UPSC CSE/IAS exam 2017 is scheduled on 18-June-2017. Here you'll find UPSC Civil Services Syllabus & Exam Pattern for IAS Prelims, Mains, & Interview. FYI, UPSC Civil Services Exam is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission or recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India, including IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS among others.
UPSC Civil Services Exam is conducted in three phases - Prelims, Mains, & Interview. Let's see the details of each stage below-
UPSC Civil Services/IAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2017
The Examination shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200 marks each.
Paper I – (200 marks) Duration: Two hours – General Studies
Paper II – (200 marks) Duration: Two hours – CSAT
UPSC Civil Services Syllabus 2017 Prelims
Syllabus for Paper I
Current events (National and International)
History of India
Geography of the world (Physical, Social, Economic)
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution
Economic and Social Development
General Issues (Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity, Climate change etc.)
General Science
History of India
Geography of the world (Physical, Social, Economic)
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution
Economic and Social Development
General Issues (Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity, Climate change etc.)
General Science
Syllabus for Paper II
Comprehension
Interpersonal Skills
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic Numeracy
Data Interpretation
Note 1: Both the papers are Objective in nature, and every wrong attempt will cost you 1/3rd marks of the attempted question.
Interpersonal Skills
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic Numeracy
Data Interpretation
Note 1: Both the papers are Objective in nature, and every wrong attempt will cost you 1/3rd marks of the attempted question.
Note 2: CSAT is just a qualifying test with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
Note 3: Candidates clearing the cut-off in Preliminary Examination Paper I as well as qualifying Paper II, shall only be eligible for appearing in the Mains Examination.
Note 4: Marks of Preliminary examination are not considered in the final scores for deciding merit.
UPSC Civil Services Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2017 Mains
This phase will test your academic and intellectual talent in depth. It consists of the following papers:
Qualifying Papers
Paper: A - (One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution) - 300 Marks
Paper: B – English - 300 Marks
Note 1: These two papers are qualifying only and marks obtained will not be considered or counted.
Papers to be counted for Merit
Paper
UPSC Civil Services Subjects (Mains)
Marks
Paper-1
Essay-250
Paper-2
General Studies–I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) -250
Paper-3
General Studies –II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)-250
Paper-4
General Studies –III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio‐diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)-250
Paper-5
General Studies –IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)-250
Paper-6
Optional Subject – Paper 1-250
Paper-7
Optional Subject – Paper 2-250
Sub Total (Written test)
1750
UPSC CSE Interview and Personality Test (275 Marks)
This phase is totally vocal one and candidates are provided with the option to choose their desired medium of communication.
The final marks obtained in the examination are out of the grand total of 2025 marks.
UPSC Civil Services/IAS Exam 2017 - Important Dates
Date of Notification: 22 February 2017
Last Date to Apply: 17 March 2017 (Apply Online)
Date of UPSC-CSE Preliminary (CSAT) Exam: 18 June 2017 (Sunday, 1 Day)
Date of UPSC-CSE MAINS Exam: 28 October 2017 (5 Days)
UPSC CSE 2017 - Eligibility & Educationcal Qualification
Last Date to Apply: 17 March 2017 (Apply Online)
Date of UPSC-CSE Preliminary (CSAT) Exam: 18 June 2017 (Sunday, 1 Day)
Date of UPSC-CSE MAINS Exam: 28 October 2017 (5 Days)
UPSC CSE 2017 - Eligibility & Educationcal Qualification
1. Age limit & Relaxation
A candidate must have the age between 21 to 32 years. For OBC the upper age limit is 35, for SC and ST the limit is 37 years and for Physically Disabled persons (Blind, Deaf, Orthopedic) it is 42 years. (Exception: For Jammu & Kashmir Domicile - General Category: 37 years, OBC: 40 years, SC/ST: 42 years, PH: 50 years).
2. Number of Attempts
General category candidates = 6 attempts
OBC category candidates = 9 attempts
SC/ST Candidates = unlimited (till the age)
Physically Disabled (Blind, Deaf, Orthopedic) - General Category = 9 attempts
OBC category candidates = 9 attempts
SC/ST Candidates = unlimited (till the age)
Physically Disabled (Blind, Deaf, Orthopedic) - General Category = 9 attempts
3. Educational Qualification
For appearing in the exam, a degree of graduation in any stream from any university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) is required.
Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying exam and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the certificate of qualification along with the mark sheet to the UPSC before the main exam.
Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying exam and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the certificate of qualification along with the mark sheet to the UPSC before the main exam.
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