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Exam Pattern of IAS Prelims

  Indian Administrative Service (IAS) was formerly known as Imperial Civil Service (ICS) and is one of India's most difficult competitive exams. It is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit officers for the All India Administrative Civil Service. The only constant in today's world is "change". On average, 900,000 to 1,000,000 candidates apply each year. Let's get started;   Preliminary examination: ●        The preliminary exam is the first step in the IAS examination process. This preliminary round is similar to an elimination round. Preliminary exam scores have no bearing on final selection or ranking in the IAS exam. ●        This test is objective in nature and consists of two papers: General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2.   The general studies syllabus comprises the following topics: ●        National and international events currently takin...

What do you get in IAS Salary?

  Being an IAS Officer, is not only a topic of pride but also of satisfaction that you are worthy enough to serve this nation. This being a service of nation, and you will be paid handsomely in this. The salary you will get depend on your posting in the district. It ranges from   Rs. 56100/- Rs. 224100/-.   In addition to the salary, you will also be given with several other allowances, including Travel Allowance and Dearness Allowance. The basic per month salary of an IAS officer can go on to reach Rs. 2,50,000 for the post of Cabinet Secretary.   You being an IASOfficer will be rewarded with lots of facilites/ perks which includes Official Residence, Official Vehicle, Medical Reimbursement, A Decent Office and a P.A . Your salary will depend on the Level and Pay Commission. Depending on these two points, your Salary will change (Increase or decrease). In Goverment sector, there is no concept of annual package, Its only about Monthly salary added with Monthly A...

Exam Pattern of IAS Mains

  Thousands of students prepare for the UPSC ( upsc coaching ) examination every year, with the majority of them aspiring to be IAS officers. Becoming an IAS Officer is no easy task; you must overcome numerous obstacles both mentally and physically. Mentally preparing yourself to study the huge UPSC curriculum, as well as allocating time to each significant topic and scheduling time for rest, is the task of a well-organized person. Physically, you must pass each level of the exam with the highest possible score.   To pass any examination, you must be familiar with two things: the syllabus and the examination steps. In this post, you will learn about the Mains syllabus, which is the second phase in the process of becoming an IAS officer.   The Mains exam is the most crucial portion of the Civil Service Exam, as every mark earned in this section will be factored into the selection process. The curriculum is designed in such a way that it perfectly displays the indi...

Exam Pattern of IAS Mains

  Thousands of students prepare for the UPSC examination every year, with the majority of them aspiring to be IAS officers. Becoming an IAS Officer is no easy task; you must overcome numerous obstacles both mentally and physically. Mentally preparing yourself to study the huge UPSC curriculum, as well as allocating time to each significant topic and scheduling time for rest, is the task of a well-organized person. Physically, you must pass each level of the exam with the highest possible score.   To pass any examination, you must be familiar with two things: the syllabus and the examination steps. In this post, you will learn about the Mains syllabus, which is the second phase in the process of becoming an IAS officer.   The Mains exam is the most crucial portion of the Civil Service Exam, as every mark earned in this section will be factored into the selection process. The curriculum is designed in such a way that it perfectly displays the individual's knowledge...

Crack IAS Without Coaching

  If you ask anyone, Can you Crack IAS without Coaching? Around 90% of people will say, “No, you cannot”. Let me tell you, you can do it, YES YOU CAN! You just have to decide and prepare for it in a complete Solitary. You just have to keep yourself alone, so that no negative thoughts can upset you or disturb you from your goal.   You have to remember these three words,” WHY CAN’T I”? This line will not only motivate you but also help you to crack any exam. You only need Self-study and a lot (let me emphasize, LOTTT) of practice. Everything here, in this phase, will be a lot, be it Reading, Giving Mocks, Analyzing, and working on your weak areas. Before you start preparing any subject, remember that no matter what may come, you have to understand the concept and stick to the basics.   Remember this Mantra,” Just Do it and Have Faith in Yourself”.   Things you need to plan: ●          Get your basics clear ●  ...

Best Books for UPSC

    Books play an important role in any preparation, be it life or any exam. The UPSC examination is divided into Preliminary examination, Mains Examination, and Interview.   You have to clear every Step of the exams with maximum marks so that your rank will be higher and your chances of getting through this year's examination will be maximum. In this article, we will be discussing the books needed for Prelims and Mains Exams. Let’s take a look;   Preliminary Exam: ●        Ancient History - RS Sharma (NCERT Class 11) ●        Medieval History - Satish Chandra (NCERT Class 11) ●        Modern History - Bipin Chandra (NCERT) ●        India's Struggle for Independence - Bipin Chandra ●        Modern Indian - Spectrum ●        Art and Culture: Intro to Indian Art (NCER...

Become an IAS officer in one year?

  Become an IAS officer in one year?   To become an IAS Officer in 1 Year is not a piece of cake, you have to dedicate yourself to both Hard and Smart work. In this article, I have discussed all the points that you need to do as per plan. I have segregated every part with the amount of time it is needed to be given. Let’s get started.   First Month (June): You have just now started your Journey towards your Goal. In this first step do as much research as you can. Read blogs, articles related to this step. At first focus and understand what are your strengths and weaknesses. By understanding that, you can plan out your strategy and the material you are going to use.   Next 2 Months (July & August): In the first step, you had a study of what you should and should not. Now it's time for some Hard Work. Read as much as you can. Remember to prepare notes simultaneously, read them and improvise them to perfection. You have to keep in mind, no miracle or s...