UPSC

UPSC

    UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is India’s central agency for recruiting civil servants.
It conducts prestigious exams like the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other posts.
UPSC advises on and oversees high-ranking government appointments.

Exam Structure

Preliminary Examination:

General Studies Paper-I
General Studies Paper-II (CSAT)

Main Examination:

General Studies Papers (I to IV)
Optional Subject Papers (I and II)
Essay Paper

Personality Test (Interview):

Format and evaluation criteria

UPSC Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Prelims)

Paper 1: General Studies (GS)
Subjects Covered: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Current Affairs.

Type: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions).

Paper 2: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
Subjects Covered: Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude.

Type: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions).

Note: This paper is qualifying in nature, with a minimum cutoff score.

Current Affairs

Daily Updates: Key national and international news.

Monthly Summaries:Important events and their implications.

Government Schemes and Policies: Analysis and relevance to the exam.

Resources

Recommended Books: For General Studies, For Aptitude and Reasoning, For Subject-specific Preparation

Online Resources: Websites, apps, and online courses, E-books and study materials.

Previous Years’ Question Papers: Sample papers for practice and understanding exam pattern.

NCERT Textbooks: Class 6 to 12 for basics in History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science.

Previous Years’ Question Papers: Solve at least the last 10 years’ question papers.

Interview Preparation

Guidelines: Tips for preparing for interviews and personality tests. Common questions and suggested responses.

Mock Interviews: Simulated interview sessions to help candidates practice and build confidence.