 marks).
  3. Paper 3 – General Studies – Paper 2 (250 marks).
  4. Paper 4 – General Studies – Paper 3 (250 marks).
  5. Paper 5 – General Studies – Paper 4 (250 marks).
  6. Paper 6 – Optional – Paper 1 (250 marks).
  7. Paper 7 – Optional – Paper 2  (250 marks).

Qualifying Papers

  1. Paper A – Regional Language.
  2. Paper B – English Language.

Books for UPSC Civil Service Main Exam

Books for UPSC Main Exam

Click to know more about the recommended books for IAS preparation. Build a strong foundation using basic books for each subject. NCERT texts and NIOS texts are also essential aids in Civil Services Examination at both stages – Prelims and Mains.

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Online Study Materials For UPSC Civil Services Main Exam

All essential study materials and notes to supplement traditional text books for each subject are given in the link: IAS Study Materials.

Guidance and Strategies for IAS Mains

Civil Services Main Exam
ClearIAS.com is not just a website which provides you online study materials. We are here to guide you on various stages of the exam. For right guidance and exam strategies regularly follow the Mains Guidance link. You may also go through the below mentioned posts, which can help in providing proper guidance in the right areas of preparation.

  1. Strategy and Study Plan for Clearing IAS Mains Exam.
  2. How To Select IAS Mains Optional As Per The Latest UPSC Syllabus.
  3. How To Write A Good Essay In Civil Service Mains Exam?
  4. What to Study for Ethics Paper in IAS Mains GS?
  5. World History for UPSC Mains: Understanding The Basics.
  6. Security and Disaster Management for UPSC Mains Exam.
  7. Indian Society For UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam.

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  1. Rishabh Sharma says

    July 24, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    I am under graduate now I have 2 years for the preparation but I don’t understand how to prepare for mains exam and there answers of 200 words

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  2. Satvik says

    February 27, 2019 at 12:11 am

    Sir I choose English language for paper 6 and 7. I m confuse that I have to choose English literature or not
    Must reply Plz……..

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