IAS Mains Examination 2012

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IAS Mains Examination 2012

Examination Date: will be held from 5th October 2012.

(IAS Preliminary 2013 exam likely to be held in the second or third

week of May and IAS Mains Exam 2013 likely to commence in

second week of October 2013)

About Indian Administrative Service (IAS) & AlliedServices Examination

IAS & Allied Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service

Commission (UPSC)

After qualify this exam and a few years of service you become reach at most precious

positions like Collectors & Commissioners.

A graduate can apply and prepare for these examinations as well as candidates with non-

technical degrees & average academic record can become an IAS topper. This is a test of

your Patience, Perseverance, Management Skills, Decision Making Skills & Hard Work.

Why choose Civil Service:Nowadays Civil Services attracting young and talented young

aspirants across India and Abroad from every classes and regions because of the nature and

profile of this job. Profession and Personal stability, public contact, always active,diversification profile with social prestige.

Preparation for Main Examination:

Ideally, Candidates should start their preparation at least 8 month prior to exam. DO NOT

wait for Prelims Exam Result, because your preparation will not go in vein whether you

failed to qualify prelims. Remember Prelims is just qualifying Exam. Candidate should payattention on Main examination because only its marks will assure your good rank if they

selected.

There are lots of rumors about changes in the Main Examination.But let me tell you, actually a panel will study the new proposal for the Main Exam and the

Personal Interview, before it can be implemented by the Commission. As on today, There


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is no change in Main Exam pattern at all. Exam Question Papers will be same as

Conventional (Essay) Type and Every Paper will be of3 hours duration.


Exam Papers Structure For IAS Main

Paper 1: One of the Indian languages from Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

Paper 2: English

Above papers will be of matriculation or equivalent standard & qualifying nature. Theobtained marks of above papers will not count for ranking.

Note:Paper-I is not compulsory for Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,

Nagaland and Sikkim belonging candidates.

Paper 3: Essay

Paper 4 & 5: General Studies

Paper 6, 7, 8 & 9: Any two subjects from optional subjects list or one optional subject &

one literature subject.

Weightage of Marks

IAS Main Examination

Subject: General Studies

Number of Papers: Two papers

Total Marks: 300 x 2 = 600 marks

Subject: Essay

Number of Papers: One paper


Total Marks: Two Optional Subjects

Number of Papers: Two papers each


Interview / Personality Test: 300 marks

Maximum Marks: 2300 marks


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Notification : IAS Mains - 2012

Online Registration Link: http://upscdaf.nic.in/daf_csp/registration.php (Only

successful candidates in CSP - 2012)

NOTE : For "Login ID" and "PASSWORD" , Please check your Email Account after

Successful Registration.

UPSC: IAS Mains - 2012 Notification :

http://upscdaf.nic.in/daf_csp/CSM_Hindi_Gazette_2012.pdf

Answer Writing Tips & Methodology

Those who are to appear for the Civil Services Examination have to keep in mind that

every answer should have a good beginning and a definite conclusion. They should avoidmaking sweeping generalizations. All the important points should be highlighted in their

answers. Brief and relevant answers help to fetch good marks. Answers should be

presented with flow charts, diagrams and pie charts which are bound to impress theexaminers.

The last two months before the examinations should be devoted to revision only. Students

are advised to practice a number of times solving mock papers and cautioned against

touching upon new topics. Any attempt at expanding ones knowledge base in the run-up tothe Mains may have a negative effect. The candidates are also advised to avoid reading

unnecessary things, as what not to read is as necessary as what to read during the limited

time for preparation. By avoiding unnecessary topics, one can save a lot of time andconcentrate more on main issues. All answers should be written in legible and easy-to-read

handwriting, if not in attractive letters.



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