The most prestigious and sought after career is Civil
Service without any stretch of the imagination. Becoming an IAS Officer is the
most popular dream that floats in-front of the eyes of Indian youths...
Nevertheless, the journey to this wonderful career is not
that easy and requires Hard Work, Determination and Proper Planning & Time
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These are the key attributes that should be in the pipeline
of IAS preparation. The blend of all these parameters along-with dedication and
self-belief can do wonders for any aspirant preparing for IAS exams.
Educational Qualification for Appearing in IAS Exam
A degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act
of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions
established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be a Deemed University under
the UGC Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates who have appeared or intend to appear for the
qualifying examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to appear for
the Preliminary Examination however, they are supposed to submit proof of
passing the requisite qualification along with Detailed Application Form for
Civil Services (Main) Examination.
Number of Attempts and Age Limit for Appearing in IAS Exam
- For General Category candidates, the new
age limit is 32 years and the number of attempts is 06.
- For OBC Category candidates, the new age
limit is 35 years and the number of attempts is 09.
- For SC/SC Category candidates, the new
age limit is 37 years while the number of attempts unlimited.
- For Physically Handicapped candidates,
the age limit is 42, 45, and 47 years for General, OBC and SC/ST category
respectively while the number of attempts is 09 for General and OBC and unlimited
for SC/SC category.
- The changes in the number of attempts
and age limit will apply w.e.f. Civil Services Examination 2014.
- Certain categories of persons as
specified in the Commission's Notice as published in Employment
News/RozgarSamachar are eligible for age relaxation.
IAS Syllabus for General Studies:-
Papers I:-
- History of Modern India and Indian Culture
The History of Modern India will cover the history of the
Country from about the middle of the nineteenth century and would also include
questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom movement and social
reforms. The part relating to Indian culture will cover all aspects of Indian
culture from the ancient to modern times as well as principal features of
literature, arts, and architecture.
- Geogrphy of India
In this part, questions will be on the physical, economic, and social geography of India.
- Constitution of India and Indian Polity
This
part will include questions on the Constitution of India as well as all
constitutional, legal, administrative and other issues emerging from the
politico-administrative system prevalent in the country.
- Current National issues and topics of social relevance
This
part is intended to test the candidate's awareness of current national issues
and topics of social relevance in present-day India, such as the following:
- The Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment.
- Issues arising from the social and economic exclusion of large sections from the benefits of development.
- Other issues relating to the development and management of human resources.
- Health issues including the management of Public Health, Health education, and ethical concerns regarding health-care, medical research, and pharmaceuticals.
- Law enforcement, internal security, and related issues such as the preservation of communal harmony.
- Issues relating to good governance and accountability to the citizens including the maintenance of human rights, and of probity in public life.
Paper-II
- India and the World
This
part will include questions to test candidate's awareness of India's
relationship with the world in various spheres such as the following:- *
Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighboring
countries and in the region. * Security and defense-related matters. * Nuclear
policy, issues, and conflicts. * The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to
India and the world.
- India’s Economic Interaction with the World
In
this part, questions will be on economic and trade issues such as foreign
trade, foreign investment; economic and diplomacy issues relating to oil, gas
and energy flows; the role and functions of I.M.F., World Bank, W.T.O., WIPO,
etc. which influence India’s economic interaction with other countries and
international institutions.
- Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space
In
this part, questions will test the candidate's awareness of the developments in
the field of science and technology, information technology, space, and basic
ideas about computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and related
issues regarding intellectual property rights.
- International Affairs and Institutions
· This part will include questions on important
events in world affairs and on international institutions.
- Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams
·
This part will test the candidate's ability to
draw conclusions from information presented in the statistical, graphical, or
diagrammatical form and to interpret them.
Essay:-
Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given. They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.
English Qualifying Syllabus for IAS:-
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows :-
- The pattern of questions would be broad as follows:-
- Comprehension of given passages.
- Precis Writing
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Short Essay
Indian Languages:-
- Comprehension of given passages.
- Precis Writing
- Usage and Vocabulary.
- Short Essay
- Translation from English to the Indian language and vice-versa.
Note 1 : The Papers on Indian languages will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.
Note 2 : The candidates will have to answer the Indian Languages papers in the respective Indian language (except where the translation is involved).