The
Preliminary Examination will consist of two papers of Objective type (multiple
choice questions) and carry a maximum of 400 marks. This examination is meant
to serve as a screening test only; the marks obtained in the Preliminary
Examination by the candidates who are declared qualified for admission to the
Main Examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
UPSC Civil Service Interview Overview
The
candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of
his/her career. He/she will be asked questions on matters of general interest.
The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the
candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased
observers.
The test is intended to judge the mental caliber of a candidate. In broad terms this is really an assessment of not only his/her intellectual qualities but also social traits and his/her interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.
The test is intended to judge the mental caliber of a candidate. In broad terms this is really an assessment of not only his/her intellectual qualities but also social traits and his/her interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.
UPSC Civil Service Exam Eligibility
Any candidate aspiring to take up the Civil Service
examination should ensure that he is eligible as per the below eligibility criteria’s.
UPSC Civil Service Exam Registration
Candidates
are required to apply Online by using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in
Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are available on the
above- mentioned website.
The
eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admission Certificate three weeks
before the commencement of the examination. The e- Admission Certificate will
be made available in the UPSC website [www.upsc.gov.in] for downloading by
candidates. No Admission Certificate will be sent by post.
For both writing and marking answers in the OMR sheet [Answer Sheet], candidates must use black ball pen only. Pens with any other colors are prohibited. Do not use Pencil or Ink pen. Candidates are further advised to read carefully the "Special Instructions" contained in Appendix-III of the Notice.
For both writing and marking answers in the OMR sheet [Answer Sheet], candidates must use black ball pen only. Pens with any other colors are prohibited. Do not use Pencil or Ink pen. Candidates are further advised to read carefully the "Special Instructions" contained in Appendix-III of the Notice.
Last date for receipt
of Applications:
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
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