The IAS or ICS is considered as the head of all the other examinations conducted in India. Conducted by UPSC, it is given more importance than CAT or IIT-JEE. It is one of the prestigious examinations all over the country. Students who wish to work for government post or want to be a part of it can appear for this exam. In order to get through this test one has to be excellent in all the fields. Students who wish to pursue their career in Government service can take up this test.
Structure of IAS Exam
The pattern of the exam is divided into three sections. First and foremost is the preliminary examination. It is further divided into two papers. The duration of each paper is 120 minutes. Those who qualify this level have to attend a main exam. This paper will hold a written test followed by an interview. In the written test candidates have to attend 9 papers. The duration of each paper is 180 minutes. The final phase is the Interview.
Syllabus
The portions for the preliminary Exam paper one are Indian history and national movements, geography, current events, general science, Indian polity and government, economics etc.
The portions for paper two are Comprehension, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Decision Making, General Ability, English language etc.
The syllabus for the main examination
A paper on Indian language
English
Essay
Two papers on general studies
Four papers on any of the optional subject according to candidate’s choice
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have completed their graduation from any stream are eligible to appear for the test. Those who have completed any professional or technical studies can also apply. There is no minimum requirement of marks for writing this test. Candidates having a pass mark can apply. Those who are appearing or the final year of the qualifying examination can also attend the test. Only those candidates who are citizens of India can appear for IAS and IPS. Those who have migrated from other countries with an intention to become a permanent citizen of India can also apply. The age limit is between 21 years to 30 years.
How to Apply?
Candidates can purchase the application forms from the designated post office. The amount to be paid is Rs 50/-. Next step is to send the filled application from along with the acknowledgment card to the officer in charge.
How to fill the Form?
Candidates should buy the application form only from a post office. They should clearly fill in all the required columns. The 8 digit bar code number should be noted down separately by the candidate for future reference. They should not use a photo copy of the form, it will not be accepted. Candidates should not enclose copy of their certificates along with the form. They should send it only with the acknowledgment card. Candidates should also try to send the filled application form in advance. So that it would be delivered within the time limit.
Important Dates
Final date to submit the application form is by last week of January, 2012
Exam will be held in the month of May, 2012
Contact Address for the IAS Examination
Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shajahan Road, New Delhi-110069
Coaching Centers for IAS
Achievers Academy
Analog IAS Institute
Blaze IAS Academy
Brilliant Tutorials Pvt. Ltd
C.M.C Institute
Caliber IAS coaching center
Career Plus
Chankya IAS Academy
Civil Service Academy
Gandhi IAS study circle
IAS Study center
IAS Study Circle
IAS Study Point
Institute of Career Management
Kashmir Study Circle
LIBM
National Service for Civil Service Examination
New Delhi IAS
Paradigm IAS
Prism Center for Education
Rachna A.C.A of Career Education
Radian IAS Academy
Rajajinagar Himalai IAS
Study Center for IAS
Ujwal
Vision India IAS Study Circle
Center for excellence
Reference Books for IAS Exam
Books on Indian History & Culture
Gandhi Nehru Tagore & Ambedkar — Gopal Krishna
Publication Division: Gazetteer of India (Vol 2: History & Culture)
NCERT (+ 2 level) — Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India.
A.C.Banerjee - History of Modern India Raghavan Aiyer — Mahatma Gandhi
Bipin Chandra - Modern India
Books on Geography:
Khullar : India- A Comprehensive Geography
NCERT : Physical Geography of India for X - XII Std
Sharma & Cotinho : Economic and Commercial Geography of India.
Charles Farro: General Principles of World Geography journal - Kurukshetra, Yojana
Charles Farro: Monsoon Asia Reports published by Centre for Science and National
Books on Indian Economy:
The Economic Times, Business Standard
NCERT (+1 level)—Evolution of Indian Economy (I C Dhingra).
Economic Survey
Mishra & Puri or Dutt & Sundaram - Indian Economy
Yojana
Books on Social and National Issues:
Social Welfare Magazine - Published by ministry of social welfare
IIPa Journal
Social Problem - Ram Ahuja
Books on Indian Polity:
Kashyap—Constitution of India
P.M. Bakshi—Indian Constitution
NCERT (+1 level)—Indian Political System
D.D. Basu—Indian Constitution
Frontline Magazine
N.L. Madan : Bhartiya Rajya Vyavastha
Publication Division—Subhash C. Kashyap
Constitution of India by Bakshi
Books on Science & Technology:
Science and Technology in India – Spectrum
Reports of the Ministry of Science and Technology Yojana
Popular Science Series (CSIR)
Science Reporter
Books on Statistics:
S.C. Gupta: Statistical Methods
(NCERT +1 level) Elementary Statistics
Books on India and the World:
World Focus
South Asian Journal
Journal of peace Studies
Strategic Analysis
Study Plan
It is very important to start preparing as early as possible. There a lot of portions to be covered and the competition level are very high. Every year a number of students apply for the entrance. Only those who have an excellent knowledge in every area qualify in the test. A systematic method will be very beneficial. Candidates should first divide the portions according to their convenience. Then they can sort out the easier and difficult ones. It will be easy for them to understand their weaker sections. It will help them to concentrate on those parts.
Candidates can also practice last years question paper. It will help them to understand the pattern of the paper. They will also learn to manage their time. Candidates can also join any of the coaching centers. This is also a good method to crack the entrance exam.
How and Where To Get the Results?
Results will be declared on the official website of Union Public Service Commission.
Cutoff
The following were the cutoff marks when there were no negative markings for the test. The marks are liable to change
90 and above for Geography
95 for Indian History
95 for Mathematics
95 and above for Political Science
95 for Public Administration
95 for Sociology
Structure of IAS Exam
The pattern of the exam is divided into three sections. First and foremost is the preliminary examination. It is further divided into two papers. The duration of each paper is 120 minutes. Those who qualify this level have to attend a main exam. This paper will hold a written test followed by an interview. In the written test candidates have to attend 9 papers. The duration of each paper is 180 minutes. The final phase is the Interview.
Syllabus
The portions for the preliminary Exam paper one are Indian history and national movements, geography, current events, general science, Indian polity and government, economics etc.
The portions for paper two are Comprehension, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Decision Making, General Ability, English language etc.
The syllabus for the main examination
A paper on Indian language
English
Essay
Two papers on general studies
Four papers on any of the optional subject according to candidate’s choice
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have completed their graduation from any stream are eligible to appear for the test. Those who have completed any professional or technical studies can also apply. There is no minimum requirement of marks for writing this test. Candidates having a pass mark can apply. Those who are appearing or the final year of the qualifying examination can also attend the test. Only those candidates who are citizens of India can appear for IAS and IPS. Those who have migrated from other countries with an intention to become a permanent citizen of India can also apply. The age limit is between 21 years to 30 years.
How to Apply?
Candidates can purchase the application forms from the designated post office. The amount to be paid is Rs 50/-. Next step is to send the filled application from along with the acknowledgment card to the officer in charge.
How to fill the Form?
Candidates should buy the application form only from a post office. They should clearly fill in all the required columns. The 8 digit bar code number should be noted down separately by the candidate for future reference. They should not use a photo copy of the form, it will not be accepted. Candidates should not enclose copy of their certificates along with the form. They should send it only with the acknowledgment card. Candidates should also try to send the filled application form in advance. So that it would be delivered within the time limit.
Important Dates
Final date to submit the application form is by last week of January, 2012
Exam will be held in the month of May, 2012
Contact Address for the IAS Examination
Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shajahan Road, New Delhi-110069
Coaching Centers for IAS
Achievers Academy
Analog IAS Institute
Blaze IAS Academy
Brilliant Tutorials Pvt. Ltd
C.M.C Institute
Caliber IAS coaching center
Career Plus
Chankya IAS Academy
Civil Service Academy
Gandhi IAS study circle
IAS Study center
IAS Study Circle
IAS Study Point
Institute of Career Management
Kashmir Study Circle
LIBM
National Service for Civil Service Examination
New Delhi IAS
Paradigm IAS
Prism Center for Education
Rachna A.C.A of Career Education
Radian IAS Academy
Rajajinagar Himalai IAS
Study Center for IAS
Ujwal
Vision India IAS Study Circle
Center for excellence
Reference Books for IAS Exam
Books on Indian History & Culture
Gandhi Nehru Tagore & Ambedkar — Gopal Krishna
Publication Division: Gazetteer of India (Vol 2: History & Culture)
NCERT (+ 2 level) — Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India.
A.C.Banerjee - History of Modern India Raghavan Aiyer — Mahatma Gandhi
Bipin Chandra - Modern India
Books on Geography:
Khullar : India- A Comprehensive Geography
NCERT : Physical Geography of India for X - XII Std
Sharma & Cotinho : Economic and Commercial Geography of India.
Charles Farro: General Principles of World Geography journal - Kurukshetra, Yojana
Charles Farro: Monsoon Asia Reports published by Centre for Science and National
Books on Indian Economy:
The Economic Times, Business Standard
NCERT (+1 level)—Evolution of Indian Economy (I C Dhingra).
Economic Survey
Mishra & Puri or Dutt & Sundaram - Indian Economy
Yojana
Books on Social and National Issues:
Social Welfare Magazine - Published by ministry of social welfare
IIPa Journal
Social Problem - Ram Ahuja
Books on Indian Polity:
Kashyap—Constitution of India
P.M. Bakshi—Indian Constitution
NCERT (+1 level)—Indian Political System
D.D. Basu—Indian Constitution
Frontline Magazine
N.L. Madan : Bhartiya Rajya Vyavastha
Publication Division—Subhash C. Kashyap
Constitution of India by Bakshi
Books on Science & Technology:
Science and Technology in India – Spectrum
Reports of the Ministry of Science and Technology Yojana
Popular Science Series (CSIR)
Science Reporter
Books on Statistics:
S.C. Gupta: Statistical Methods
(NCERT +1 level) Elementary Statistics
Books on India and the World:
World Focus
South Asian Journal
Journal of peace Studies
Strategic Analysis
Study Plan
It is very important to start preparing as early as possible. There a lot of portions to be covered and the competition level are very high. Every year a number of students apply for the entrance. Only those who have an excellent knowledge in every area qualify in the test. A systematic method will be very beneficial. Candidates should first divide the portions according to their convenience. Then they can sort out the easier and difficult ones. It will be easy for them to understand their weaker sections. It will help them to concentrate on those parts.
Candidates can also practice last years question paper. It will help them to understand the pattern of the paper. They will also learn to manage their time. Candidates can also join any of the coaching centers. This is also a good method to crack the entrance exam.
How and Where To Get the Results?
Results will be declared on the official website of Union Public Service Commission.
Cutoff
The following were the cutoff marks when there were no negative markings for the test. The marks are liable to change
90 and above for Geography
95 for Indian History
95 for Mathematics
95 and above for Political Science
95 for Public Administration
95 for Sociology