About UPSC CSE examination-

 About UPSC CSE exam pattern-Hello friends, welcome to my website. Today we are going to discuss about UPSC exam pattern. We are going to cover every details of this examination. Let’s know about this examination and pattern of this examination in a proper and detailed manner. In this article you will find every thing about this exam. We are going to disclose all the information regarding this exam.

About UPSC CSE examination-

UPSC CSE is one of the toughest and oldest examination of this country. UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission and established on 01 October 1926. Many aspirants are preparing for UPSC because there is a lot of craze about this examination. UPSC is a body which conducts the exam every year through which the aspirants or candidates get the chances to get into administration of the country. UPSC CSE stands Civil Services Examination. Through this examination the aspirants (who pass the examination) got selected as IAS, IFS, IPS ,IRS, etc. This government agency is responsible of the recruitment of the officers, it includes high level services like- IAS,IFS,IPS and IRS, etc. We all know that these are the backbone of the country’s administration.

These officers plays a very vital role in day-to-day administration and in policy – making and decision- making also. These officers plays very important role in the implementation of laws and in the maintenance of law and order also.

Eligibility for UPSC exam-

The following are the eligibility for UPSC exam-

• Candidates must be graduate in any stream
• Graduation final year students can also apply for this examination
• Candidates age should be atleast 21 years.

About UPSC Exam Pattern-

First of all, this exam includes three stages-

1. Prelims
2. Mains
3. Interview

All these stages of this exam has a different pattern. So, if we talk about Prelims so this paper is objective type paper. If we talk about Mains , so , this paper is descriptive type paper. Let’s know more about UPSC exam pattern-

About Prelims Examination-

Prelims is also known as Preliminary Examination. It is objective in nature and consist of two papers. General Studies Paper-I and General Studies Paper-II (also known as CSAT).

• Total marks of Prelims exam is 400 marks.
• General Studies Paper-I contains 100 questions of 2 marks – means total 200 marks.
• General Studies Paper-II (CSAT)- contains 80 questions of 2.5 marks, total 200 marks.
• General Studies Paper-II -CSAT is qualifying in nature. It requires minimum 33% marks. Means candidates requires to score 33% of total marks.
• Time duration for this exam is two hours. Prelims is the one day exam both the papers means General Studies Paper-I and General Studies Paper-II are conducted on the same day . So, there is a proper time gap between both the papers.
• There is a negative marking in Prelims. 1/3rd marks are deducted for every incorrect answers.

About Mains Examination-

The aspirants who clears the prelims examination, they will have to appear for the mains examinations. The Mains examination is descriptive or written type of the examination.

• It consists of total nine papers, out of which two papers are the qualifying in nature. Means marks of these two papers are not counted for the final merit list but aspirants has to secure minimum 25% of the total marks of these two papers.
• Mains exam consist two language papers and four General Studies papers and two Optional subject papers..
• Total marks of Mains examination is 1750.

About Interview-

Interview is the personality test. It’s main objective is to check candidates aptitude or mental ability of handling the situation’s. It is of 275 marks.

Subjects lists-

The following are the subjects required to crack UPSC examination-

Prelims subject lists-

Prelims Paper-I-

• Current affairs of national and international importance
• Environment , Ecology, and Biodiversity
• History of India- Ancient , Medieval and Modern.
• Art and Culture
• Indian Polity and governance
• Indian and World Geography
• General Science and Technology
• Economic and social development
• Social issues.

CSAT-

• Comprehension
• Logical reasoning and analytical abilities
• Decision- making and problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (upto class 10th level)
• Data Interpretation (upto class 10th level).

Mains subject list-

Paper (A)-Compulsory Indian Language

Paper (B)-English

Please note that- Paper A and Paper B of Mains are of only qualifying in nature and their marks are not counted for final merit list.

• Paper-I- Essay
• Paper-II- General Studies
• Paper-III- General Studies
• Paper-IV- General Studies
• Paper-V- General Studies
• Paper-VI- Optional Subject- Paper-I
• Paper-VII- Optional Subject- Paper-II.

Please note that -Marks of Paper-I to Paper-VII are counted for the final merit list.

Best Coaching to crack UPSC exam-

There are many coaching institute which are available for the guidance which helps aspirants to crack UPSC examination. The following are the best coaching Institute which provide you  guidance regarding this examination-

• Drishti IAS
• Tathastu ICS
• Vision IAS
• Vajiram and Ravi
• Forum IAS
• IAS Baba
• Byjus IAS
• Clear IAS
• Unacademy
• Dhyey IAS
• Chanakya IAS Academy
• RAO IAS
• Nirman IAS
• Insights IAS Academy.

Attempts In UPSC exams-

The number of attempts in UPSC are as follow-

• For General category- 6 attempts till the age of 32 years
• For OBC- 9 attempts till the age of 35 years
• For SC/ST – unlimited attempts till the age of 37 years.

Strategy to crack UPSC examination-

The following are the few tips through which you can crack this examination-

• Focus on syllabus
• stick to your syllabus
• make proper notes
• read NCERT ‘s of Class 6th to 12th
• read newspaper’s
• practice mock test (most important)
• focus on your test series
• solve PYQ’s
• self- motivation is very important.
• be updated with current events.

Conclusion-

Friends, now i hope that this article provide you help to know about upsc exam pattern. Friends, we all know that UPSC is one of  tougest examination among all the competitive exams. There are alot of aspirants who are preparing for UPSC because of the it’s craze and high position and reputation. Friends, with a positive approach and strong determination and hardwork you can crack this examination even in your first attempts. I’m sure that this article proved helpful for you to know about UPSC exam pattern and subjects , eligibility, attempts and strategy.

FAQs about UPSC exam pattern-

Q1- Can I crack UPSC CSE in first attempt?

ANS- Yes, but with alot of hardwork and dedication you can crack this examination first attempt.

Q2- Can I crack UPSC without coaching?

ANS- Yes, you can crack UPSC without coaching through self studies and strong dedication and proper time management.

Q3- How to apply for UPSC CSE exam?

ANS- To apply for UPSC CSE examination visit on the official website of UPSC and then apply- (upsconline.nic.in).

Q4- Full form Of I.A.S.

ANS- Indian Administrative Service.

Q5- What is the  Salary OF an  IAS officers?

ANS- Rs.56,100.