Civil Services Examinations in India

[shefali]

What is the pattern and syllabus of civil services examinations in India? Does anyone has idea? Please help. :help:

[goinggud@33]

What is the pattern and syllabus of civil services examinations in India? Does anyone has idea? Please help. :help:

It's the one general studies paper and one Aptitude test for prelims...

general studies paper is about 300 marks i guess....bt nt sure abt aptitude....

it's according to the new pattern getting valid from 2011 onwards...


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[abhishek]

General Science.
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography
Indian Polity and Economy
General Mental Ability


Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline.

In current events, knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested.

In History of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects. Questions on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence.

In Geography, emphasis will be on Geography of India. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to physical, social and economic Geography of the country, including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources.

Questions on Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge of the country’s political system and Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, Social Systems and economic developments in India.

On general mental ability, the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.

[abhishek]

Important websites for Civil Services Aspirants..

http://www.civilserviceindia.com/
http://upscportal.com/civilservices/
http://www.gktoday.in/
http://www.onestopias.com/
http://www.threeauthors.com/

[shilpa]

STAGES

STAGE I - PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Date of Examination May 2010

It consists :
1. OPTIONAL [Any one]
120 multiple choice questions (each question carries 2.5 marks)...300 Marks
Examination timings: Morning 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM i.e. 2 Hours

2. GENERAL STUDIES;
150 multiple choice questions (each question carries 1 mark) ...150 Marks
Examination timings: Morning 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM i.e. 2 Hours

STAGE II - MAIN EXAMINATION
It consists of :

1. Essay .... 200 Marks
2. General Studies [candidate should write essay type answer].... 600 Marks
3. Optional 1 [candidate should write essay type answer].... 600 Marks
4. Optional 2 [candidate should write essay type answer].... 600 Marks

STAGE III- INTERVIEW TEST .... 300 Marks

LIST OF OPTIONAL SUBJECTS FOR (PRELIMINARY AND MAIN EXAMINATIONS) :
Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Indian History, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Eng., Medical Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology, Anthropology, Literatures.

[abhishek]

From 2011, there will be some slight change in pattern. Does anybody know the details? :help:

[sony]

Excerpt from Times of India newspaper:

The minister of state for personnel, Prithviraj Chavan, told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, 10th March 2010, that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has approved the proposal for introduction of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in place of the existing Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The proposal was sent to the PMO last year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) which conducts CSE every year.

In his written reply, he said: "CSAT is expected to come into effect from CSE, 2011."

Accordingly, the candidates will have to appear in two (2) objective-type papers having special emphasis on testing their (A) "aptitude for civil services" as well as on (B) "ethical and moral dimension of decision-making" under a Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Both these papers — having equal weightage — will be common to all candidates in place of the one common paper (general awareness) and one optional paper (any particular subject of choice) under the existing system which lays greater emphasis on subject knowledge.


Excerpt from Hindustan Times newspaper:

A top government official said UPSC chairman Professor D.P. Agrawal has constituted a high-powered committee - under former University Grants Commission vice-chairman Professor S.K. Khanna - to work out the details of the two papers. “The committee has been given time till April-end. Then the UPSC will discuss its recommendations with the government and finalise the content of the paper,” the official said.

[swati.]

REFERENCE BOOKS FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION: General Studies

NCERT Books

1. Indian History - India Struggle for Independence by Bipin Chandra; NCERT Books ( XI & XII )
2. Geography - Spectrum
3. Indian Polity - Constitution of India by Bakshi
4. Indian Economy - Plus One, Plus Two Books, Pratiyogita Darpan
5. General Science - Tata Mc Graw Hill Guide
6. Mental Ability - Quantitative Apitude by R.S. Aggarwal
7. Current Affairs - Some magazines and Newspapers

i. The Hindu/The Times of India
ii. Frontline
iii. Civil Service Chronicle
iv. Chanakya
v. Competition WIZARD
vi. Civil Services Today

8. Guides

1. Tata Mc Graw Hill
2. Spectrum
3. Unique

Topic Wise Reference On General Studies
Books on Indian History & Culture:
NCERT (+ 2 level) — Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India.
Publication Division : Gazetteer of India (Vol 2 : History & Culture)
Gandhi Nehru Tagore & Ambedkar — Gopal Krishna
Bipin Chandra - Modern India
A.C.Banerjee - History of Modern India Raghavan Aiyer — Mahatma Gandhi

Books on Geography:
NCERT : Physical Geography of India for X - XII Std
A Good School Atlas
Sharma & Cotinho : Economic and Commercial Geography of India.
Khullar : India- A Comprehnsive Geography
Charles Farro : General Principles of World Geography
Charles Farro : Monsoon Asia Reports published by Centre for Science and Enviornment And Tata Energy Research Institute
National journal - Kurukshetra, Yojana etc.
Down to earth

Books on Indian Economy:
NCERT (+1 level)—Evolution of Indian Economy(I C Dhingra).
Mishra & Puri or Dutt & Sundaram - Indian Economy
Economic Survey
The Economic Times,Business Standard
Yojana

Books on Social and National Issues :
Social Problem - Ram Ahuja
Social Welfare Magazine - Published by ministry of social welfare
Yojana/Kurukshetra
IIPa Journal

Books on Indian Polity:
NCERT (+1 level)—Indian Political System
N.L. Madan : Bhartiya Rajya Vyavastha
D.D. Basu—Indian Constitution
Kashyap—Constitution of India
Publication Division—Subhash C. Kashyap : Our Parliament
P.M. Bakshi—Indian Constitution
Our Constitution : Subhash C. kashyap
Perspective on Constitution : S.C. Kashyap
Frontline Magazine
IIPa Journal

Books on Science & Technology:
NCERT : (10 level) : Science, (+2 level) : Biology.
Popular Science Series (CSIR)
Reports Of the Ministry of Science and Technology Yojana
Science Reporter
Science and Technology in India - Spectrum


Books on Statistics:
(NCERT +1 level) Elementary Statistics
S.C.Gupta : Statistical Methods

Books on India and the World :
Journal of peace Studies
World Focus
Strategic Analysis
South Asian Journal

Other Books for General Studies:
1. India Year Book latest
2. One competitive Magazine
3. Guides like Tata Mc Graw Hill, Spectrum or Unique For General Reference 4. The Pearson General Studies Manual

[nitu]

This much syllabus and books. Civil Services is not for average students, it is only for genius students.

[Yasmeen Kaur]

What is the pattern and syllabus of civil services examinations in India? Does anyone has idea? Please help. :help:



chk dis out...http://upsc.gov.in/

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[goinggud@33]

To download the latest India year book 2010 in English and Hindi respectively...

follow the below mentioned links ....

English:http://www.publicationsdivision.nic.in/others/India_2010.pdf

Hindi:http://www.publicationsdivision.nic.in/others/Bharat_2010.pdf

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[sumit]

To download the latest India year book 2010 in English and Hindi respectively...

follow the below mentioned links ....

English:http://www.publicationsdivision.nic.in/others/India_2010.pdf

Hindi:http://www.publicationsdivision.nic.in/others/Bharat_2010.pdf

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thanks deer.. I was searching for this link

[mahesh]

You can also use Manorama year book

The Manorama Yearbook is a concise encyclopedia of current affairs published annually in Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil and Bengali languages by the Malayala Manorama Group in India.

The Manorama Yearbook series was first printed in Malayalam in 1959, and the English edition was first published in 1965. The first Hindi edition of the Yearbook was released by the then Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, on March 18, 1989. The Tamil edition was first published on March 15, 1990 and the Bengali edition was first released in Kolkata on April 18, 1996.

The content of the Manorama Yearbook typically covers condensed information on people (holding public offices, receiving major awards or recognition, or involved in newsworthy events), places (demography, capital, economic data, and political status of countries, Indian states, etc.), events and other notable developments.

[induswebi]

This is the most tuf exam or best exam i Indian services...

[jeevabtechguru]

What is the pattern and syllabus of civil services examinations in India? Does anyone has idea? Please help. :help:
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[Pawesh kumar]

I have very good IQ . I want to preparing for Civil cervice but i have economic problem so i decided to get job of junior Engineer (DMRC delhi metro ) . Is it possible after job. Please help me.