UPSC Exam syllabus Here’s a detailed overview of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by UPSC, including entry-level eligibility, job details, and syllabus:
🇮🇳 UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) Overview
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit officers for various All India Services and Central Services, including:
- IAS (Indian Administrative Service)
- IPS (Indian Police Service)
- IFS (Indian Foreign Service)
- Other Group A and B Central services
🎯 Eligibility Criteria (Entry Level)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen (other categories for some posts) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years (General category) |
| Relaxation up to 5 years for OBC, 10 years for SC/ST | |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate (any discipline) from a recognized university |
| Number of Attempts | 6 (General), 9 (OBC), Unlimited for SC/ST up to age limit |
📝 Exam Pattern
1. Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
- Paper 1: General Studies (200 marks, 2 hours)
- Paper 2: CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) (200 marks, 2 hours) – qualifying with 33% marks
2. Main Exam (Descriptive)
- 9 papers in total (1750 marks)
- Essay
- 4 General Studies papers
- 2 Optional subject papers (candidate chooses)
- Language papers (qualifying, not counted in merit)
3. Personality Test / Interview
- 275 marks
📚 Syllabus Overview
Preliminary Exam
- General Studies Paper 1:
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Economic and Social Development
- Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
- General Science
- CSAT Paper 2:
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Basic numeracy
Main Exam
- Essay
- General Studies I: Indian Heritage, History, Geography
- General Studies II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, International Relations
- General Studies III: Technology, Economic Development, Environment, Security, Disaster Management
- General Studies IV: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude
- Optional Subject Papers (2): Chosen by candidate (e.g., Geography, Public Administration, Sociology, Literature, etc.)
💼 Jobs After Clearing CSE
- IAS Officers: District administration, policy implementation, revenue collection, disaster management
- IPS Officers: Police, law & order, intelligence, anti-terrorism operations
- IFS Officers: Diplomacy, foreign relations, international negotiations
- Other Services: Revenue, customs, foreign trade, railways, postal services, defense, etc.
💡 Summary
- Entry: Graduation in any discipline, age 21-32 (general)
- Selection: 3-stage exam + interview
- Career: Prestigious administrative posts with significant responsibility in governance and policy
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