All India Services

Indian Administrative Service

India Foreign Service

Indian Police Service

Group A Services

Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service

Indian Audit and Accounts Service

Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise)

Indian Defence Accounts Service

Indian Revenue Service (I.T.)

Indian Ordnance Factories Service (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)

Indian Postal Service

Indian Civil Accounts Service

Indian Railway Traffic Service

Indian Railway Accounts Service

Indian Railway Personnel Service

Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force

Indian Defence Estates Service

Indian Information Service (Junior Grade)

Indian Trade Service, Group 'A' (Gr. III)

Indian
Group - B Services

Corporate

Law

Service

Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (Section Officer's Grade)

Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &
Nagar Haveli Civil Service

Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &
Nagar Haveli Police Service

Pondicherry Civil Service

Pondicherry Police Service

Indian
Forest
Service
Indian Forest Service -A combined Preliminary examination will be held for
Indian Forest Service and Indian Civil Services. Read More

The number of vacancies to be filled on the result of the examination of 2012 is

expected to be approximately 1037. The number of vacancies may undergo change.
Reservation will be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes. Scheduled
Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Physically Disabled Categories in respect of
vacancies as may be fixed by the Government.

IAS Exam Procedure

The Application Procedure for the Civil Services Examination has been
completely digitized at the preliminary level and applications can be made only
online. This is going with the need for bureaucrats to be net savvy. No more the
forms that need to filled and posted to UPSC. Even admit cards will be issued
online and candidates are expected to download their copies between fixed
days.

Scheme
of
The successive stages of examination are:

the

Examination

o Preliminary Examination for the selection of candidates for the Main

Examination
o Main Examination (Written) for the selection of candidates for interview for
a Personality Test.

o Interview (Personality Test)

Eligibility for IAS Exam
The Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions for
admission to examination. Their admission to all the stages of the examination will be purely provisional
subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of admission certificate to the
candidate will not imply that his/ her candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission.
Commission take up verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents only after
the candidate has qualified for Interview/ Personality Test
Academic Eligibility for IAS Exams

The candidate must hold a degree of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or
State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or
declared to be deemed as a University Under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act,
1956, or possess an equivalent qualification

Candidates who have appeared or intend to appear for the qualifying examination and are
awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the Preliminary Examination. All such candidates
who qualify to appear for the Civil Services Main Examination must produce proof of having
passed the said examination along with their application for the Main Examination.

The UPSC may in exceptional cases treat a candidate without the foregoing requisite qualification
as an eligible candidate if he / she has passed an examination conducted by other institutions,
the standard of which justifies his / her admission in the opinion of the Commission.

Candidates with professional and technical qualifications recognised by the Government as

equivalent to professional and technical degrees.

Candidates who have passed the final year of MBBS or any Medical Examination but are yet to
complete the internship can also appear for the Main Examination. However they must submit
along with their Main Examination application, a certificate from the concerned authority of the
University / Institution that they have passed the final professional medical examination. At the
Interview stage they must then produce a certificate from a competent authority that they have
completed (including internship) all the requirements for the award of the Medical Degree.

Restrictions on applying for the examination :

A candidate who is appointed to the Indian examination and continues to be a member of that service will
not be eligible to compete at this examination.In case such a candidate is appointed to the IAS/IFS after
the Preliminary Examination of Civil Services Examination, 2012 is over and he/she continues to be a
member of that service, he/she shall not be eligible to appear in the Civil Services (Main) Examination,
2012 notwithstanding his/her having qualified in the Preliminary Examination, 2012.
Also provided that if such a candidate is appointed to IAS/IFS after the commencement of the Civil
Services (Main) Examination, 2012 but before the result thereof and continues to be a member of that
service, he/she shall not be considered for appointment to any service/post on the basis of the result of
this examination viz.Civil Services Examination, 2012.
Other Eligibility Conditions for IAS Exams :
(i) Nationality :

1. For the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service, a candidate must be a citizen
of India.

2. For other services, a candidate must be either :

a. a citizen of India, or
b. a subject of Nepal, or
c.

a subject of Bhutan, or

d. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of
permanently settling in India, or
e. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African
countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia
and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be a person in whose
favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Provided further that candidates belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) above will not be eligible
for appointment to the Indian Foreign Service.
A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the
examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility
certificate has been issued to him/her by the Government of India.
(ii) Age Limits :
a. A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30
years on 1st August, 2012, i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1982
and not later than 1st August, 1991.
b. The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable :
i.

upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.

ii.

upto a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes
who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates.

iii.

upto a maximum of five years if a candidate had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu
& Kashmir during the period from the 1st January, 1980 to the 31st day of December, 1989.

iv.

upto a maximum of three years in the case of Defence Services personnel disabled in operations
during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence
thereof.

v.

upto a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and
ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on 1st August, 2012 and
have been released .

vi.

on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed

within one year from 1st August, 2012) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge
on account of misconduct or inefficiency, or

on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service, or

on invalidment.

Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of
assignment of five years Military Service as on 1st August, 2012 and whose assignment has been
extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can
apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months notice on selection from the
date of receipt of offer of appointment.
vii.

upto a maximum of 10 years in the case of blind, deaf - muteand orthopaedically handicapped
persons.

NOTE I:
Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes and the Other Backward
Classes who are also covered under any other clauses of para 3(ii) (b) above, viz. those coming under
the category of Ex-servicemen, persons domiciled in the State of J & K, blind, deaf-mute and
orthopaedically handicapped etc. will be eligible for grant of cumulative age-relaxation under both the
categories.
NOTE II:
The term ex-servicemen will apply to the persons who are defined as ex-servicemen in the Exservicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time.
NOTE III :
The age concession under para 3(ii) (b) (v) and (vi) will not be admissible to ExServicemen and
Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs who are released on own request.
NOTE IV:
Notwithstanding the provision of age-relaxation under para 3 (ii) (b) (vii) above, a physically disabled
candidate will be considered to be eligible for appointment only if he/she (after such physical examination
as the Government or appointing authority, as the case may be, may prescribe) is found to satisfy the
requirements of physical and medical standards for the concerned Services/posts to be allocated to the
physically disabled candidates by the Government.

No. of Attempts for IAS

A maximum of 4 attempts is permitted to every candidate and 7 to those belonging to Other
Backward Classes. There is no restriction on the number of attempts in the case of SC/ST
candidates. All this, provided you are still under the age limit. A physically handicapped person
will get as many attempts as any other non-handicapped candidate of his/her community, but if
they are from the general category they will get 7 attempts. It is wiser to be mentally ready for
several attempts as cracking the Civil Services Exams is a tough nut to crack the first time

around; and if you do qualify you may want to attempt again to improve your ranking and
therefore your service allotment.
NOTE :
(i) An attempt at a Preliminary Examination shall be deemed to be an attempt at the Examination.
(ii) If a candidate actually appears in any one paper in the Preliminary Examination, he/she shall
be
deemed
to
have
made
an
attempt
at
the
Examination.
(iii) Notwithstanding the disqualification/ cancellation of candidature, the fact of appearance of the
candidate
at
the
examination
will
count
as
an
attempt.

Restrictions on applying for the examination :

A candidate who is appointed to the Indian Administrative Service or the Indian Foreign Service
on the results of an earlier examination and continues to be a member of that service will not be
eligible to compete at this examination. In case such a candidate is appointed to the IAS/IFS after
the Preliminary Examination of Civil Services Examination, 2012 is over and he/she continues to
be a member of that service, he/she shall not be eligible to appear in the Civil Services (Main)
Examination, 2012 notwithstanding his/her having qualified in the Preliminary Examination, 2012.
Also provided that if such a candidate is appointed to IAS/IFS after the commencement of the
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2012 but before the result thereof and continues to be a
member of that service, he/she shall not be considered for appointment to any service/post on the
basis of the result of this examination viz. Civil Services Examination, 2012.

Preliminary Examination 2013

Civil Services Aptitude Test
The Preliminary Examination of Union Public Service Commission for Civil Services Examination is also
popularly called CSAT or Civil Services Aptitude Test. The CSAT is actually the second paper of General
Studies that was introduced in 2011. The CSAT was implemented to end the use of scaling system for
varying subjects in the General Studies paper and was a matter of concern for many Civil Services
councillors. With the introduction of the CSAT, the UPSC now intends to choose Civil Servants who not
only have the knowledge but also the aptitude for reasoning and analytical brain.
There are some changes made in the Civil Services Examination from 2013. It's for the first time the
Indian Forest Service (IFS) aspirants were combined with the Civil Services aspirants and are made to
take Preliminary examination. Those Indian Forest Service aspirants who may eventually clear the
Preliminary examination have to write separate exams for their Mains Indian Forest Service
examination.
There is also a pattern change in the Civil Services Mains examination introduced from 2013. Now there
are four compulsory papers of General Studies, there is only one optional subject now instead of two,
plus there is one compulsory essay paper. English and one language paper is of only qualifying nature.
Scheme of Civil Services Examination
The Civil Services Examination consists of two successive stages -

I.

Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the
Main Examination; and

II.

Civil Services Main Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the
various Services and post. The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers of Objective type
(multiple choice questions) each of 200 marks and carries a total of 400 marks. The question
papers are set both in Hindi and English. Each paper is of two hours duration. Blind candidates
are allowed extra time of twenty minutes for each paper.

Scheme of Preliminary Examination

This examination is meant to serve as a screening test only; the marks obtained in the Preliminary
Examination by the candidates who are declared qualified for admission to the Main Examination will
not be counted for determining their final order of merit. The number of candidates to be admitted to the
Main Examination will be about twelve to thirteen times the total approximate number of vacancies to be
filled in the year in the various Services and Posts. Only those candidates who are declared by the
Commission to have qualified in the Preliminary Examination in the year are eligible for writing the Main
Examination of that year.
UPSC Preliminary Examination Syllabus 2013
Syllabus of Paper I -(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 specialization and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization.

Syllabus for Paper II-(200 marks) Duration: Two hours

Interpersonal skills including communication skills;

Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Decision making and problem solving

General mental ability

Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data
interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)

Note: It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim)
Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she
does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination.

UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Revised Syllabus Pattern 2013

The Civil Services Main examination is designed to test the academic talent of the
aspirant, also his/her ability to present his/ her knowledge in a clear and coherent
manner. The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and
depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information
and memory.
The UPSC has revised the pattern of Civil Services Main examination from 2013.
Now there are 7 + 2 = 9 papers to be answered in the main examination and all of
them are of descriptive type. There are two qualifying papers of 300 marks each 1) any
modern Indian language 2) English, whose marks will not be counted in the main
examination.
The total marks of the written examination will be 1750 Marks.
The Interview/Personality Test will be of 275 marks.
The Grand Total 2025 Marks
The candidate is allowed to use any one language from the Eighth Schedule of the
Constitution or English as the medium of writing the examination.
There is only "ONE" optional subject to choose from the list of subjects. It comprises of
two papers each of 250 marks with a total of 500 marks.
Candidate is allowed to take up literature as an optional subject "without the
conditionality of having to do his/her graduation in that language's literature.

The scope of the syllabus of optional paper is higher than the bachelor's degree but
lower than the master's level.
According to the new pattern there are "FOUR" General Studies paper each
comprising of 250 Marks with a total of 1000 Marks. So the weight-age of General
Study papers is increased.
The scope of the syllabus of General Studies is of degree level.
Summary of the Latest Pattern of Civil Services (Mains) Examination
Paper1
Essay - 250 Marks
Can be written in the medium or language of the candidate's
choice

Paper - II
Language -300 Marks
Candidate can take any Modern Indian language but this paper is of
qualifying nature

Paper - III
English -300 Marks
This paper is of qualifying nature

Paper-IV
General Studies-I 250 Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture,
History and Geography of the World and Society)

Paper-V
General Studies -II: 250 Marks
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International
relations)

Paper-VI
General Studies -III 250 Marks
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment,
Security and Disaster Management)

Paper-VII
General Studies -IV 250 Marks
(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
Marks carried by General Studies was 4X 250=1000

Paper-VIII
Optional Subject - Paper 1 -250 Marks

Paper-IX
Optional Subject - Paper II -250 Marks
Candidate is allowed to take up literature as an optional subject
"without the conditionality of having to do his/her graduation in
that language's literature.

Sub Total (Written test) 2350 Marks

Marks of English and Language will not be counted so total marks
for Written exam will be 2350 MINUS 600 = 1750 Marks

Interview/Personality Test - 275 marks

Grand Total 2025 Marks

A candidate is allowed to use any one language from the Eighth

Schedule of the Constitution or English as the medium of writing the
examination.
Civil Services Mains Exam 2013 Syllabus

The written examination will consist of the following papers:

Paper A - English -300 marks - Qualifying nature - Marks not counted- Passing
mandatory
The aim of the paper is to test the candidates' ability to read and understand serious
discursive prose, and to express his ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian
Language concerned.
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:(i) Comprehension of given passages
(ii) Precis Writing
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary
(iv) Short Essay.
Paper B - A - Modern Indian language 300 Marks - Qualifying nature - Marks not
counted - Passing mandatory(i) Comprehension of given passages.
(ii) Precis 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).
Paper-I
Essay - 250 Marks - To be written in the medium or language of the candidate's choice
- Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of
subjects will be given. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay

to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for
effective and exact expression.
Paper-II
General Studies-I 250Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of
the World and Society)
Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture
from ancient to modern times.
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the
present- significant events, personalities, issues
The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions
from different parts of the country.
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
History of the world will include events from 18 th century such as industrial revolution,
world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political
philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the
society.
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty
and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Effects of globalization on Indian society
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Salient features of world's physical geography.
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the
Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and
tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity,
cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical

features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of
such changes.
Paper-III
General Studies -II: 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and
International relations)
Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments,
significant provisions and basic structure.
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges
pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels
and challenges therein.
Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and
institutions.
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers
& privileges and issues arising out of these.
Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries
and Departments of the
Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the
Polity.
Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of
various Constitutional
Bodies.
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues
arising out of their design and implementation.

Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs,
various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States
and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and
Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
Health, Education, Human Resources.
Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governanceapplications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters,
transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
Role of civil services in a democracy.
India and its neighborhood- relations.
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or
affecting India's interests
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's
interests, Indian diaspora.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.
PAPER-IV
General Studies -III 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity,
Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth,
development and
employment.
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.

Government Budgeting.
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of
irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural
produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public
Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer
stocks and food security; Technology missions;
economics of animal-rearing.
Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location,
upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
Land reforms in India.
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects
on industrial growth.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Investment models.
Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday
life
Achievements of Indians in science & technology;
indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact
assessment
Disaster and disaster management.
Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.

Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and

social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; moneylaundering and its prevention
Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized
crime with terrorism
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
Paper-V
General Studies -IV 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
This paper will include questions to test the candidates' attitude and approach to
issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to
various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise
the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be
covered.
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in
human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.
Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and
administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and
behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and
compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and
governance.
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems;
ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules,
regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical
governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance;

ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance
and probity; Information
sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes
of Conduct, Citizen's
Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds,
challenges of corruption.
Case Studies on above issues.
Paper-VI
Optional Subject - Paper I -250 Marks
Paper-VII
Optional Subject - Paper II -250 Marks
{Candidates may choose any optional subject from amongst the list of subjects given
in para 2 below (Group
1). NOTE:
(i) Marks obtained by the candidates for all papers EXCEPT PAPER A & B will be
counted for merit ranking. However, the Commission will have the discretion to fix
qualifying marks in any or all papers of the examination Aspirants can log on to
UPSC's official website (www.upsc.gov.in) to see the detailed notification.

Part B - Main Examination - Optional Subjects

General Studies
Essay
English Qualifying

 Indian Languages
Agriculture Main Syllabus
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Botany Main Syllabus
Chemistry Main Syllabus
Civil Engineering Main Syllabus
Commerce Main Syllabus
Economics Main Syllabus
Electrical Engineering Main Syllabus
Geography Main Syllabus
Geology Main Syllabus
Indian History Main Syllabus
Law Main Syllabus
Mathematics Main Syllabus
Mechanical Engineering Main Syllabus
Medical Science Main Syllabus
Philosophy Main Syllabus
Physics Main Syllabus
Political Science Main Syllabus
Psychology Main Syllabus
Public Administration Main Syllabus
Sociology Main Syllabus
Statistics Main Syllabus
Zoology Main Syllabus
Anthropology Main Syllabus

Civil Services Interview

Even though the interview carries 300 marks with no minimum qualifying marks, it is the
deciding factor at many times of your being within the services or out of it and in the least
matters in which service you get.However since the interview is so personal and variable it is
most desirable to do very well in the written mains. But an Interview can make or break you so
take your personality development rather seriously and make sure to attend some mock
interviews at leading institutes.

UPSC Interview Questions

UPSC Interview questions range from questions about your choice of subject to why you want to
join the civil services. It is good to answer honestly but at the same time avoid cliches like wanting
to do service to the nation etc. Questions on your hobbies are imperative so prepare well as they
expect some indepth knowledge on that. Questions relating to your name, your college or school
name are also a big posibility. If someone well-know shares one of these names please also
prepare on that. Also learn up about important events on the year or date of your birth. As you
can see, UPSC Interview questions are mainly from what you have filled in your form including
your subject but here it is more a test of logic and presentation and awareness rather than pure
subject knowledge. In the UPSC interview many questions are situational like what will you do if a
Tsunami strikes your district and you are the DM/Collector/SP. Questions on your choice of
service preference also need to be prepared. Current affairs analysis is important too.

Tips to improve your performance at the UPSC Interview

o

There are generally 5 members at the board with the Chairperson seated at the center.
Enter confidently and greet the Chairperson, who will probably welcome you, and
pleasantly nod at other members. Wait till you are asked to sit.

Intelligent listing is the mantra, and for this maintaining eye contact is very important. You
should not glare but all the same appear attentive and do not glance at other members, it
can be very distracting for the interviewer. However if some other member asks you
anything, look at that member and answer and turn back to the first - this is what we do in
normal attentive listening.

Do not fidget or throw your hands around, or shake your head. Less amount of
movement does not mean you should sit unnaturally stiff. Your posture should be
attentive and relaxed at the same time. Do not crouch/bend forward or place your hands
on the table.

Cut your answer short to the required patience shown by the member talking to you. They
usually like to talk more, so listen carefully and think for a few seconds before you start
answering the question. This will show that you are organising your thoughts in mind
before starting to speak.

Leave some room for difference in opinion. Do take a stand, but do not look adamant or
unwilling to appreciate the board's opinion.

Use couple of words from the question while answering any question. It shows you have
listened to the question carefully. But at the same time limit the use the technical jargon.

Listen very carefully. Come to the central issue of the enquiry immediately. Wild guessing
or speculation are a complete no no.

Do not start evaluating your performance while still inthe interview. Even if you have
committed mistakes in the beginning, do not think that you have already lost the game.

They are looking for warm, sensitive respectful and attentive youngsters. They know you
are good or you would not have come so far.
o

Talk humbly about your achievements and hobbies. You may have mentioned some
hobbies in the form without serious background in them, but before the interview it would
be useful to pick up some basic info on the hobby.

Say less to convey more. Less is more these days as per the minimalist creed. Argue
logically and generalise correctly. Do not try to read too much between the lines.

Remember, while answering any question, what is easy to see is easy to miss. We often
tend to miss the obvious and go for some non-crucial aspect of the subject.

Get up to leave only when the chairperson asks you to, not because you think everyone
has asked a question. Similarly, even if someone has not asked a question and the
chairperson asks you to leave then please leave. Some members do not ask questions at
all, due to various reasons like limited time.

Before leaving politely thank the chairperson and nod at the others politely. Avoid saying
"Have a good day sir". A "Thank you Sir/Madam" is enough.

Expected Interview Questions [New]

The Kothari Committee of the UPSC, has listed the qualities that should be rated in the
interview as, ''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.''
The Interview for the civil services examination also known as the Personality Test is
exactly that. It is aimed at assessing the candidates personality, whether he is suitable
to be a competent administrator or not. The candidate is tested not only for his/her
intelligence but also for his/her overall personality development, his/her attentiveness,
balance of judgement and qualities of honesty, integrity and leadership. Therefore
preparation for the Interview requires proper planning.
The selectors look out for some attributes in the candidate and decide whether he/she
is suited for a career in civil services or not. For this,the candidate should have a
positive attitude, should have an alert mind with quick reflexes, should be free from
any sort of prejudice, should be good at making quick decisions and should have the
ability to act under stress and to handle difficult situations.
Preparation for the Interview is a continuous process. This involves a wide reading
of books, journals, magazines and at least two newspapers. One should try to improve
his/her conversational skills with the right pronunciation. The candidate should be
prepared to answer questions on his background, hobbies and extra curricular

activities. It is a good idea to discuss current affairs and recent issues with friends.
One good way of rehearsing possible questions would be to have mock interviews and
discussion groups. The candidate should make a self analysis of his strengths and
weaknesses and make a conscious effort to play on his strengths.
Some useful tips for a successful interview at UPSC are:

1. To have a positive body language

2. To have a good personal turnout and ensuring the right posture
3. To answer questions clearly and confidently
4. Try to remain calm and composed even when faced with provocative questions
5. Try not getting into long winded explanations and answer to the point.
Things To Be Avoided at the UPSC Interview

Avoid the expression, 'I am sorry.'

Avoid conversational cliches, like: 'as you know', 'that's correct', 'of course', 'indeed',
'obviously', etc.

Avoid technical jargon. However, if a member continues to probe you in any technical
field, you can use technical expressions.

Maintain a cheerful disposition. Now and then you can appear serious; but most of the
time keep smiling or look cheerful and composed. One caution here: if the board laughs,
you should only smile. It is only when you maintain some amount of distance that the
board begins to wonder about the depth of your personality.

Do not give long introductions. Come straight to the heart of the matter.

Show human concern whenever possible in your answers.

You should be logically consistent and analyse things rationally while talking. You are
supposed to defend what you say, but with due respect to the views of the board. Stop
trying to defend an answer if it becomes difficult to do so logically and fairly.

Do not make hasty or sweeping generalisations.

According to UPSC report, it has been observed that from 1979 onwards, 90 percent of the
candidates who qualify for interview hover around the minimal percentage of 55 percent that is
prescribed for the test. However to be assured of a Class I service, one has to generally obtain
about 58 percent marks. It has been noticed that only those, securing 60 percent and above are

sure of getting a service of their own choice. The figures clearly reveal that the marks in the
interview test play a determining role in final selection of candidates.

More....
Types of questions asked at the UPSC interview.

Relating to your name. Any famous personality who has a similar or same name or
surname.

Your career choice. Why you want to opt for the civilservices.

Your Hobbies. Why you pursue such a hobby or questions related to your hobby. So
reasearch well on your hobby.

Hot topics of recent days like the Bird Flu and Tamiflu, Office of Profit, Sahara
airlines deal and the growing airlines,Terror attacks in India, India US Nuclear deal,
Commonwealth games, Saurav Ganguly etc.Keep reading and watching the news. If
the recent headlines have something to do with your subject then specially revise those
portions. For example if you are a veterinary doctor, Bird flu may go on to other animal
diseases that can infect men. If you are an MBBS, then you might be asked about
human to human spread of epidemics or any other epidemics and precautions etc. You
may even be asked about the influence of MNC or drug manufacturers responsible for
the spread of fear etc. If you are from an economy background, the same topic will veer
towards the economic implications of the Bird flu.

How you are going to use your specific knowledge(like if you are a doctor, lawyer,
engineer etc) in the services.

Situational questions. Like If you were the collector/SP of Varanasi, what would you do
after the Bomb Blast?

Choice of services. The order of your choice of services can raise questions too.

About your institution and related.If you have studies at IIM you may be asked about
the rising salaries, if from IGNOU then even about Indira Gandhi and so on.

From your form. You must go through the form you have filled because most questions
will arise from there. If you have changed subjects, mentioned anything out of the way,
watch out for questions on them. Interviewers take cue from the form you have filled.

Some actual questions asked of UPSC candidates.

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?"
It would be best to answer this question very practically rather than emotionally saying
you want to serve the country, because even a doctor serves the people. A doctor from
Kerala was asked this Question and her reply was - "Because I want to treat the primary

malady that afflicts our country, that creates so many poor in India. As a doctor I can
treat only secondary maladies." She even came up with exact statistics and suggestions
on a rubber plantation for poverty alleviation indicating that she had spent considerable
time and thoughts on her future plans. She was awarded a score of 85 per cent.

"What are the problems faced by wheat cultivators in your state?" an M.Sc.
(Agriculture) student from Palanpur was once asked. "The problem is not so much to do
with agronomy but with the lack of a seed bank in Palanpur," came the reply and the
candidate walked away with an 80 per cent score.

"Is there a law in physics, which is relevant to administration?" a law graduate was
prompted. "Yes. Newton's third law of motion: for every action there is an equal and
opposite reaction." He scored a cool 80 per cent.

The above questions can give you an idea of how relevant questions are asked
from your subjects even as they are not directly from the syllabus.

Application Procedure
The Application Procedure for the Civil Services Examination has been changed from this year. Now
you can no longer post application forms, instead you have to apply online. No other mode for
submission of applications is allowed. Candidates are required to apply Online by using the website
http://www.upsconline.nic.in . The online Applications can be filled up to 5th March, 2012 till 11.59 PM.
Candidates shall be issued an e-Admission Certificate 3 weeks before the date of examination. The
eAdmission Certificate will be available on www.upsc.gov.infor downloading by candidates. No
Admission Certificate will be sent by post.
Links for UPSC Application Forms
More on Civil Services Examinations

HOW TO APPLY FOR CIVIL SERVICES?

(a)Candidates are required to apply online using the website http://www.upsconline. nic.in Detailed
instructions for filling up online applications are available on the abovementioned website.The applicants
are advised to submit only single application; however, if due to any unavoidable situation, if he/she
submits another/multiple applications, then he/she must ensure that application with the higher RID is
complete in all respects like applicants details, examination centre, photograph, signature, fee etc. The
applicants who are submitting multiple applications should note that only the applications with higher RID
(Registration ID) shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid against one RID shall not be
adjusted
against
any
other
RID.
(b) All candidates, whether already in Government Service, Government owned industrial under takings
or other similar organisations or in private employment should submit their applications direct to the
Commission.Persons already in Government Service,whether in a permanent or temporary capacity or as
workcharged employees other than casual or daily rated employees or those serving under the Public
Enterprises are however, required to submit an undertaking that they have informed in writing to their

Head of Office/Department that they have applied for the Examination. Candidates should note that in
case a communication is received from their employer by the Commission withholding permission to the
candidates applying for/appearing at the examination, their application will be liable to be
rejected/candidature
will
be
liable
to
be
cancelled.
NOTE
1
:
While filling in his/her Application Form,the candidate should carefully decide about his/her choice of
centre for the Examination. If any candidate appears at a centre other than the one indicated by the
Commission in his/her Admission Certificate,the papers of such a candidate will not be evaluated and
his/her
candidature
will
be
liable
to
cancellation.
NOTE
2
:
Candidates are not required to submit alongwith their applications any certificate in support of their claims
regarding Age, Educational Qualifications, Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes
and Physically disabled etc. which will be verified at the time of the Main examination only. The
candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for
admission
to
the
Examination.
Their admission at all the stages of examination for which they are admitted by the Commission viz.
Preliminary Examination, Main (Written) Examination and Interview Test will be purely provisional, subject
to
their
satisfying
the
prescribed
eligibility
conditions.
If on verification at any time before or after the Preliminary Examination, Main (written) Examination and
Interview Test, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature for the
examination
will
be
cancelled
by
the
Commission.
If any of their claims is found to be incorrect, they may render themselves liable to disciplinary action by
the
Commission
in
terms
of
Rule
14
of
the
Rules
for
the
subject
Civil

Services

Examination,

2012

reproduced

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission

(i) Obtaining support for his/her candidature by the following means, namely :-

below
to

be

guilty

:
of

a. offering illegal gratification to, or

b. applying pressure on, or
c.

blackmai l ing, or threatening to blackmail any person connected with the conduct of the
examination, or

(ii)
impersonating,
or
(iii)
procuring
impersonation
by
any
person,
or
(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered with, or
(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material information, or
(vi) resorting to the following means in connection with his/her candidature for the examination, namely
(a)
obtaining
copy
of
question
paper
through
improper
means,
(b)
finding
out
the
particulars
of
the
persons
connected
with
secret
work
relating
to
the
examination.

(c)
influencing
the
examiners,
or
(vii)
using
unfair
means
during
the
examination,
or
(viii)writing
obscene
matter
or
drawing
obscene
sketches
in
the
scripts,
or
(ix) misbehaving in the examination hall including tearing of the scripts, provoking 24
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examination,
creating
a
disorderly
scene
and
the
like,
or
(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the staff employed by the Commission for the conduct of their
examinations,
or
(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone, pager or any electronic equipment or device or any
other equipment capable of being used as a communication device during the examination; or
(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates along with their Admission Certificates permitting
them
to
take
the
examination,
or
(xiii)attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting the Commission of all or any of the acts
specified
in
the
foregoing
clauses;
may in addition to rendering himself/herself liable to criminal prosecution, be liable.
a. to be disqualified by the Commission f rom the examinat ion for which he/she is a candidate and/
or
b. to be debarred either permanently or for a specified period
i.

by the Commission from any examination or selection held by them;

ii.

by the Central Government from any employment under them; and

b. if he/she is already in service under Government to disciplinary action under the
appropriate Rules.

Provided
that
no
penalty
under
this
Rulesshall
be
imposed
except
after
(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making such representation, in writing as he/she may wish to
make
in
that
behalf;
and
(ii) taking the representation, if any, submitted by the candidate within the period allowed to him/her into
consideration.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS :

The Online Applications can be filled up to 5th March 2012 till 11.59 pm after which the link will be
disabled.

WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATIONS :
No request for withdrawal of candidature received from a candidate after he/she has submitted his/her
application will be entertained under any circumstances.

Job Prospects :

Depending upon his rank, a candidate is recruited to services such as the Indian
Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
and other departments including Finance, Post and Telegraph, Revenue, Secretariat
and so on. The appointment offers executive power. Promotions are time bound and
increase in privileges are automatic. Selected candidates are first put through a
training session for a short period. He is usually sent to an academic staff college
associated with the service to which he is allocated. The greatest thing about civil
service is the job security. Special facilities include subsidised accommodation,
telephone and transport facilities, medical benefits, leave travel concession, etc. After
retirement, there are very good social welfare facilities. Last but not the least is the
immense satisfaction one derives at being able to participate in the development
process of the country.
Remuneration :

The Government of India has fixed salary grades for Civil Servants. Approximately the
range of salaries drawn at various levels is as follows:
Junior
Officers:
Rs.
8000-275-13500
Senior
Officers:
Rs.
10650-325-15200
Junior
Administrative
Grade:
Rs.
12,750-375-16,500
Selection
Grade:
Rs.
15,100-400-18,300
Additional
Secretary:
Rs.
22400-525-24500
Secretary/Cabinet
Secretary:
Rs.
26,000/30,000
(The above scales only provide an idea of the pay scales. Different branches of the
service
have
different
scales
of
pay.)
In addition to the salary civil servants receive various allowances such as Dearness
Allowance, City compensatory Allowance, Leave Travel Allowance, Medical and
subsidised housing.

Statistical Data - CS (Main)

Statement showing the number of Candidates Applied and Appeared for the years
1997 to 2002
Year of Exam

No of Candidates
Applied

Appeared

1997

2,65,761

1,30,198

1998

2,71,517

1,22,363

1999

3,09,501

1,35,086

2000

2,25,555

1,19,398

2001

2,56,673

1,38,240

2002

3,01,585

1,57,486

Statement showing the number of Vacancies and the Candidates Recommended by

the Commission for the years 1995-1996 to 2004-2005

Year
Vacancies
Candidates Recommended
Of
Exam SC ST OBC GEN TOTAL SC ST OBC GEN TOTAL
1995

98

49 165

333

645

101 49 192

303

645

1996

125 57 174

383

739

138 59 212

330

739

1997

89

43 166

323

621

94

46 215

266

621

1998

53

28 114

275

470

60

30 142

238

470

1999

53

27 97

234

411

63

30 127

191

411

2000

54

29 100

244

427

58

34 128

207

427

2001

47

39 97

234

417

52

42 131

192

417

2002

38

22 88

162

310

38

22 88

138

286

2003

NA NA NA

NA

NA

NA NA NA

NA

NA

2004

NA NA NA

NA

385

2005

NA NA NA

NA

325

Cut off Marks Prelim 2013

The cut off of the Civil Services Prelim exams 2013 is expected to be high as most
candidates appeared with the examination held on May 26. Civil Services India
presumes that the cut off marks could increase five to seven marks more than the
previous years. Last year the cut off mark was over 209 for open category candidates
and 194 marks for OBC. For the SC & ST candidates cut off mark was 184.
So anyone who is confident of scoring 315 and more out of 400 are in the safe zone.
The border line cases could be those scoring 310 and more and they need to keep
their fingers crossed.

Those who are in the safe zone can start preparation for the main examination. Civil
Services India wishes them best of luck. The pattern of questions asked in Prelim 2013
was on expected lines.
There were many questions asked on history, Indian economy and polity.
The questions focused more on the basic understanding of the subject.
There were fewer questions on current affairs this time.
The questions from the Business, Science and Technology sections of the newspapers
were prominent this time. In paper II or Aptitude paper time management was a
challenge for the students.

Civil Services Mains Exam results 2012

In the Civil Services 2012 Main results only the topper HARITHA V KUMAR has
scored more than thousand marks and she scored 1013 to get the first rank.
There are only six candidates have scored over 900 marks; VANDANA with 960 marks
STUTI CHARAN with 950, ALBY JOHN VARGHESE with 935, SOMESH MISHARA
with 924, ARUN THAMBURAJ with 918 and RUCHIKA KATYAL with 905. In the
bottom list there is one candidate who has scored less than 500 marks. CHANCHAL
KUMAR TIWARI with 590 marks, the lowest score finds mention in the merit list.
There are 37 successful candidates in the 600 category list. Those in the 690s are 16
in number; THEJASELHOU YHOME 699, KHANDARE PIYUSH BALIRAM 698,
SUDHAKAR 698, KARKHILE KAILAS VINAYAK 697, KRISHAN KUMAR 696, G
LATCHANA 695, VIJAY S 1 0 695, DHARMRAJ KHATIK 694, SHWETA BANSAL 694,
HARIOM MEENA 694, RAKESH CHANDRA KALASAGAR M 693, KALMESHWAR
SHINGENAVAR 693, AMARJOT 693, SATISH KUMAR TEGTA 692, SHOBHNA
MEENA 691, MANOJ PRABHAKAR 690, LOKENDER SINGH 690.
Those in the 680s are 14 in number; MONIKA 689, SAMUEL S VAIPHEI 689,
GURPREET SINGH 688, SHUBHAM SINGH 687, JAINANDAN KHADSE 687,
RUVEDA SALAM 687, KALAI SELVI A 686, S JAYAVARDHAN 686, VIVEK
SAMBHARYA 686, GAURAV 683, BISHAN SINGH 682, SALUNKE DURGESH YADAV

680, DHARM RAJ MEENA 680, Those in the 670s are 3 in number; NARESH
BUNDEL 678, MANOJ KUMAR MEENA 675, LALRINPUII HRAHSEL 672 Those in the
960s are 2 in number; TOJUM GONGO 664 SWARAJ PRADHAN 663. Those in 950s
are 1 in number; ASHUTOSH KUMAR SINGH 654 There is only one candidate who
has scored below 650s and that is JADHAVAR VISHWAS HARIDAS who has 621
marks.
Civil Services Exams Interview results 2012

The highest score in the Interview of 2012 Civil Service examination is scored by
ANUPAMA JAMES with 245 marks. Besides him there 6 others who have scored
above 240 marks; SAWNI DIKSHIT has scored 243, DHRUV DAHIYA, 240, SAGILI
SHAN MOHAN, 240, YOGEESH MISHRA 240, SRIJANA G 240 and ANIL
SASIDHARAN 240.
There are 10 candidates who have scored over 230 marks in the interview; VISWAJIT
KAMPATI, 235, AVNY LAVASA 235, KRISHAN KANT RORA, 231, BIKRAM KAIRI 231,
ANANYA AGARWAL 231, SWATI BHANWALA 230, DIWEGAONKAR KAUSTUBH C,
230, HARISH PANDEY 230, SMRITI TRIPATHI 230, KARKHILE KAILAS VINAYAK
230
The lowest score in the interview is by two candidates; XELENE AGUIAR, and
SREEJU S both have scored 090 marks. Others who are at the bottom list are;
AMULDEEP KAUR 100 and MANICKA RAJ P 100.
The performance of TOP 10 in the Merit list
Name

Aggregate Marks

Written Marks

Interview Marks

HARITHA V KUMAR

1193

1013

180

SRIRAM V

1149

919

230

STUTI CHARAN

1148

950

198

ALBY JOHN VARGHESE

1133

935

198

RUCHIKA KATYAL

1115

905

210

ARUN THAMBURAJ A

1113

918

195

T PRABHUSHANKAR

1105

880

225

VANDANA

1104

960

144

CHANDNI SINGH

1098

888

210

ASHISH GUPTA

1094

875

219

List of centers of Examination - UPSC

The UPSC has a list of centers where candidates can appear. Most state capital cities have a
center, so choosing a Upsc center near your place of study or residence should not be difficult.
Changing of centers once filled is a difficult proposition, so be very careful as to what you fill as
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The centres for holding the examination are liable to be changed at the discretion of
the Commission. While every effort will be made to allot the candidates to the centre of
their choice for examination, the Commission may, at their discretion allot a different
centre to a candidate, when circumstances so warrant. Blind candidates will, however,
be required to take the examination at any one of the seven centres viz. Chennai ,
Delhi , Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Dispur and Mumbai. Candidates admitted to the
examination will be informed of the time table and place or places of examination. The
candidates should note that no request for change of centre will be granted.