KingMakers UPSC program is the most comprehensive and holistic course designed for students who wish to make a career in Civil Services Examination. Our scientific and proven approach towards framing of course schedule, testing modules and periodic individual assessment covers each aspect of IAS exam preparation that is needed for an aspirant to clear the exam in 1st attempt.
General | |
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Minimum Age
| 21 |
Maximum Age | 32 |
No of attempts | 6 |
OBC | |
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Minimum Age
| 21 |
Maximum Age | 35 |
No of attempts | 9 |
SC & ST | |
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Minimum Age
| 21 |
Maximum Age | 37 |
No of attempts | No limits |
Physically Disabled(Blind, Deaf-Mute, Orthopaedic) | |
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Minimum Age
| 21 |
Maximum Age | 42 |
No of attempts | Gen & OBC – 9, SC & ST–Till age limit |
Notification | February / March |
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Preliminary Examination
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May / June
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Preliminary Exam Results
| July / August |
Mains Examinations
| September / October |
Mains Exam Results
| February 1st week / 2nd week |
Interview
| March – April |
Final Results
| May |
General | |
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Minimum Age
| 21 |
Maximum Age | 32 |
No of attempts | 6 |
OBC | |
---|---|
Minimum Age
| 21 |
Maximum Age | 35 |
No of attempts | 9 |
SC & ST | |
---|---|
Minimum Age
| 21 |
Maximum Age | 35 |
No of attempts | No limits |
Physically Disabled(Blind, Deaf-Mute, Orthopaedic) | |
---|---|
Minimum Age
| 21 |
Maximum Age | 42 |
No of attempts | Gen & OBC – 9, SC & ST–Till age limit |
Notification | February / March |
---|---|
Preliminary Examination
|
May / June
|
Preliminary Exam Results
| July / August |
Mains Examinations
| November / December |
Mains Exam Results
| January 1st Week / 2nd Week
|
Interview
| January / February |
Final Results
| February / March |
KingMakers UPSC program is the most comprehensive and holistic course designed for students who wish to make a career in Civil Services Examination. Our scientific and proven approach towards framing of course schedule, testing modules and periodic individual assessment covers each aspect of IAS exam preparation that is needed for an aspirant to clear the exam in 1st attempt.
The Preliminary Examination which is common for both Civil services and Forest service is conducted during May or June every year. It consists of two papers – one is held in the forenoon and the other in the afternoon of the same day and both papers consist of a set of multiple choice questions. The forenoon session is General Studies PaperāI where questions are based on general awareness and other topics as mentioned in the syllabus. In afternoon session is CSAT ā Paper II where questions based on Quantitative aptitude, Reasoning and Verbal ability as mentioned in syllabus. Candidates should note that there will be a penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers
Information given below are based on UPSC Civil Services Examinations 2018.
General Studies PaperāI | |
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No. of Questions | 100 |
Total Marks | 200 |
Marks for Correct Answer | 2 |
Marks for Incorrect Answer
| -0.66 |
General Studies PaperāI | |
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CSAT ā Paper II | 80 |
Total Marks | 200 |
Marks for Correct Answer | 2.5 |
Marks for Incorrect Answer
| -0.83 |
Mains Examination syllabus, pattern and schedule is different for Civil Service and Forest Service Examination.
Subjects | Papers | Marks |
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Paper-A
| Indian Language*
| 300 |
Paper -B | English*
| 300 |
Essay | Paper-I | 250 |
General Studies 1 | Paper-II | 250 |
General Studies 2 | Paper-III | 250 |
General Studies 3 | Paper-IV | 250 |
General Studies 4 | Paper-V | 250 |
Optional Subject | Paper-VI | 250 |
Optional Subject | Paper-VII | 250 |
The Personality test for the Mains cleared candidates will be conducted in Delhi. (Maximum mark : 275)
The final result of both the Civil Services and Forest Service exams will be based on the Mains examination and Interview marks and will be released by UPSC.
Note 1: The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
Note 2: It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Prelim).
Note 3: Appearing in any one of the papers on the examination day will be counted as an attempt.
Note 4: If a candidate has applied but not appeared for the examination, it will not be counted as an attempt.
Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values ā lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
(i) Agriculture
(ii) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
(iii) Anthropology
(iv) Botany
(v) Chemistry
(vi) Civil Engineering
(vii) Commerce and Accountancy
(viii) Economics
(ix) Electrical Engineering
(x) Geography
(xi) Geology
(xii) History
(xiii) Law
(xiv) Management
(xv) Mathematics
(xvi) Mechanical Engineering
(xvii) Medical Science
(xviii) Philosophy
(xix) Physics
(xx) Political Science and International Relations
(xxi) Psychology
(xxii) Public Administration
(xxiii) Sociology
(xxiv) Statistics
(xxv) Zoology
(xxvi) Literature of any one of the following languages:
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English.
The founder and a group of IAS and other Civil Service Officers with a commitment to service came together to establish an IAS coaching centre in June 2013āa first of its kind.