UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination annually to recruit higher Civil Services of the Government of India, including IAS, IPS, IFS, etc. It consists of 3 exams: Prelims, mains, and interview.
Edmissions
You need to pay Rs. 100 for an application form, and there is an exemption for SC/ST/PH categories and female candidates.
Is there any fee to fill UPSC application form?
Can a candidate choose the language to write the exam?
The candidate can choose English, Hindi, or any Eighth Schedule language.
UPSC Syllabus for Prelims
General Studies Syllabus
Current events of national and international importance.
History of India
Indian and World Geography
Indian Polity and Governance
Economic and Social Development
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
General Science
General Studies Syllabus
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision-making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy
Paper I: Essay (can be written in the medium of the candidate’s choice)
Paper-II: General Studies – I (Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society)
Paper-III: General Studies – II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations)
UPSC Syllabus for Mains
Paper-IV: General Studies – III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Security & Disaster Management)
Paper-V: General Studies – IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude)
Paper-VI: Optional Subject
Paper-VII: Optional Subject
UPSC Syllabus for Mains
UPSC Syllabus for IAS Interview
The interview aims to evaluate the candidate's suitability. Thus, the interview is a purposive conversation to check mental qualities and analytical ability.