Introduction
A notification for the Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2024 has been announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). For applicants who passed the preliminary exam and are proceeding to the main exam, this stage is essential. All of the pertinent information is covered in this guide, including crucial dates, prerequisites, application processes, and pertinent links.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: July 3, 2024
- Application End Date: July 12, 2024 (until 6 PM)
- The deadline for paying the exam fee is July 12, 2024.
- Exam Date: As per schedule
- Admit Card Availability: Before the exam
Eligibility Criteria
- To apply for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination, a candidate must have passed the preliminary exam in 2024.
- Total Posts: 1056
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹0
- SC/ST/PH: ₹0
- No Application Fee for filling the DAF (Detailed Application Form).
Application Procedure
- Preparation:
- Get all the necessary paperwork together, such as certificates of study, identification documents, and evidence of age.
- Application:
- Visit the official UPSC website and fill out the DAF online application form between July 3, 2024, and July 12, 2024.
- Ensure to fill in all details accurately and upload the required documents.
- Submission:
- Verify all entered data one more time for accuracy before to submitting it in its final form.
- Submit the application form online.
- Admit Card:
- Download the admit card once released, which will be available before the exam date.
UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus
The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination is an important milestone for applicants who want to enter the Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Foreign Services (IFS), Indian Police Services (IPS), and other elite services. This test assesses a candidate’s in-depth knowledge and understanding of several disciplines through nine examinations, which comprise both mandatory and elective topics. The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination syllabus is provided in full below.
General Studies Papers
- Paper I in General Studies: Indian Heritage & Culture, Global History and Geography, and Society.
- International Relations, Social Justice, Governance, Constitution, and Polity are the topics of General Studies Paper II.
- Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management is the subject of General Studies Paper III.
- General Studies Paper-IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude.
Compulsory Papers
- Paper A: Indian Language (one of the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution) – 300 marks
- Paper B: English – 300 marks
Optional Subjects
Candidates may select one optional topic from a list supplied by UPSC. There are two papers for each optional subject (Paper I and Paper II), each worth 250 points. Some of the optional subjects are:
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry and 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
Essay Paper
Candidates are required to produce essays on a variety of topics, which measure their ability to organise and communicate ideas logically.
Language Papers
- Paper A: Indian Language (one of the languages from the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution)
- Paper B: English
Key Points
- Total Marks for Mains (Written Test): 1750
- Interview/Personality Test: 275 marks
- Grand Total: 2025 marks
To succeed in the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination, you must have a good comprehension of the material and prepare effectively. For more complete information and to get the syllabus PDF, go to UPSC official website.
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