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what are the subjects r there in IAS mains exam and sample papers ware can i get.

Originally Posted by Prasad.kr

what are the subjects r there in IAS mains exam and sample papers ware can i get.

IAS :- Indian Administrative Service Examination and this examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission Once in a year.

To apply for IAS examination,the candidate need to crack the Civil Service Examination and Civil Service examination is divided into three parts :-

-Preliminary Examination(CSAT)
-Main Examination
-Personal Interview.

The candidates who are clearing the preliminary examination,then they called for the Main examination.Main examination can be divided into 9 papers.

Paper - 1 One of the Indian Languages - 300 Marks.

Paper - 2 English - 300 Marks.

Paper - 3 Essay - 200 Marks.

Paper - 4 & 5 General Studies - 600 Marks

Paper - 6 to 9 Optional Subjects(two papers) :- 1200 Marks.

There is 25 Optional Subjects are available in the Main Examination.

-Agriculture
-Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
-Anthropology
-Botany
-Chemistry
-Commerce & Accountancy
-Economics
-Geography
-Geology
-Indian History
-Management
-Mathematics
-Mechanical Engineering
-Medical Science
-Philosophy
-Physics
-Political Science & International Relations
-Psychology
-Sociology
-Statistics
-Zoology

UPSC Previous Question Papers :- http://upsc.gov.in/questionpaper/index.htm

More details,Visit the official website :- www.upsc.gov.in

what are the main subjects for i.a.s?

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