Dar aspirant,

As we all know UPSC refer to Union Public Service Commission and it mainly refers to the posts of Indian Administrative Services(IAS), Indian Police Service(IPS) and Indian Revenue Services(IRS) and other government exams.

Candidates must be degree holders or graduates (degree received by University Grants Commission) to show up for this Examination. Indian students holding an foreign degree need to guarantee that their degree is authorize or perceived by UGC.

Student belongs in with General class and OBC (creamy layer) must have achieved the age of 21 on first August of the year of the Exam yet should not have accomplished the age of 30 on first August of the year of the Exam.

Students belongs in with OBC (non velvety layer) classification must have accomplished the age of 21 on first August of the year of the Exam however should not have achieved the age of 33 on first August of the year of the Exam.

Candidates belongs in with SC classification must have achieved the age of 21 on first August of the year of the Exam yet should not have accomplished the age of 35 on first August of the year of the Exam.

Students having a place with ST class must have achieved the age of 21 on first August of the year of the Exam however should not have accomplished the age of 35 on first August of the year of the Exam.

For General category and OBC Category and belongs to Creamy layer – 7 Attempts

OBC non-creamy layer – 7 Attempts

For Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe classification hopefuls there is no restriction on the number of attempts till they accomplish the age of 35 years.

Candidates having a place with OBC/SC/ST can give the initial 4 attempts as General class competitors (on the off chance that they so crave) and from there on they can profit the unwinding in the number of attempts by availing the category relaxation.

Civil services Exam consists of 3 Steps which are as follows :

Step 1 – Preliminary Test

Step 2– Main Exam

Step 3– Personality test/Interview

Preliminary Test consists of objective type questions with negative marking scheme for wrong answers.The test basically held in May.

Paper I – General Studies consists of 200 marks and time duration is 2 hours.

Paper II – CSAT, also consists of 200 marks of 2 hours

Cut Off list will be maintained by the UPSC every year.

The Main Exam (Subjective papers of 2000 marks) comprises of 9 papers which are typically held from right on time October for around 21 days. The current example of Main examination is as per the following:-

General Studies

Paper 1 – 300 marks (3 hours)

Paper 2 – 300 marks (3 hours)

Optional Subject 1

Paper 1 – 300 marks (3 hours)

Paper 2 – 300 marks (3 hours)

Optional Subject 2

Paper 1 – 300 marks (3 hours)

Paper 2 – 300 marks (3 hours)

Essay – 200 marks (3 hours)

English Language 300 marks (qualifying paper; marks excluded in Main Exam)

Indian Language 300 marks (qualifying paper; marks excluded in Main Exam)

Generally Paper 1 is held from 9 am to 12 pm and Paper 2 is held from 2 pm to 5 pm. Both the papers of either General Studies or Optional subject are on same day.

TIPS:

• Take the early advantage
• Realise that you have time constraints, so prioritize your time!
• Buy the most recommended books for UPSC preparation.
• Enroll for  mock test series.
• Utilise your spare time
• Read newspapers and magazines.
• Keep writing
• Discuss current issues with your friends
• Finish 1-2 subjects during semester break.
• Read toppers interviews.

Hope the answer is helpful.

Good luck!