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24th April 2014 01:24 AM
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Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

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3rd December 2013 10:53 AM
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Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

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12th October 2013 11:16 PM
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please told good books for ias pre and main exam
12th October 2013 11:14 PM
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23rd September 2013 11:59 AM
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11th February 2013 03:04 PM
onlyforyou
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

Dear Praveen,



The acronym for IAS is Indian Administrative Services.

IAS examination is a civil service examination, which is conducted by UPSC.

The selection procedure for the civil services examination is mentioned as below:-

* Preliminary examination.

* Mains examination.

* Interview.

The eligibility criteria required for the civil services examination are prescribed as below:-


* Completion of graduation in any discipline from any recognised college or university.

* Age limit- 21-30 yrs.

* Age relaxation- 3 yrs for OBC and 5 yrs for SC/ST contendors.

* No. of attempts- 4 for General, 7 for OBC and no limits for SC/ST contendors.

* Nationality- Indian.

The syllabus for IAS Preliminary examination is mentioned as below:-



Hope the above mentioned will help you to get the information you were searching for.
9th February 2013 09:48 PM
nitz90
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

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sir
please can u send info. abt syllebus ias prelims exam. and also prelims paper past 10 yrs. (i am from b.com graduate)

Syllabus and Previous Year Question Papers of IAS Prelims


candidates must clear the Civil Services Exam to become an IAS Officer..

The written exam consists of 2 rounds :-

>> Prelims
>> Mains


The Prelims Exam shall test you on the basis of aptitude as well as General Knowledge..

The Mains Exam shall test you on the basis of graduation subjects..

A candidate needs to fulfill the following minimum qualifications to appear for the CSAT :-

>> Candidate must be an Indian national..

>> candidate must have completed graduation from a recognized institute in any stream..

>> general candidates must be within the age limit of 21-30 years..

> OBC candidates must be within 21-33 years..

> SC/ST candidates must be within the age limit of 21-35 years..

>> maximum number of attempts allowed per category is as follows :-
> general candidates - 4
> OBC - 7
> SC/ST - no limit


I have attached some of the previous year papers and the CSAT(Prelims) syllabus for your reference..

The forms for the CSAT shall be available from 2nd February,2013 to 4th March,2013

The Prelims will be held on 19th May,2013

You can refer to the following books for your preparations :-












Visit http://upsc.gov.in for more details on the Civil Services Exam..

all the best..

With Warm Regards
Nitz
9th February 2013 05:43 PM
eduforall
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?



Hi,

Syllabus for IAS preliminary examination

The examination is conducted in two stages:

1.Civil Services Preliminary Examination or Civil Services Aptitude Test(CSAT):-

Preliminary Exam consists of two parts –

Paper 1 and Paper 2

Paper 1 – General studies –which include

Current event

History of India

Indian & World Geography

Indian Polity and social development

General Issues on environment

General science

Gist of Indian Year Book

Paper 2 – General Aptitude- which includes

Comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Logical reasoning & Analytical reasoning

Decision making & problem solving

General mental ability

Basic numeracy

Data interpretation

English Language composition

9th February 2013 05:39 PM
TARA001
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

Hello,


IAS exam is conducted by UPSC through Civil Service Exam every year .


ELIGIBILITY :

1. Must be a citizen of India.

2. Candidate who have completed Graduation or in a final year of Graduation from any recognized university with any discipline are eligible for IAS exam.

3. Age should be in between 21 to 30 years old. Age relaxation is provide for SC/ST/OBC category as per Govt Rule.

4. The maximum attempts for SC/ST candidate : Unlimited.
For OBC candidate : 7 attempts .
For General candidate : 4 attempts



The Syllabus of IAS Prelim 2013 exam is given as following:-

Paper 1

• Current events of national and international importance

• History of India and Indian National Movement

• Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic

• Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

• Economic and Social Development- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives etc.

• General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity and Climate Change that do not require subject specialization

• General Science

Paper 2

• Comprehension

• Interpersonal skills including communication skills

• Logical reasoning and Analytical Ability

• Decision making and Problem solving

• General Mental ability

• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc. (Class X level), Data interpretation( charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.- Class X level)

• English language comprehension skills( Class X level)


GOOD LUCK !
9th February 2013 04:43 PM
mayankt
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

Hi,

IAS Exam is conducted every year by Union Public Service Exam (UPSC) and is one of the toughest exams. Thousands of candidates appear in IAS but a very few got selected. Continuous Study, proper planning, Time management can make your preparation better. In 2013 year again IAS will conduct so who want to apply firstly require to understand the IAS Pattern and Syllabus

Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
*. Current events of national and international importance
*. History of India and Indian National Movement
*. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and theWorld.
*. Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution,Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy,Rights Issues, etc.
*. Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion,Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
*. General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
*. General Science. Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
*. Comprehension
*. Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
*. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
*. Decision making and problem solving
*. General mental ability
*. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level)
*. Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)
*. English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
Note -
*. Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.
*. The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
*. A set of sample questions for both Papers would be put on the UPSC website http://www.upsc.gov.in

Civil Services Exam Will be held in Three Round .
1. Preliminary Exam
2. Main Examination
3. Interview Test
1. Preliminary Exam - This is an objective type questions based test which if the candidate passes, qualifies tothe second phase.
2. Main Exam - This is a subjective type questions based test which if the candidate passes, passes to the third phase after clear this you can go for interview round
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
#Qualification
Candidate must have graduation Degree in any stream,No specific marks are required,Final year students are also eligible
#.Age Limits
For gen-21-30 years
For obc- 21-33 years
For sc/st- 21-35 years
#.Attempts
General- 4
Obc- 7
Sc/st- no limit

Best book for Civil services Exam:-
#.CSAT: Interpersonal, Communication, Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills (Paper 2)
by
Shalini Verma
Publisher: Pearson

#.UPSC Portal CSAT Comprehensive Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 2)
by
Sachchida Nand Jha
Publisher: UPSC Portal

#.UPSC Portal CSAT General Studies Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 1)
by
Jha, Jha
Publisher: UPSC Portal

IMPORTANT DATES
Prelims exams will be held on 19th May 2013
Mains will held on
08-11-2013

for Previous Years Question Papers you can refer www.upsc.gov.in
You can fill the online application form fromthe official website www.upsconline.nic.in
Good Luck...
9th February 2013 03:46 PM
Ravikanth2027
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

IAS Exam Pattern :

IAS Exam is conducted onto three stages

Preliminary Examination

Main Examination

Interview


Preliminary Examination :

Preliminary exam conducted in Month of May .

Qualify in this exam to eligible Main examination

It consists of two papers :

Paper I :

General Studies & Current affairs

Paper II :

General Aptitude



Optional Subjects :



9th February 2013 08:50 AM
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Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

Please suggest me books for preparation of ias exam
25th January 2013 08:52 PM
Onkar Kaur
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

Syllabus of IAS preliminary exam

1. Preliminary Exam:

It can be divided into two main papers, one is general Knowledge which is compalsory for all. Second is optional, candidate can select according to his/her choice.

PAPER I:

-History of India and Indian National Movement

-Current Events of National and International Importance

-Indian and World Geography

-Indian Polity and Governance

-Economics and Social Development

-General Science

-General Issue on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and climate change

PAPER II:

-Comprehenssion

-English Language Comprehension

-General Mental Ability

-Logical Reasoning and Analytical ability

-Decision Making and Problem solving

-Basic Numeracy

-Interpersonal Skills

2. Main Exam


PAPER I: GK

PAPER II: any optional Subject

PAPER III: Language English


This exam will be of 2300 marks as total.

3. Interview

List of optional Subjects:

1. Geology

2. Botany

3. Zoology

4. Indian History

5. Agriculture

6. Geography

7. Sociology

8. Statics

9. Medical Science

10. Political Science & International Relations

11. Economics

12. Phsycology

13. Management

14. Chemistry

15. Maths

16. Physics

17. Civil Engineering

18. Philosophy

19. Mechanical Engineering

20. Animal Husbandry

21. Vetinary Science

22. Anthropolgy

23. Commerce and Accountancy

Best BOOKS:

1. CSAT

2. Gateway to successful career and powerful Memory

3. IAS PRE English Guide

Wish you all the very best
25th January 2013 08:46 PM
Onkar Kaur
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

Syllabus of IAS preliminary exam

1. Preliminary Exam:

It can be divided into two main papers, one is general Knowledge which is compalsory for all. Second is optional, candidate can select according to his/her choice.

PAPER I:

-History of India and Indian National Movement

-Current Events of National and International Importance

-Indian and World Geography

-Indian Polity and Governance

-Economics and Social Development

-General Science

-General Issue on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and climate change

PAPER II:

-Comprehenssion

-English Language Comprehension

-General Mental Ability

-Logical Reasoning and Analytical ability

-Decision Making and Problem solving

-Basic Numeracy

-Interpersonal Skills

2. Main Exam


PAPER I: GK

PAPER II: any optional Subject

PAPER III: Language English


This exam will be of 2300 marks as total.

3. Interview

List of optional Subjects:

1. Geology

2. Botany

3. Zoology

4. Indian History

5. Agriculture

6. Geography

7. Sociology

8. Statics

9. Medical Science

10. Political Science & International Relations

11. Economics

12. Phsycology

13. Management

14. Chemistry

15. Maths

16. Physics

17. Civil Engineering

18. Philosophy

19. Mechanical Engineering

20. Animal Husbandry

21. Vetinary Science

22. Anthropolgy

23. Commerce and Accountancy

Best BOOKS:

1. CSAT

2. Gateway to successful career and powerful Memory

3. IAS PRE English Guide

Wish you all the very best
8th January 2013 06:12 PM
nitishtrifid
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

Hello Dear,

IAS exam is conducted by UPSC through Civil Service Exam .

Selection Process

1. Written Test
(a) Prelims
(b) mains
2. Interview.

IAS Preliminary Exam Syllabus
General Awareness
Logical reasoning
Decision making
Problem solving
Communication skills
Aptitude
Data interpretation

For more information you can visit www.upsc.gov.in
7th January 2013 10:58 PM
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7th January 2013 10:58 PM
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26th December 2012 08:11 PM
kiruthika m.m
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

IAS Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2012

(Paper 1) (200 marks) - Duration : Two hrs.

* Current events of national and international importance
* History of India and Indian national movement
* Indian and World Geography- physical, social, economic geography of India and the world
* Indian Polity and governance – constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, Rights issues, etc.
* Economic and social development – sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives etc.
* General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change-that donot require subject specialization
* General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks) – Duration : Two hrs

* Comprehension
* Interpersonal skills including communication skills
* Logical reasoning and analytical ability
* Decision making and problem solving
* General mental ability
* Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc. (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. –Class X level)
* English language comprehension skills (Class X level)
* Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.
* The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
26th December 2012 08:08 PM
kiruthika m.m
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

IAS Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2012

(Paper 1) (200 marks) - Duration : Two hrs.

* Current events of national and international importance
* History of India and Indian national movement
* Indian and World Geography- physical, social, economic geography of India and the world
* Indian Polity and governance – constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, Rights issues, etc.
* Economic and social development – sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives etc.
* General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change-that donot require subject specialization
* General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks) – Duration : Two hrs

* Comprehension
* Interpersonal skills including communication skills
* Logical reasoning and analytical ability
* Decision making and problem solving
* General mental ability
* Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc. (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. –Class X level)
* English language comprehension skills (Class X level)
* Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.
* The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
26th December 2012 01:47 PM
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Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

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18th December 2012 02:57 PM
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Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

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16th December 2012 03:16 PM
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5th December 2012 11:50 AM
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5th November 2012 02:23 AM
vikasjha39
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

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sir
please can u send info. abt syllebus ias prelims exam. and also prelims paper past 10 yrs. (i am from b.com graduate)
HI!
In prelims Exam you have to read general studies and C.S.A.T.

In mains exam you have to read 2 optional subject.
List of optional Subject:-

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

ALL THE BEST!
4th November 2012 02:15 PM
BISWARUPYOGI
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

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Originally Posted by Praveen saini View Post
sir
please can u send info. abt syllebus ias prelims exam. and also prelims paper past 10 yrs. (i am from b.com graduate)


IAS exam is conducted by UPSC through Civil Service Exam .

Those candidate are graduate from any recognized university with any discipline are eligible for IAS exam.

But your age should be in between 21 to 30 years old.Age relaxation is provide for SC/ST/OBC category as per govt rule.

The maximum attempts for SC/ST candidate is Unlimited. For OBC candidate it is 7 years and for general candidate it will be 5 years.Also you must be in citizen in India.

I have attached the Syllabus for IAS exam so please check it out.

.
13th September 2012 12:50 AM
sailagishetty
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

My dear friend,
IAS EXAM PAPER PATTERN:
IAS examination paper has two papers.
Paper-1 200marks
>current events and national and international importance.
>indian and world geography.
>history of ind¨¬an and national movements.And etc..
Paper-2 200marks
>comprahens¨¬ons
>¨ªnterpersonal skills
>commun¨¬cation skills
>logcal reasoning and mental ability and etc...
9th September 2012 11:50 PM
jayks
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

Hi

IAS exam consists of following papers.

Paper I — General Studies 150 marks

Paper II — An Optional subject 300 marks.

1-General study topic.

Current Events
History of India
Geography
General Science
Comprehension
Logical reasoning
analytical ability
Decision making
problem solving
General mental ability......etc.

2-Following are the optional subject for IAS.

Agriculture,
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science,
Botany,
Chemistry,
Commerce,
Economics,
Electronics & communication engineering,
Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Civil Engineering,
Geography,
Geology,
Indian History,
Law,
Mathematics,
Medical Science,
Philosophy,
Physics,
Political Science,
Psychology,
Public Administration,
Sociology,
Statistics,
Zoology
etc..




Kindly find attachment for IAS syllabus..

All the best..
9th September 2012 10:35 PM
4G Solutions
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

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sir
please can u send info. abt syllebus ias prelims exam. and also prelims paper past 10 yrs. (i am from b.com graduate)
IAS Preliminary Exam Syllabus

I have attch ed the IAS Preliminary Exam Syllabus. Check it Out.


Pattern of IAS Preliminary Examination:-





Important Books for IAS Preliminary Exam:
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Publisher: Disha Publication





Publisher: Disha Publication




Publisher: Arihant (2012)




Publisher: Tata Mc-graw Hill Publishing Co.ltd.
9th September 2012 10:34 PM
venkataprakash.v
Re: What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Praveen saini View Post
sir
please can u send info. abt syllebus ias prelims exam. and also prelims paper past 10 yrs. (i am from b.com graduate)
IAS Prelims Syllabus :-

Paper - I : 200 Marks- 2 Hours

-->> Current Events of National and International Importance
-->> History of India and Indian National Movement
-->> Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the world
-->> Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
-->> Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives
-->> General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
-->> General Science

Paper II: 200 marks - 2 Hours

-->> Comprehension
-->> Interpersonal skills including communication skills
-->> Logical reasoning and analytical ability
-->> Decision-making and problem solving
-->> General mental ability
-->> Basic numeracy (Class X level)
-->> English language comprehension (Class X level)

Books for IAS Examination :-

-->> UPSC Portal: General Mental Ability Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
by Sachchida Nand Jha
Publisher: UPSC Portal Publications
Price: Rs. 230

-->> IAS PRE: Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
by Upscportal
Publisher: Upscportal.com
Price: Rs. 225

-->> UPSC IAS PRE: English Grammar and Usage
by Upscportal
Publisher: UPSCPORTAL Publications
Price: Rs. 220

-->> Objective General Studies For UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination
by A. R. Khan
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited
Price: Rs. 180

-->> Basic Numeracy
by Upscportal
Publisher: UPSC Portal
Price: Rs. 240

-->> UPSC PORTAL: English Language Comprehension Skills
by UPSCportal Editorial Board
Publisher: Upsc Portal
Price: Rs. 150

-->> UPSC Portal General Knowledge Manual
by UPSCportal Editorial Board
Publisher: Upscportal.com
Price: Rs. 150

-->> Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations
by M. Laxmikanth
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited
Price: Rs. 410

-->> Modern Indian History
by Tarique Mohammad
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited
Price: Rs. 250
9th September 2012 08:21 PM
Praveen saini
What is the syllabus for IAS Prelims exam?

sir
please can u send info. abt syllebus ias prelims exam. and also prelims paper past 10 yrs. (i am from b.com graduate)

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