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Welcome to GTN Academy, the leading online and offline UPSC CSE coaching center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Our mission is to help aspirants to achieve their dream of cracking the UPSC exams and securing top ranks on their first attempt.
Course Duration: More than a Year
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Programme of Examination/Recruitment Tests (RTs) -2025
| Sl. No. | Name of Examination | Date of Notification | Last Date for receipt of Applications | Date of commencement of Exam | Duration of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | S.O. Grade-B LDCE, 2024 | 13.11.2024 | 03.12.2024 | 11.01.2025 | 2 DAYS |
| 2. | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 | 04.09.2024 | 24.09.2024 | 09.02.2025 | 1 DAY |
| 3. | CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025 | 04.12.2024 | 24.12.2024 | 09.03.2025 | 1 DAY |
| 4. | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 23.03.2025 | 1 DAY | ||
| 5. | N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2025 | 11.12.2024 | 31.12.2024 | 13.04.2025 | 1 DAY |
| 6. | C.D.S. Examination (I), 2025 | 11.12.2024 | 31.12.2024 | 13.04.2025 | 1 DAY |
| 7. | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 | 22.01.2025 | 11.02.2025 | 25.05.2025 | 1 DAY |
| 8. | Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 through CS(P) Examination 2025 | 22.01.2025 | 11.02.2025 | 25.05.2025 | 1 DAY |
| 9. | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 | 18.09.2024 | 22.11.2024 | 08.06.2025 | 1 DAY |
| 10. | Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination | 14.06.2025 | 2 DAYS |
Note: The dates of notification, commencement and duration of Examinations/ RTs are liable to alteration, if the circumstances so warrant.
Selection Process
The selection process after the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), involves several key stages:
1. Preliminary Examination:
- Objective Type: This consists of two papers: General Studies Paper I and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper II.
- Qualification: Only those who clear the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the main examination.
2. Mains Examination:
- Descriptive Type: This consists of nine papers, including two qualifying papers (Language and English) and seven merit-based papers.
- Subjects: These include Essay, General Studies (I, II, III, IV), and two Optional Subject papers.
3. Personality Test:
- Panel Interview: Candidates who clear the Mains Examination are called for the interview, which assesses their personality, Communication, and suitability for a career in civil services.
Exam Success: Services, Eligibility Criteria, and Essential Exam Insights
With expert guidance from GTN Academy, a leading UPSC coaching center in Tamil Nadu, candidates can unlock opportunities for various services, paving the way for a bright and stable future.
1.Services:
- Indian Administrative Service
- Indian Foreign Service
- Indian Police Service
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A
- Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A
- Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
- Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
- Indian Railway Management Service, Group ‘A’
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
- Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
- Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’
2. Eligibility
Education: Any degree from a recognised university
Age Limit & Number of Attempts:
Minimum Age limit for all Categories - 21 years
| Category | Maximum Age | No of Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 32 | 6 |
| OBC | 35 | 9 |
| EWS | 32 | 6 |
| SC & ST | 37 | No Limits |
| PwBD | 42 | 9 for GI/EWS/OBC |
Exam Pattern & Subjects:
UPSC CSE Preliminary Exam: Objective Type
| Papers | Total Questions & Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies - Paper 1 | 100 Questions × 2 Marks = 200 Marks | 2Hrs | 0.66 |
| General Studies - Paper II (CSAT) | 80 Questions × 2.5 Marks = 200 Marks (33% is required for qualification) | 2Hrs | 0.83 |
UPSC CSE Main Exam Pattern: Descriptive Type
| Papers | Total Questions & Marks |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Papers: | |
| Paper - A - (One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution). | 300 Marks |
| Paper - B - English | 300 Marks |
| Papers to be counted for merit: | |
| Paper - I - Essay | 250 Marks |
| Paper - II - General Studies - I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) | 250 Marks |
| Paper - III - General Studies - II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations) | 250 Marks |
| Paper - IV - General Studies - III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) | 250 Marks |
| Paper - V - General Studies - IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) | 250 Marks |
| Paper - VI - Optional Subject - Paper 1 | 250 Marks |
| Paper - VII - Optional Subject - Paper 2 | 250 Marks |
| Sub Total (Written test) | 1750 Marks |
| Personality Test | 275 Marks |
| Grand Total | 2025 Marks |
UPSC CSE Exam Syllabus:
1. UPSC CSE Preliminary Exam Syllabus
General Studies - Paper I - (200 marks)
- Current events of national and international importance.
- History of India and Indian National Movement.
- Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
- Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
- Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
- General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization.
- General Science.
General Studies - Paper II - (200 marks)
- Comprehension.
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills.
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Decision making and problem solving.
- General mental ability.
- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. — Class X level)
Note:
- Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
- The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
- It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.
2. UPSC CSE Main Exam Syllabus
The primary purpose of the examination is to evaluate the candidates' overall intellectual abilities and depth of understanding, rather than simply testing the extent of their knowledge and memory.
Qualifying Papers on Indian Languages and English
- The aim of the paper is to test the candidates' ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian language concerned.
- The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:
- Comprehension of given passages
- Precis Writing
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Short Essays
Indian Languages:
- Comprehension of given passages
- Precis Writing
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Short Essays
- Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa
Note:
- The papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.
- The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Language papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where translation is involved).
PAPER-I
Essay: Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They are expected to stick closely to the subject, arrange ideas in an orderly fashion, and write concisely. Credit is given for effective and exact expression.
PAPER-II
General Studies-I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.
PAPER-III
General Studies-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations.
PAPER-IV
General Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
PAPER-V
General Studies-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude.
PAPER-VI & PAPER-VII
Optional Subject Papers I & II
Candidate may choose any optional subject from amongst the list of optional subjects given below:
- (i) Agriculture
- (ii) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- (iii) Anthropology
- (iv) Botany
- (v) Chemistry
- (vi) Civil Engineering
- (vii) Commerce and Accountancy
- (viii) Economics
- (ix) Electrical Engineering
- (x) Geography
- (xi) Geology
- (xii) History
- (xiii) Law
- (xiv) Management
- (xv) Mathematics
- (xvi) Mechanical Engineering
- (xvii) Medical Science
- (xviii) Philosophy
- (xix) Physics
- (xx) Political Science and International Relations
- (xxi) Psychology
- (xxii) Public Administration
- (xxiii) Sociology
- (xxiv) Statistics
- (xxv) Zoology
- (xxvi) Literature of Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English.
3. Interview / Personality Test
- The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of the candidate’s career. The candidate will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the Interview/Personality Test is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The Interview/Personality Test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms this is really an assessment of not only intellectual qualities but also social traits and interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgement, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.
- The technique of the Interview/Personality Test is not that of a strict cross-examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.
- The Interview/Personality Test is not intended to be a test either of the specialized or general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers. Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own State or Country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should rouse the curiosity of well-educated youth.
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for UPSC Exam Preparation
Expert Faculty
Learn from highly qualified and experienced faculty who provide personalized guidance throughout your preparation journey.
Comprehensive Study Material
Access carefully curated and up-to-date study materials tailored to the UPSC syllabus, covering all relevant subjects and topics.
Structured Curriculum
Follow a well-organized curriculum that ensures complete coverage of the UPSC exam pattern, with regular assessments to track your progress.
Mock Tests and Practice Sessions
Take part in frequent mock tests and practice sessions designed to simulate the real exam environment, helping you improve time management and exam strategies.
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