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1.what are the step taken
2.how to prepare UPSC exams(application form details)
3.syllabus for the exams

I want to know about the subjects needed to opt for the main exam

Originally Posted by jayaram16392

1.what are the step taken
2.how to prepare UPSC exams(application form details)
3.syllabus for the exams

For appearing in UPSC Exam,you will first have to meet its Eligibility criteria.

Educational qualification :- You should be Graduation pass out in any stream/Specified stream from recognized university.

Age :- Your age should be 21 years to 30 years.

Exam Pattern :-
~Preliminary Exam - CSAT.
~Mains Exam.
~Personal Interview.

Details of UPSC Preliminary Exam

Paper I - (200 Marks) Duration - 2 hours.

• Current events of national and international importance.
• History of Indian and Indian National Movement.
• Indian and World Geography.
• Indian Politics and Governance.
• Economic and Social development.
• General issues on environmental ecology.
• General science.

Paper II - (200 Marks) Duration - 2 hours.

• Comprehension.
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
• Decision making and Problem making.
• General mental ability.
• Basic numeracy.
• Data Interpretation.
• English Language and Comprehension Skills.

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If you are talking about Civil Services Examination then you can first complete your Graduation to become eligible for it.

Age should be between 21 to 30 years if you are a General Category candidate and there is 5 years of age relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC Category.

Exam Pattern:

-Preliminary Examination(Objective Type Paper)

Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours(General Studies)

Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours(Aptitude Test)

-Mains Examination(Descriptive Type):

Paper-I and II:
There will be two qualifying papers in any Indian language and English each of 300 marks.

Paper-III : Essay 250 Marks

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

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

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

Paper-VII
General Studies -IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) of 250 marks

PAPER-VIII & PAPER IX :Optional Subject Papers I & II

Those who pass preliminary will be allowed to appear for Mains Examination.

You can prepare whichever way you feel comfortable. If you are good at self studies then you can but if you are not good at it then you can join a good coaching class.

For syllabus and other information visit http://www.upsc.gov.in