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Structure of UPSC CSE Main
The preliminary UPSC examination is divided into two parts. Questions come in multiple choice patterns from both parts. Each section carries 200 marks. The time allotted to solve the questions from each part is 2 hours.
Syllabus for UPSC CSE Main
Paper I
Indian Languages
Comprehension of given passages
Precise Writing
Usage and Vocabulary
Short Essay
Translation from English to the Indian language and vice-versa
Paper II
English Qualifying Paper
Comprehension of given passages
Precise Writing
Usage and Vocabulary
Short Essay
Paper III
Essay
Paper IV & V
General Studies
History of Modern India and Indian Culture
Geography of India
Constitution of India and Indian Policy
Current National issues and topics of social relevance
India and the World
India’s Economic Interaction with the World
Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space
International Affairs and Institutions
Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams
Papers VI, VII, VIII & IX
Two subjects should be selected from any of prescribed optional subjects
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates will be eligible for Indian Administrative Service as well as for Indian Police service only if the candidate is of Indian origin. Other than these courses, the candidate can be a citizen of India, Nepal, Bhutan or Tibet. The age of the candidate should fall within 21 and 30 years .The aspirant should not exceed 30 years of age as on 1st of August of the exam conducting year.
How to Apply?
Candidates can apply online through the official website of UPSC. Candidates can also apply offline by obtaining the Common Application Form from the prescribed head post offices by paying an amount of Rs 30/-. It can be used to apply for any one of the examination.
How to fill the Form?
On-line
Applicants can apply online by making a payment of Rs 25/- in any SBI branch. They can otherwise pay by net banking or through Visa/Master Card. A recent photograph of the candidate with signature has to be scanned and uploaded in .png format.
Off-line
The candidates those who are applying offline should fill the form all by themselves. HB pencils should be used for filling the circles. The boxes must be filled with blue or black pen.
Important Dates (Tentative)
Release of Notification: : On the Month April, 2012
Last date of submission of application form: : On the Month May, 2012
Date of Examination: : On the Month August, 2012
List of UPSC CSE Main Exam centers
Agartala
Ahamedabad
Aizawl
Aligarh
Cuttack
Dharwar
Bangalore
Bareilly
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Chennai
Cuttack
Dehradun
Delhi
Dharwar
Hyderabad
Gangtok
Imphal
Itanagar
Jaipur
Jammu
Jodhpur
Jorhat
Kochi
Kohima
Kolkata
Lucknow
Madurai
Mumbai
Panaji
Patna
Pondicherry
Port Blair
Raipur
Sambalpur
Shillong
Shimla
Srinagar
Thiruvananthapuram
Tirupati
Udaipur
Vishakhapatnam
Dispur
Contact Address for the UPSC CSE Main
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Dholpur House, Shahjan Road, New Delhi - 110-069
Structure of UPSC CSE Main
The preliminary UPSC examination is divided into two parts. Questions come in multiple choice patterns from both parts. Each section carries 200 marks. The time allotted to solve the questions from each part is 2 hours.
Syllabus for UPSC CSE Main
Paper I
Indian Languages
Comprehension of given passages
Precise Writing
Usage and Vocabulary
Short Essay
Translation from English to the Indian language and vice-versa
Paper II
English Qualifying Paper
Comprehension of given passages
Precise Writing
Usage and Vocabulary
Short Essay
Paper III
Essay
Paper IV & V
General Studies
History of Modern India and Indian Culture
Geography of India
Constitution of India and Indian Policy
Current National issues and topics of social relevance
India and the World
India’s Economic Interaction with the World
Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space
International Affairs and Institutions
Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams
Papers VI, VII, VIII & IX
Two subjects should be selected from any of prescribed optional subjects
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates will be eligible for Indian Administrative Service as well as for Indian Police service only if the candidate is of Indian origin. Other than these courses, the candidate can be a citizen of India, Nepal, Bhutan or Tibet. The age of the candidate should fall within 21 and 30 years .The aspirant should not exceed 30 years of age as on 1st of August of the exam conducting year.
How to Apply?
Candidates can apply online through the official website of UPSC. Candidates can also apply offline by obtaining the Common Application Form from the prescribed head post offices by paying an amount of Rs 30/-. It can be used to apply for any one of the examination.
How to fill the Form?
On-line
Applicants can apply online by making a payment of Rs 25/- in any SBI branch. They can otherwise pay by net banking or through Visa/Master Card. A recent photograph of the candidate with signature has to be scanned and uploaded in .png format.
Off-line
The candidates those who are applying offline should fill the form all by themselves. HB pencils should be used for filling the circles. The boxes must be filled with blue or black pen.
Important Dates (Tentative)
Release of Notification: : On the Month April, 2012
Last date of submission of application form: : On the Month May, 2012
Date of Examination: : On the Month August, 2012
List of UPSC CSE Main Exam centers
Agartala
Ahamedabad
Aizawl
Aligarh
Cuttack
Dharwar
Bangalore
Bareilly
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Chennai
Cuttack
Dehradun
Delhi
Dharwar
Hyderabad
Gangtok
Imphal
Itanagar
Jaipur
Jammu
Jodhpur
Jorhat
Kochi
Kohima
Kolkata
Lucknow
Madurai
Mumbai
Panaji
Patna
Pondicherry
Port Blair
Raipur
Sambalpur
Shillong
Shimla
Srinagar
Thiruvananthapuram
Tirupati
Udaipur
Vishakhapatnam
Dispur
Contact Address for the UPSC CSE Main
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Dholpur House, Shahjan Road, New Delhi - 110-069