All you need to know about the IAS exam

1. All You Need to Know About the IAS Exam The Indian Administrative Service Examination (IAS) is one of the most challenging tests to crack. A survey says that the IAS exam is the next most difficult exam, just after the French Civil Services Test. Cracking the exam will make you become a member of the esteemed Indian Civil Services group. You could get the other services such as the IPS, IRTS, IRPS, IRS etc on getting through the IAS Test. After clearing the IAS exam, you can get your government job. This exam is to check out the eligibility and aptitude of an individual to get into particular government posts. Subjects covered in this examination are: English Language Paper, General Knowledge, and one paper which is specific to the area that is selected by the candidate for his/her career. Who conducts the IAS Exam? The Union Public Service Commission carries out the Indian Administrative Service Exam. The UPSC is a Constitutional organization created within Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. It is headquartered at Shahjahan Road in New Delhi and it releases the notice for the Civil Service Test typically in December each year. Stages within Indian Administrative Service Exam The IAS exam includes 3 levels, which includes Prelims, Mains Examination and Interview. 1)The Preliminary Stage (Prelims CSAT) The Prelims CSAT is carried out in May each year. This exam is carried out for 200 marks consisting of mandatory subjects to all the applicants. Referring previous paper helps to gain good knowledge on the IAS exam. 2) The Mains Examination The mains examination is the second phase of the IAS exam. You have clear the preliminary step to appear for the Civil Service Mains Examination. The Preliminary is for qualifying anyways and scores obtained in the Prelims CSAT will not be counted in the Mains for the final standing. This examination is carried out by the UPSC around the last week of October every year and it will be carried out for 20-25 days. The Mains Exam is of 2000 marks and you have to clear the compulsory papers nevertheless. 3) Interview The final stage of the IAS exam is your interview stage. It is held by the Union Public Service Commission in its head office located at Shahjahan Road, New Delhi after

2. announcement of the Mains results around the second week of March. The interview process involves 300 marks and there is no minimum qualifying score. The maximum score in the IAS exam is 2300 (2000 marks Mains + 300 marks interview). If you want to fulfill your dream of becoming a Civil Servant, the minimum marks to acquire in the IAS exam is at least 1260 marks. Resources necessary for the IAS Exam Like several tests, the IAS Exam has its own courses, tools, techniques, strategies, and hints to prepare within the least amount of time to gain good results. He or she must have the following resources to prepare for your Civil Services Test: ✓Required books for IAS ✓Knowledge on IAS Coaching ✓Planning technique ✓Papers as well as catalogues for Civil Service preparation Get started with your IAS preparation right now by gathering these resources.