The Union Public Service Commission, commonly abbreviated as
UPSC, is India's premier central recruiting agency. It is responsible for
appointments to and examinations for All India services and group A & group
B of Central services. While Department of Personnel and Training is the
central personnel agency in India.
The Civil Services Examination is a nationwide competitive
examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for
recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India, including the
Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police
Service.
Frequently Asked Questions for UPSC
Is there any changes in
UPSC 2020?
No,As per the official UPSC Exam Calendar, Civil Services
Preliminary Exam 2020 (objective) will be conducted on May 31, 2020 (Sunday).
The Main Exam (written) 2020 will start from September 18, 2020.
How can I calculate my age
in IAS?
Age will be calculated from the date - 1st of August of the
Notification year. Minimum Age for Civil Services IAS Exam is 21 year.
Candidate must have attained a minimum age of 21 years for this examination.
There is no age relaxation, Fee Relaxation and Attempt relxation for the EWS
category candidates.
Will CSAT be removed from
UPSC 2020?
After a lot of protests regarding the same, the commission
has planned to remove this paper from the Civil Service Exam in 2020. UPSC is
all set to bring out big changes in the exam from the next year. As of now,
candidates have to appear for CSAT in prelims exam for the Civil Services.
How many months current
affairs UPSC 2020?
9 months
On an average, around 9 months of Current Affairs is required
for UPSC. You can start your preparation now if you want to qualify for UPSC
2019 Prelims. A period of 8-9 months may either be a long time or less time
according to your preparation strategy. In your General Studies paper of
Prelims, you had 100 questions.
How can I apply for UPSC
2020?
The preliminary examination will be held on 31st May 2020 (1
Day) and mains exams are likely to be held from 18 September 2020 (5 Days). The
candidates interested in UPSC IAS can check for the details regarding the
examination below like Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria, Admit Card, Exam
Pattern, etc.
Is it possible to crack IAS
in 8 months?
Originally Answered: Can IAS exam be cracked with a dedicated
preparation of 8 months? Yes you can!
Can UPSC be cleared in
first attempt?
IAS Toppers Who Cleared in First Attempt. The UPSC civil
services exam is considered one of the toughest exams in India. On average,
candidates take more than 2 attempts to clear this exam. But every year, there
are several candidates who clear the UPSC exam in their very first attempt.
Can I crack IAS without
coaching?
Yes, one can clear IAS exam without coaching. If you are good
at self-study, you can clear UPSC CSE without any classroom coaching.
Is 1 year enough for IAS
preparation?
Many will need much more time to learn and understand the
UPSC pattern. The time required may be 6 months for someone or 1 year for the
other. Considering Prelims and Mains as a single package
(Prelims-cum-Mains-Integrated-Approach), a 12 month advance preparation can be
considered as ideal.
What is the passing marks
in UPSC Prelims?
The marks obtained in this paper is considered for
shortlisting to Mains Exam. UPSC decides to cut off marks for this paper. But
in General Studies paper II, candidates compulsorily score minimum qualifying
marks i.e. 66 marks which are 33% of 200 marks.
Is Ncert enough for IAS
mains?
Yes. NCERT Books and Newspapers are enough for UPSC
Preparations. When we say newspaper, it is good if you have subscribed for The
Hindu.
Is NCERT compulsory for IAS?
Important NCERT Books for UPSC Civil Services Exam
If exams are near, it's a quite natural to prioritise. For
general studies (Prelims or Mains), aspirants need to focus on the NCERT texts
on the below subjects: History, Geography, Economics, Political Science,
Sociology, Fine Arts, and Science.
Is NCERT must for UPSC?
NCERT Books for UPSC 2019 Exam Preparation. 'NCERT is the
Bible' when it comes to IAS preparation. Aspirants should always start their
UPSC Civil Services preparation from the basic NCERT textbooks. Many aspirants
either avoid or skip reading NCERT books, which could be fatal.
Can a average student crack
IAS?
Yes. You can crack the IAS exam. Past academic performance
hardly matters in civil services examination. Except that it may affect your
confidence level.
Does IAS officer get gun?
The answer is IAS officers don't have any prescribed uniform
in which there is necessary to carry a weapon when they are on duty. ... Being
executive magistrates, they have administrative control over police and thus
generally there is no need for them to carry armed weapon.
Yojana Monthly Magazine -2019