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IAS (Indian Administrative Services) formerly known as Imperial Civil Service (ICS) is a bureaucracy of India. Through the IAS (UPSC CSE) exam, the conducting body recruits candidates for the All-India Services such as Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), IRS, etc. respectively.
Latest Notification
UPSC CSE Prelims result in 2022 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission on June 22, 2022. The candidates can download the result from the website in PDF format. The provisionally selected candidates will have to appear for the UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2022.
Registration
The steps to apply for IAS 2022 Application Form are as follows-
- Visit the official website of UPSC.
- Click on UPSC IAS Application Form on the Home Page.
- The application form will get opened.
- Now, register by filling in the details in the asked fields.
- After which, a registration ID and password will be sent to your provided email Id and phone number.
- Now, Login using the registration ID and password.
- Fill out the rest of the form with all verified details.
- After filling out the form, upload the scanned documents asked in the application form.
- Finally, make the payment of the application form.
- Once again, check all the details and submit your application form.
Required Documents for IAS (UPSC CSE) Online Registration 2022
Before filling out the application form the candidates are advised to keep all the required documents with themselves so that filling out the form is easy. The list of required documents is mentioned below -
- Valid email id and mobile number.
- Scanned photograph and signature
- Valid photo ID card details.
- Other documents are required (if applicable).
- Personal and academic details
- Fee payment details debit/ credit card, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Criteria | 21- 32 years |
| Age relaxation | 3-10 years as per category |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation (Minimum) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Physical Standards | As per the Rank or post |
| Attempts | 6 attempts for the General Category
9 attempts for OBC (There is no restriction for SC/ST candidates) |
Eligibility Criteria: Nationality
The candidates applying for the IAS Exam should fulfill the Nationality criteria as provided below-
Candidate must be either:-
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 intending to settle in India permanently, or
- A person of Indian origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire, and Vietnam intending to settle in India permanently.
Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
Only those candidates who have attained 21 years of age and are less than 32 years of age as of August 2022 are eligible. The category-wise Age limits are provided in the table below-
| Category | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| General | 21 | 32 |
| EWS | 21 | 32 |
| SC/ST | 21 | 37 |
| OBC | 21 | 35 |
Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
- The minimum qualification for the IAS (UPSC CSE) exam is that the candidate must hold a degree from a Government recognized University or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates who are in their last year of waiting for their results are also eligible to appear for UPSC IAS Prelims Exam.
- Candidates having technical and professional qualifications recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees.
Eligibility Criteria: Number of Attempts Allowed
| Category | Number of Attempts |
|---|---|
| General | 6 |
| EWS | 9 |
| SC/ST | Unlimited (Upto Age Limit) |
| OBC | 9 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | INR 100 |
| SC/ST/PWD and Female | Exempted |
Exam Pattern
UPSC CSE exam is divided into three stages- prelims, mains, and interview. The details about each stage are:
The IAS 2022 Prelims Exam Pattern is provided in the table below.
| Particulars | General Studies Paper-I | General Studies Paper-II |
|---|---|---|
| No of Questions | 100 | 80 |
| Marks Allotted | 200 | 200 |
| Time Allotted | 2 Hours | 2 Hours |
| Subjects |
|
|
| Nature of Exam | The score will be considered for Cutoff | Qualifying Nature- Candidates will have to score 33% to qualify for CSAT. |
The IAS 2022 Mains Exam Pattern is provided in the table below-
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Duration | Nature of Paper | Type of Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Compulsory Indian language | 300 | 3 Hours | Qualifying | Descriptive |
| Paper B | English | 300 | 3 Hours | Qualifying | Descriptive |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper II | General Studies I | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper III | General Studies II | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper V | General Studies IV | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper VI | Optional I | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper VII | Optional II | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
Interview Round
The interview process is the final stage of the selection process. The interview consists of 275 marks which makes a total of maximum marks 2025.
Syllabus
| UPSC CSE Prelims Syllabus | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Name | Syllabus | Time | Marks | Comments |
| General Studies (Paper 1) |
|
2 hours | 200 | The cutoff has to be cleared |
| CSAT (Paper B) |
|
2 hours | 200 | Qualifying in nature (33%) |
| UPSC CSE Mains Syllabus | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Paper Name | Syllabus | Time | Marks | Comments |
| 1. | Indian Language (Paper A) | Chosen Indian language (Class 10th Level) | 3 hours | 300 | Qualifying in nature (33%) |
| 2. | English (Paper B) | English Language (Class 10th Level) | 3 hours | 300 | Qualifying in nature (33%) |
| 3 | Essay (Paper 1) | Essays on various topics. 2 topics are to be selected. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 4. | General Studies- 1 (Paper 2) | History (ancient to present), Geography, Society, etc. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 5. | General Studies- 2 (Paper 3) | Indian Polity, Governance, International relations, etc. | 3 hours | 250d> | Marks added in final score |
| 6. | General Studies- 3 (Paper 4) | Indian Economy, Agriculture, Environment, Security, etc. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 7. | General Studies- 4 (Paper 5) | Ethics, Ethical theories, Case studies, etc. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 8. | Optional Subject-1 (Paper 6) | Part 1 of the optional subject. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 9. | Optional Subject-2 (Paper 7) | Part 2 of the optional subject. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| Total Mains marks | 1750 | ||||
Eligibilty Criteria
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Criteria | 21- 32 years |
| Age relaxation | 3-10 years as per category |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation (Minimum) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Physical Standards | As per the Rank or post |
| Attempts | 6 attempts for the General Category
9 attempts for OBC (There is no restriction for SC/ST candidates) |
Eligibility Criteria: Nationality
The candidates applying for the IAS Exam should fulfill the Nationality criteria as provided below-
Candidate must be either:-
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 intending to settle in India permanently, or
- A person of Indian origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire, and Vietnam intending to settle in India permanently.
Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
Only those candidates who have attained 21 years of age and are less than 32 years of age as of August 2022 are eligible. The category-wise Age limits are provided in the table below-
| Category | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| General | 21 | 32 |
| EWS | 21 | 32 |
| SC/ST | 21 | 37 |
| OBC | 21 | 35 |
Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
- The minimum qualification for the IAS (UPSC CSE) exam is that the candidate must hold a degree from a Government recognized University or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates who are in their last year of waiting for their results are also eligible to appear for UPSC IAS Prelims Exam.
- Candidates having technical and professional qualifications recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees.
Eligibility Criteria: Number of Attempts Allowed
| Category | Number of Attempts |
|---|---|
| General | 6 |
| EWS | 9 |
| SC/ST | Unlimited (Upto Age Limit) |
| OBC | 9 |
Exam Pattern
UPSC CSE exam is divided into three stages- prelims, mains, and interview. The details about each stage are:
The IAS 2022 Prelims Exam Pattern is provided in the table below.
| Particulars | General Studies Paper-I | General Studies Paper-II |
|---|---|---|
| No of Questions | 100 | 80 |
| Marks Allotted | 200 | 200 |
| Time Allotted | 2 Hours | 2 Hours |
| Subjects |
|
|
| Nature of Exam | The score will be considered for Cutoff | Qualifying Nature- Candidates will have to score 33% to qualify for CSAT. |
The IAS 2022 Mains Exam Pattern is provided in the table below-
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Duration | Nature of Paper | Type of Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Compulsory Indian language | 300 | 3 Hours | Qualifying | Descriptive |
| Paper B | English | 300 | 3 Hours | Qualifying | Descriptive |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper II | General Studies I | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper III | General Studies II | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper V | General Studies IV | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper VI | Optional I | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
| Paper VII | Optional II | 250 | 3 Hours | Merit | Descriptive |
Interview Round
The interview process is the final stage of the selection process. The interview consists of 275 marks which makes a total of maximum marks 2025.
Syllabus
| UPSC CSE Prelims Syllabus | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Name | Syllabus | Time | Marks | Comments |
| General Studies (Paper 1) |
|
2 hours | 200 | The cutoff has to be cleared |
| CSAT (Paper B) |
|
2 hours | 200 | Qualifying in nature (33%) |
| UPSC CSE Mains Syllabus | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Paper Name | Syllabus | Time | Marks | Comments |
| 1. | Indian Language (Paper A) | Chosen Indian language (Class 10th Level) | 3 hours | 300 | Qualifying in nature (33%) |
| 2. | English (Paper B) | English Language (Class 10th Level) | 3 hours | 300 | Qualifying in nature (33%) |
| 3 | Essay (Paper 1) | Essays on various topics. 2 topics are to be selected. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 4. | General Studies- 1 (Paper 2) | History (ancient to present), Geography, Society, etc. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 5. | General Studies- 2 (Paper 3) | Indian Polity, Governance, International relations, etc. | 3 hours | 250d> | Marks added in final score |
| 6. | General Studies- 3 (Paper 4) | Indian Economy, Agriculture, Environment, Security, etc. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 7. | General Studies- 4 (Paper 5) | Ethics, Ethical theories, Case studies, etc. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 8. | Optional Subject-1 (Paper 6) | Part 1 of the optional subject. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| 9. | Optional Subject-2 (Paper 7) | Part 2 of the optional subject. | 3 hours | 250 | Marks added in final score |
| Total Mains marks | 1750 | ||||
