UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Exam Syllabus

The UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Exam, is the first stage of selection which will be follows by the Main Exam and an Interview with the board, before the candidate is finally selected. 

The Preliminary Exam shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200 marks each. The following is the syllabus / pattern for the 2 papers

UPSC Civil Service Main Exam Syllabus

The UPSC Civil Service Main Exam follows the Prelim exams, the number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Examination will be about twelve to thirteen times the total approximate number of vacancies to be filled in the year in the various Services and Posts. Only those candidates who are declared by the Commission to have qualified in the Preliminary Examination in the year will be eligible for admission to the Main Examination

The Main Exam  will consist of the following papers:

Complete Skills for IELTS

Overview
Complete Skills for IELTS (With 2 CDs), published in 2012, has been designed to help candidates prepare for the International English Language Testing System. IELTS is used across the globe to test English language proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Candidates can join educational institutions and professional organizations after appearing for this examination. Countries like Australia, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Britain, Ireland, and others accept IELTS scores.

Title	Complete Skills for IELTS - with 2 Cds
Author	Harper Collins
Publisher	HarperCollins Publisher
Publishing Date	2012
Pages	576
Price	540/-
Price @ Flipkart	378/-

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Cambridge IELTS 7

Overview
This 7th collection of examination papers for IELTS provides all the exam practice you need.
It contains:
four complete tests for Academic candidates plus Reading and Writing module for General Training candidates a useful introduction to these different modules together with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL
Answer keys and recording scripts making it ideal for self-study
Photo-copiable answer sheets so you can practice transferring your answer.
Audio CDs containing the recorded material for the Listening paper are also available

Title	Cambridge IELTS 7
Author	Cambridge Esol
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Publishing Date	2010
Pages	175
Price	425/-
Price @ Flipkart	298/-

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Cambridge IELTS 8

Overview

Cambridge IELTS 8 contains four authentic IELTS papers from Cambridge ESOL, providing excellent exam practice. This Self-study Pack provides students with everything they need in order to familiarize themselves with IELTS and to practice examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. The Student's Book with answers contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. A comprehensive section of answers and typescripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own.

Title	Cambridge IELTS 8
Author	Cambridge Esol
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Publishing Date	2011
Pages	176
Price	450/-
Price @ Flipkart	414/-

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