UPSC Prelims Syllabus & Structure 2018 – Complete Syllabus UPSC-Prelims

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UPSC stands for UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION which is the country’s central recruiting agency. It is responsible for appointments to and examinations for All India Services and group A & group B of Central services. It was formed long back on 1^st October in the year 1926 and heads all its work from their located workstation at Dholpur Station, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. UPSC conducts their exams in 3 phases:

• Preliminary Examination
• Mains Examination
• Personality Test

In this article, we will give you a complete UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018 and Marking Structure of UPSC Prelims 2018.The UPSC Prelims Examination takes place in two different exams with General Studies Paper as the first paper and the second exam that takes place as Aptitude Exam.

This article covers the UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018 for aspirants in this field.

UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018: General Studies Paper I Syllabus:

1. General Science
2. Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
3. Current Events of National and International Importance.
4.  History of India and Indian National Movement.
5. Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives etc
6. Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political system, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights issues,etc.

UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018: Aptitude Syllabus

1. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level)
2. Comprehension
3.  Decision making and problem-solving
4. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
5. Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level. (will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation)
6.  General mental ability
7. English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level)
8. Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Below is the marking schemes of UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018:

UPSC Prelims Exam Papers	Duration	Questions	Marks
UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018: Paper I – General Studies: It is qualifying paper to write the mains exam	2 Hours	100	200
UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018: Paper II – Aptitude: This paper is of qualifying nature, but candidate must score at least 33% marks in this paper and marks of this paper are not counted for writing the Mains examination.	2 Hours	80	200
TOTAL			400

UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018: Marking Structure of UPSC- Prelims 2018

• The questions asked in the examination is of objective type questions.
• There is a negative marking scheme in the examination, for every wrong answer, the candidate will lose 33% or 0.83  marks.
• There is no negative marking in problem-solving and Decision-making section.
• A new modification is made by UPSC that IFS (Indian Forest Service) aspirants have to give UPSC Prelims, if they clear UPSC prelims, they have to write a separate mains exams for Indian Forest Service.
• An extra time of 20 min will be given to blind candidates.

The complete notification for the UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018 with other details can be easily downloaded from here: Click here

UPSC Syllabus Prelims 2018: Important Dates

• Date of Notification for Civil Service Prelims and Indian Forest Service Prelims: February 07, 2018
• Last date to apply for Civil Service Prelims and Indian Forest Service Prelims: March 06, 2018
• Date of UPSC CSE Prelims 2018 and IFS Prelims 2018: June 03, 2018
• Date of UPSC CSE Mains 2018: October 01, 2018
• Date of UPSC IFS Mains 2018: December 02, 2018

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Exam Notification: The UPSC is a Government of India Organization that conducts the Civil Services Examination to fill vacancies of the Indian Civil Services Cadre. The UPSC has sent out the Official UPSC Civil Service Notification 2017 for the much-coveted posts. These include IPS, IAS, IFS, IRS, P&T Accounts & Finance, Indian Post, etc. this year there are 980 vacancies open out of which there are 27 kept for the physically handicapped category. From this seven vacancies are for the LDCP, eight for B/LV, and 12 vacancies are for H.I. The UPSC conducts the exams for the civil services of various types like CSE, NAE, ESE, IFS, NDAE, CDSE to name a few.

UPSC Exam Eligibility Criteria

It is like a dream come true for those who wish to apply for the coveted exams. In order to be able to write the UPSC Civil Services Exam, the candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. He or she should have passed all exams in graduation and there is no minimum percentage required. However, there is another criterion that is taken and checked through the exam papers. Apart from the educational qualification, the candidate has to check details of age too. So in order to appear for the UPSC Civil Service Examination, a candidate must be within the age group of 21 Years and 32 Years as on 01/08/2017. The minimum age limit for writing the UPSC Civil Service Examination is 21. The Maximum age Limit for writing the UPSC Civil Service Examination is 32 years. There is a relaxation if the candidate belongs to OBC or SC/ST Category. The Maximum Age Limit is raised to 37 Years of Age for SC/ST and 35 years for OBC candidates.

UPSC Exam Important Dates

UPSC Exam Online Application Submission Start Date: 22/2/2017

UPSC Exam Online Application Submission End Date: 17/03/2017

UPSC Exam Online Application Submission Last Date by Challan: 16/03/2017

UPSC Preliminary Exam: 18/06/2017 (June 18, 2017)

UPSC Main Examination: 10/10/2017 (October 10, 2017)

Max. UPSC Exam Attempts

The Eligible candidates are allowed to appear for a maximum of six times provided they are eligible. However, this rule is relaxed in the case of the candidates who apply under the Schedule Tribe or Schedule Caste Category.

UPSC Exam Application Fee

If the candidate wishes to apply for the UPSC Civil Service Exam he or she has to pay a fee of Rs.100 / 100 INR. The UPSC Application Form can be paid for through online net banking. The candidate can also pay for the UPSC Civil Service Exam Application Form by paying cash at any SBI Branch. This rule for the UPSC Civil Service Application Form payment is relaxed in the case of the reserved categories.

To know all the latest details of the UPSC Civil Services Exams 2017 candidates are advised to log into the official website. For details on the latest developments and updates on the Official UPSC Civil Service Notification 2017 please login to www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates can check UPSC eligibility criteria for age & qualification, important dates for UPSC Application, ways to apply for UPSC Civil Services Exams, etc.

Official Website: www.upsc.gov.in

Click here to apply for UPSC IAS / IPS / IFS exam

Click here to Download UPSC Prelims Exam Notification 2017

UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2017

UPSC Stands for Union Public Service Commission has released the notification to fill 980 posts.  Union Public Service Commission is conducting the Civil Services exams for various Civil services posts of the Government of India including IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), IRS (Indian Revenue Service). A Huge number of candidates are showing interest to write the exam. The candidates who are eligible and interested can apply before the last date i.e 17-03-2017. Candidates can apply through online from this page itself below we are provided the direct link and we also giving all the eligibility criteria.

UPSC Civil Services Eligibility Criteria

Education qualification

Aspirants who are applying for IFS exam should have passed graduation degree with one of subject Animal Husbandry and veterinary Science / Chemistry / Botany / Geology / Statistics / Zoology or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Maths / Physics / Forestry / Engineering from any affiliated institute or University.

For IAS and IFS the candidate who are eligible for IFS are eligible for IAS exam also. The Candidates who belong to Nepal, Immigrants, Bhutan and Tibetan refugees with Indian Origin they can also appear in UPSC Civil services exam.

UPSC Age limit

Aspirants should be below 32 years and minimum age should be 21 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per the Government rules and regulations.

UPSC Civil Services Application fee

For reserved candidates, the application fee is Rs 100/- and there is no need to pay an application fee those who belong to reserved category. They can apply the fee through Challan of State Bank of India or by Internet Banking or Debit card or Credit card of SBI bank.

Number of attempts for IAS

The general candidates have to apply 4 times and 7 attempts for OBC category and no attempt limits for SC / ST.

UPSC Selection procedure

Selection is based on the candidates’ performance in Civil service examination. The procedure of the exam is prelims, mains, and personal interview. First round is prelims the selected candidates in prelims were allowed to next round that is Mains after completing mains they will shortlist the candidates in the exam the shortlisted candidates were allowed to next round and that is last round i.e personal interview. After completing all round selected candidates will be placed in respective positions.

Union Public Service Commission

Union Public Service Commission is known as UPSC. It is an Indian Central agency conducts the different exams in India the exams are Civil service, Indian forest service, combined defense service, engineering service and other exams. UPSC is one of the oldest organization that runs in India from 1st October 1926.   

Name of the post in UPSC

Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Foreign service.

Group A services  

Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Indian Revenue Service, Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Indian Defence Accounts Service, Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Indian Postal Service, Indian Railway Traffic Service, Indian Civil Accounts Service, Indian Railway Accounts Service, Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Indian Railway Personnel Service, Indian Defence Estates Service, Indian Trade Service, Indian Information Service, Indian Corporate Law Service.

Group ‘B’ Services

Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Pondicherry Civil Service, Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Pondicherry Police Service.

UPSC Civil Services Exam pattern

Prelims consist two papers the paper consists objective type questions with 400 marks. It covers the topic of General studies and Aptitude.

Steps to apply online for Union Public Service Commission

First candidates have to visit the official notification i.e click here or simply click on below provided link.

See the online application link and go to the part I registration link

Then read the instructions carefully after satisfying the norms click on the yes button it will find at the end of the page.

Fill the application form correctly with genuine details.

Then click on the submit button after submission of the application form you will get a registration number with unique ID. Candidates have to keep the ID safe because it is useful for further like while downloading the admit card ID is must download the admit card.

Click on the part 2 registration and login with registration ID, then pay the application fee through online.

Fill all the necessary details and you can choose the examination center and the medium.

Upload the recent photograph, then click on preview button see that details you entered correctly or not. Then select the check box for your agreement to the declaration. Take a hard copy of the application for future usage.

Important links

Click here to apply for UPSC IAS / IPS / IFS exam

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a notification for Civil Services Examination 2015. UPSC Civil Services Examination is scheduled to be held on 23^rd August 2015. Candidates who are awaiting for the recruitment notification can utilize the opportunity and proceed to apply for the posts. Civil Service examination is conducted for selecting the candidates for various departmental vacancies. Candidates can go through the apply online link to apply for the advertised posts and examination. Aspirants should go through the complete details regarding the examination and other from below. Candidates are advised to apply for UPSC Vacancies on or before the closing date i.e., 19^th June 2015. Below check the details of eligibility criteria, selection process, and other details

UPSC Civil Services Exam Notification 2015 Details

Name of the Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Organization Website: www.upsc.gov.in

Job Category: Govt Sector

Total No. of Posts: 1129

Name of the Exam: Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2015

Name of the Post:

1. Indian Administrative Service
2. Indian Foreign Service.
3. Indian Police Service.
4. Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’.
5. Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
6. Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group ‘A’.
7. Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
8. Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’.
9. Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group ‘A’ (Assistant Works 10. Manager, Administration).
10. Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’.
11. Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
12. Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’.
13. Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
14. Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group ‘A’.
15. Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group ‘A’
16. Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’.
17. Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group ‘A’.
18. Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Gr. III).
19. Indian Corporate Law Service, Group “A”.
20. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade).
21. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &
22. Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group ‘B’.
23. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group ‘B’.
24. Pondicherry Civil Service, Group ‘B’.
25. Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’

Age Limit: As on 1^st August 2015 the applicant’s age should be between 21 years and 32 years (born not earlier than 02 Aug 1983 and not later than 01 Aug 1994). Upper age relaxation is applicable for SC/ ST Candidates by 5 years, for OBC by 3 years and for PH candidates by 10 years

Educational Qualification: Aspirants should be possessed any Graduation Degree of any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or equivalent from the recognized university

Selection Process:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
2. Main Examination (Written and Interview).

Application Fee: Candidates except Female/ SC/ ST/ PH should have to pay Rs. 100/- through online or offline mode

Payment of Fee (through Online): Aspirants wishing to pay the application fee through online should pay through State Bank of India / State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ Sate Bank of Hyderabad/ State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or using Visa Master Credit/ Debit Card on or before 19^th June 2015

Payment of Fee (through Offline): Candidates can deposit the amount through bank challan form in any branch of State Bank of India on or before 18^th June 2015

How to Apply: Aspirants having the eligibility criteria can apply for the posts through online mode. Online applications will be accepted from 23^rd March to 19^th June 2015 till 11: 59 PM

Instructions to Apply Online:

• Candidates who wish to apply for the posts should have scanned copies of Photo and Signature
• Log in to the official website click here.
• Switch to “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC” and click on the link
• Click on Part I/ Part II Registration
• First go through all instructions carefully and go to apply online
• Enter the details to register, after the successful registration a unique registration ID will be allotted
• Save that registration ID and password
• Log in again using the credentials and fill the details in the application form
• Click on the submit button
• And take a print out of it

Important Dates:

• Commencement of Online Registration: 23 May 2015
• Last Date to Submit the Application Forms: 19 June 2015 till 11.59 PM
• Last Date for payment of Application Fee: 18 June 2015 at 23.59 hrs
• Last Date for payment of Application Fee (Online mode): 19 June 2015 at 23.59 hrs
• Written Exam Date for Civils Preliminary Exam 2015: 23 Aug 2015

Important Links:

Official Notification

Apply Online

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