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- What are the books and sources recommended to cover General Studies (GS)?
- How do I choose an optional?
- Is one year enough to clear this exam?
- How do I cover current affairs when the syllabus is so vast?
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It would be very helpful to me ,for the reason of clarifying my doubts regarding to UPSC servicies
How could I get free test series of civils in byjus???
Hi,
For Mains 2019, you can take the first two tests absolutely free of cost here.
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good lectures.
Lovely Post. Helpful and Informative blog. Thanks for sharing it with us.
How could we get online lectures
Hi,
You can find online lectures at BYJU’S IAS Channel on Youtube.
How could we get online lectures
You can check out our YouTube Channel – BYJU’S IAS for daily news analysis and other lectures.
Which year’s economic survey should I prepare for UPSC CSE 2020 exams?
Hi
You can refer to Economic Survey 2019-20 for the upcoming exam. Also, you can check our Economic Survey 2020 page to get its highlights for IAS Exam.
How can we get the notification of upsc
Hi Uk
The UPSC Application process 2020 is already over. However, you can keep a track of UPSC Notification from the linked article.
which book is best for English literature in optional paper?
Hi,
You can find the strategy and booklist for English Lit optional in the linked article.
Can i complete the syllabus of upsc by ncert book or i need to have more books for general studies, like for science ,social science, etc.
Hi Gaurav
While NCERT Books must be referred to, there are a few reference books that you should read once for UPSC CSE preparation. Check the links below:
1. NCERT Books for UPSC
2. UPSC Books
Hey! I am an architect and want to pursue civil services. Could you please guide me as to how to begin and which optional subjects should I take?
You can start with reading NCERTs. For reference, you can check NCERT Notes for UPSC. Also, you can choose scoring optional subjects like Sociology, Public Administration, History, or any other which suits your interest.
मैं 5 मई 2021 को 21 साल का हो जाऊँगा तो क्या मैं 2021 में अाई. ए. एस. एग्जाम दे सकता हूं ।
Hi Anuj
हाँ, आप UPSC २०२१ में IAS का एग्जाम दे सकते हैं. अधिक जानकारी के लिए UPSC Eligibility Criteria का पेज चेक कर सकते हैं.
what is the age limit for IAS exam for sc candidate
Hi
The maximum age limit for SC category candidates is 37 and the number of attempts is unlimited till they attain that age. Check the UPSC Eligibility Criteria page for further details.
HI, I AMAN
I AM IN 3RD YEAR OF MY GRADUATON.
SO I WANT TO KNOW THAT CAN I FILL THE FORM NOW.
PLEASE TELL ME .
Hi Aman
If you are a final year graduate or you have completed your graduation, then only can you sit for the exam. Check UPSC Eligibility Criteria in detail.
HII
what is the age limit for IPS exam for bc candidate.
The upper age limit is 35 years for OBC candidates, sitting for UPSC (IPS) exam. Check the UPSC Eligibility Criteria to know more details.
i am in 3rd year of my graduation and i want to start preparing for ias exam please tell me which books and magazines i should read except ncerts
Hi Jashan
I will suggest you refer to the below-mentioned links to get an idea of GS strategies:
1. GS 1 Strategy
2. GS 2 Strategy
3. GS 3 Strategy
4. GS 4 Strategy
Sir I’m perusing my graduation in Arts from correspondence Thru a open university , am I eligible for UPSC or Not ? Some rumors are making me worry.
Please help !!!
Hi
As long as the open university is recognized by the government, your correspondence degree will count in UPSC Exam.
what is the age limit for BC category ?
Hi
Age Limit for all the categories is mentioned in the UPSC eligibility criteria post.
Hi
For optional subjects paper 1 and 2
can we take different subjects for paper 1 and paper 2 ?
ex: if i selected optional paper 1 is electrical subject then can i choose paper 2 different subject i,e Sociology?
clear my doubt
thank you
No, one has to choose one subject only and there will two papers on that subject. Refer to UPSC Exam Pattern for a better idea.
Presently I am in 2nd sem of graduation
Should i have to start current affair to be appear in 2023
Hi,
Mostly a year old current affairs are asked in the IAS Exam. However, it is a good practice to start reading a newspaper from an early stage. Hence, you can start your current affairs preparation starting from today.
How can i get free monthly magazine??
Hi,
You can download Monthly Current Affair Magazines from here.
I wish to prepare for CSE for 2022 and i’m totally confused regarding the NCERT books. So Could i know how many NCERT books are there to read for upsc
Hi,
Get the information here.