The qualifying paper on English Language in Civil Services Mains Exam will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard. The marks obtained in this paper will not be counted for ranking. The aim of the paper is to test the candidates’s ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express his ideas clearly and correctly, in English Language. Minimum marks needed is 25%. (UPSC says, the papers on Essay, General Studies and Optional Subject of only such candidates will be taken cognizance who attain 30% marks in Indian Language and 25% marks in English as minimum qualifying standards in these qualifying papers.)
Qualifying English Language Syllabus – Civil Services Mains Exam
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:‐
(i) Comprehension of given passages
(ii) Precis Writing
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary
(iv) Short Essay.
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B.Prathap says
November 10, 2014 at 10:07 amwhat kind of english books should i have to clear the english language in civils
B.Prathap says
November 10, 2014 at 10:12 amis it easy to crack the civil services exam by opting civil engineering as optional?
Pankaj Yadav says
December 30, 2014 at 9:55 pmPls sir help me how should or from where I should start my preparation. Suggest me books name….
SATYENDRA ARY says
January 12, 2017 at 11:29 pmSir.
It would be in Hindi or, English?
Which book will be best for qualifying english language syllabus – Civil services Mains exam.