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Civil Service Aptitude Test Paper - I :-

~~Current Affaris

~~Indian and World Geography~~Indian Polity and Governance

~~History of India

~~Economic and Social Development~~General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change

~~General Science

Civil Service Aptitude Test Paper - II :-

~~Comprehension

~~Interpersonal skills including communication skills

~~Logical reasoning~~analytical ability

~~Decision-making~~problem solving~~General mental ability

~~Basic numeracy

~~English language comprehension

Main exam Pattern :-

One of the Indian Language - 300 Marks English - 300 Marks . Essay - 200 Marks . General Studies - 600 marks . Any two optional Subjects - 1200 Marks .

Main Optional Subjects :-

Agriculture Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science Anthropology Botany Chemistry Civil Engineering Commerce & Accountancy Economics Geography Geology Indian History Management


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Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Science Philosophy Physics Political Science & International Relations Psychology Sociology Statistics Zoology

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How to prepare for Group I mains exam? Books to be referred?

Dear Sir/ Madam

I have cleared Group I preliminary exam. I wish to knowHow to prepare for main exam?I need Main exam model question papers

Names of the books for reference with syllabus.

could you know when will be the main exam held?Please send details as early as possible.

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Paper - I :-

Current Events History of India Indian and World Geography Indian Polity and Governance Economic and Social Development General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change General Science

Paper - II :-

Comprehension Interpersonal skills including communication skills Logical reasoning analytical ability
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Decision-making problem solving General mental ability Basic numeracy English language comprehension

Books for Civil Service Exam :-

Prelims 17 Years Civil Services (IAS): General Studies Topic Wise Solved Papersby Disha Experts

Publisher: Disha Publication

Price: Rs. 270

Indian Polity For Civil Services Examinationsby M. Laxmikanth

Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private LimitedPrice: Rs. 410


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Indian And World Geography

by HussainPublisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited

Price: Rs. 325

UPSC Portal Indian History for Civil Services Preliminary Examinationsby Sachchida Nand Jha

Publisher: UPC Portal Publications

Price: Rs. 395


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UPSC Portal: CSAT Comprehensive Manualby Vivek Kumar Singh

Publisher: UPSCportal PublicationsPrice: Rs. 495

UPSC Portal: General Mental Ability Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

by Sachchida Nand Jha

Publisher: UPSC Portal PublicationsPrice: Rs. 230

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Preliminary Syllabus and Pattern :-

Paper - I(200 Marks) Duration :- Two hrs.

Current Events of national and International Importance History of India and Indian National Movements Indian and World Geography Indian and Polity Governance Economics and Social development General Issues General Science

Paper - II(200 Marks) Duration :- Two hrs.

Comprehension Interpersonal Skills Including communication skills Logical reasoning and analytical ability Decision making and Problem Solving General mental ability Basic Numeracy Data Interpretation English Language Comprehension Skills

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IAS Stands for Indian Administrrative Service

>> If you are aspiring to become an IAS Officer then you should have to apply for Civil

Service Exam.......

>> This exam is conducted by UPSC Twice in year in month of June and December. Junesession is already close so, you can apply in December.....

Eligibility and Criteria: A candidate must have completed their graduation Degree in any Discipline with

atlest 55% from recognise universities. Final year students are also applicable.
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Age limit:

General age limit is 21-30 years, there is a relaxation is available for Reserved Category on

upper age.......

No. Of Attempt:

General - 4 timesOBC - 7 times

SC/ST - No limit.

Exam pattern:

1. Preliminary Exam2. Main Exam3. Interview

~~~~::::::: List of Good Books for IAS ::::::~~~~

UPSC Portal CSAT Comprehensive Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013

(Paper - 2)(Paperback)

bySachchida Nand Jha


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UPSC Portal CSAT General Studies Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013

(Paper - 1)

(Paperback)byJha

,

Jha

IAS (Pre.) Solved Papers General Studies wih CSAT 2011 & 2012 (Paper - 1)

(Paperback)by

Expert Compilations


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IAS Prelims/CSAT Civil Services: 18 Years General Studies Topic-Wise Solved

Papers (1995-2012)

(Paperback)by

Disha Experts

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IAS stands Indian Administration Service

IAS is a one of the civil service exam

This exam conducted once a year by UPSC

IAS Eligibility :

Candidates must be complete a Graduation from a recognized University

Candidates age limit between 21 o 30 years

age relaxation as per govt rules

3 years age relaxation for OBC Candidates

5 years age relaxation for SC/ST Candidates

The Candidates must be a Indian

Selection Process based on Preliminary exam , Main Exam , interview

General candidates attempts four times

OBC candidates attempts seven times

SC/ST candidates attempts no limit
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IAS Exam Books :

India's Struggle of Independence by Bipan Chandra

Oxford Atlas India

Quantitative Aptitude by R S Aggarwal

Geography of india by D R KhullarIndian Economy by Mishra Puri

Growth & Development by M L Jhingan

Manorama Year Book

NCERT Books


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2nd October 2012, 02:07 PM

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Re: How to become an IAS officer? Books to be referred?

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iam studying bcom fnl yr my dream is to becme an ias officer plz guide me how to

prepare nd watare the books to prepare

IAS Books To Follow:-

UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam: General Studies Solved Papers
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by Edi. Board Pratiyogita DarpanPublisher: Upkar Prakashan

UPSC Portal Current Affairs For IAS (PRE) 2012

by S. A. MajidPublisher: UPSC Portal

UPSC PORTAL Indian Economy for Civil Services Preliminary Examinationsby Yagya Nand JhaPublisher: Upscportal Publications


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Objective General Studies For UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examinationby A. R. Khan (Editor)

Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited

General Science For Civil Services Preliminary Examinationsby S A Majid

Publisher: UPSCPORTAL Publications


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UPSC Portal IAS General Studies Mains Examination Topic Wise Question Analysis

by UPSCportal Editorial Board

Publisher: UPSC Portal

UPSC IAS PRE: English Grammar and Usageby Upscportal

Publisher: UPSCPORTAL Publications


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