UPSC Civil Services Exam How to crack Civil Services to become an IAS / IPS / IFS Officer ?

Posts Offered Group A Indian Administrative Service Indian Foreign Service Indian Police Service Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’ Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group ‘A’ Indian Defense Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’ Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group ‘A’ (Assistant Works Manager, Administration) Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’ Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group 'A'

Posts Offered 14. Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group ‘A’ 15. Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, GroupA 16. Indian Defense 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". GROUP B 20. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade) 21. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group 'B' 22. Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group 'B' 23. Pondicherry Civil Service, Group 'B' 24. Pondicherry Police Service, Group 'B’

Civil services Exam selection process

SELECTION PROCESS Notification – Jan Civil Services Prelim Exam – May Civil Services Mains – Oct -Nov Interview – March Results – May

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

(as per the year of exam) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA CATEGORY DEGREE AGE as on 1st Aug (as per the year of exam) No. of Attempts Allowed General (Open) Degree from Recognized Univ. Between 21-30 years 4 attempts till you attain the age of 30 years OBC Between 21-33 years 7 attempts till you attain the age of 33 years SC / ST Between 21-35 years Unlimited attempts till you attain the age of 35 years Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply!!

(as per the year of exam) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA CATEGORY DEGREE AGE as on 1st Aug (as per the year of exam) No. of Attempts Allowed Physically Handicapped Degree from Recognized Univ. Between 21-40 years 7 attempts if belongs to General Category, & as per the rules of the category they belong to. Ex-Service Men Between 21–35 years as per the rules of the category they belong to. Of Jammu & Kashmir Domicile

Why Civil Services? A CAREER OPTION

Duties of IAS officer The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the administrative civil service of the executive branch of the Govt. of the Republic of India. The officers of the IAS play a major role in managing the bureaucracy of both the Union Government (Central Government) and the state governments, with its officers holding strategic posts across the country. Functions of IAS Officer: Policy Formulation Policy Implementation Civil administration Advisors to Ministers Managing bureaucracy (Center and State) Functions of the civil servant (In detail) A civil servant is responsible for the law and order and general administration in the area under his work. Typically the functions of an IAS officer are as follows [4] : To handle the daily affairs of the government, including framing and implementation of policy in consultation with the minister-in-charge of the concerned ministry.[4] Implementation of policy requires supervision. Implementation requires traveling to places where the policies are being implemented. Implementation also includes expenditure of public funds which again requires personal supervision as the officers are answerable to the Parliament and State Legislature for any irregularities that may occur. In the process of policy formulation and decision making, officers at various levels like joint secretary, deputy secretary make their contributions and the final shape to the policy is given or a final decision is taken with the concurrence of the minister concerned or the cabinet depending upon the gravity the issue.[4]

DUTIES OF IPS OFFICER To fulfill duties in the areas of maintenance of public peace and order, crime prevention, investigation, and detection, collection of intelligence, VIP security, counter-terrorism, border policing, railway policing, tackling smuggling, drug trafficking, economic offences, corruption in public life, disaster management, enforcement of socio-economic legislation, bio-diversity and protection of environmental laws etc. Leading and commanding the Indian Intelligence Agencies like Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI), Crime Investigation Department (CID) etc., Indian Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, Civil and Armed Police Forces in all the states and union territories.   Leading and commanding the Para-Military Forces of India (PMF) which include the Central Police Organizations (CPO) and Central Paramilitary Forces (CPF) such as Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guard (NSG), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Vigilance Organizations, Indian Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. Functions of IPS Officer (In detail) To fulfill duties based on broader responsibilities, in the areas of maintenance of public peace and order, crime prevention, investigation, and detection, collection of intelligence, VIP security, counter-terrorism, border policing, railway policing, tackling smuggling, drug trafficking, economic offences, corruption in public life, disaster management, enforcement of socio-economic legislation, bio-diversity and protection ofenvironmental laws etc. Armored vehicles and personnel of theMumbai Police Force. Greater Chennai Police patrol car. Leading and commanding the Indian Intelligence Agencies like Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI), Crime Investigation Department (CID) etc., Indian Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, Civil and Armed Police Forces in all the states and union territories. Leading and commanding the Para-Military Forces of India (PMF) which include the Central Police Organisations (CPO) and Central Paramilitary Forces (CPF) such as Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guard (NSG), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Vigilance Organisations, Indian Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. Serve at head of the departments in policy making in the Ministries and Departments of Central and State Governments and public sector undertakings both at centre and states, Government of India. To interact and coordinate closely with the members of other All India Services and Central Civil Services and also with the Indian Armed Forces primarily with the elite Indian Army. Last but not the least, to lead and command the force with courage, uprightness, dedication and a strong sense of service to the people. Endeavour to inculcate in the police forces under their command such values and norms as would help them serve the people better. Inculcate integrity of the highest order, sensitivity to aspirations of people in a fast-changing social and economic milieu, respect for human rights, broad liberal perspective of law and justice and high standard of professionalism.

DUTIES OF IPS OFFICER Serve at head of the departments in policy making in the Ministries and Departments of Central and State Governments and public sector undertakings both at centre and states, Government of India. To interact and coordinate closely with the members of other All India Services and Central Civil Services and also with the Indian Armed Forces primarily with the elite Indian Army.   Endeavour to inculcate in the police forces under their command such values and norms as would help them serve the people better. Inculcate integrity of the highest order, sensitivity to aspirations of people in a fast-changing social and economic milieu, respect for human rights, broad liberal perspective of law and justice and high standard of professionalism Last but not the least, to lead and command the force with courage, uprightness, dedication and a strong sense of service to the people. Functions of IPS Officer (In detail) To fulfill duties based on broader responsibilities, in the areas of maintenance of public peace and order, crime prevention, investigation, and detection, collection of intelligence, VIP security, counter-terrorism, border policing, railway policing, tackling smuggling, drug trafficking, economic offences, corruption in public life, disaster management, enforcement of socio-economic legislation, bio-diversity and protection ofenvironmental laws etc. Armored vehicles and personnel of theMumbai Police Force. Greater Chennai Police patrol car. Leading and commanding the Indian Intelligence Agencies like Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI), Crime Investigation Department (CID) etc., Indian Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, Civil and Armed Police Forces in all the states and union territories. Leading and commanding the Para-Military Forces of India (PMF) which include the Central Police Organisations (CPO) and Central Paramilitary Forces (CPF) such as Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guard (NSG), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Vigilance Organisations, Indian Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. Serve at head of the departments in policy making in the Ministries and Departments of Central and State Governments and public sector undertakings both at centre and states, Government of India. To interact and coordinate closely with the members of other All India Services and Central Civil Services and also with the Indian Armed Forces primarily with the elite Indian Army. Last but not the least, to lead and command the force with courage, uprightness, dedication and a strong sense of service to the people. Endeavour to inculcate in the police forces under their command such values and norms as would help them serve the people better. Inculcate integrity of the highest order, sensitivity to aspirations of people in a fast-changing social and economic milieu, respect for human rights, broad liberal perspective of law and justice and high standard of professionalism.

Exam PATTERN

Prelim Exam Pattern PART-A - PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PAPER SUBJECT MARKS DURATION PAPER 1 GENERAL STUDIES 200 Marks 2 HOURS PAPER 2 GENERAL APTITUDE PART-A - PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Prelim Exam Pattern Exam is conducted in May each year. Multiple Choice, Objective Test Negative Marking Penalty for wrong answers is 1/3rd i.e. 0.33 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question Passing Criteria – 12 to 13 times of the No. of Vacancies Results are expected in 30- 45 days

Syllabi for Prelim Exam Paper I – General Studies (200 marks) Duration : Two hours Current events of national and international importance. History of India and Indian National Movement. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialisation General Science

Syllabi for prelim Exam Paper II- General Aptitude (200 marks) Duration: Two hours English – Reading Comprehension English Language Comprehension skills Interpersonal skills including communication skills Reasoning – Logical reasoning and analytical ability Decision-making and problem solving General mental ability Mathematics – Basic numeracy (numbers & their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.)

MAINS EXAM PATTERN Eligibility Criteria - Those who clear the Prelims Exam are eligible to appear for the Mains Exam Forms for the Mains exam will be sent by UPSC All 9 papers are Subjective Tests

Mains Exam Pattern Paper Description Marks Paper-I One of the Indian Language 300 Marks Paper-II English Both these papers are Qualifying Papers and hence its is critical to prepare thoroughly Only if you clear these two papers, remaining papers are evaluated English is Mandatory The marks obtained in these two papers will not be counted in the final ranking

Mains Exam Pattern Paper Description Marks Paper-III Essay 200 Marks Paper-IV General Studies 300 Marks Paper-V Paper-VI Optional Subject 1 – paper 1 Paper-VII Optional Subject 1 – paper 2 Paper-VIII Optional Subject 2 – paper 1 Paper-IX Total Marks for Written Examination 2000 Marks Interview Test Grand Total 2300 marks

List of optional subjects for Main Examination Mains Exam Pattern List of optional subjects for Main Examination Agriculture Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Anthropology Botany Chemistry Civil Engineering Commerce and Accountancy Economics Electrical Engineering Geography Geology History Law Management Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Science Philosophy Physics Political Science and International Relations Psychology Public Administration Sociology Statistics Zoology Literature Literature of one of the following languages: Arabic, Assamese, Bodo, Bengali, Chinese, Dogri, English, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Pali, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.

Mains Exam Pattern Candidates will NOT be allowed to opt for the foll. Combinations of subjects: (a) Political Science & International Relations and Public Administration (b) Commerce & Accountancy and Management; (c) Anthropology and Sociology; (d) Mathematics and Statistics; (e) Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science. (f) Management and Public Administration; (g) Of the Engineering subjects, viz., Civil Engineering, Elec. Engineering and Mechanical Engineering–not more than one subject. (h) Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science and Medical Science.

Interview Only those Qualifying the Mains Exam will be summoned for the interview @ Dholpur House, New Delhi The number of candidates to be summoned for interview will be about twice the number of vacancies to be filled Interview will be for 30 – 60 minutes approximately Interview panel would include – Retired Judge, Retired Colonel, Ex-Vice Chancellor of University, Subject Matter Expert etc.

Interview SKILLS JUDGED IN THE INTERVIEW ROUND Smart & Witty Answers Clarity of expression Grasp of narrative and argument Reasoning ability Appreciation of different points of view Awareness and concern for socio-economic problems, ranges and depth of interests and personal attributes relevant to interaction with people In-depth knowledge of Optional Subjects

INTERVIEW SAMPLE QUESTIONS “Why do you want to become a Civil Servant?” "What are the problems faced by wheat cultivators in your state?" "Is there a law in physics, which is relevant to administration?"  “Don't you think you can serve your country better by remaining a doctor and treating poor patients? Why do you want to be a civil servant?"  Q. How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it? A. Concrete floors are very hard to crack! (UPSC Topper) Q. If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it? A. No time at all it is already built. (UPSC 23 Rank Opted for IFS) Q. If you had three apples and four oranges in one hand and four apples and three oranges in the other hand, what would you have? A. Very large hands.(Good one) (UPSC 11 Rank Opted for IPS) Q. How can you lift an elephant with one hand? A. It is not a problem, since you will never find an elephant with one hand.(UPSC Rank 14 Opted for IES) Q. How can a man go eight days without sleep? A. No Probs, He sleeps at night. (UPSC IAS Rank 98) Q. If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become? A. It will Wet or Sink as simple as that. (UPSC IAS Rank 2) Q. What looks like half apple? A: The other half. (UPSC - IAS Topper) Q. What can you never eat for breakfast? A: Dinner. Q. What happened when wheel was invented? A: It caused a revolution. Q. Bay of Bengal is in which state? A: Liquid (UPSC 33Rank) Q: what is the opposite of Nag panchmi? A: Nag did not punch me

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5 Star Program Most of our faculties have cleared their Prelim and Mains & Interview and expert & having good experience for UPSC. We provide 24* 7 (Day & Night) - Library Cum Reading Room Facility, with 1000+ Books for Reference Study Material of 3000+ pages & Tests Series for Mains and Prelims Batch & Branch Flexibility as we have Widespread Network of Branches in India. Unlimited Personalized (Individual) doubt solving & Writing improvement sessions and test review lectures.

10 Stage program

Stage 1 - Mock Test As a simulation of the actual test, we conduct a mock test to gauge the level of the student. This helps us understand the strengths, grey areas to be polished to score better This test is not for you but for us to assess you.

Stage 2 – Prelims Paper 1 –General Studies We will Master & Explain you in NCERT books. We Will Master you in History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economics, Gen Science, GK , Current affairs. We will master you how to read news paper and what is important for UPSC. We will master you how to prepare from India year book, yogana, Frontline and what is important for UPSC.

Stage 2 – Prelims Paper 2 –General Aptitude Types of questions English Reasoning - Logical Reasoning & Visual Reasoning Math - Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation(D.I.) & Data Sufficiency (D.S.)

Prelims Paper 2 –General Aptitude Strategies for English Reading Comprehension Jumbled Sentences Fill in the Blanks Mark the Error Correct/Incorrect Sentences Cloze Passage Critical Reasoning Course of Action Cause-Effect Syllogisms

Prelims Paper 2 –General Aptitude Strategies for Reasoning Directions and Arrangements Series and Analogies Codes Logical Puzzles   Numerical Logic Selection Criteria

Prelims Paper 2 –General Aptitude STRATEGIES FOR MATH & Data Interpretation Number Systems & Averages Percentages Ratio and Proportion Profit, Loss and Discount Time and Distance Interest and Growth Rates Linear Equations Circles Permutations and Combinations Data Sufficiency Tables and Case lets   Charts and Diagrams

Stage 3 - Prelim Tests Series & Review After undergoing rigorous training sessions, you would undergo 10 Tests These tests would be of the same level as Civil Services Prelims Exam. This helps you to get a hands-on experience of your progress Review of your performance would be done by our experienced faculty members. They would identify your grey areas & the areas where you require, extra (personalized) coaching will be given.

Stage 4 – Strategies for 2 Qualifying Papers The aim of the paper is to test the candidate's ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express his ideas clearly and correctly in English/ Indian language concerned. Question Types:- (i) Comprehension of given passages (ii) Precise Writing (iii) Usage and Vocabulary (iv) Short Essay (v) Translation from English to the Indian language and vice-versa Note 1 : The Papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking. Note 2 : The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where translation is involved).

Stage 5 – Strategies for Essay writing How to Plan your essay – spend at least 5-7 minutes in enlisting the points you want to write upon How to plan and write an impressive opening paragraph and concluding paragraph of the essay Maintain a logical flow of ideas within the essay, Re-order those points enlisted How to Include examples to support your stand How to use correct grammar in your sentences and avoid sentence construction errors How to improve on your vocabulary & Overall Writing Skills

Stage 6 – Strategies for General Studies GENERAL STUDIES - PAPER - I 1. History of Modern India and Indian Culture 2. Geography of India 3. Constitution of India and Indian Polity 4. Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance GENERAL STUDIES - PAPER - II 1. India and the World 2. India’s Economic Interaction with the World 3. Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space 4. International Affairs and Institutions 5. Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams General Guidelines: GENERAL STUDIES The nature and standard of questions in the General Studies papers will be such that a well-educated person will be able to study. The questions will be such as to test answer them without any specialized a candidate’s general awareness of a variety of subjects, which will have relevance for a career in Civil Services. The questions understanding of all relevant issues, and are likely to test the candidate’s basic ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio-economic goals, objectives and demands. The candidates must give PAPER - I relevant, meaningful and succinct answers. 1. History of Modern India and Indian Culture : The History of Modern India will cover history of nineteenth century and would also include of the Country from about the middle questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom movement and social reforms. The part relating to Indian from the ancient to modern times as culture will cover all aspects of Indian culture well as principal features of literature, arts and architecture. 2. Geography of India : economic and social geography of India. In this part, questions will be on the physical, 3. Constitution of India and Indian Polity: This part will include questions on the Constitution of India as well as all constitutional, emerging from the politico-administrative legal, administrative and other issues system prevalent in the country. 4. Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance : awareness of current national issues and This part is intended to test the candidate’s topics of social relevance in present-day India, such as the following: (i) The Indian economy and issues relating growth, development and employment. to planning, mobilization of resources, (ii) Issues arising from the social and economic exclusion of large sections from the benefits of development. (iii) Other issues relating to the development and management of human resource. (iv) Health issues including the management of Public Health, Health education and ethical concerns regarding health-care, (v) Law enforcement, internal security and medical research and pharmaceuticals. related issues such as the preservation of communal harmony. (vi) Issues relating to good governance and maintenance of human rights, and of probity accountability to the citizens including the in public life. (vii) Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources PAPER - II and national heritage. 1. India and the World : This part will include questions to test candidate’s awareness of India’s relationship as the following:- with the world in various spheres such Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region. Nuclear policy, issues, and conflicts. Security and defence related matters. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world. 2. India’s Economic Interaction with the In this part, questions will be on economic World : and trade issues such as foreign trade, foreign investment; economic and diplomacy issues relating to oil, gas and energy Bank, W.T.O., WIPO etc. which influence flows; the role and functions of I.M.F., World India’s economic interaction with other countries and international institutions. 3. Developments in the Field of Science In this part, questions will test the & Technology, IT and space : candidate’s awareness of the developments in the field of science and technology, information technology, space and nanotechnology, biotechnology and related basic ideas about computers, robotics, issues regarding intellectual property rights. 4. International Affairs and Institutions : events in world affairs and on international This part will include questions on important institutions. 5. Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams : This part will test the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to interpret them. The above subjects are taught by specialized and experienced faculties who advise to focus on 60% of the core topics rather than mastering the whole subject which is vast !

Stage 7 – Strategies for Optional Subject -1 & 2 Comprehensive study material per subject will be provided Lectures on weekly basis in small group of students Concepts are taught in detail by the Faculty / Subject Matter Expert (SME) Revision and periodic tests Discussion of past question papers

Stage 8 – Strategies for Improving OVERALL writing skills Daily Tasks of Writing Assignment of 25 pages which will corrected by the mentor Work to improve your grammar, sentence construction, logical flow of ideas etc. Improve on your vocabulary to use to good quality words

Stage 9 Mains Test Series & review After undergoing rigorous training sessions, you would undergo 10 Tests per subject These tests would be of the same level as Civil Services Mains Exam. This helps you to get a hands-on experience of your progress Review of your performance would be done by our experienced faculty members. They would identify your grey areas & the areas where you require, extra /personalized coaching will be given.

Stage 10 Grooming for Interview Mock interview sessions Mock interview Panel would include current IRS officer Tips / Tricks to give SMART answers for the latest sample questions Guidance will be given on – How to be dressed for the interview How to maintain the right body language How to be politically correct in your responses

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