VINEX IAS ACADEMY® 1 About us VINEX is promoted by best most trusted IAS Faculty The aim of the VINEX IAS ACADEMY is to make the aspirants reveal and realize that the world of education is like roadways and railways, where one can reach one’s destination only by sustained hard work. We are proud of the faculty and the type of teaching we have. But we also believe that teaching is just a part of your preparation .. reading, memorizing, revisingrerevision… evaluation is the next part. This requires personal mentoring… that would help you to move forward. Our unique style of mentoring, one-to-one counseling have brought us all together and now VINEX is a Great family in itself. Frequency Asked Questions about Civil Services (FAQ’s) (courses 4 th ) 1. What is the restriction on number of attempts in the examination? Ans : Number of attempts – General : 4, OBC – 7, SC /ST – No restriction 2. Is there any relaxation in number of attempts for physically handicapped? Ans : No. However physically handicapped candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories will be eligible for relaxation in number of attempts provided to such categories. 3. Can a candidates choose an optional subject, which he has not studied at graduate / PG level? Ans : Yes 4. If a candidate has applied for the CS (P) Examination but has not appeared at any paper in the CS (P) Examination will it be counted as an attempt? Ans : No. An attempt is counted only if a candidate has appeared in at least one paper in CS (P) Examination. 5. Is a candidate who has done his graduation without passing class X and Class XII eligible for Civil Service Examination? Ans : Yes. 6. Can a candidate write different papers of Civil Service (Main) Examination in different languages? Ans : No. Candidates have the option to write their answer either in English or in any one of the Eighth schedule languages. 7. What are the basic non educational Qualifications to get through Civil Services Exams? Ans. Positive Attitude & Commitment & sustained effort till goal is reached. 8. How to prepare General Studies to cover maximum question – area? Ans. 1. Go through the syllabus. 2. Go through the questions asked in the last 10 – 15 years, consult text books, make out critical points with reference to questions. Focus on news related to concerned areas to get multi dimensional views. 3. Good teacher in different areas who can care you, personally. 9. What should be the criteria for selecting optional? Ans : 1. Your Interest 2. Relevance to General Studies 3. Professional Guidance. 10. How to improve writing skills. Ans : Its is gradual process. Develop a multi – dimensional view point the subject. Start with the central theme and conclude properly and positively. 11. How to write a good Essay? Ans : Practice writing regularly. Read News Papers, Magzines. 12. How to remember already prepared subjects? Ans : Note – Pad , Revision & Practice 13. How to write answer in Main Exam to ensure word and time management as well?
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About us
VINEX is promoted by best most trusted IAS Faculty
The aim of the VINEX IAS ACADEMY is to make the aspirants reveal and realize that the world of education is
like roadways and railways, where one can reach one’s destination only by sustained hard work.
We are proud of the faculty and the type of teaching we have. But we also believe that teaching is just a part of
your preparation .. reading, memorizing, revisingrerevision… evaluation is the next part. This requires
personal mentoring… that would help you to move forward.
Our unique style of mentoring, one-to-one counseling have brought us all together and now VINEX is a Great
family in itself.
Frequency Asked Questions about Civil Services (FAQ’s) (courses 4th )
1. What is the restriction on number of attempts in the examination?
Ans : Number of attempts – General : 4, OBC – 7, SC /ST – No restriction
2. Is there any relaxation in number of attempts for physically handicapped?
Ans : No. However physically handicapped candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories will be
eligible for relaxation in number of attempts provided to such categories.
3. Can a candidates choose an optional subject, which he has not studied at graduate / PG level?
Ans : Yes
4. If a candidate has applied for the CS (P) Examination but has not appeared at any paper in the CS (P)
Examination will it be counted as an attempt?
Ans : No. An attempt is counted only if a candidate has appeared in at least one paper in CS (P)
Examination.
5. Is a candidate who has done his graduation without passing class X and Class XII eligible for Civil
Service Examination?
Ans : Yes.
6. Can a candidate write different papers of Civil Service (Main) Examination in different languages?
Ans : No. Candidates have the option to write their answer either in English or in any one of the Eighth
schedule languages.
7. What are the basic non educational Qualifications to get through Civil Services Exams?
Ans. Positive Attitude & Commitment & sustained effort till goal is reached.
8. How to prepare General Studies to cover maximum question – area?
Ans. 1. Go through the syllabus.
2. Go through the questions asked in the last 10 – 15 years, consult text books, make out critical
points with reference to questions. Focus on news related to concerned areas to get multi
dimensional views.
3. Good teacher in different areas who can care you, personally.
9. What should be the criteria for selecting optional?
Ans : 1. Your Interest 2. Relevance to General Studies 3. Professional Guidance.
10. How to improve writing skills.
Ans : Its is gradual process. Develop a multi – dimensional view point the subject. Start with the central
theme and conclude properly and positively.
11. How to write a good Essay?
Ans : Practice writing regularly. Read News Papers, Magzines.
12. How to remember already prepared subjects?
Ans : Note – Pad , Revision & Practice
13. How to write answer in Main Exam to ensure word and time management as well?
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Ans : 1. Simplify the questions. 2. Divide the question into parts, in right sequence.
3. Allocate certain number of words for each part and then start writing.
4. Flow of information (answer) in orderly & cohesive manner.
14. How many hours, one should study to get through?
Ans : You must have sessions of hours each to cover optional and General Studies altogether.
In that writing practice – 2 hrs per day. Sunday for weekly review.
15. How to improve communication skills?
Ans : Hold group discussions in a small group. Read out class notes infront of a mirror and watch your
body language.
16. The Maths of CSAT will be difficult and will give an undue advantage to candidates with a Maths
background.
Ans : CSAT by virtue of being an Aptitude Test for Civil Services, will test students for their ability to play
with numbers but not higher level Maths. They do not need knowledge of formulas or any difficult
Math skills. A candidate who has passed 10th standard knows more maths than is needed by the
CSAT.
TIME MANAGEMENT
Try to cut down time spent on useless activities or stop doing them altogether. Once you have prioritized
your time, you will find your efficiency level rising and the end result is that you will be an achiever!
OVER VIEW of Civil Services Exam (More Information)
The civil Services Examination (CSE) offers the widest range of jobs in our country and is conducted by the
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). There are about twenty – four (24) services offered through this
single examination.
All India Services
Indian Administrative Service
India Foreign Service
Indian Police Service
Group ‘A’ Services
INDIAN FOREST SERVICE EXAMINATION
Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service
Indian Audit and Accounts Service
Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise)
Indian Defence Accounts Service
Indian Revenue Service (I.T.)
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)
Indian Postal Service
Indian Civil Accounts Service
Indian Railway Traffic Service
Indian Railway Accounts Service
Indian Railway Personnel Service
Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force
d. Upto a maximum of three years in the case of Defense Services personnel disabled in operations
during hostilities with any foreign country of in a disturbed area and released as a consequence
thereof.
e. Upto a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officer and
ECOs/ SSCOs.
f. Upto a maximum of 10 years in the case of blind, deaf – mute and Orthopaedically handicapped
persons.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold a degree of any of the Universitites incorporate by an a legislature in India or
other educational institutions established by an Act of an deemed as a university under Section 3 of
the University Grants Commission, equivalent qualification.
Note : Candidates who have appeared at an examination the passing of which we educationally
qualified for the Commission’s examination but have not been in the candidates who intended to
appear at such a qualifying examination will also the Preliminary Examination.
All candidates who are declared qualified by the Commission for taking the Civil Examination will be
required to produce proof of passing the requisite exam in a application for the Main Examination
failing which such candidate will not be Examinations.
PATTERN OF CIVIL SERVICES EXAM
STEP – I : PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Paper Subject Max. Marks No. of questions
No. of Marks
Paper I General Studies 200 100 2 Paper II General Studies (CSAT) 200 80 2.5
Syllabus
Paper I : General Studies ( Two hours)
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic
Geography of India and the World.
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political
System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development-Sustainable
Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social
Sector Initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject
specialization and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
Paper II-(200 marks) Duration : Two hours
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Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation
(charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)
English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
Note 1 : Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the
Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi
translation thereof in the question paper.
Note 2 : The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
Note 3: It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination
for the purpose of evaluation.
Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services
(Prelim) Examination.
Strategy for Prelim
A proper action plan is needed for the preparation.
Since it is a multiple choice question paper, it needs a different preparation and a proper strategy.
1. A candidate needs to bear in mind is that the examination is designed to evaluate certain qualities
like a sharp memory and basic retention power. There are ways to increase one's memory like
preparing charts. One gets confused when faced with mind boggling facts and figures. Important facts
and figures can be simplified and represented on charts and they can arranged in the form of tables
or graphs.
2. To make short and brief notes on each topic so that the entire syllabus can be revised a day before
the exam. It is better to use diagrams and link words which make it easier to understand difficult
concepts.
3. For retaining information, use of abbreviations. Since the syllabus involves exhaustive information
abbreviations help you to remember it better. It is a good method to remember dates, facts and
figures in a picture format and to break up complex names and places into smaller and simpler
words.
4. REGULAR REVISION : This helps in retaining the maximum information. A separate time slot should be
given to doing not only regular but multiple revisions like daily, weekly, monthly etc. Many
candidates make a mistake of overloading themselves with lots of information and end up
remembering nothing. One should be able to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant
information. Since the preliminary exam is an elimination round the candidate should also learn to
focus only on the information needed and filter out the rest. It helps to discuss with friends and
teachers but the most reliable way is to past years question papers for the optional subject whereas
for the general studies paper, one should keep abreast with current events and information related to
them.
5. The main constraint is the time one gets to answer questions. On an average one gets around 40
seconds for each general Studies question and around 50 seconds for each optional question.
6. Speed and Accuracy are important, so solving model question papers on a regular basis would be a
great help.
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7. A good presence of mind is needed to eliminate the least appropriate options and arrive at the right
one.
For General Studies: the current trend of setting the GS paper in the Preliminary Exam, candidates have
no option but to bank upon chosen optional subjects while making reasonable amount of preparation for all
areas of GS. Besides, it is wise to prepare these areas from the view-point of the Main Examination. The areas
to be taken care of are Modern India, Polity, Indian Economy, Geography, Current Events and General Science.
Do’s & Don’ts while attempting exam
Final preparation must start by testing self with the revision-type Model Test Papers.
Do not get discouraged by initial low score.
Emphasis on your weak-spots.
Keep testing yourself at a regular interval.
Make a mental note of areas you have covered and what remains to be covered.
Be analytical in response.
Do not overstretch yourself area of coverage-wise.
Revise your stuff a number of times.
A calm mental state is most important.
Since there is negative marking in the exam now, it is suggested to leave any questions that you
are not sure of, unanswered.
Do not get stuck at any question. Move on from question to question and attempt the difficult
ones at the end.
Attempt only the answers which you are sure of.
MAINS EXAMINATION
STEP : II
Paper Subject Max. Marks Paper – I Regional Language (Qualifying) 300 Paper – II English (Qualifying) 300 Paper – III Essay 250 Paper – IV Indian Heritage and Culture, History
and Geography of the World and society
250
Paper – V Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations
250
Paper – VI Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
250
Paper – VII Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude 250 Paper – VIII Paper – IX
Only One Optional (Single) Paper – I Paper – II
250 250
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NOTE:
(i) Marks obtained by the candidates for all papers EXCEPT PAPER A & B will be counted for merit ranking.
However, the Commission will have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all papers of the
examination Aspirants can log on to UPSC's official website (www.upsc.gov.in) to see the detailed notification.
The written examination will consist of the following papers:
Paper A - English -300 marks - Qualifying nature - Marks not counted- Passing mandatory
The aim of the paper is to test the candidates' ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to
express his ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian Language concerned.
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:-
(i) Comprehension of given passages
(ii) Precis Writing
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary
(iv) Short Essay.
Paper B - A - Modern Indian language 300 Marks - Qualifying nature - Marks not counted - Passing
mandatory-
(i) Comprehension of given passages.
(ii) Precis Writing
(iii) Usage and Vocabulary.
(iv) Short Essay
(v) Translation from English to the Indian language and vice-versa.
Note 1: The Papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will
be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.
Note 2 : The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the
respective Indian language (except where translation is involved).
Paper-I
Essay - 250 Marks - To be written in the medium or language of the candidate's choice - Candidates will be
required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given. They will be expected to
keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit
will be given for effective and exact expression.
Paper-II
General Studies-I 250Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and
Society)
Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to
modern times.
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events,
personalities, issues
The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of
the country.
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
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History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars,
redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism,
capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental
issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Effects of globalization on Indian society
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism.
Salient features of world's physical geography.
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent);
factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of
the world (including India)
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies
and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
Paper-III
General Studies -II: 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International
relations)
Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and
basic structure.
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal
structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and
issues arising out of these.
Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the
Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various
Constitutional Bodies.
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their
design and implementation.
Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and
associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of
these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of
these vulnerable sections. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating
to Health, Education,
Human Resources.Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Important aspects of governance, transparency
and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens
charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
Role of civil services in a democracy. India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global
groupings and agreements involving India and / or affecting India's interests Effect of policies and politics of
developed and developing countries on India's interests, Indian diaspora.
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Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.
PAPER-IV
General Studies -III 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment,
Security and Disaster Management)
Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and
employment.
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Government Budgeting.
Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation
systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-
technology in the aid of farmers Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support
prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and
food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream
requirements, supply chain management. Land reforms in India.
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Investment models.
Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life, Achievements of
Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Awareness in
the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual
property rights.
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and
disaster management. Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Challenges to internal
security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security
challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention
Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
Paper-V
General Studies -IV 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
This paper will include questions to test the candidates' attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity,
probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues and conflicts faced by him in dealing
with society. Questions may utilise the case study approach to determine these aspects. The following broad
areas will be covered.
Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;
dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.
Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of
family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and
political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
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Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity,
dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and
dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical
guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance;
ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity;
Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of
Conduct, Citizen's Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of
corruption.
Case Studies on above issues.
Paper-VI : Optional Subject - Paper I -250 Marks
Paper-VII: Optional Subject - Paper II -250 Marks
List of Optionals
(i) Agriculture (ii) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
(iii) Anthropology (iv) Botany (v) Chemistry
(vi) Civil Engineering (vii) Commerce and Accountancy
(viii) Economics (ix) Electrical Engineering
(x) Geography (xi) Geology (xii) History
(xiii) Law (xiv) Management (xv) Mathematics
(xvi) Mechanical Engineering (xvii) Medical Science (xviii) Philosophy
(xix) Physics (xx) Political Science and International Relations
(xxi) Psychology (xxii) Public Administration
(xxiii) Sociology (xxiv) Statistics (xxv) Zoology
(xxvi) Literature of any one of the following languages: