Tips for IAS Exams Preparation in 2016

The Indian Civil Services Examination Process

The Civil Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for
recruitment to All India Services including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and others.
The Indian Civil Service serves as the backbone of India and it carries great respect and
responsibilities in the society.
The Civil Services Exam is the most toughest competitive examination in India.
The Civil Services Examination consists of three stages.
1.

The Civil Services Preliminary Examination

2.

The Civil Services Main Examination

3.

Interview and final Selection

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IAS Preliminary Exams in 2016

The Civil Service Preliminary Examination is the 1st stage of process conducted by the UPSC.

It consists of two objective-type papers.

1.General Studies
2.Aptitude Test

Preliminary Examinations are only for qualify the candidates for Main Examination.

From 2011 onwards, the Preliminary examination, now popularly known as the Civil
Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).

The new pattern includes two papers of two hours duration and 200 marks each.

UPSC IAS Prelims Exam 2016 will be conducted on 7 August, 2016.

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The Eligibility Norms for the Examination

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years to write the exam, however candidate
can start prepare for the exam well before 21 years

A candidate must be a citizen of India for IAS, IFS or IPS

Candidates must have a minimum of any degree qualifications.

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Tips for IAS Prelims Exam Preparation in 2016

Practice previous year questions GS for 10 YEARS

Revision is important It Sharpen your Memory

Traditional subjects like History, Geography, Indian polity should be covered first well
before Exam

Current oriented subjects can be studied in later days even nearest to Exam day without
much tension.

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Tips for IAS Prelims Exam Preparation in 2016

Attend Mock Test in same like Exam atmosphere

Learn from Questions and analyse each Mock Test papers to the core

Focus on Economic Survey, Science and Technology, India Year Book (Publication Division),
Yojana, Kurukshetra, Union Budget 2016, Railway Budget 2016

Identify important 100 important topics with Expected Questions and target them on last 2
weeks before exams

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Tips for IAS Prelims Exam Preparation in 2016

While answering, read the questions carefully and answer them

No need of Rush in answering questions in prelims as you have sufficient time available

Remember you have to avoid Negative Mark wherever possible

Optimal utilisation of 2 hours allotted for the exam is must for best performance in the
Exam. Because there is NO Grace mark for the person who completes the test first.

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Tips for IAS Prelims Exam Preparation in 2016

Try to eliminate the wrong answers from the options, if you do not know the answers
directly for any questions

In the month of June and July 2016 try to solve Minimum 100 objective GS questions every
day to sharpen the Memory and answering the questions effectively on August 7th 2016

On Each mock test one should learn from the answer key and inculcate the habit of how to
avoid Negative score/Mark.

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The Civil Services Mains Examination Process

The UPSC has revised the pattern of Civil Services Main examination from 2015

The Civil Services Mains Examination consists of a written examination and an interview.

The written examination consists of nine papers, two qualifying and seven ranking in
nature.

Mark Counted Papers

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Paper 1 Essay (250 marks).

Paper 2 General Studies Paper 1 (250 marks).
Paper 3 General Studies Paper 2 (250 marks).
Paper 4 General Studies Paper 3 (250 marks).
Paper 5 General Studies Paper 4 (250 marks).
Paper 6 Optional Paper 1 (250 marks).
Paper 7 Optional Paper 2 (250 marks).
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The Civil Services Mains Examination Process

Qualifying Papers
1.
2.

Paper A Regional Language.

Paper B English Language.

The total mark of the written examination is 1750 Marks.

The Interview/Personality Test will be of 275 marks.

UPSC IAS Mains Exam 2016 will be conducted on 3 December, 2016.

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Tips for IAS Mains Exam Preparation in 2016

Reading newspapers everyday without fail is essential.

You must have gone through previous year papers and sample papers

Do read the questions twice before answering them

Regular writing Practice and Time Management

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Tips for IAS Exams preparation in 2016

Write at least one 250 words answer script every day

While writing the answers read the question statement again and again in between writing
so that you can make sure always that you stick to the point

Write down the answers to the point as per requirement and Question Tag like- Discuss,
Elaborate, Elucidate, Describe , Differentiate, and etc

Prior to start writing the essay note down all important points randomly.

Selective Reading - Candidates need to judge what are important and which topics need
more focus.

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Tips for IAS Exams preparation in 2016

Do not devote too much time on a single question, even if you know too much about it.

A solid study plan is a must while preparing for the IAS Exam

In-Depth Subject Knowledge about the various subjects in the General Studies or Optional
paper

Work Hard and Smart

Immediately before and during the examination, bring in use some light exercising, relaxing
and focusing techniques. Maintain your calm and composure at all times.

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Tips for IAS Exams preparation in 2016

Current Affairs - Current affairs have always played a major role in Civil Services Main exam

Select the Right Books - When you pick the right useful books you are not required to read
multiple books to gather information.

Dont open lessons that you havent read before. It will give added stress to you.

Before on the day of Exam, give your body and mind good rest with at least 6- 7 hours of
undisturbed sleep.

All you need is a proper guidance and right strategy that boosts your confidence day by day
and helps you stay focused till you achieve your dream.

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Contact for Result-oriented IAS Coaching Centers in India

BANGALORE:

CHENNAI:

Global IAS Academy,

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#361, STERLING ARCADE,

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DELHI:
Global IAS Academy,
# 240, III Floor,
Old Rajinder Nagar,
New Delhi -110060.
Opp. Kotak Mahindra Bank,
Near Karol Bagh Metro Station,
Ph: 09999023840 / 09999023642.