General Studies 4 Paper Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam consists of the below major areas: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. Details of the syllabus as provided by UPSC are as below: General Studies 4 Paper Syllabus for UPSC Civil Services Mains This paper will include questions to … [Read more...] about General Studies 4 Paper Syllabus – Civil Services Mains Exam UPSC
English Language Syllabus – Civil Services Mains Exam UPSC
The qualifying paper on the English Language in Civil Services Mains Exam will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard. The marks obtained in this paper will not be counted for ranking. The aim of the paper is to test the candidates’ ability to read and understand serious discursive prose and to … [Read more...] about English Language Syllabus – Civil Services Mains Exam UPSC
Indian Language Syllabus – Civil Services Mains Exam UPSC
The qualifying paper on Indian Languages will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard. The marks obtained in this paper will not be counted for ranking. The aim of the paper is to test the candidates’ ability to read and understand serious discursive prose and to express his ideas clearly and … [Read more...] about Indian Language Syllabus – Civil Services Mains Exam UPSC
Scheme and Subjects in UPSC Civil Services Exam: Latest Pattern
The first area to focus on, once an aspirant decides to write the UPSC Civil Service Exam is the syllabus of the exam. UPSC had made some changes to the pattern of the Preliminary Exam in 2011 and the Main Exam in 2013. Scheme and Subjects in the UPSC Civil Services Exam as per the latest pattern … [Read more...] about Scheme and Subjects in UPSC Civil Services Exam: Latest Pattern
Government Rolls Back UPSC Mains Changes For A Level Playing Field
The government has corrected the shortcomings in the new pattern proposed by UPSC and rolled back the controversial changes. Now UPSC mains exam seems more or less a level playing field. The changes brought now include the removal of marks for compulsory English paper. Latest pattern of UPSC … [Read more...] about Government Rolls Back UPSC Mains Changes For A Level Playing Field
Public Administration Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
The Public Administration is one of the favorite optional subjects of Civil Services Aspirants. As the paper includes many topics covered in Indian Polity for Prelims/GS Mains, the preparation as an optional subject becomes rather easy. Around 3000-4000 candidates take Pub Ad each year as their … [Read more...] about Public Administration Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
Civil Services Exam Pattern Change Controversy : The Reality
The pattern change of the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam in 2013 has turned controversial leading to debates and uproars in parliament. The arguments against the notification were mainly two - the removal of regional language as a medium of mains, as well as the introduction of compulsory English … [Read more...] about Civil Services Exam Pattern Change Controversy : The Reality
UPSC Notification 2013 Kept in Abeyance By Government
Adding new twists and turns to UPSC Civil Services Exam 2013, the government today announced in the Lok Sabha that UPSC's notification will be kept in abeyance (read, temporarily suspended). The announcement was made in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy bowing to the … [Read more...] about UPSC Notification 2013 Kept in Abeyance By Government
Sociology Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
Sociology has turned out as a crucial part of GS paper well as an optional paper in Civil Services Examination. Being considered as one of the easiest and generalist optional, around 3000-4000 candidates take Sociology each year as their optional subject for mains. An in-depth understanding of … [Read more...] about Sociology Optional Paper: Books to read for Civil Services Main Exam
UPSC Civil Services Exam New Syllabus (2013) – Analysis
UPSC Civil Services Exam new Syllabus (2013) has produced mixed response from the candidates, though the majority is definitely welcoming the change. The winners and losers of the latest pattern can be realized completely only a couple of years later, but a quick look gives many interesting … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Exam New Syllabus (2013) – Analysis
