The Perfect Civil Service Destination

Each stage of the IAS exam has its own challenges. For instance, in the prelims, it’s about tackling the negative marking. In the mains exam, completing the paper in the right manner is the key. And, in the interview round, it’s all about how you tackle various questions from the board with confidence, that is, ‘how you say’ assumes more importance than ‘what you say’. Tackling these challenges require a good knowledge of the particular demands of each stage. It also requires adequate practice and confidence, all of which can be obtained by studying from the right material. All this is possible only with the proper guidance and approach towards preparation.

Yes, newspapers are considered the Bible for the IAS exam. Current affairs is extremely important for the exam and the best source for the same is the daily newspaper. The Hindu and Indian Express are the best bet in this regard.

Any candidate aspiring to apply for the exam must hold a degree from Government recognized Universities or possess an equivalent qualification. Final year students who are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply for the UPSC exam

The applicant must not be more than 32 years of age and not be less than 21 years of age. However, age relaxations are available for specific categories.

Yes, there is a fixed number of attempts for candidates applying for the upcoming exam. The details are as follows:

– General – 6 attempts 

– OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD-EWS/Disabled Defence Services Personnel – 9 attempts

– SC/ST – Unlimited Attempts