Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of civil exams is to recruit candidates from various civil services posts under the Government of India.
If you are working and planning to start preparing for PCS exams then Yes you can start preparing for PCS with a job.
There is total 24 post categories in UPSC including IFS, IPS, IAS, IAAS, IRS (C & CE), IRS (I.T.), ICAS, IDES, IIS (Junior Grade), Indian Postal Service, DANIPS, DANICS, and PONDICS.
If we talk about civil service exams or competitive exams then the UPSC civil service exam is one of the toughest competitive exams in India and globally.
Those who have a bachelor’s degree from any university-recognized institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
IAS (Indian Administrative Service) is the premier service of the Government of India.
Yes, both are the same The name of the exam is Civil Services Examination (CSE). It is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
If we talk about the age limit then 21 years is the minimum age limit and 32 years is the maximum age limit for CSE and UPSC exams.
Yes CSE is good for IAS.
If you have a degree in Humanities or Social Sciences, like Political Science, History, Sociology, Geography, or Public Administration it’s best for Civil Service Examination (CSE).
As of 2024 salary of IAS is ₹56,100 which can increase to ₹2,50,000 depending on their rank and years of service.
12th pass students cannot directly apply for UPSC. First, you have to complete your graduation degree.
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Humanities is the best degree for IAS.
Delhi University, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and St. Stephen’s College are considered the best colleges for IAS in India.
Start NCERT books and Newspapers. Practice writing answers daily for the UPSC Mains exam.
Yes IAS study is difficult.
There are lots of coaching institutes in India but some of the best ones are Shankar IAS Academy, Vajiram & Ravi, Plutus IAS, Yojana IAS and Drishti IAS.
IAS coaching fees depend on the institute but generally, it ranges between Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 2,00,000.
Delhi, Bengaluru, and Maharashtra can be considered for UPSC Preparation.
There are 6 attempts in UPSC.
There are some subjects that considered the best subjects for IAS like History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, and Public Administration.
The Cabinet Secretary is the highest post considered in UPSC.
The age limit for IAS is 21 to 32. Extra Age As Per categories.
GATE, ATMA, and UGC NET exams do not have an age limit.
approximately 180 IAS officers are selected every year.
