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10 IAS Exam Facts Every Aspirant Should Know about
Many people pursue the IAS goal and wish to appear for the Civil Services Examination, but only a few are chosen for the desired position.
10 IAS Exam Facts Every Aspirant Should Know about
Many people pursue the IAS goal and wish to appear for the Civil Services Examination, but only a few are chosen for the desired position. The Indian Administrative Service, or IAS, is the most desired government service in India. We frequently come across individuals who devote 6-7 years to their preparation but are still unable to pass the exam.
Qualifying this exam allows the individual to apply for a variety of civil services, the most sought-after of which is the IAS. As a result, the UPSC civil services test is often known as the IAS exam.
10 Important IAS Exam Facts:
Here are 10 really useful facts to help you with your UPSC preparation.
Fact 1: IAS Exam Levels
Every year, the IAS test is divided into three stages:
- UPSC Prelims
- UPSC Mains
- Interview/Personality Test
Candidates who do not achieve the required cut-off marks are eliminated in each round. The UPSC Prelims are made up of two papers with MCQ-style questions. The UPSC Mains exam consists of nine descriptive papers in total. The last step, the interview or personality test round, consists of an interview with the UPSC panel.
Fact 2: Eligibility:
The IAS eligibility criteria are divided into three sections:
- Nationality
- Age Limits
- The number of attempts
Fact 3: Educational Background
You must be a graduate of a recognized university. You can also take the prelims test if you are awaiting the results of your graduation.
Fact 4: Age Limitations
You must be at least 21 years old. The candidate must be 21 years old as of the first of August of the year in which the exam will be held. This implies that candidates for the UPSC 2020 exam must be at least 21 years old by August 1, 2020.
Before applying for an exam, be sure you read the most recent official announcement.
5th Fact: UPSC Syllabus
The UPSC Syllabus is extensive and varied. It covers a wide range of topics such as history, politics, geography, public administration, economics, science and technology, current events, and so on. To fully study the curriculum, a lot of hard effort combined with smart work is essential.
6th Fact: UPSC Preparation
It takes at least a year to adequately study for this exam. The prelims, mains, and final interviews are held over a 9-10 month period.
Fact 7: Current Events
Current Affairs is the most essential part of UPSC exam papers. If you plan to take the IAS exam, you should read a reputable newspaper every day. Many questions might be directly or indirectly related to current events.
8th Fact : Educational and Social Background
The IAS exam is open to candidates from all academic and social backgrounds. Only the eligibility condition must be followed. You can absolutely clear the exam and become an IAS officer if you are ready to work really hard and with unwavering dedication.
9th Fact: UPSC Recruitment
The service to which you are assigned is determined by your rank. Every service has a minimum rank requirement. In general, top-ranked applicants obtain the IAS and IFS (foreign services).
Fact 10: Previous Years' UPSC Question Papers
If you are serious about becoming an IAS officer, you will need to practice Previous Years' Question Papers. The exam rivalry is so fierce that you cannot wait until the exam hall to obtain a sense of the kind of questions presented. A man becomes flawless by practice. As a result, you should solve prior years' exam papers ahead of time and focus on your shortcomings and strengths.
