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Get Set Go….! UPSC Examination – 2011. 

 Every Youth has a dream to work in a respectful organization, where he can earn handsome Position along with power. They often have a wish to do something Extra ordinary besides their responsibilities. Union Public Service Commission is providing a golden chance to make your dreams come true. Where you can show your Real Strength and power.

Recently we received lots of enquiries about the change in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination on our Helpline nos 505111144 & 1255564. Many civil service candidates are anxious to know about the Civil Services Aptitude Test or CSAT  &  want to know, whether the changes will be easier or difficult.

         Aspirants for the civil services will be facing a different pattern of examination from this year (2011). What are the major criteria’s and questionnaire pattern in this examination? These are the weak points which can shake the mindset of the candidate. But, you need not to worry at all as because we will provide you certain Essential guidelines on CSAT, on which you have to work upon and thereby you can make your seats reserved.

         In the beginning the candidates will have to attempt two papers with a General Studies Paper and the other one is the Optional paper in which the candidate will have to select one subject among the 23 subjects listed by UPSC. According to changes in the Preliminary examination Candidates will have to appear in two objective-type papers, which will be a General Studies Paper and the other one will be the General Aptitude Paper. The Aptitude paper will replace the previously existing Optional subject paper. On effecting this mode, Civil Services Preliminary Examination will be called as Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).

Note :  The Most common question is ------ will the IAS mains pattern also change?

This change will be effective only for the Preliminary examination and the Main examination will remain unchanged.

Comparison between the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Old Mode) and
Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)

                    1. Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Pattern (tentative)

Aptitude tests are designed to assess your logical reasoning or thinking performance. They consist of multiple-choice questions and are administered under exam conditions.

Preliminary Examination

NOTE : (i). Both the question papers will be of the objective type (multiple choice questions).

(ii). The question papers will be set both in Hindi and English. However, questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level will be tested through passages from English Language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.

(iii). Each paper will be of two hours duration. Blind candidates will however, be allowed an extra time of twenty minutes at each paper.

Likely Marks : --

Paper 1 :  200 Marks

Paper 2 :  200 Marks

Total CSAT Marks : 400

                                                   Syllabi For the Civil Services Aptitude Test:---                                 

PAPER - 1

1. Current events of national and international importance
2. History of India and Indian National Movement
3. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
4. Indian Polity and Governance –  Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
5. Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
6. General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
7. General Science.

PAPER - 2

 1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
4. Decision making and problem solving
5. General mental ability
6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, datasufficiency etc. -Class X level)
7. English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).

                                                2. Main Examination

The main Examination is intended to assess the overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory.

The written examination will consist of the following papers :

                                             Syllabi For the Main Examination:---                                  

List of Optional Subjects - CS (Main) - (Total 25)

List of Optional Subjects (Literature) - CS (Main) - (Total 26)

Note : Total Optional Subjects : 51

Note 1 : Candidates have the option to answer all the question papers, except the language papers, viz, Paper-I and Paper-II, in any one of the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution or in English.

Note 2 : Candidates who have opted for an Indian Language as language medium for the Main Examination have an option of being interviewed either in English or in the same language which they have opted for the Main Examination.

Eligibility :---

Age Limit : 21-30 years as on 1st August of the year of Examination. Certain categories of persons as specified in the Commissions Notice as published in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar are eligible for age relaxation.

Educational Qualification : Degree of a Recognised University or equivalent.

Candidates appearing in the requisite Degree qualification are also eligible for appearing in the examination, however, they are supposed to submit proof of passing the requisite qualification along with with Detailed Application Form for Civil Services (Main) Examination.

For detailed and further Information click on the Link: http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2011/CS2011/cs2011_eng.pdf

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                                                                                                                                             Vinay Gaur

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