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plz tell me whether the ias examination pattern has been changed ???
cld 12th pass students also give the entrance exam??
what are the age limits??
how to apply?

Yes the pattern for UPSE has changed as the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of the existing Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. The CSAT is expected to come into effect from Civil Services Examination, 2011.

It consist of two paper and each paper of Two hrs..


(Paper 1) (200 marks) consists of
Current events.
History
Geography
Indian Polity and governance
Economic and social development
and General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks)
Comprehension
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy(Class X level)
English language comprehension skills (Class X level)

plz tell me how to apply for the 2011 ias examination???
plz

yeah

the pattern of ias examination has been changed with effect from upsc 2011 civils exam

that means the aspirants who are taking exam in 2011 are facing new pattern of the exam

the previous pattern with a preliminary exam is replaced with a exam named csat(civil service aptitude test)

this was appreciated many quarters of professionals..

all the best

what is the exam date of ias csat exam

Hi,

The pattern has changed. Now prelims(CSAT) will not contain any subject. It will comprise of Aptitude ans GK only.
Also the pattern has not changed so much that even 12th students can give it. You need to first graduate,then only can apply.

Yes it has been changed because of the proposal to add aptitude test in civil examinations

hii
the IAS Exam pattern changed
Yes the pattern for UPSE has changed as the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of the existing Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. The CSAT is expected to come into effect from Civil Services Examination, 2011.

It consist of two paper and each paper of Two hrs..


(Paper 1) (200 marks) consists of
Current events.
History
Geography
Indian Polity and governance
Economic and social development
and General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks)
Comprehension
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy(Class X level)
English language comprehension skills (Class X level)

good luck.

yes the syllabus has changed...

they have introduced the new CSAT (Civil Service Aptitude Test)

for further details refer to :

http://www.iasexam2011.in/

what about the mains examination? is that same as before?

Yes, the pattern for the IAS exam 2011 is changed. instead of the old style there will be CSAT exam.

The focus will be on:

>Mental ability
>reasoning
>Analytical Skills
>Logical and data interpretation.
>Aptitude

Prepare well on these topics and go for it!!!

You can apply for it at www.upsc.gov.in

Exam Pattern for IAS: All India Combined Competitive Examination for the Civil Services conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) comprises of two successive stages:

• Preliminary Examination: It is of objective type, which is a qualifying examination.
• Main Examination: It consists of written examination and interview.

For complete details go to http://www.upsc.gov.in

yes the ias examination pattern of prelimnary exam is changed.but main examination remain the same.in prelimnary the new pattern is civil service aptitude test(csat).it consist of numerical ability test,interpersonal skills, english knowledge,logical reasoning.

is there any negative marking in ias exam?

ya, the ias examination pattern for the prelimnary examination is changed to csat(civil service aptitude test)by removing the optional paper from prelimnary exam.general studies remains same. and the main exam pattern also remains same.

Hi,
Yes the pattern for UPSE has changed as the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of the existing Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. The CSAT is expected to come into effect from Civil Services Examination, 2011.

It consist of two paper and each paper of Two hrs..


(Paper 1) (200 marks) consists of
Current events.
History
Geography
Indian Polity and governance
Economic and social development
and General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks)
Comprehension
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy(Class X level)
English language comprehension skills (Class X level)
Thanks

yes, now candidates will have to appear for civil service aptitude test as a preliminary exam and only one optional at preliminary stage.

Yes, now candidates have to clear aptitute test as a preliminary test and mains and interview are same as before.

what could be the impact of the change on students??

im doin my b.e civil engg 2nd yr. . .
hw to prepare myself for i.a.s?
wich would be the right time to start my preparation?

Originally Posted by shrija

plz tell me whether the ias examination pattern has been changed ???
cld 12th pass students also give the entrance exam??
what are the age limits??
how to apply?

yes exam pattern is changed.

Dear,

The EXAM PATTERN for the IAS exam is as follows:-

1.) CSAT i.e Civil Services Aptitude Test ( 200 marks ) :- It is objective type consisting

of topics like general awareness , history , geography , Indian economy etc.

2.) Mains :- It is of subjective or written type.

3.) Interview.

For more details , visit :-

http://www.upsc.gov.in/.

Thanks.

i want to know that in prelims exam only CSAT will be held in 2012

i want to know that in prelims exam only CSAT will be held in 2012

is there any change in ias mains exam? and please tell me syllabus of mains of 2012

Hello sir,
I am doing my final year B.E (computer science), i want to write IAS examination.So please provide me with the details about the subjects included and how to prepare for the exam.

Hi dear,

Yes the pattern for UPSE has changed as the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of the existing Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. The CSAT is expected to come into effect from Civil Services Examination, 2011.

It consist of two paper and each paper of Two hrs..


(Paper 1) (200 marks) consists of
Current events.
History
Geography
Indian Polity and governance
Economic and social development
and General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks)
Comprehension
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy(Class X level)
English language comprehension skills (Class X level)
Thanks

Hi,
Yes the pattern for UPSE has changed as the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of the existing Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. The CSAT is expected to come into effect from Civil Services Examination, 2011.

It consist of two paper and each paper of Two hrs..


(Paper 1) (200 marks) consists of
Current events.
History
Geography
Indian Polity and governance
Economic and social development
and General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks)
Comprehension
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability