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

2. 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'

3. 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’

4. Civil services Exam selection process

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

6. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

7. (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 years
4 attempts till you attain the age of 30 years
OBC
Between years
7 attempts till you attain the age of 33 years
SC / ST
Between years
Unlimited attempts till you attain the age of 35 years
Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply!!

8. (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 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

9. Why Civil Services?
A CAREER OPTION

10. 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]

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Exam PATTERN

14. 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

15. 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 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 days

16. 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

17. 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.)

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. Interview
Only those Qualifying the Mains Exam will be summoned for the 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.

24. 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

25. 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

26. WHY Civilservicesportal.com?

27. 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 Books for Reference
Study Material of 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.

28. 10 Stage program

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.)

32. 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

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

34. 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

35. 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.

36. 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).

37. 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

38. 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 !

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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.

42. 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

43. FEES & Batch Timings Fee (As Per list)
For Group & 1-0n-1
Batch timing: Week days / Sundays
Study material would be provided
Updates on new vacancies would be provided

44. Thank you