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hy sir
i m student of the EC branch of Eng. 3rd year please sir guide me......
which subjecs will conduct for IAS preparation exam???
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is there any provision to select optionals for prelims in 2011
also sir i am an employed person and i want to take geography as an 1st optinal in mains plz telL me about another one thank you

hiii friends, please help me... i have just completed BE-ECE... since i ve lost interest in engineering field,first i chose history and public administration, after seeing the syllabus i was confused since history is a huge subject...i have chosen political science and public administration as optional subjects... is that good choice??? or i need to change??? which vl be easy to read??? please guide me... m at the peak moment...

hello.
my name is karan nd i wish to become an ias officer
i study in iit bombay nd currently in 5th semester nd i'm very confused regarding optionals for mains exam i,ve shortlisted geography as one but for the other i,ve options
political science, pub. ad. ,sociology , philosophy
pls help me out with this...

The optional subjects are:

Agriculture,
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science,
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.

Any two subjects (each having 2 papers) to be selected from the prescribed optional subjects.

Each paper is of 3 hours duration.

The following combinations are not allowed:

Political Science & International Relations and Public Administration
Commerce and Management
Anthropology and Sociology
Maths and Statistics
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Management and Public Administration
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science and Medical Science
Any two branches of engineering.
Combination of two literatures in the above list.

So you can take the combination of:

Mathematics and electrical engineering,

Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering.

Mathematics and Physics.

sir i want to write IAS exam in telugu is it possible?

Originally Posted by Ratna Deepthika

hello sir/madam,
im ratna deepthika..i did my graduation in engineering with electronics & communication as my specialization.my only aim is IAS.. but im new to this.i mean i dont have the idea on how to choose the subjects in optional subjects in the preliminary exam 2010.so kindly can you tell me what subject i must choose for this exam and other information regarding this exam..

thanks & regards,
Ratna Deepthika

dear friend,

IAS optional subject :-

1) Psychology
2) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
3) Public Administration
4) Agriculture
5) Sociology
6) Botany
7) Chemistry
8) Geology
9) Electrical Engineering
10) Civil Engineering
11) Economics
12) Commerce and Accountancy
13) History
14) Geography
15) Physics
16) Medical Science
17) Law
18) Mathematics
19) Mechanical Engineering
20) Philosophy
21) Zoology
22) Political Science
23) Statistics

So choose from these.

thanks

You can choose telgu for language subjects but the question paper of general studies and optional subjects are only in two languages i.e english and hindi.

Candidates should choose the subjects as per his interest.

There are 25 optional subjects and they are-
AgricultureManagementAnimal Husbandry & Vetinary ScienceMathematicsAnthropologyMechanical EngineeringBotanyMedical ScienceChemistryPhilosophyCivil EngineeringPhysicsCommerce & AccountancyPolitical Science & International RelationsEconomicsPsychologyGeographySociologyGeol ogyStatisticsIndian HistoryZoology
But the pattern of prelim exam is changed now it will be CSAT which is objective and based on new syllabus.

You can see that preview on the official site-http://www.upsc.gov.in/

Originally Posted by Ratna Deepthika

hello sir/madam,
im ratna deepthika..i did my graduation in engineering with electronics & communication as my specialization.my only aim is IAS.. but im new to this.i mean i dont have the idea on how to choose the subjects in optional subjects in the preliminary exam 2010.so kindly can you tell me what subject i must choose for this exam and other information regarding this exam..

thanks & regards,
Ratna Deepthika

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Officer . The exam of selecting the ias exam is conducted by the UPSC Union Public Service Commission . This exam is conducted every year . Any candidates can pursue for the course . who satisfied the eligible criteria for the ias exam . i explain the eligibility criteria for the ias exam .

Eligibility for the IAS Exam :

The candidate should be qualified in under graduation any stream with 60% percentage of marks . the age limit of the candidate should be 21 to 30 years and relaxation is given to the sc/st candidates for 5 years and obc candidates for 3 years and 10 years for widows and handicapped candidates .the general candidates may eligible of write the attempt exam for 4 time and seven in the case of obc candidates . there is no limitation for the sc/st candidates there can write any number of time with age limit of 35 years .

The candidate can also take any one of the optional subject . i listed the optional subject please read it .

Optional Subject for IAS Examination :

Agriculture

Botany

Civil engineering

Economics

Geography

Indian history

Mathematics

Medical science

Physics

Psychology

Zoology

Sociology

Animal husbandry

Chemistry

Commerce

Electrical engineering

Geology

Law

Mechanical engineering

Philosophy

Political science

Public administration

Statistics

Optional subjects in the IAS preliminary exam are listed below.

Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History
Law Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science

IAS Examination Consist of Three Parts : Preliminary,Main,Interview.

Exam Pattern of Preliminary Examination :-

It consists of two papers and each paper of two hrs.

(Paper 1)(200 Marks)

• Current Events of national and internal importance
• History of India and India national movements
• Geography
• Indian Polity and Governance
• Economic and Social development
• and General Science

(Paper 2)(200 Marks)

• Comprehension
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• General mental ability
• Basic Numeracy
• English language Comprehension Skills

There is no optional subjects for preliminary examination.The optional subject in only main examination.

UPSC Main Examination - Optional Subjects :-

• General Studies
• Agricultural
• Animals husbandry and Veterinary Science
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geography
• Geology
• Indian History
• Law
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology

Qualification :-

The candidate should have a graduate degree from any recognized university or equivalent qualification and the candidate age should between 21 years to 30 years of age as on August 1st of the year of examination

sir , i have done B.Pharma so please suggest me which optional subject should i choose for upsc exam.

how many subjects should hav to select for the IAS prelims exam?

The optional subjects for IAS preliminary exam are as follows:
1. Agriculture
2. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
3. Botany
4. Chemistry
5. Civil Engineering
6. Commerce
7. Economics
8. Electrical Engineering
9. Geography
10. Geology
11. Indian History
12. Law Mathematics
13. Mechanical Engineering
14. Medical Science
15. Philosophy
16. Physics
17. Political Science
18. Psychology
19. Public Administration
20. Sociology
21. Statistics
22. Zoology
The exam is really tough.
Keep yourself preparing.
All the very best.

HELLO ,
I HAVE COMPLETED MY MBBS AND INTERESRED IN IAS, KINDLY SUGGEST 2 OPTIONAL SUJECTS FOR ME. AND KINDLY LET ME KNOW WHETHER IAS IS MORE DIFFICULT THAN MBBS.

Sir,
hello sir/madam, im ratna deepthika..i did my graduation in engineering with electronics & communication as my specialization.my only aim is IAS..

I am vinayak....student of engg third year...i want to become IAS for this purpose i want to prepare preliminary exam..then how will i prepare for it...is there any optional subjects for preliminary exam..???

Originally Posted by Ratna Deepthika

hello sir/madam,
im ratna deepthika..i did my graduation in engineering with electronics & communication as my specialization.my only aim is IAS.. but im new to this.i mean i dont have the idea on how to choose the subjects in optional subjects in the preliminary exam 2010.so kindly can you tell me what subject i must choose for this exam and other information regarding this exam..

thanks & regards,
Ratna Deepthika

Dear Friend,

There is no need to choose any optional subject for prelims as the UPSC board changed the syllabus and pattern of prelims examination.In the place of optionals UPSC introduced CSAT exam which is aptitude test.

So you need to prepare aptitude,reasoning,reading comprehension and English languages.

But the mains pattern remained same. You can select the optional from the range of optional subjects listed by UPSC::
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History
Law Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology

all The Best

Vega Sridhar

Dear Sir,

As I am doing M.sc Software Systems.
Which subjects can I choose as optional for IAS exam in preliminary?

hello sir/madam,
i am sunil ..i doing my graduation in engineering with electronics & communication as my specialization.i want to become a IAS.i dont have the idea on how to choose the subjects in optional subjects in the preliminary exam.so kindly can you tell me what subject i must choose for this exam & please suggest me the best coaching institute for ias.

List of Optional Subjects CS (Preliminary) - Total 23

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

Mathematics
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History
Law
Mathematics
Management
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology
Anthropology
Arabic
Assamese
Bengali
Bodo
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

dear friend,

1)List of Optional Subjects for Main ::-

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 Adminstration, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology.

literature of one of the following languages:

Arabic, Assamese, Bodo,Bengali, Chinesse,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.

http://www.upsc.gov.in

good luck.

myself roshan prasad i had passed my graduation in bba with 60% .i want to know that is i am eligible for attempt this exam because i dont know much about it please suggest me better ways

hhiii....i am sahjad ..i study in class 11...
which subjects should i choose as an optional with pcm to give IAS exams....??plse help me

Dear. Ms Deepthika,

As per your qualification i will advise to to you choose Electrical Engineering subject for the IAS,The detail are below of this subject , i will also advise you the book name which will help you to study.

Modern Central Engineering - Ogata
Electrical Technology - Thereja
Electrical Power - Star
Physics of Semiconductor Devices - Sze
Automatic Control System - Kuo
Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics - Rao
Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating System - Jordan & Balmain
Integrated Circuits - D. Roy Choudhary
Network Analysis - Valkenbury
Basic Current Analysis - Murthy
Electromagnetic Waives and Field - R.N. Singh
Control Systems Engineering - Nagrath Gopal
Semi Conductor - Nagchoudhary
Principals of Electronics - V.K. Mehta
Radio Engineering - G.K. Mithal
Circuit Analysis - Gupta



Circuit Theory:

Circuit components; network graphs; KCL, KVL; circuit analysis methods: nodal analysis, mesh analysis; basic network theorems and applications; transient analysis: RL, RC and RLC circuits; sinusoidal steady state analysis; resonant circuits; coupled circuits; balanced 3-phase circuits; Two-port networks.

2. Signals & Systems:

Representation of continuous–time and discrete-time signals & systems; LTI systems; convolution; impulse response; time-domain analysis of LTI systems based on convolution and differential/difference equations. Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform, Transfer function. Sampling and recovery of signals DFT, FFT Processing of analog signals through discrete-time systems.

3. E.M. Theory:

Maxwell’s equations, wave propagation in bounded media. Boundary conditions, reflection and refraction of plane waves. Transmission line: travelling and standing waves, impedance matching, Smith chart.

4. Analog Electronics:

Characteristics and equivalent circuits (large and small-signal) of Diode, BJT, JFET and MOSFET. Diode circuits: clipping, clamping, rectifier. Biasing and bias stability. FET amplifiers. Current mirror; Amplifiers: single and multi-stage, differential, operational, feedback and power. Analysis of amplifiers; frequency-response of amplifiers. OPAMP circuits. Filters; sinusoidal oscillators: criterion for oscillation; single-transistor and OPAMP configurations. Function generators and wave-shaping circuits. Linear and switching power supplies.

5. Digital Electronics:

Boolean algebra; minimization of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC families (DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS). Combinational circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers and decoders. Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers. Comparators, timers, multivibrators. Sample and hold circuits, ADCs and DACs. Semiconductor memories. Logic implementation using programmable devices (ROM, PLA, FPGA).

6. Energy Conversion:

Principles of electromechanical energy conversion: Torque and emf in rotating machines. DC machines: characteristics and performance analysis; starting and speed control of motors; Transformers: principles of operation and analysis; regulation, efficiency; 3-phase transformers. 3-phase induction machines and synchronous machines: characteristics and preformance analysis; speed control.

7. Power Electronics and Electric Drives:

Semiconductor power devices: diode, transistor, thyristor, triac, GTO and MOSFET–static characteristics and principles of operation; triggering circuits; phase control rectifiers; bridge converters: fully-controlled and half-controlled; principles of thyristor choppers and inverters; DC-DC converters; Switch mode inverter; basic concepts of speed control of dc and ac motor drives applications of variable-speed drives.

8. Analog Communication:

Random variables: continuous, discrete; probability, probability functions. Statistical averages; probability models; Random signals and noise: white noise, noise equivalent bandwidth; signal transmission with noise; signal to noise ratio. Linear CW modulation: Amplitude modulation: DSB, DSB-SC and SSB. Modulators and Demodulators; Phase and Frequency modulation: PM & FM signals; narrowband FM; generation & detection of FM and PM, Deemphasis, Preemphasis. CW modulation system: Superhetrodyne receivers, AM receivers, communication receivers, FM receivers, phase locked loop, SSB receiver Signal to noise ratio calculation for AM and FM receivers.

Paper-II
1. Control Systems:

Elements of control systems; block-diagram representation; open-loop & closed-loop systems; principles and applications of feed-back. Control system components. LTI systems: time-domain and transform-domain analysis. Stability: Routh Hurwitz criterion, root-loci, Bode-plots and polar plots, Nyquist’s criterion; Design of lead-lad compensators. Proportional, PI, PID controllers. State-variable representation and analysis of control systems.

2. Microprocessors and Microcomputers:

PC organisation; CPU, instruction set, register set, timing diagram, programming, interrupts, memory interfacing, I/O interfacing, programmable peripheral devices.

3. Measurement and Instrumentation:

Error analysis; measurement of current, voltage, power, energy, power-factor, resistance, inductance, capacitance and frequency; bridge measurement. Signal conditioning circuit; Electronic measuring instruments: multimeter, CRO, digital voltmeter, frequency counter, Q-meter, spectrum-analyzer, distortion-meter. Transducers: thermocouple, thermistor, LVDT, strain-gauge, piezo-electric crystal.

4. Power Systems: Analysis and Control:

Steady-state performance of overhead transmission lines and cables; principles of active and reactive power transfer and distribution; per-unit quantities; bus admittance and impedance matrices; load flow; voltage control and power factor correction; economic operation; symmetrical components, analysis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults. Concept of system stability: swing curves and equal area criterion. Static VAR system. Basic concepts of HVDC transmission.

5. Power System Protection:

Principles of overcurrent, differential and distance protection. Concept of solid state relays. Circuit breakers. Computer aided protection: Introduction; line bus, generator, transformer protection; numeric relays and application of DSP to protection.

6. Digital Communication:

Pulse code modulation (PCM), differential pulse code modulation (DPCM), delta modulation (DM), Digital modulation and demodulation schemes: amplitude, phase and frequency keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK). Error control coding: error detection and correction, linear block codes, convolution codes. Information measure and source coding. Data networks, 7-layer architecture.


The below is the Strategy to appear in this Exam,

I'd decided not to attempt the exam unless I felt confident about my preparation. The syllabus of mains should be finished before prelims so that one may get enough time for revision and updating current affairs before mains. I had to learn the hard way the importance of effective writing, which is absolutely essential for success in this exam or for that matter success in life. Standard textbooks of both foreign and Indian authors can be referred to. In these papers, full details should be given in your answer with diagrams, graphs etc. In the third attempt I laid equal emphasis on GS and optionals and lady luck smiled and I was selected in the IAS.

Originally Posted by Ratna Deepthika

hello sir/madam,
im ratna deepthika..i did my graduation in engineering with electronics & communication as my specialization.my only aim is IAS.. but im new to this.i mean i dont have the idea on how to choose the subjects in optional subjects in the preliminary exam 2010.so kindly can you tell me what subject i must choose for this exam and other information regarding this exam..

thanks & regards,
Ratna Deepthika

hi friends,
i am bikarant rai
Optional subjects in the IAS preliminary exam

I will advice you to choose the subject in which you have good command,or which you are liable to complete the syllabus easily.

thanking you

dear friend, just get those subjects in which you have good command, and confident to complete the syllabus...........so choose subjects according to your interest......

Look every who want to choose optional subject for your civil service exam, should be clear of one thing that you should have to have a good command over that particular subject, atleast you should know the basics of that subject because a new start would be a bit trouble some because its new to you, so atleast choose that subject that you atleast understand or know the basics of that subject.

Please feel free ask any further questions or queries.

Thank you,

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how many subjects is one supposed to give in the preliminary exam?

Dear All,

I'M Nikhila new B.TECH graduate from Computer Science Stream 2012 pass out.
I want to start preparing for Preliminary exams from ri8 now , I don't know the exact pattern for Prelims .Can anyone suggest me.To my knowledge i know that the prelims consists of Paper 1 and Paper 2 General Studies and General Aptitude Test respectively ,I don't know what exactly the paper 1 and paper 2 consists of !!
Thank you in Advance
With Regards
Nikhila

optional subject to be taken for a b.tech(textile technology)student in IAS exam?

Originally Posted by maddusajj

go for science subjects it will be easy for you to answer

how many subject's i choose for IAS preliminary exam with a optional subjet...?

sir/madam, i am pursuing law (1st yr b.l.s). and i am intended to appear for upsc exams. kindly tell me how to start the preparation and also recommend me some good books on my subjects i.e. law and public administration

hi,
IAS exam stands for indian administrative service exam which is conducted by upsc.
This exam consists three stages:-
Preliminary
Mains
Interview
>you must be graduate from a recognized university.
Age limit is 21 to 30 years.
You must be indian citizen.
Here is many subject for you.

You must choose those subject in which you fulk knowledge or your field related subject.
For morehttp://upsc.gov.in,

hello,
i am harsha i will completed my b.tech in ece string i want to take only one optional subject as psycology is it possible?i want to know best coaching center in hyderabad for psycology? can any 1 say what was da books to start my preparation soo please help me and guide me......................................harsha(ss. [email protected])

sir
i m b.tech ee engg. final year student.how can get success in about one or two chance.which optional sub will be suitable 4 me .

i will suggest u to take chemistry because it is to learn if u have intrest in it . because it intresting n easily for engineering student

hai,
ratna deepthika,
iam appreciating you to putting as a goal like IAS.you posted that you are having confusion on selecting optionals in preliminary level.
IAS exam consist of three main levels.
1)preliminary level
2)mains
3)interview
preliminary level it consist of two papers
paper-1 and paper-2
paper-1 for 200 marks
it consist of GS:
Subject area:
Environment & Geography
General Science
Economic & Social Development
History of India
Indian Polity & Governance
paper-2 for 200 marks
subject area:
Comprehension
English Language Comprehension
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
General Mental Ability and Basic Numeracy
Decision Making and Interpersonal Skills
who qualified in mains they called for an interview
select your optionals depend on your interest

HELLO,SIR/MADAM I am AMIT KUMAR SINGH i did my graduation in civil engg.can itake history & mathematics as optional subjects for IAS .

I am a mechanical engineer. I am interested in maths. but I cannot get confident by taking maths.which subject should I take?