UPSC Civil Services (CS) Exam 2025 – Complete Guide
Title: “UPSC Civil Services (CS) Exam 2024: Eligibility, Syllabus, Preparation Tips & Key Dates”
Meta Description: Ace the UPSC Civil Services (CS) Exam 2024 with our detailed guide on vacancies, eligibility, syllabus, selection process, recommended books, and preparation strategies.
Job Title
UPSC Civil Services (CS) Exam 2025 – Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and more.
Short Details
The UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) is India’s premier competitive exam for recruiting officers into prestigious civil services. Conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), it comprises three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Post Details
Selected candidates join various civil services, including:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
- Central Services (Group A and B)
Total Vacancy
- Approximate Vacancies 2024: ~1,000 posts (varies yearly; check UPSC official notification).
Important Dates
- Notification Release: February 2024
- Prelims Exam: May 26, 2024
- Mains Exam: September 20, 2024
- Interview: January-March 2025
(Dates tentative; confirm via UPSC calendar)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years (as of August 1, 2024)
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwBD: +10 years
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year students can apply.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam (Objective – Qualifying)
- Mains Exam (Descriptive)
- Personality Test/Interview
Full Detailed Syllabus
Preliminary Exam
Paper I – General Studies (GS)
- Current Affairs
- History, Geography, Polity, Economy
- Environment, Science & Technology
- General Mental Ability
Paper II – CSAT (Qualifying, 33% marks)
- Comprehension
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
Mains Exam
- Paper A: Indian Language (Qualifying)
- Paper B: English (Qualifying)
- Essay
- GS Papers I-IV (Indian Heritage, Governance, Ethics, International Relations)
- Optional Subject Papers I & II (e.g., Sociology, Geography, Public Administration)
Interview
- Personality and Aptitude Test (275 marks).
Recommended Books
- Prelims & Mains GS:
- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra
- Environment by Shankar IAS
- NCERT Books (Class 6-12)
- CSAT:
- Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
- Optional Subjects:
- Subject-specific standard texts (e.g., Public Administration by Laxmikanth).
Preparation Tips
- Focus on current affairs (last 1–2 years).
- Practice answer writing for Mains.
- Revise NCERTs for foundational clarity.
- Attempt mock tests for Prelims time management.
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By following this guide, aspirants can strategically prepare for the UPSC CS Exam 2024 and enhance their chances of success. Always verify updates via the UPSC website!
