UPSC

Post Date	Exam / Post Name	Qualification	Advt No	Last Date	More Information
14/05/2022	Drug Inspector, Assistant Director, Assistant Registrar General & Other – 206 Posts	Degree, PG (Relevant Discipline)	09/2022	02-06-2022	Get Details

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What is UPSC?

The full form of UPSC is Union Public Service Commission. Civil Services, one of the most competitive and prestigious examinations, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ), India’s premier regulatory body. UPSC also conducts many competitive exams to fill various civil service Sarkari Naukari vacancies for the Government of India.

UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination ( CSE ), popularly known as the IAS ( Indian Administrative Service ) examination. It is conducted in two phases or sessions

1. UPSC Prelims
2. UPSC Mains

The prelims exam consists of objective type questions, whereas the questions asked in the mains require descriptive and essay-type answers. UPSC Jobs is responsible for conducting various exams for the post like IAS, IPS, IFS etc.

Functions of UPSC?

1. To formulate and amend contract rules for State services and posts.
2. Management of disciplinary matters relating to various officers or officers.
3. Giving details of vacancies in the concerned department, and issue of notifications.
4. Give an entrance test for appointment to the services of the Union.
5. Direct recruitment of candidates by selection through interview.
6. Appointment by promotion of table officers.

Exams Conducted by UPSC for Civil Services?

Civil Services Examination ( CSE )
Engineering Services Examination ( ESE )
Indian Forestry Services Examination ( IFOS )
Central Armed Police Forces Examination ( CAPF )
Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service ( IES/ISS )
Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination
Combined Medical Services ( CMS )
Special Class Railway Apprentices Exam ( SCRA )
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for selection of Assistant Commandant. ( Executive ) in CISF.

What is UPSC Civil Services Exam?

Civil Services Examination ( CSE ) is one of the most popular examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. It is known as ‘IAS Exam‘, CSE is a common exam to recruit candidates into 24 top government services like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS etc.

Stages in UPSC Civil Services Exam ( CSE )

1. Preliminary Examination ( Objective )
2. Main exam ( written )
3. Interview ( Personality Test )

Preparation Tips for UPSC Civil Services Examination?

If you want to crack UPSC Civil Services Exam, serve the country and fulfill your parents and your dreams, then there are some steps and some policies which need to be implemented in your daily life. By following the steps given below, you can easily clear the Civil Services Exam.

Step 1: Join online classes, free test series to crack civil service and UPSC exams.
Step 2: Prepare notes on the basis of previous year question paper
Step 3: Emphasize on self-study.
Step 4: Take online mock test
Step 5: Emphasize on writing as much as possible, write whatever you read once.

UPSC Exam Pattern

UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern for Prelims Exam

Name of Paper	Questions	Marks	Time	Nature of Exam
Paper I: General Studies ( Objective Type )	100	200	2 hours	The score will be considered for Cut-off
Paper-II: General Studies-II (CSAT) ( Objective-Type )	80	200	2 hours	Qualifying Nature- Candidates will have to score 33% to qualify CSAT.

UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern for Mains Exam

Paper	Subject	Duration	Total marks	Nature of paper	Type of Paper
Paper A	Compulsory Indian language	3 hours	300	Qualifying	Descriptive
Paper B	English	3 hours	300	Qualifying	Descriptive
Paper I	Essay	3 hours	250	Merit	Descriptive
Paper-II	General Studies I	3 hours	250	Merit	Descriptive
Paper III	General Studies II	3 hours	250	Merit	Descriptive
Paper IV	General Studies III	3 hours	250	Merit	Descriptive
Paper V	General Studies IV	3 hours	250	Merit	Descriptive
Paper VI	Optional I	3 hours	250	Merit	Descriptive
Paper VII	Optional II	3 hours	250	Merit	Descriptive

IAS Exam Pattern for Personality Test

All the candidates who clear the Pre and Main exam will move towards the personality test.
In this, you will have to go through stages like Psychometric Test, Assessment Test and Personal Interview.
The objective of the interview is to select a competent and deserving candidate, questions will be asked on matters of general interest.
The purpose of the test is to test the mental ability of the candidate.
There is also an assessment of the candidate’s mind, responsibility towards the society and his interest in current affairs.

Exams Conducted by UPSC for Defence Services?

NDA & NA (I) National Defense Academy and Naval Academy Examination
NDA & NA (II) National Defense Academy and Naval Academy Examination
CDS (I) Combined Defense Services Examination
CDS (II) Combined Defense Services Examination

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