UPSC

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1. About UPSC– Full Form: Union Public Service Commission
– Headquarters: New Delhi
– Website: https://www.upsc.gov.in
– Major Exams: CSE (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS), IFS Exam, ESE, CDS, NDA, other departmental exams
2. Eligibility Criteria (CSE / IAS)– Nationality: Indian, or Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee, or Indian origin from other countries
– Age Limit: 21–32 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC & others)
– Education: Bachelor’s degree
– Attempts: General: 6, OBC: 9, SC/ST: Unlimited until age limit
3. Exam Structure – UPSC CSEPrelims (Objective):
– Paper 1: General Studies (200 Marks)
– Paper 2: CSAT (200 Marks, qualifying)
– Negative Marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
Mains (Descriptive):
– 9 Papers (Essay, GS 1–4, Optional 2 papers, Language Papers Qualifying)
– Each paper: 250 Marks (except language papers)
Interview: 275 Marks (personality, communication, suitability)
4. Syllabus – Key TopicsPrelims: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Tech, Current Affairs
Mains: Essay & Ethics, GS Papers (heritage, governance, technology, IR, socio-economic development, security, environment), Optional Subject (2 papers)
5. Application Process1. Visit https://upsconline.nic.in
2. Register & fill form
3. Upload photo/signature
4. Pay fee online (â‚ą100 General/OBC, SC/ST/PwD exempted)
5. Download confirmation page
6. Important Dates (Tentative 2025)– Notification: Feb–Mar 2025
– Online Application: Feb–Apr 2025
– Prelims Exam: June 2025
– Prelims Result: Aug 2025
– Mains Exam: Sept–Oct 2025
– Interview: Feb 2026
– Final Result: Mar–Apr 2026
7. Preparation Tips– Start with NCERTs (Class 6–12)
– Read daily newspapers (The Hindu / Indian Express)
– Make notes for revision
– Solve previous years’ papers
– Practice answer writing for mains
– Take mock tests to improve speed & accuracy
8. Career & Benefits– Posts: IAS, IPS, IFS