UPSC IAS Syllabus 2017 2018 & Civil               Service Exam pattern

The UPSC has released Notification for the IAS Civil Services Examination Dates recently. The UPSC Conducts Civil Services Exams every year for Recruitment of the Candidates. The Civil Services include IAS (Indian Administrative Services, Indian Forest Services, Indian Foreign Services, Indian Police Services, etc.., The UPSC Recruitment Notification 2017 at the Official Portal of upsc, www.upsc.gov.in specifies the Exam Calendar & Exam Dates of IAS Syllabus 2017 2018 Civil Services Prelims, Mains as well as Interview. The Candidates who have a Strong Desire to Serve the Nation aspires to work in the Indian Civil Services. The Exam Time Table for UPSC IAS Preliminary & Mains Exam 2017 is made available to you. It is very important for the Candidates to know the UPSC IAS Exam Pattern 2017-18, new UPSC Civil Services IAS Exam Syllabus 2017-2018,Important Dates regarding the IAS Examinations,Tips to Clear the Examination, Marks and Syllabus for the UPSC IAS Interview.

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The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) was first established on the date of 1st October, 1926. Due to the failure of satisfying the Aspirations of the People and the Struggle of the Leaders during the Indian Freedom Movement, the Formation of Federal Public Service Commission paved way. The FPSC was formed under the Government of India Act, 1935. The Government found the need for setting up an autonomous body for the recruiting candidates in the Civil Services and also safeguarding the interests of the Civil Services. This made an initiation for forming a Self – Governing Body named as the Union Public Service Commission on 26th of January, 1950. Since the entity was set up, it has been recruiting lakhs of Candidates over the years.

Details about the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination:

Name of the Post: Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Name of the Organization: UPSC, Union Public Service Commission.

Official Website: www,upsc.gov.in.

Names of the IAS Examinations: Preliminary or CSAT or Prelims Exam, Mains Exam.

Name of the Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Location of the Job: Across India.

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:  The Candidates must have possessed a Graduation Degree in any field.

Age Criteria: The Age of the Candidates should be in between 21 years and 32 Years. 

UPSC IAS Syllabus & Exam Pattern

After applying for the IAS Examinations, the candidates should make sure that they prepare well for the Examinations to get Qualified. The Main concentration must be on the Time Management as well as the analysing the Questioning Pattern. The Students have to understand the importance of knowing the Topics in the UPSC IAS Syllabus 2017. Without a right knowledge on the Syllabus will make you get good marks in the UPSC IAS Prelims 2017 & UPSC IAS Mains 2017.

UPSC IAS Syllabus 2017-2018

To get Success in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examinations, you should have clear knowledge on the Syllabus of UPSC Civil Services IAS Exam 2017. There will be no Question of whether you are an experienced Candidate or a Beginner in the Aspect of getting prepared for the Examination, you must have a proper knowledge on the UPSC IAS Syllabus to clear your Examinations. 

I. Topics in Paper I : General Studies (200 Marks)

1. Current Events of National & International Importance.
2. Geography of India as well as the World: Physical, Economic and Social Aspects.
3. Polity & Governance of India: Constitution and the Political aspects.
4. General Science.
5. The General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Climate Change and Bio Diversity.
6. Economic & Social Development :  Demography, Sustainable Development, Inclusion, Social Sector Initiatives, Poverty, et.

II. Topics in Paper II : General Ability or Aptitude (200 Marks)

1. Comprehension.
2. Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability.
3. General Mental Ability.
4. Comprehension Skills English language ( 10th Standard Level).
5. Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills.
6. Decision Making & Problem Solving.
7. Basic Numeracy (Orders of Magnitude, Numbers & their Relations, etc.., of 10th Standard Level), Data Interpretation such as Charts, Tables, Graphs, Data Sufficiency, etc.., (10th Standard Level)

The Syllabus for the IAS Civil Services UPSC Mains Examination 2016:

The UPSC IAS Mains Exam 2017 contains 9 Papers out of which 2 Papers are in the nature of Qualifying nature while the other 7 are based on merit Ranking. The Subjects in those Papers are described below.

S.No.	Name of the Paper.	Name of the Subject.
1.	Paper – A.	Indian Languages.
2.	Paper – B.	English.
3.	Paper – I.	Essay.
4.	Paper – II.	General Studies – I.
5.	Paper – III.	General Studies – II.
6.	Paper – IV.	General Studies – III.
7.	Paper – V.	General Studies – IV.
8.	Paper – VI.	Optional Subject (Paper – 1).
9.	Paper – VII.	Optional Subject (Paper – 2).

I. Topics in Paper I : Indian Language

1. Comprehensive Type of Questions related to the Given Passage.
2. Short Essay.
3. Vocabulary & Usage.
4. Precise Writing (in other words, making a summary).
5. Translation from English to the Selected Indian Language and Vice Versa.

lI. Topics in Paper II: English

1. Comprehensive Type of Questions related to the Given Passage.
2. Short Essay.
3. Vocabulary & Usage.
4. Precise Writing (in other words, making a summary).

III. Topics in Paper III: Essay

The Candidates are given some Topics. They have to Write Essays on those Given Topics in Brief. They Should not Deviate from the Given Topics. The Essay can be Written in the Language selected by the Candidates. The Candidates have to write the Essay in Orderly manner briefly.

IV. Topics in Paper IV: General Studies – I

1. Indian Culture: Architecture, Literature, Art Form since the Ancient Times.
2. Modern Indian History from the Eighteenth Century till Present Significant events & Issues.
3. The Freedom Struggle of the Country: Different Stages and Contributions from various Parts of the Country.
4. Post Independence: Consolidation as well as Reorganization within the Country.
5. History of the World: Events taking place since 18th Century; Industrial Revolution, Colonization & Decolonization, etc..,

V. Topics in Paper V: General Studies – II

1. Governance.
2. Constitution.
3. Polity.
4. Social Justice.
5. Internal Relations.

VI. Topics in Paper VI: General Studies – III

1. Technology.
2. Economic Development.
3. Disaster Management.
4. Environmental.
5. Security.
6. Bio-Diversity.

Optional Subjects: The Candidates have to select two subjects as Optional Subjects. The Optional Subjects are as follows.

• Agriculture.
• Anthropology.
• Chemistry.
• Commerce & Accountancy.
• Civil Engineering.
• Electrical Engineering.
• Geology.
• Law.
• Mathematics.
• Medical Science.
• Physics.
• Psychology.
• Sociology.
• Zoology.
• Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science.
• Botany.
• Economics.
• Geography.
• History.
• Management.
• Mechanical Engineering.
• Philosophy.
• Political Science & International Relations.
• Public Administration.
• Statistics.

UPSC IAS Interview Syllabus 

The Candidates who are selected and qualified in the Prelims Examination & Mains have to attend an interview. Most of the Candidates are not well-known of What Questions are asked in the UPSC IAS Interview. Are you one of them? Then, get a clear idea of the Questions asked in the interview. Initially, the Questions will be asked on your name, your school, your college. You have known the events and important Dates which coincide with your Date of Birth or the year in which you are born

1. Mental Alertness.
2. Clear & Logical Exposition.
3. Knowledge & Interest of Current Affairs.
4. Specificness & Depth of Interests.
5. Leadership Skills.
6. Critical Powers of Assimilation.
7. Social Traits.

UPSC IAS Exam Civil Services Exam Pattern 2017-18

The UPSC IAS Exam is also known as Civil Services Examination (CSE). The UPSC IAS Exam Civil Services will consist of Two Stages which is One, UPSC IAS Preliminary Examination or Prelims Examination which is regarded as CSAT, the Civil Services Aptitude Test from the year 2011; the Second, UPSC IAS Mains Examination which is inclusive of a Personality Test which is generally called as Interview.

The UPSC Civil Services Prelims Examination is generally conducted on the Sunday of the Second Half of the Month of August. It was declared in the Official Website of upsc which is www.upsc.gov.in  that the UPSC IAS Prelims Exam will be conducted this year on the 7th of August, 2016.This Prelims Examination is a Qualifying Nature Exam. The Duration for each Paper is 2 Hours. The Paper I is held in the Morning Session, Paper II is held in the Afternoon Session.

The Exam Pattern of the UPSC IAS Exam Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017-2018 is as follows:

The Prelims Exam of IAS UPSC Civil Services Examination is a Written Examination. The Questions in the Preliminary or the Prelims Exam of the UPSC IAS Exam Civil Services are Objective Type with MCQ’s which means Multiple Choice Questions ( i.e. the aspirants have to select an Option among the given options for that specific Question in the Question Paper). The IAS Prelims Exam 2017 includes two Papers which are Paper I as well as Paper II. The IAS Prelims Paper I exam consists of 200 marks on the Topics of General Studies as well as IAS Prelims Paper II also consists of 200 Marks on the Topics of Aptitude. The Duration for the IAS Prelims Paper I & Paper II are 4 Hours (Paper – I: 2 Hours & Paper – II: 2 Hours).

S.No.	Name of the Paper.	Name of the Subject.	Questions will be asked in medium of.	No.of Questions to be asked.	Marks.	Duration of the Exam.
1.	Paper – I.	General Studies.	English & Hindi.	100 Questions.	200 Marks.	2 Hours.
2.	Paper – II.	General Ability or Aptitude.	English & Hindi.	80 Questions.	200 Marks.	2 Hours.
Total.				180 Questions.	400 Marks.	4 Hours.

The Exam Pattern of the UPSC IAS Exam Civil Services Mains Examination 2016-2017 is as follows:

The UPSC IAS Civil Services Mains Exam is a written examination which contains 9 Papers. The Paper A as well as Paper B are Qualifying nature. The Papers Which are considered for Ranking are Paper I, Paper II, Paper III, Paper IV, Paper V, Paper VI and Paper VII which include the papers of optional Subjects. The Candidates can select the Medium of Hindi or English for the UPSC Civils IAS Mains exam 2017-2018.

S. No.	Name of the Paper.	Name of the Subject.	Nature of the Paper.	Duration of the Exam.	Medium in which Questions are asked	Marks.
1.	Paper – A.	Indian Language.	Qualifying Nature.	3 Hours.	Only in english.	300 Marks.
2.	Paper – B.	English Language.		3 Hours.	Hindi & English.	300 Marks.
3.	Paper – I.	Essay.	Merit Ranking Nature.	3 Hours.	Hindi & English.	250 Marks.
4.	Paper – II.	General Studies – I.		3 Hours.	Hindi & English.	250 Marks.
5.	Paper – III.	General Studies – II.		3 Hours.	Hindi & English.	250 Marks.
6.	Paper – IV.	General Studies – III.		3 Hours.	Hindi & English.	250 Marks.
7.	Paper – V.	General Studies – IV.		3 Hours.	Hindi & English.	250 Marks.
8.	Paper – VI.	Optional Subject (Paper – I).		3 Hours.	Hindi & English.	250 Marks.
9.	Paper – VII.	Optional Subject (Paper – II).		3 Hours.	Hindi & English.	250 Marks.
		Total.				1,750 Marks.
		Interview or Personality Test.				275 Marks.
Grand Total.						2,025 Marks.