What is UPSC?

Union Public Service Commission is India’s central agency, which conducts various exams such as, Civil Services Exam, IFS, NDA, CDS, SCRA, etc. Civil services examination is popularly known as the IAS exam and includes almost 24 services like IFS, IPS, IRS, IRPS, and so on. The civil service exam is one the most reputed and tough to crack exams in India. Also simply referred to as the UPSC examination, it is conducted in three phases - a preliminary examination consisting of two objective-type papers (General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper-II also popularly known as Civil Service Aptitude Test or CSAT), and a main examination consisting of nine papers of conventional (essay) type, in which two papers are qualifying and only marks of seven are counted followed by a personality test (interview)

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

The various academic requirements as per the IAS Eligibility Criteria are given below:

• Minimum qualification for UPSC exam: The candidate must hold a degree from Government recognized Universities or possess an equivalent qualification.
• In their final year or awaiting results, candidates are also eligible to appear for UPSC preliminary Examination. All such candidates who are likely to appear for IAS exams must produce proof of having passed the said examination along with the application for the main IAS examination.
• Candidates having professional and technical qualifications recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees.

UPSC Eligibility- Nationality

Candidate must be either:-

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A subject of Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 intending to settle in India permanently, or
• A person of Indian origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire, and Vietnam intending to settle in India permanently.

Category wise UPSC age limit, relaxation, and maximum attempts-

• General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts.
• OBC (with certificate): 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts.
• SC/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts.
• Physically Disabled: 32 years + 10 years; Gen/OBC/Person with Benchmark Disability(EWS category)- 9 attempts & SC/ST unlimited attempts.
• Jammu & Kashmir Domicile: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC OR 5 Years, if SC/ST); Number of attempts depends on the reserved category.
• Disabled and discharged Defence service personnel: 32 years + 3 years + (3 years, if Gen/OBC OR 5 years, if SC/ST)
• Ex-Servicemen Commission Officer: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC OR 5 Years, if SC/ST)

Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission has announced a total of 712 vacancies which are to be filled through the Civil Services Examination 2021

22 vacancies are for the Persons with Benchmark Disability Category:

• 5 vacancies for candidates of blindness and low vision
• 6 Vacancies for deaf and hard of hearing
• 6 Vacancies for locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy, and
• 5 Vacancies for multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (c) including deaf-blindness.

What is the EXAM PATTERN for UPSC IAS Prelims & Mains 2021 exams?

Answer: The exam pattern is different for UPSC IAS Prelims and IAS Mains Exam. The UPSC IAS Prelims is an objective multiple-choice questions (MCQ) format exam and the IAS Mains is a descriptive format exam. Have a look at the detailed exam pattern of both the phases below along with the number of questions asked and marking scheme:

IAS Prelims 2020 Exam Pattern

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RAO IAS ACADEMY

Established in the year 1991, Rao’s Coaching Centre in Malleswaram is a popular coaching class that offers a variety of IAS, IPS, IRS and other central services as well as an equal number of State Civil tutorials and training to the desired candidates. This centre is one of the oldest in its area and offers integrated and in-depth knowledge in the field of Indian Civil services. Their focus is to offer a holistic approach to the students and give them hands-on training, in a practical and fast-paced environment. This training centre is usually utilised by students coming from pan-India. They believe with the right education they can shape the students future in a way that helps in having a successful career. This place has earned votes of about 200 people and is also officially verified on Just Dial. This training centre can be easily found as it is in close proximity of India Bulls Office. The most convenient way to commute from here is via Malleswaram 9th Cross Bus Stop. Undoubtedly it is one of the best IAS Tutorials in Malleswaram, Bangalore.

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• most experience trainer
• good faculties
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Analog IAS Academy

Analog IAS Academy is one of the first initiatives of Analog Society that was established to provide quality education in both technical skills and personality development to students. Analog IAS Institute provides well-planned integrated courses for the preparation of the UPSC Civil services exam. The director himself has cleared civil services interview round thrice with Mathematics and Psychology as Optional. The mission of the institute is to bring the unnoticed talents and skills in students who come to study as it believes that each and every student has some sort of talent.

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• Highly experienced faculty
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Believer IAS Academy

BIAS provides the best environment for IAS preparation. BIAS institute established in 2012. Talented faculties, combined with a professional approach are their specialty. The institute has a  very experienced faculties who helps students to crack their exams. Believers IAS Academy is one of the top IAS Academy in Bangalore. With 5 years of experience in the coaching field, the courses designed are best suited for the better understanding of the student. The library facility helps students to nurture and develop a concrete understanding of concepts. For revision and to make sure that the students dont miss out important concepts, all the lectures are recorded.

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• Different way of managing the classes for current affairs which helps students to lead in exams.
• Highly experienced faculties
• Library facility for the students, related books of UPSC exams. 
• Personal attention on each students.
• Batch strength is upto 25 students and comfort seats.
• Online classes are recorded and provided to students who are not able to join the class.
• Luxury infrastructure and classrooms as per needs of the students

JICE IAS ACADEMY

JICE IAS Institute is a coaching institute for IAS exam preparations and UPSC Civil Services exam.the institute has designed their programme in keeping with the contemporary requirements,as per the changes brought to the examination syllabus and pattern,over the last 5 years. JICE is one of the better coaching institutes that lays special emphasis on the meticulous preparation for dedicated IAS aspirants. JICE IAS claims to have faculty from the top most educational institutes of the country. They have an extensive coaching programme handled by a very dedicated management team,that prepare the course structure in advance to avoid confusion,so as to  ensure the smooth and hassle free working of the institute. The management team at JICE also keep in constant contact with the students, so that the students are aware and in the loop of the happenings of the course. This inturn prevents the students from missing out on lectures and important announcements

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• Multiple teaching methodologies that include traditional as well as contemporary teaching-aid tools
• Strategy that focuses on analysis of each topic of the subject from different dimensions, by experts of the different subjects
• In-depth coverage of each and every subjects
• Exhaustive, relevant and originally customised study material and test papers, designed on the basis of the latest examination patterns.
• Motivates its students to develop an optimistic and never give up approach

Insights IAS Academy

Insights IAS Academy is synonymous with UPSC civil services exam Preparation has redefined and Customized for exams. Today Insight IAS offers the latest material for students and various kinds of courses to offer From previous year’s test series to latest test series and offering online and offline program for the aspirants from the remotest locations. Insight IAS academy is famous for its great faculty and latest study materials. The academy since its inception has produced great results. The faculty have shaped the structure of courses in such a manner that students get the maximum benefit from it. The institute covers all aspects of the UPSC exam and provides detailed and correct guidance.

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• Daily quiz
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• Synopsis
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The services and posts for which UPSC vacancies for 2021

• Indian Administrative Service.
• Indian Foreign Service.
• Indian Police Service.
• Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’.
• Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
• Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group ‘A’.
• Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
• Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’.
• Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group ‘A’ (Assistant Works Manager, Administration).
• Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’.
• Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
• Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’.
• Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.
• Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group ‘A’.
• Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group ‘A’
• Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’.
• Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group ‘A’.
• Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’.
• Indian Corporate Law Service, Group “A”.
• Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade).
• Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group ‘B’.
• Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group ‘B’.
• Pondicherry Civil Service, Group ‘B’.
• Pondicherry Police Service, Group ‘B’.

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UPSC Coaching FAQs

Q1. How the attempts are counted in UPSC?

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