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25th May 2012 12:14 AM
josh98
Re: What is the IAS exam syllabus? How should I prepare for the exam?

IAS stands for Indian Adminstration Service. This exam conducted by the union public service commission once in a year.

PRELIMINARY SYLLABUS:

PAPER I:

General Science

General Issues no Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate change

Economic and social Development sustainable Deployment, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives

Indian Polity and Governance constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, Rights Issues

Indian and world Geography-Physical, social, Economic Geography of India and the world

History of India and Indian National Movement

Current Events of National and International Importance

PAPER II:

Comprehension

Interpersonal Skills including communication Skills

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

Decision making and problem solving

General Mental Ability

Basic Numerancy

English Language comprehension

there are two optional subjects.

Optional subjects for IAS:

Economics

Electrical Engineering

Geography

Geology

History

Law Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Medical science

Philosophy

Physics

Political science

International Relations

Psychology

Public Adminstration

Sociology

Statistics

Zoology

Agriculture

Animal Husbandry

Veterinary science

Anthropology

Botany

Chemistry

civil engineering

Commerce Accountancy

all the best.
25th May 2012 12:12 AM
mxsiva4u
Re: What is the IAS exam syllabus? How should I prepare for the exam?

IAS exam syllabus

Preliminary Syllabus :-


Preliminary Examination can be divided into two papers and each paper consist of 200 Marks . The duration of examination is 2 hrs .

Paper - I :-
  1. Current Events of National and International Importance
  2. History of India and Indian National Movement
  3. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the world
  4. Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
  5. Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives
  6. General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
  7. General Science


Paper - II :-

  1. Comprehension
  2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  4. Decision-making and problem solving
  5. General mental ability
  6. Basic numeracy (Class X level)
  7. English language comprehension (Class X level)

Main examination can be divided into Nine Papers .

Main exam test pattern:
PAPER 1&2 is for 300 marks each
PAPER 3 is for 200 marks
PAPER 4&5 is for 600 marks
PAPER 6&7 is for 300 marks each
PAPER 8&9 is for 300 marks each

grand total will be 2000 marks

Main Optional Subjects :-

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


These combination optional subjects is 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


Interview test -300 marks

Official Website :- www.upsc.gov.in

Thank you!
24th May 2012 11:43 PM
ranjith1438
Re: What is the IAS exam syllabus? How should I prepare for the exam?

Hai,



IAS(Indian Administrative Service) exam is conducted by the UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) once in a year.


Eligibility criteria:

You should be complete graduation from a recognised university.

Percentage is not required for this exam.

Being a final year candidate also eligible for UPSC exam.

You should be a citizen of india.


Age criteria:

For general candidates 21 years to 30 years,

For OBC candidates 21 years to 33 years,

For SC/ST candidates 21 years to 35 years.


No.of attempts:

4 times for General candidates,

7 times for OBC candidates,

No limit for sc/st candidates.


Selection process:

Civil services preliminary exam,

Civil services mains exam,

Personal interview.

Syllabus:






Official website


http://www.upsc.gov.in


All the best.
24th May 2012 10:52 PM
venkataprakash.v
Re: What is the IAS exam syllabus? How should I prepare for the exam?

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Ias syllabus,how will be prepared the exam....please tell me how to do it
Preliminary Syllabus :-

Preliminary Examination can be divided into two papers and each paper consist of 200 Marks . The duration of examination is 2 hrs .

Paper - I :-
  • 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 :-
  • 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)

Main examination can be divided into Nine Papers .

Main Exam Pattern :-



Main Optional Subjects :-
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
  • Anthropology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commerce & Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Indian History
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Science
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Zoology

These combination optional subjects is 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

Official Website :- www.upsc.gov.in
24th May 2012 08:37 PM
Unregistered
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