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UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
Syllabus of UPSC Mains Exam is given Below:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Part A Indian Languages | Comprehension of given passages | 300 Marks |
Précis Writing | ||
Usage and Vocabulary | ||
Short Essays | ||
Part B: English | Comprehension of given passages | 300 Marks |
Précis Writing | ||
Usage and Vocabulary |
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
Syllabus of UPSC Mains Exam is given Below:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Part A Indian Languages | Comprehension of given passages | 300 Marks |
Précis Writing | ||
Usage and Vocabulary | ||
Short Essays | ||
Part B: English | Comprehension of given passages | 300 Marks |
Précis Writing | ||
Usage and Vocabulary | ||
Short Essays | ||
Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa |
Note 1: 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.
Note 2: The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where the translation is involved).
( PAPER- I ) ESSAY:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Essay | Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics, They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to write concisely, Credit will be given for effective and exact expression. | 250 Marks |
( PAPER- II ) ( GENERAL STUDIES- I ):
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies-I Indian Heritage and Culture History, and Geography of the World and Society | Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times. | 250 Marks |
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues. | ||
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. | ||
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. | ||
History of the world will include events from the 18th century such as the industrial revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.— their forms and effect on the society. | ||
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. | ||
Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. | ||
Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. | ||
Salient features of the world’s physical geography. | ||
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). | ||
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone,s, etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. |
( PAPER- III ) ( GENERAL STUDIES- II ):
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies II Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations | Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure. | 250 Marks |
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues, and challenges about the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. | ||
Separation of powers between various organs disputes redressal mechanisms and institutions | ||
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. | ||
Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges, and issues arising out of these. | ||
Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. | ||
Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. | ||
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. | ||
Statutory, regulatory, and various quasi-judicial bodies. | ||
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. | ||
Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. | ||
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. | ||
Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. | ||
Issues relating to poverty and hunger. | ||
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability, and institutional and other measures. | ||
Role of civil services in a democracy. | ||
India and its neighborhood- relations. | ||
Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. | ||
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. | ||
Important International institutions, agencies, and fora- their structure, mandate. |
( PAPER- IV ) ( GENERAL STUDIES- III ):
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies-III Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development, and employment. | 250 Marks |
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. | ||
Government Budgeting. | ||
Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. | ||
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing. | ||
Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management. | ||
Land reforms in India. | ||
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. | ||
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc | ||
Investment models. | ||
Science and technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. | ||
Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. | ||
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and issues relating to intellectual property rights. | ||
Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, environmental impact assessment. | ||
Disaster and disaster management. | ||
Linkages between development and spread of extremism. | ||
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. | ||
Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention. | ||
Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime with terrorism. | ||
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. |
( PAPER- V ) ( GENERAL STUDIES- IV ):
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies- IV Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude | Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators; the role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. | 250 Marks |
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. | ||
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance, and compassion towards the weaker-sections. | ||
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. | ||
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world. | ||
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. | ||
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. | ||
Case Studies on the above issues. |
OPTIONAL PAPER LIST:
AGRICULTURE:
Name of Test | Topic |
AGRICULTURE | Paper 1 |
Ecology and its relevance to man, natural resources, their sustainable management and conservation. Physical and social environment as factors of crop distribution and production. Agro ecology; cropping pattern as indicators of environments,etc. | |
Cropping patterns in different agro-climatic zones of the country. Impact of high-yielding and short-duration varieties on shifts in cropping patterns,etc. | |
Cropping patterns in different agro-climatic zones of the country. Impact of high-yielding and short-duration varieties on shifts in cropping patterns,etc. | |
Important features, and scope of various types of forestry plantations such as social forestry, agroforestry, and natural forests,etc. | |
Weeds, their characteristics, dissemination and association with various crops, etc. | |
Soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Processes and factors of soil formation, etc. | |
Water-use efficiency in relation to crop production, criteria for scheduling irrigations, etc. | |
Farm management, scope, importance and characteristics , etc. | |
Agricultural extension, its importance and role, methods of evaluation of extension programmes , etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Cell structure, function and cell cycle. Synthesis, structure and function of genetic material, etc. | |
History of plant breeding. Modes of reproduction, selfing and crossing techniques. Origin, evolution and domestication of crop plants, center of origin , etc. | |
Seed production and processing technologies. Seed certification, Seed testing and storage. DNA finger printing and seed registration, etc. | |
Principles of Plant Physiology with reference to plant nutrition, absorption, etc. | |
Enzymes and plant pigments; photosynthesis—modern concepts and factors affecting the process , etc. | |
major fruits, plantation crops, vegetables, spices and flower crops. package practices of major horticultural crops. Protected cultivation and high tech horticulture , etc. | |
Diagnosis of pests and diseases of field crops, vegetables, orchard and plantation crops , etc. |
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE:
Name of Test | Topic |
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE | |
Paper 1 | |
Animal Nutrition: Partitioning of food energy within the animal. Direct and indirect calorimetry. Carbon—nitrogen balance and comparative slaughter methods , Latest advances in protein nutrition , Major and trace minerals—Their sources , Feed additives—methane inhibitors , Advances in ruminant nutrition. Nutrient requirements , Poultry nutrition. Special features of poultry nutrition , etc. | |
Animal Physiology: Physiology of blood and its circulation , Blood constituents , Circulation, Respiration , Excretion ,Endocrine glands ,Growth and Animal Production ,Physiology of Milk Production ,Environmental Physiology , etc. | |
Animal Reproduction: Semen quality. Preservation and Artificial Insemination Components of semen, composition of spermatozoa, chemical and physical properties of ejaculated semen, etc. | |
Livestock Production and Management : Commercial Dairy Farming ,Commercial meat, egg and wool production, Feeding and management of animals under drought, flood and other natural calamities, etc. | |
Genetics and Animal Breeding: History of animal genetics. Mitosis and Meiosis , Population Genetics applied to Animal Breeding, Breeding Systems, etc. | |
Extension: Basic philosophy, objectives, concept and principles of extension. Different Methods adopted to educate farmers under rural conditions, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Anatomy, Pharmacology and Hygiene: Histology and Histological Techniques, Embryology, Bovine Anatomy, Anatomy of Fowl, pharmacology and therapeutics drugs, Veterinary Hygiene with reference to water, air and habitation, etc. | |
Animal Diseases: Etiology, epidemiology pathogenesis, symptoms, Etiology, epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis , Deficiency diseases of domestic animals and birds, Diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, Principles and methods of immunisation of animals against specific diseases hard immunity , Anaesthesia, Disease investigation techniques, etc. | |
Veterinary Public Health: Zoonoses, Epidemiology, Veterinary Jurisprudence, etc. | |
Milk and Milk Products Technology: Market Milk, Milk Products Technology, etc. | |
Meat Hygiene and Technology: Meat Hygiene, Hygienic methods of handling production of meat, Meat Technology, Physical and chemical characteristics of meat, By-products, Poultry Products Technology, Rabbit/Fur Animal farming, etc. |
ANTHROPOLOGY:
Name of Test | Topic |
ANTHROPOLOGY | |
Paper 1 | |
Meaning, Scope and development of Anthropology, Relationships with other disciplines, Main branches of Anthropology, Human Evolution and emergence of Man, Human Evolution and emergence of Man, Characteristics of Primates, Phylogenetic status, The biological basis of Life, Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology. Chronology, etc. | |
The Nature of Culture, The Nature of Society, Marriage, Family, Kinship | |
Economic Organization | |
Political Organization and Social Control | |
Religion | |
Anthropological theories | |
Culture, Language and Communication | |
Research methods in Anthropology | |
Human Genetics , Age, sex and population variation as genetic marker, Concepts and methods of Ecological Anthropology, Epidemiological Anthropology,Concept of human growth and Development, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization, Palaeo, Ethno-archaeology in India, etc. | |
Demographic profile of India, Ethnic and linguistic elements in the Indian population, etc. | |
Caste system in India, Sacred Complex and Nature, Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity of Indian society, Emergence, growth and development in India, etc. | |
Indian Village, Significane of village study in India; Indian village as a social system, Linguistic and religious minorities and their social, etc. | |
Problems of the tribal Communities, Land alienation, poverty, indebtedness, low literacy, Developmental projects and their impact on tribal displacement, Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes, Social change and contemporary tribal societies, The concept of ethnicity, Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other religions on tribal societies,Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development, History of administration of tribal areas, etc. |
BOTANY:
Name of Test | Topic |
BOTANY | |
Paper 1 | |
Microbiology and Plant Pathology: Structure and reproduction/multiplication of viruses,viroids, bacteria, fungi and mycoplasma; Applications of microbiology in agriculture,Important crop diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, fungi and nematodes; Modes of infection and dissemination; Molecular basis of infection and disease, etc. | |
Cryptogams: Algae, fungi, lichens, bryophytes, pteridophytes-structure, etc. | |
Plant Resource Development: Domestication and introduction of plants; Origin of cultivated plants, Vavilov’s centres of origin. Plants as sources for food, fodder, fibres, spices, beverages, edible oils, drugs, narcotics, insecticides, timber, gums, resins and dyes, etc. | |
Morphogenesis: Totipotency, polarity, symmetry and differentiation; Cell, tissue, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Cell Biology: Techniques of cell biology. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells structural and ultrastructural details; Structure and function of extracellular matrix (cell wall) and membranes-cell adhesion, etc. | |
Genetics, Molecular Biology and Evolution: Development of genetics, and gene versus allele concepts (Pseudoalleles); Quantitative genetics and multiple factors; Incomplete dominance, polygenic inheritance, multiple alleles, Structure and synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins, Role of RNA in origin and evolution, etc. | |
Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and Biostatistics: Methods of plant breeding—introduction, selection and hybridization (pedigree, backcross, mass selection, bulk method); Mutation, polyploidy, male sterility and heterosis breeding. Use of apomixes in plant breeding; DNA sequencing; Genetic engineering, etc. | |
Physiology and Biochemistry: Water relations, mineral nutrition and ion transport, mineral deficiencies. Photosynthesis— photochemical reactions, photophosphorylation and carbon fixation pathways; C3, C4 and CAM pathways; Mechanism of pholem transport, Growth substances—their chemical nature, role and applications in agri-horticulture, etc. | |
Ecology and Plant Geography: Concept of ecosystem; Ecological factors. Concepts and dynamics of community, Forest types of India—‘Ecological and ecomomic importance of forests, afforestation, deforestation and social forestry; Endangered plants, endemism IUCN categories, etc. |
CHEMISTRY:
Name of Test | Topic |
CHEMISTRY | |
Paper 1 | |
Atomic Structure: Heisenberg's uncertainty principle Schrodinger wave equation (time independent); Interpretation of wave function, particle in one- dimensional box, etc. | |
Chemical bonding: Ionic bond, characteristics of ionic compounds, lattice energy, Born-Haber cycle; covalent bond and its general characteristics, polarities of bonds in molecules and their dipole moments; Valence bond theory, concept of resonance and resonance energy, etc. | |
Solid state: Crystal systems; Designation of crystal faces, lattice structures and unit cell; Bragg's law; X-ray diffraction by crystals, etc | |
The gaseous state and Transport Phenomenon: Equation of state for real gases, intermolecular interactions, and critical phenomena and liquefaction of gases; Maxwell’s distribution of speeds, intermolecular collisions, etc. | |
Liquid State: Kelvin equation; Surface tension and surface enercy, wetting and contact angle, interfacial tension and capillary action. | |
Thermodynamics: Work, heat and internal energy; first law of thermodynamics, Second law of thermodynamics; entropy as a state function, entropy changes in various processes, entropy-reversibility and irreversibility, etc. | |
Phase equilibria and solutions: Clausius-Clapeyron equation; phase diagram for a pure substance; phase equilibria in binary systems, partially miscible liquids, etc. | |
Electrochemistry: Debye-Huckel theory of strong electrolytes and Debye-Huckel limiting Law for various equilibrium and transport properties, etc. | |
Chemical kinetics: Differential and integral rate equations for zeroth, first, second and fractional order reactions; Rate equations involving reverse, parallel, etc. | |
Photochemistry: Absorption of light; decay of excited state by different routes; photochemical reactions between hydrogen and halogens and their quantum yields. | |
Surface phenomena and catalysis | |
Bio-inorganic chemistry | |
Coordination chemistry: Bonding in transition of metal complexes. Valence bond theory, Bonding in transition of metal complexes. Valence bond theory,EAN rule, Synthesis structure and reactivity of metal carbonyls, etc. | |
Main Group Chemistry: Boranes, borazines, phosphazenes and cyclic phosphazene, silicates and silicones, Interhalogen compounds; Sulphur—nitrogen compounds, noble gas compounds. | |
General Chemistry of ‘f’ Block Element: Lanthanides and actinides: separation, oxidation states, magnetic and spectral properties; lanthanide contraction | |
Paper 2 | |
Delocalised covalent bonding | |
Reaction mechanisms: Reactive intermediates , Substitution reactions, Elimination reactions, Addition reactions, Reactions and Rearrangements, etc. | |
Pericyclic reactions: Classification and examples; Woodward-Hoffmann rules—electrocyclic reactions, cycloaddition reactions, etc | |
Preparation and Properties of Polymers: Biopolymers: Structure of proteins, DNA and RNA, etc. | |
Synthetic Uses of Reagents: OsO4, HlO4, CrO3, Pb(OAc)4, SeO2, NBS, B2H6, Na-Liquid NH3, LiAIH4, NaBH4, n-BuLi, MCPBA. | |
Photochemistry: Photochemical reactions of simple organic compounds, excited and ground states, singlet and triplet states, Norrish-Type I and Type II reactions. | |
Spectroscopy: Principle and applications in structure elucidation, Rotational, Vibrational, Electronic , Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1HNMR), Mass Spectrometry, etc. |
CIVIL ENGINEERING:
Name of Test | Topic |
CIVIL ENGINEERING | |
Paper 1 | |
Engineering Mechanics: Strength of Materials and Structural Analysis: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, etc | |
Design of Structures : Steel, concrete and masonry structures: Structural Steel Design, Structural steel : Factors of safety and load factors. Riveted, etc | |
Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures: Concept of mix design. Reinforced Concrete : Working Stress and Limit State method of design— Recommendations of I. S. codes, Cantilever and Counter fort type retaining walls, Water tanks, Prestressed Concrete, Design of brick masonry as per I. S. Codes, etc | |
Fluid Mechanics, open channel flow and Hydraulic Machines: Fluid properties and their role in fluid motion, fluid statics including forces acting on plane and curve surfaces, Kinematics and Dynamics of Fluid flow, Laminar Flow, Boundary layer, Open channel flow,Hydraulic Machines and Hydropower,etc. | |
Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Type and Structure, Water in soil—capillary and structural, Compaction of soil, Compressibility and consolidation concept, Earth pressure theory and analysis for retaining walls, Bearing capacity of soil,Subsuface exploration of soils, Ground improvement techniques, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Construction Technology, Equipment, Planning and Management, Construction Technology, Construction, Construction planning and management, etc. | |
Surveying and Transportation Engineering, Surveying , Railways Engineering, Highway Engineering, etc. | |
Hydrology, Water Resources and Engineering, Hydrology , Ground Water flow, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, etc. | |
Environmental Engineering, Water Supply, Intake of Water, Sewerage Systems, Sewage Characterisation, Sewage Treatment, Solid waste,etc. | |
Environmental pollution , Sustainable development. Radioactive wastes and disposal. Environmental impact assessment for thermal power plants, mines, river valley projects. Air pollution. Pollution control acts. |
COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTANCY:
Name of Test | Topic |
Paper 1 | |
Accounting and Finance Accounting, Taxation & Auditing | Financing Accounting: Accounting as a financial information system; Impact of behavioural sciences. Accounting Standards, Accounting for Share Capital Transactions including Bonus Shares, Right Shares , Emplyees Stock Option and Buy-Back of Securities, Preparation and Presentation of Company Final Accounts, Amalgamations, Absorption and Reconstruction of Companies, etc. |
Cost Accounting: Nature and functions of cost accounting. Installation of Cost Accounting System, Methods of Costing , Volume-cost-Profit Relationship as a tool of Profit Planning , Incremental Analysis/Differential Costing, Techniques of Cost Control and Cost Reduction, etc. | |
Taxation: Income Tax: Definitions. Basis of charge; Incomes which do not form part of total income, salaries, income from house property, profits and gains from business or profession, capital gains, income from other sources, Income of other persons included in assessee’s total income, Set-off and Carry forward of Loss, Deductions from gross Total Income, Salient Features/Provisions Related to VAT and Services Tax, etc. | |
Auditing: Company Audit: Audit related to Divisible Profits, Dividends, Special investigations, Tax audit. Audit of banking, Insurance, Non-Profit Organization and Charitable societies/Trusts/Organizations. | |
Financial Management, Financial Institutions and Markets | Financial Management, Finance Function, Tools of Financial Analysis, Tools of Financial Analysis, Cost of Capital, Financing Decisions, Net Operating Income (NOI) Approach, MM Approach and Traditional Approach, Dividend Decisions and Valuation of Firm, Working Capital Management, Corporate Restructuring with focus on Mergers and Acquisitions, etc. |
Financial Markets and Institutions, Indian Financial System, Money Markets, Capital Market, Financial Services, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Organisation Theory and Behaviours, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Organisation Theory and Behaviour | Organisation Theory |
Organisation Behaviour | |
Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations | Human Resources Management (HRM) |
Industrial Relations (IR) |
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:
Name of Test | Topic |
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | Paper 1 |
Circuits—Theory | |
Signals and Systems | |
E.M. Theory | |
Analog Electronics | |
Digital Electronics | |
Energy Conversion | |
Power Electronics and Electric Drives | |
Analog Communication | |
Paper 2 | |
Control Systems | |
Microprocessors and Microcomputers | |
Measurement and Instrumentation | |
Measurement and Instrumentation | |
Power System Protection | |
Digital Communication |
GEOGRAPHY:
Name of Test | Topic |
PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHY | Paper 1 |
Physical Geography: Geomorphology , Climatology, Oceanography, Biogeography, Environmental Geography. | |
Human Geography | Perspectives in Human Geography, Economic Geography , Population and Settlement Geography, regional Planning, Models, Theories and Laws in Human Geographym, etc |
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA | Paper 2 |
Physical Setting, Resources, Agriculture, , Industry, Transport, Communication and Trade, Transport, Communication and Trade, Cultural Setting, Settlements , Regional Development and Planning, Political Aspects, Contemporary Issues. |
GEOLOGY:
Name of Test | Topic |
GEOLOGY | Paper 1 |
General Geology, Geomorphology and Remote Sensing , Structural Geology, Paleontology, Indian Stratigraphy, Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Mineralogy, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology , Sedimenary Petrology, Economic Geology, Mining Geology, Geochemistry and Environmental Geology, Natural hazards, etc. |
RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
Subject | Books |
History, Indian Heritage & Culture [GS Paper 1] | |
Geography [GS Paper 1] |
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UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
EXAM PATTERN:
Qualifying Papers:
There will be two qualifying papers mentioned below. It may be noted that marks for the below two papers will not be counted at the time of preparation of the rank list.
Paper | Description | Marks |
A | One of the Indian language to be selected by the candidate from the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the constitution(Qualifying only) | 300 |
B | English(Qualifying Only) | 300 |
Papers to be counted for merit:
The UPSC Mains will comprise nine theory papers (essay descriptive type). Out of the nine papers, only seven will be counted for merit ranking. Candidates also have to choose one optional subject for UPSC Mains. The maximum marks for the UPSC Mains exam are 1750 (7 papers * 250 marks each). All papers are of th
...UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
EXAM PATTERN:
Qualifying Papers:
There will be two qualifying papers mentioned below. It may be noted that marks for the below two papers will not be counted at the time of preparation of the rank list.
Paper | Description | Marks |
A | One of the Indian language to be selected by the candidate from the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the constitution(Qualifying only) | 300 |
B | English(Qualifying Only) | 300 |
Papers to be counted for merit:
The UPSC Mains will comprise nine theory papers (essay descriptive type). Out of the nine papers, only seven will be counted for merit ranking. Candidates also have to choose one optional subject for UPSC Mains. The maximum marks for the UPSC Mains exam are 1750 (7 papers * 250 marks each). All papers are of three-hour duration.
Test Mode | Name of Test | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Descriptive Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Paper I Essay | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes |
Paper II (General Studies I) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper III (General Studies II) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper IV (General Studies, III) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper V (General Studies IV) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VI Optional Subject - Paper I | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VII Optional Subject - Paper II | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Total | 1750 Marks | ||
Personality Test | 275 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Grand Total (for merit calculation) | 2025 Marks |
Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects from amongst the list of subjects mentioned below:
Language | Script |
Assamese | Assamese |
Bengali | Bengali |
Gujarati | Gujarati |
Hindi | Devanagari |
Kannada | Kannada |
Kashmiri | Persian |
Konkani | Persian |
Malayalam | Malayalam |
Manipuri | Bengali |
Marathi | Devanagari |
Nepali | Devanagari |
Odia | Odia |
Punjabi | Gurumukhi |
Sanskrit | Devanagari |
Sindhi | Devanagari or Arabic |
Tamil | Tamil |
Telugu | Telugu |
Urdu | Persian |
Bodo | Devanagari |
Dogri | Devanagari |
Maithili | Devanagari |
Santhali | Devanagari or Olchiki |
Note: For the Santhali language, the question paper will be printed in Devanagari script, but candidates will be free to answer either in Devanagari script or in Olchik.
List of optional subjects for Main Examination:
Optional Subject List | ||
Agriculture | Commerce and Accountancy | Anthropology |
Economics | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science | Electrical Engineering |
Geology | History | Law |
Psychology | Public Administration | Sociology |
Botany | Chemistry | Civil Engineering |
Geography | Mechanical Engineering | Medical Science |
Management | Mathematics | Philosophy |
Statistics | Zoology |
Mode Of Examination:
The question papers for the examination will be of conventional (essay) type.
Medium Of Examination:
The question papers (other than the literature of language papers) will be set in Hindi and English only.
Marking Scheme:
There shall be No Negative Marking in conventional (essay) type papers.
The papers on Indian languages and English (Paper A and Paper B) will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature.
The total marks of the Mains Examination are 1750 marks.
Candidates will be graded based on opinion, Content flow, understanding of the problems/ situation, offering feasible solutions/strategies, presentation, and language.
Candidates can choose two optional papers on which they will be questioned. The candidates must check out the syllabus of several optional papers, such as English Literature before choosing any two.
INTERVIEW / PERSONALITY TEST:
All candidates who secured the Cut off Marks of the mains Examination will proceed toward the Personality Test.
This would include the Psychometric Test, Assessment Test as well as Personal Interview.
The objective of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The candidate will be asked questions on matters of general interest.
The test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate.
In broad terms, this is an assessment of not only the candidate’s intellectual qualities but also his social traits and his interest in current affairs.
Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, the balance of judgment, variety, and depth of interest, the ability for social cohesion and leadership, and intellectual and moral integrity.
This test will be conducted in the language of choice.
The interview will be graded for 275 marks. The total marks of IPS are 2025 marks.
Candidates will be ranked based on the total and called for the final interview.
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Candidates willing to apply, are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility Criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
Nationality:
To appear for the UPSC IPS exams you need to be a citizen of India, for all other services, you must be either:
A citizen of India,
Or a subject of Nepal,
Or a subject of Bhutan,
Or a refugee from Tibet that came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of settling in India permanently.
Or an individual with Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries of Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, Kenya, the united republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, & Vietnam, with the purpose of settling permanently in India.
Note:
(1) If you belong to categories b), c), d), and e), then you’d need a certificate issued by the govt. of India to be eligible.
(2) Also belonging to the b), c), d), and e). Categories will bar you from being eligible to be appointed to the Indian Foreign Services.
Age Limit:
As per the IPS age limit eligibility criteria, those between 21 to 32 years, can fill the UPSC IPS application form.
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UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Candidates willing to apply, are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility Criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
Nationality:
To appear for the UPSC IPS exams you need to be a citizen of India, for all other services, you must be either:
A citizen of India,
Or a subject of Nepal,
Or a subject of Bhutan,
Or a refugee from Tibet that came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of settling in India permanently.
Or an individual with Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries of Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, Kenya, the united republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, & Vietnam, with the purpose of settling permanently in India.
Note:
(1) If you belong to categories b), c), d), and e), then you’d need a certificate issued by the govt. of India to be eligible.
(2) Also belonging to the b), c), d), and e). Categories will bar you from being eligible to be appointed to the Indian Foreign Services.
Age Limit:
As per the IPS age limit eligibility criteria, those between 21 to 32 years, can fill the UPSC IPS application form.
Relaxation Of Upper Age Limit:
Categories | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 Years |
OBC | 3 Years |
Defence Services Personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 Years |
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service and have been released | 5 Years |
Visually challenged/hearing impaired/physically challenged candidates | 10 Years |
Number of Attempts:
Category | Number of Attempts |
General | 6 |
OBC | 9 |
SC/ST | No restriction |
Physically Handicapped (General) | 9 |
Physically Handicapped (OBC) | 9 |
Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) | No restriction |
Educational Qualifications:
The candidate must have at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to take the UPSC exam.
Even those candidates who have written the final year exams of the qualifying exam (bachelor’s degree) and are awaiting results can apply. Also, candidates who would write the final exam are also eligible to apply for the IPS prelims exam. But, these candidates must produce proof of passing the exam while applying for the IPS mains exam.
In exceptional cases, the UPSC may allow a candidate who does not fall under the aforementioned categories if the candidate has passed an exam conducted by other institutions, the standard of which the UPSC is convinced justifies his/her admission to take the UPSC exam.
Those candidates with professional/technical qualifications which are recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional/technical degrees are also eligible.
MBBS candidates who have not yet completed their internship by the time of applying for the UPSC Mains will be given a provisional admission to take the mains, provided they submit a copy of the certificate from the concerned University/institution authority that they have passed the requisite final professional medical examination. At the time of the interview, such candidates will have to produce a certificate from the University/institution stating that they have completed all the requirements (including completion of internship) for the award of the medical degree.
Physical Standard:
Applicants Appearing for the UPSC IPS Exam must be Physically Fit and have a Sound Mind. After the UPSC CSE Personality Test Selected Applicants Undergo Several Medical Tests at the Medical Centre Notified by the UPSC. Candidates must pass all the Medical Tests to get admitted to any of the services.
ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS:
1. The candidate must be a citizen of India to get eligible for Indian Administrative Service.
2. The candidate must be at least 21 years of age, but should not be above 32 years.
3. The candidate should possess a minimum of graduation degree from a recognised university.
4. Candidates must be physically fit.
5. There is a maximum limit of attempts prescribed for each category of candidates.
6. Candidates belonging to SC/ST have no limit of maximum number of attempts.
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
IMPORTANT FACTS:
1. Indian Police Services Exam is held Once a Year.
2. Online Application Validity Period - Approx 20 Days.
3. Candidates are advised to be clear about the Exam Schedule.
4. Candidates are advised to download and Print the Admit Card timely.
5. Candidates should reach the Examination centre well before time in order to prepare themselves for the Examination.
6. Candidates must be fully aware of all the barred items that are not permitted in the Examination.
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
IMPORTANT FACTS:
1. Indian Police Services Exam is held Once a Year.
2. Online Application Validity Period - Approx 20 Days.
3. Candidates are advised to be clear about the Exam Schedule.
4. Candidates are advised to download and Print the Admit Card timely.
5. Candidates should reach the Examination centre well before time in order to prepare themselves for the Examination.
6. Candidates must be fully aware of all the barred items that are not permitted in the Examination.
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
EXAM ANALYSIS (5 JUNE 2022):
UPSC Prelims 2022 was conducted on 05th June 2022 (Sunday). Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future. The UPSC Prelims 2022 exam was conducted in two shifts for the two papers. The GS Paper- I was held between 09:30 AM-11:30 AM and includes 100 questions in total. Whereas, the GS Paper- II (CSAT) is conducted from 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM and comprised 80 questions.
Subject-wise Analysis:
General Studies ( Paper- I ):
The General Studies paper has been concluded. It was a 200 marks paper with 100 questions. There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for a wrong answer. The UPSC CSE Exam Analysis for the Prelims Paper 1 is given below.
Subject | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Environment & Ecology (Including respective Current Affairs) | 17 | Moderate |
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
EXAM ANALYSIS (5 JUNE 2022):
UPSC Prelims 2022 was conducted on 05th June 2022 (Sunday). Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future. The UPSC Prelims 2022 exam was conducted in two shifts for the two papers. The GS Paper- I was held between 09:30 AM-11:30 AM and includes 100 questions in total. Whereas, the GS Paper- II (CSAT) is conducted from 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM and comprised 80 questions.
Subject-wise Analysis:
General Studies ( Paper- I ):
The General Studies paper has been concluded. It was a 200 marks paper with 100 questions. There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for a wrong answer. The UPSC CSE Exam Analysis for the Prelims Paper 1 is given below.
Subject | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Environment & Ecology (Including respective Current Affairs) | 17 | Moderate |
Indian Polity and Governance | 13 | Moderate - Difficult |
India and World Geography | 12 | Medium |
General Science and S&T | 14 | Moderate |
Economics | 17 | Moderate - Difficult |
Ancient History | 1 | Difficult |
Art & Culture | 7 | Difficult |
Medieval History | 4 | Moderate - Difficult |
Modern History | 4 | Moderate |
International Relations | 11 | Moderate |
Total Questions | 100 | Moderate |
CSAT ( Paper- II ):
As per the candidates who appeared in the UPSC IAS 2022 CSAT paper, the paper was moderate and time consuming.
Sr. No. | Subjects | Total Number of Questions |
1. | Mental Ability, Analytical & | Moderate to Difficult |
2. | Arithmetics | Moderate to Difficult |
3. | Comprehension; Interpersonal | Easy to Moderate |
5. | Basic numeracy | Easy to Moderate |
6. | Data interpretation | Easy to Moderate |
UPSC PRE (IPS) 2021 EXAM:
The IPS Prelims 2021 was conducted on October 10. The UPSC has postponed the IPS Preliminary exam scheduled on June 27 due to the second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. The Commission is likely to conduct the IPS preliminary exam on October 10, 2021.
weightage this year was almost equal for all the subjects. History, Polity and Environmental Sciences had the maximum questions. The polity was on the easier side with textbook knowledge-based questions while economics questions were application based.
The questions were also based on recent happenings like parasites and viruses as Covid 19 was majorly in the news since last year.
PAPER - I GENERAL STUDIES:
The General Studies paper mostly consisted of questions from Polity. The questions were straightforward. The questions at the end of the paper were easy to attempt. Here's the overview of the paper.
Sr. No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1 | Art and Culture | 4 |
2 | Ancient History | 4 |
3 | Medieval History | 3 |
4 | Modern India | 9 |
5 | Post Independence | 2 |
6 | World/Physical Geography | 3 |
7 | Indian Geography | 5 |
8 | Science and Technology | 3 |
9 | Biology | 6 |
10 | Physics | 2 |
11 | Chemistry | 5 |
12 | Ecology and Environment | 13 |
13 | Economy | 15 |
14 | Agriculture | 4 |
15 | Current affairs | 3 |
16 | General Knowledge | 3 |
17 | Indian Polity | 16 |
Total | 100 |
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS:
1. The questions from the field of sports were asked more for the first time. (For exp, ICC World Test Championship, Summer Olympics 2020, etc.)
2. Economy questions were based on current trending topics like: RBI, Recession, Urban Cooperative Banks, Black Money, etc.
3. Fair number of questions were asked based on conceptual logic and were analytical.
4. History questions included mostly Art & Culture.
PAPER-II CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST:
The detailed distribution of questions from various topics in the CSAT exam 2021 was as follows. This section is qualifying in nature.
Sr. No. | Subjects | Number of Questions |
1 | Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 15 |
2 | Basic Numeracy & Maths | 35 |
3 | Data Interpretation | 1 |
4 | Reading Comprehension | 27 |
5 | Visual Reasoning | 2 |
Total | 80 |
UPSC PRE (IPS) 2021 EXAM:
UPSC conducted the Preliminary Examination for Indian Police Service through Civil Services Preliminary Examination on 4th October 2020.
PAPER - I GENERAL STUDIES:
The General Studies paper consists of questions across topics like Current Affairs, Polity, History, etc. The maximum weightage was Geography. Mixed/overlapping questions were asked more. Overall, the General Studies Paper was Moderate to Difficult.
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Current events of national and international importance | 13 | Moderate to Difficult |
History of India and the Indian National Movement | 16 | Moderate to Difficult |
Indian and World Geography | 19 | Moderate to Difficult |
Indian Polity and Governance | 15 | Easy to Moderate |
Indian Economy | 13 | Easy to Moderate |
Environment | 6 | Moderate to Difficult |
General Science and Tech | 6 | Moderate to Difficult |
Art and Culture | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
International Relations | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
Miscellaneous | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
PAPER-II: CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST:
CSAT paper is qualifying in nature, i.e. it is mandatory to score 33% marks in this paper. The score of this paper does not decide your merit ranking. Maximum Weightage was given to Comprehension & Basic Numeracy. Overall, CSAT paper was moderate.
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Comprehension | 28 | Moderate |
Visual Reasoning | 0 | Moderate |
Logical reasoning and analytical ability | 15 | Easy to Moderate |
Decision-making and problem-solving | 0-3 | Easy to Moderate |
Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. from Class X level) | 1 | Easy |
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. from Class X level) | 35 | Easy |
OVERALL ANALYSIS:
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
PAPER - I GENERAL STUDIES | Moderate to Difficult | 65-70 |
PAPER - II CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST | Moderate | (33 % Marks Required) |
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Paper -I Key subjects were Geography & History.
2.Paper -II Key subjects were Comprehension & Logical reasoning and analytical ability
3.Current affairs questions were lower, as compared to previous years.
4.Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
5.Overall, the difficulty level of Preliminary Examination of Indian Police Examination is Moderate to Difficult.
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
SELECTION PROCESS:
The Indian Police Service (IPS) selection will be made through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conduct by the UPSC along with more than 20 services. The application process and selection process is common for all the services. As part of the selection procedure of IPS, candidates have to clear all the 3 stages of the Entrance Exam through UPSC Civil Services Examination given below:-
Preliminary exam.
Mains exam.
Personality Test/Interview.
Study Plan:
Preparing for an Exam like UPSC IPS Main requires dedication, determination and the right approach.The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the UPSC IPS Mains Examination. UPSC Mains is undoubtedly one of the most Difficult National Exams and in order to master it students must have a study plan A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the Examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through UPSC IPS Mains Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the syllabus.
Study Guidance:
1. Segregate the syllabus: The entire syllabus can be segregated into three parts. Parts that you already know well, parts that you have some idea about and lastly parts that you have very less or almost no idea about. Once that is done, we suggest that you only revise or brush up those parts of the syllabus that you already know very well. For parts that you have some idea about, try to get more clarity from reliable sources and for the parts that you have no idea about devote the maximum time and effort, provided that they are relevant topics and belong to the core areas of the CSE syllabus.
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
SELECTION PROCESS:
The Indian Police Service (IPS) selection will be made through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conduct by the UPSC along with more than 20 services. The application process and selection process is common for all the services. As part of the selection procedure of IPS, candidates have to clear all the 3 stages of the Entrance Exam through UPSC Civil Services Examination given below:-
Preliminary exam.
Mains exam.
Personality Test/Interview.
Study Plan:
Preparing for an Exam like UPSC IPS Main requires dedication, determination and the right approach.The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the UPSC IPS Mains Examination. UPSC Mains is undoubtedly one of the most Difficult National Exams and in order to master it students must have a study plan A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the Examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through UPSC IPS Mains Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the syllabus.
Study Guidance:
1. Segregate the syllabus: The entire syllabus can be segregated into three parts. Parts that you already know well, parts that you have some idea about and lastly parts that you have very less or almost no idea about. Once that is done, we suggest that you only revise or brush up those parts of the syllabus that you already know very well. For parts that you have some idea about, try to get more clarity from reliable sources and for the parts that you have no idea about devote the maximum time and effort, provided that they are relevant topics and belong to the core areas of the CSE syllabus.
2. Prepare a simple plan for covering the core areas of the syllabus first: After that, keep clearing new concepts, especially the basic concepts, as soon as you encounter them while preparing Current Affairs or any other subject.
3. Make flexible routines: The routine that you devise should be flexible and should be realistic enough for you to be able to follow it with heart. Keep in mind that it is better to study 5-7 hours with concentration, regularly, than to study 10-12 hours for a few days and then burning out. Remember that it is a marathon and not a sprint. You have to keep running and as such self-pacing is very important.
4. Keep evaluating yourself from time to time so that you stay on course: Join a test series, solve CSE previous year’s question papers or go for a peer evaluation with your friends.
5. Remember to take breaks while studying: You should drive out monotony by taking breaks and by studying different subjects in one session. Sitting with one subject for 5-7 hours is not advisable, instead study 2-3 subjects within that time to keep the study session interesting and challenging.
6. Revise, revise and revise: If you don’t revise you may find it hard to recall topics that you have already studied earlier which could hamper your efforts at covering newer topics with ease.
Lastly and most importantly, improvise and customize your preparation plan as per your own strengths and weaknesses. For example, if you are a science graduate you should ideally focus more on the humanities subjects, or if you like to study in the morning (or late in the night), you should plan accordingly; it is advisable that since all the CSE exam timings are during the daytime you should get accustomed to studying and performing during the daytime as well.
TIPS & TRICKS:
1. Candidates must selectively point out the important topics from the enormous ocean of topics linked to the Indian Police Services entrance examination while studying for the exam.
2. The most crucial aspect of your preparation is taking notes. While preparing for Indian Police Services, you should take notes in your language. This will assist you in remembering the material in greater detail and for a longer amount of time. Self-made notes, on the other hand, will come in helpful during the last stages of exam revision.
3. Learning alone will not help you remember the stuff you have studied for UPSC Indian Police Services. Topics should be revised on a regular basis to ensure that information is retained. Schedule your study so that you can complete at least two rounds of revision.
4. Candidates must complete as many Indian Police Services sample test papers as possible prior to the exam date. The most significant benefit of taking online mock tests is that it familiarises participants with the exam format, which reduces anxiety. Candidates can also maintain track of their time management skills by taking online Indian Police Services practise examinations.
5. Candidates will receive the right kind of coaching during their preparation stages if they use appropriate study resources or books. Rather of focusing on quantity, candidates should keep in mind that quality is more important. In comparison to a list of books that may contain irrelevant material, one decent book will enough.
6. It is advisable to attempt mini mock tests on a daily basis for every topic studied so to be thorough with the topic.
UPSC IPS MAINS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM GENERAL QUERY:
QUERY | RESPONSE |
Can I apply for multiple posts? | Yes, you can apply for multiple posts by filing a separate application form and submitting the application fee for each post. |
Do we need to upload a black and white or coloured | Both, black and white and coloured photographs are acceptable by the Commission as long as they are clear (not blurred) and of the prescribed. |
I have applied for the exam, but will not be able to | No, it will only be counted as an attempt if the candidate has applied but not appeared for the examination. |
What are the minimum qualifying marks for the compulsory language papers? | The cut-off marks in each of the two Qualifying Papers i.e. English and Indian Languages is at present 25%. |
Where can I find study material for exam preparation? | The syllabus for the civil services exam is comprehensive and the finest study material is necessary to prepare and furthermore, crack the exam. The books, video lectures, notes and study material is easily available both online and offine. |
Is whiteners is allowed in UPSC IPS mains? | whiteners are allowed in the examination hall, some students have used it without any problem. |
Is calculator is allowed in UPSC IPS mains? | candidates will be allowed the use of Scientific (Non-Programmable type) Calculators at the conventional (Essay) type examination of UPSC Mains Exam. Programmable type calculators will however not be allowed and the use of such calculators shall be tantamount to resorting to unfair means by the candidates. |
Can i write UPSC IPS Mains with black pen? | In the Mains Examination, the candidate can use any pen which is black or blue. Choosing the proper pen and practicing with it long before examination gives you a sense of relief before the examination. |
Where can I check the UPSC IPS Mains result? | The result for UPSC IPS Mains is released on the official website and there candidates can download the list of shortlisted candidates. |
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM APPLICANTION FORM:
QUERY | RESPONSE |
When Can I Submit Online Application For A | An applicant should apply for a particular examination only when it has been notified by the Commission. |
Is it necessary to fill up both the parts, part-I and part-II of the application? | The applicant is required to first complete the part-I of the application and thereafter complete the part-II of the application. Both Part-I and Part-II of the application should be Fully completed as per instructions. |
What is the procedure to pay the fee for the examination? | There are three options for the payment of fee- Pay By Cash in any branch of State Bank of India, OR Pay by credit/debit Card and OR Pay by Net Banking facility of SBI. |
What should i do in case my Photo / Sign does not match | UPSC is concerned with identification of a candidate at the Exam Hall based on the images uploaded by the candidate and not to cancel the candidature based on the size or color of ink used. |
Is an attempt in Prelims examination counted as an | Yes, an attempt in Prelims examination counted as an attempt for the UPSC exam. |
FAQ RELATED TO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
QUERY | RESPONSE |
What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the examination? | Any candidate aspiring to apply for the exam must hold a degree from Government recognized Universities or possess an equivalent qualification. Final year students who are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply for the UPSC exam |
What are the age limit criteria to apply for the civil services exam? | The applicant must not be more than 32 years of age and not be less than 21 years of age. However, age relaxations are available for specific categories. |
Are there a fixed number of attempts to apply for the UPSC Exam? | YES, FOR General – 6 attempts & OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD-EWS/Disabled Defence Services Personnel – 9 attempts & SC/ST – Unlimited Attempts. |
FAQ RELATED TO RECRUITMENT & NOTIFICATION:
QUERY | RESPONSE |
When is the exam notification released? | The exam notification for various posts under the Union Public Service Commission exam is generally released in the month of February every year. However, the release date is announced in the yearly UPSC calendar. |
How many times is the UPSC recruitment | It is an annual recruitment process and the official notification is released once every year. |
When are the exam dates for the | A calendar is released by the Commission at the beginning of every year, wherein the tentative schedule for all the exams is released by the conducting body. The final dates are released along with the official notification. |
Recommended Books for Exam:
Subject | Books |
History, Indian Heritage & Culture [GS Paper 1] | |
Geography [GS Paper 1] | |
Polity & International Relations [GS Paper 2] | |
Economy [GS Paper 3] | |
Ethics [GS Paper 4] | Challenges to Internal Security of India – Ashok Kumar |
Solved Papers | IAS General Studies Prelims Solved Papers – Vishal Publications |
Essay | |
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
POSTS:
The Civil Services Exam Posts are Categorized into Two Categories: Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
Group ‘A’ services include three All India Services (the IAS, IPS and the IFS) and 18 other services as indicated in the table below:
All India Services | |
1. | Indian Administrative Services (IAS) |
2. | Indian Forest Services (IFos) |
3. | Indian Police Services (IPS) |
Group 'A' 18 other services are as follow:
Other Group ‘A’ Services | |
1. | Indian Foreign Service (IFS) |
2. |
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
POSTS:
The Civil Services Exam Posts are Categorized into Two Categories: Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
Group ‘A’ services include three All India Services (the IAS, IPS and the IFS) and 18 other services as indicated in the table below:
All India Services | |
1. | Indian Administrative Services (IAS) |
2. | Indian Forest Services (IFos) |
3. | Indian Police Services (IPS) |
Group 'A' 18 other services are as follow:
Other Group ‘A’ Services | |
1. | Indian Foreign Service (IFS) |
2. | Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service |
3. | Indian Audit and Accounts Service |
4. | Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) |
5. | Indian Defence Accounts Service |
6. | Indian Revenue Service (I.T.) |
7. | Indian Ordnance Factories Service (Assistant Works Manager, Administration) |
8. | Indian Postal Service |
9. | Indian Civil Accounts Service |
10. | Indian Railway Traffic Service |
11. | Indian Railway Accounts Service |
12. | Indian Railway Personnel Service |
13. | Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force |
14. | Indian Defence Estates Service |
15. | Indian Information Service (Junior Grade) |
16. | Indian Trade Service |
17. | Indian Corporate Law Service |
18. | Indian Revenue Services (CBEC) |
Group ‘B’ has five services under it:
Group ‘B’ Services | |
1. | Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (Section Officer’s Grade) |
2. | Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service |
3. | Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service |
4. | Pondicherry Civil Service |
5. | Pondicherry Police Service |
Career Prospects:
A newly recruited IPS will be responsible for maintaining law and order, nabbing criminals, dealing with accidents. Along with a good IPS Salary, the officer will be responsible for checking human and drug trafficking, smuggling, railway policing, maintaining border security, preventing terrorism, and keeping eye on cybercrimes.
An IPS officer can be recruited in various sectors like Border Security Force (CRPF), Central Reserve Police Force, Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), etc.
Career Growth:
There are many growth opportunities for a newly recruited IPS officer apart from a rise in the IPS Salary with every promotion. Based on the performance he/she will be promoted to various ranks like Assitance Deputy Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Joint Commissioner of Police, Special Commissioner of police, and Commissioner of Police.
EXAM PATTERN:
The Preliminary Examination for Indian Police Services Examination is Divided into Two Papers. The First Paper Contains 100 Questions of total 200 Marks from General Studies. The Second Paper Contains 80 Questions of total of 200 Marks from Civil Service Aptitude Test.
The Section-wise Distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Paper I: General Studies | 100 Q | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper II: Civil Service Aptitude Test | 80 Q | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Total | 180 Q | 400 Marks | 240 Minutes |
Note: The General Studies Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
Mode Of Examination:
The Preliminary Examination for Indian Police Service will be held as an Offline Pen & Paper Based Examination. It will contain Objective-Type Questions.
Medium Of Examination:
The question paper will be set both in Hindi & English Language.
Marking Scheme:
There will be Negative Marking for Incorrect Answers, as Detailed below:
There are four alternatives for the answers to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happen to be correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.
If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
Important Facts:
1. The Preliminary Examination will be held in Two Papers of total 400 Marks.
2. For Each Paper, 120 Minutes will be Allotted.
3. Only those Candidates who are declared by the Commission to have Qualified in the Preliminary/ Stage-I Examination in the year will be Eligible for Admission to the Main/Stage-II Examination of that year provided they are otherwise Eligible for Admission to the Main/Stage-II Examination.
4. The Question Paper will be set both in Hindi & English Language.
5. For Each Question for which a Wrong Answer has been given by the Candidate, One-third of the Marks Assigned to that Question will be Deducted as Penalty.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Candidates willing to apply, are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
Nationality:
To appear for the UPSC IPS Exams you need to be a citizen of India, for all other services, you must be either:
A citizen of India,
Or a subject of Nepal,
Or a subject of Bhutan,
Or a refugee from Tibet that came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of settling in India permanently.
Or an individual with Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries of Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, Kenya, the united republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, & Vietnam, with the purpose of settling permanently in India.
Note:
(1) If you belong to categories b), c), d), and e), then you’d need a certificate issued by the govt. of India to be eligible.
(2) Also belonging to the b), c), d), and e). Categories will bar you from being eligible to be appointed to the Indian Foreign Services.
Age Limit:
As per the IPS age limit eligibility criteria, those between 21 to 32 years, can fill the UPSC IPS application form.
Relaxation Of Upper Age Limit:
Categories | Age relaxation |
OBC | 3 years |
SC/ ST | 5 years |
Defense Services Personnel, who got disabled during operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence | 3 years |
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers (CO) and ECOs/ SSCOs who will render at least five years Military Service as of August 1, 2021, and have been released | 5 years |
ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as of 1st August 2021 | 5 years |
In the following cases: blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, locomotor disability including acid attack, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, victims and muscular dystrophy, intellectual disability, autism, specific learning disability and mental illness |
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Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1981, to December 31, 1989. | 5 years |
Number of Attempts:
The number of times candidates are permitted to take the IPS Exam is given in the below table:
Category | Number of Attempts |
General | 6 |
OBC | 9 |
SC/ST | No Restriction |
Physically Handicapped (General) | 9 |
Physically Handicapped (OBC) | 9 |
Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) | No Restriction |
Educational Qualifications:
The candidate must have at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to take the UPSC exam.
Even those candidates who have written the final year exams of the qualifying exam (bachelor’s degree) and are awaiting results can apply. Also, candidates who would write the final exam are also eligible to apply for the IPS prelims exam. But, these candidates must produce proof of passing the exam while applying for the IPS mains exam.
In exceptional cases, the UPSC may allow a candidate who does not fall under the aforementioned categories if the candidate has passed an exam conducted by other institutions, the standard of which the UPSC is convinced justifies his/her admission to take the UPSC exam.
Those candidates with professional/technical qualifications which are recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional/technical degrees are also eligible.
MBBS candidates who have not yet completed their internship by the time of applying for the UPSC Mains will be given a provisional admission to take the mains, provided they submit a copy of the certificate from the concerned University/institution authority that they have passed the requisite final professional medical examination. At the time of the interview, such candidates will have to produce a certificate from the University/institution stating that they have completed all the requirements (including completion of internship) for the award of the medical degree.
Physical Standard:
Applicants Appearing for the UPSC IPS Exam must be Physically Fit and have a Sound Mind. After the UPSC CSE Personality Test Selected Applicants Undergo Several Medical Tests at the Medical Centre Notified by the UPSC. Candidates must pass all the Medical Tests to get admitted to any of the services.
Eligibility Highlights:
1. The candidate must be a citizen of India to get eligible for Indian Administrative Service.
2. The candidate must be at least 21 years of age, but should not be above 32 years.
3. The candidate should possess a minimum of graduation degree from a recognised university.
4. Candidates must be physically fit.
5. There is a maximum limit of attempts prescribed for each category of candidates.
6. Candidates belonging to SC/ST have no limit of maximum number of attempts.
How Can Apply:
Steps to fill the Application form:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC.
Step 2: Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
Step 3: Click on Apply Online link.
Step 4: Click on the Civil Services Part-I registration.
Step 5: Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.
Step 6: Fill in all basic information in the part-I application form such as Name Date of birth, Category, Gender, Email ID, Contact number, Permanent address, Marital status, Parents’ names, Community, Educational qualification etc.
Step 7: Once all the details are filled in, click on Continue. Check all details in the online form carefully and click on Submit.
Steps to fill (Part- II) of the UPSC Application form:
Step 8: Pay the UPSC application fee.
Step 9: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature.
Step 10: Enter the information related to fee payment details and the examination centre.
Step 11: Click on the ‘I Agree’ button after reading the declaration.
Step 12: On clicking the button, a page with a registration number will be generated. Note down the registration number. Take a printout of the page.
Application Fee:
The IPS Application fee can be paid offline as well as Online. For online payment, candidates may use a credit card/debit card/Rupay card or Internet Banking Services. For offline payment, download the e-challan and submit the fee in cash at SBI bank branches on the next day itself. Here is the specified payable amount for all candidates:
Category | Application Fee |
GENERAL AND OBC | 100/- |
SC/ST OR PWD | NIL |
FEMALE | NIL |
Exam Centres:
The exam centres for the UPSC IPS Prelims Examination are given below:
Exam Centres | ||
AGARTALA | GORAKHPUR | PATNA |
PORTBLAIR | GURGAON | AGRA |
AJMER | GWALIOR | PRAYAGRAJ |
AHMEDABAD | HYDERABAD | PUDUCHERRY |
AIZAWL | IMPHAL | PUNE |
ALMORA | ITANAGAR | RAJKOT |
ANANTHAPURU | JABALPUR | RANCHI |
AURANGABAD | JAIPUR | SAMBALPUR |
BENGALURU | JAMMU | SHILLONG |
BAREILLY | JODHPUR | SHIMLA |
BHOPAL | JORHAT | SILIGURI |
BILASPUR | KOCHI | SRINAGAR |
CHANDIGARH | KOHIMA | SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) |
CHENNAI | KOLKATA | SURAT |
COIMBATORE | KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | THANE |
CUTTACK | LEH | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
DEHRADUN | LUCKNOW | TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
DELHI | LUDHIANA | TIRUPATI |
DHARWAR | MADURAI | UDAIPUR |
DISPUR | MUMBAI | VARANASI |
FARIDABAD | MYSURU | VELLORE |
GANGTOK | NAGPUR | VIJAYAWADA |
GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR | NASIK | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
GAYA | NAVI MUMBA | PANAJI(GOA) |
Admit Card:
The important steps related to the UPSC IPS Exam Admit Card download are given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC.
Step 2: Click on the Admit Card link available on the Home page of the website.
Step 3: Read the instructions given on the page and click on the Yes button.
Step 4: Select any of the given two options – By Registration ID or By Roll Number.
Step 5: Enter registration ID and date of birth (if ‘By Registration ID’ is selected) or roll number and date of birth (if ‘By Roll Number’ is selected).
Step 6: Click on the Submit button.
Step 7: Download the UPSC admit card and take two printouts for the exam day.
Result:
The steps to check the result of UPSC IPS Exam are as mentioned below:
Step-1: Candidates should visit the official website of UPSC.
Step-2: After landing on the website, scroll down and click on the ”UPSC Civil Services Result”.
Step-3: The UPSC Result PDF will open on the screen, which can be downloaded with a single click. It contains the list of roll numbers of the selected candidates.
Step-4: Press ‘Ctrl+F’ to search for any desired Roll number or Candidate roll number. If the name/number is located, then you are qualified or otherwise not.
Step-5: Download the UPSC Result and take a printout for future reference.
IMPORTANT LINKS-
For Official Website- Click here
For Official Notification- Click here
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
SALIENT FEATURES:
Particulars | Details |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Post Name | IPS (Civil Services) |
Vacancies | 1056 |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Process |
UPSC IPS Mains Exam 2024: Latest Update
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Overview:
The IPS Exam (officially known as the Civil Services Examination) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annually. The IPS (Indian Police Service) Exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to Appoint Officers for the All India Police Civil Service. There are about 24 Services that come under the Civil Services Exam conducted by UPSC every year. These services include IAS, IFS, IPS, etc.
The UPSC Selection Process happens in 3 stages:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examinations (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview (Personality Test)
SALIENT FEATURES:
Particulars | Details |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Post Name | IPS (Civil Services) |
Vacancies | 1056 |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Process | Written Exam, ((Preliminary), (Mains)), Interview |
Official Website |
Exam Vacancy Notification Details:
The Official UPSC Notification for IPS Exam 2024 was Released on 14th February 2024,with the Aim of Filling 1056 Vacancies. Last date to fill the UPSC application was 06-03-2024 till 6:00 PM. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2024, Union Public Service Commission conducted the IPS Preliminary Exam on 6-06-2024, and the preliminary Exam Result was declared on 01-07-2024. After that application for (DAF-I) was started from 03-07-2024, and the last date to apply online was 12-07-2024 till 6:00 PM, and now UPSC Released Admit card for Mains Exam on 13 September 2024, The last date to download the admit card is 29th September 2024. Commission has fixed the dates of 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th September 2024 for the Mains Exam. Exam will be conducted starting from Paper-I to Paper-VI and Paper-VII. Civil Services Mains Exam 2024 will be held in two shifts, the first shift will be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon and the second shift will be held from 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM.
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Application Begin | 14-02-2024 |
Last Date For Apply Online | 06-03-2024 Upto 6:00 pm |
Date for Correction Window | 06-03-2024 To 12-03-2024 |
Date Of Preliminary Examination (Cancelled) | 26-05-2024 |
New date Of Preliminary Examination | 16-06-2024 |
Admit Card Of Preliminary Examination | 07-06-2024 |
Result Of Preliminary Examination | 01-07-2024 |
Application Begin For (DAF - I) | 03-07-2024 |
Last Date Of Online Application (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 Upto 6 Pm Only |
Complete Form Last Date (DAF- I) | 12-07-2024 |
Admit Card Date For (DAF- I) | 13-09-2024 |
Mains Examination Dates | 20, 21, 22, 28, & 29 -09 -2024 |
EXAM PATTERN:
Qualifying Papers:
There will be two qualifying papers mentioned below. It may be noted that marks for the below two papers will not be counted at the time of preparation of the rank list.
Paper | Description | Marks |
A | One of the Indian language to be selected by the candidate from the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the constitution | 300 |
B | English | 300 |
Papers to be counted for merit:
The UPSC Mains will comprise nine theory papers (essay descriptive type). Out of the nine papers, only seven will be counted for merit ranking. Candidates also have to choose one optional subject for UPSC Mains. The maximum marks for the UPSC Mains exam are 1750 (7 papers * 250 marks each). All papers are of three-hour duration.
Test Mode | Name of Test | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Descriptive Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Paper I Essay | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes |
Paper II (General Studies I) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper III (General Studies II) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper IV (General Studies, III) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper V (General Studies IV) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VI Optional Subject - Paper I | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VII Optional Subject - Paper II | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Total | 1750 Marks | ||
Personality Test | 275 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Grand Total (for merit calculation) | 2025 Marks |
Candidates may choose any one of the literature subjects from amongst the list of subjects mentioned below:
Language | Script |
Assamese | Assamese |
Bengali | Bengali |
Gujarati | Gujarati |
Hindi | Devanagari |
Kannada | Kannada |
Kashmiri | Persian |
Konkani | Persian |
Malayalam | Malayalam |
Manipuri | Bengali |
Marathi | Devanagari |
Nepali | Devanagari |
Odia | Odia |
Punjabi | Gurumukhi |
Sanskrit | Devanagari |
Sindhi | Devanagari or Arabic |
Tamil | Tamil |
Telugu | Telugu |
Urdu | Persian |
Bodo | Devanagari |
Dogri | Devanagari |
Maithili | Devanagari |
NOTE: For the Santhali language, the question paper will be printed in Devanagari script, but candidates will be free to answer either in Devanagari script or in Olchik.
List of optional subjects for Main Examination:
Optional Subject List | ||
Agriculture | Commerce and Accountancy | Anthropology |
Economics | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science | Electrical Engineering |
Geology | History | Law |
Psychology | Public Administration | Sociology |
Botany | Chemistry | Civil Engineering |
Geography | Mechanical Engineering | Medical Science |
Management | Mathematics | Philosophy |
Statistics | Zoology |
Mode Of Examination:
The question papers for the examination will be of conventional (essay) type.
Medium Of Examination:
The question papers (other than the literature of language papers) will be set in Hindi and English only.
Marking Scheme:
There shall be No Negative Marking in conventional (essay) type papers.
The papers on Indian languages and English (Paper A and Paper B) will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature.
The total marks of the Mains Examination are 1750 marks.
Candidates will be graded based on opinion, Content flow, understanding of the problems/ situation, offering feasible solutions/strategies, presentation, and language.
Candidates can choose two optional papers on which they will be questioned. The candidates must check out the syllabus of several optional papers, such as English Literature before choosing any two.
INTERVIEW / PERSONALITY TEST:
All candidates who secured the Cut off Marks of the mains Examination will proceed toward the Personality Test.
This would include the Psychometric Test, Assessment Test as well as Personal Interview.
The objective of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The candidate will be asked questions on matters of general interest.
The test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate.
In broad terms, this is an assessment of not only the candidate’s intellectual qualities but also his social traits and his interest in current affairs.
Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, the balance of judgment, variety, and depth of interest, the ability for social cohesion and leadership, and intellectual and moral integrity.
This test will be conducted in the language of choice.
The interview will be graded for 275 marks. The total marks of IPS are 2025 marks.
Candidates will be ranked based on the total and called for the final interview.
VACANCY DETAILS:
The Number of Vacancies to be Filled through the UPSC 2024 Examination is Approximately 1056.
Salay Structure:
The entire salary structure of an IPS officer is mentioned in the table below:
IPS Salary Post Wise | |||
IPS Officer Rank | IPS Basic Pay | IPS Pay Level | Total Years of Service |
SDM, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary | Rs.56,100 | 10 | 1-4 years |
ADM, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary | Rs.67,700 | 11 | 5-8 years |
District Magistrate, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary | Rs.78,800 | 12 | 9-12 years |
District Magistrate, Deputy Secretary, Director | Rs.1,18,500 | 13 | 13-16 years |
Divisional Commissioner, Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Joint Secretary | Rs.1,44,200 | 14 | 16-24 years |
Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary, Additional Secretary | Rs.1,82,200 | 15 | 25-30 years |
Additional Chief Secretary | Rs.2,05,400 | 16 | 30-33 years |
Chief Secretary and Secretary | Rs.2,25,000 | 17 | 34-36 years |
Cabinet Secretary of India | Rs.2,50,000 | 18 | 37+ years |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Candidates willing to apply, are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility Criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
Nationality:
To appear for the UPSC IPS exams you need to be a citizen of India, for all other services, you must be either:
A citizen of India,
Or a subject of Nepal,
Or a subject of Bhutan,
Or a refugee from Tibet that came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of settling in India permanently.
Or an individual with Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries of Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, Kenya, the united republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, & Vietnam, with the purpose of settling permanently in India.
Note:
(1) If you belong to categories b), c), d), and e), then you’d need a certificate issued by the govt. of India to be eligible.
(2) Also belonging to the b), c), d), and e). Categories will bar you from being eligible to be appointed to the Indian Foreign Services.
Age Limit:
As per the IPS age limit eligibility criteria, those between 21 to 32 years, can fill the UPSC IPS application form.
Relaxation Of Upper Age Limit:
Categories | Age Relaxation |
OBC | 3 years |
SC/ ST | 5 years |
Defense Services Personnel, who got disabled during operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence | 3 years |
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers (CO) and ECOs/ SSCOs who will render at least five years Military Service as of August 1, 2021, and have been released | 5 years |
ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as of 1st August 2021 | 5 years |
In the following cases: blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, locomotor disability including acid attack, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, victims and muscular dystrophy, intellectual disability, autism, specific learning disability and mental illness |
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Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1981, to December 31, 1989. | 5 years |
Number of Attempts:
Category | Number of Attempts |
General | 6 |
OBC | 9 |
SC/ST | No restriction |
Physically Handicapped (General) | 9 |
Physically Handicapped (OBC) | 9 |
Physically Handicapped (SC/ST) | No restriction |
Educational Qualifications:
The candidate must have at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to take the UPSC exam.
Even those candidates who have written the final year exams of the qualifying exam (bachelor’s degree) and are awaiting results can apply. Also, candidates who would write the final exam are also eligible to apply for the IPS prelims exam. But, these candidates must produce proof of passing the exam while applying for the IPS mains exam.
In exceptional cases, the UPSC may allow a candidate who does not fall under the aforementioned categories if the candidate has passed an exam conducted by other institutions, the standard of which the UPSC is convinced justifies his/her admission to take the UPSC exam.
Those candidates with professional/technical qualifications which are recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional/technical degrees are also eligible.
MBBS candidates who have not yet completed their internship by the time of applying for the UPSC Mains will be given a provisional admission to take the mains, provided they submit a copy of the certificate from the concerned University/institution authority that they have passed the requisite final professional medical examination. At the time of the interview, such candidates will have to produce a certificate from the University/institution stating that they have completed all the requirements (including completion of internship) for the award of the medical degree.
Physical Standard:
Applicants Appearing for the UPSC IPS Exam must be Physically Fit and have a Sound Mind. After the UPSC CSE Personality Test Selected Applicants Undergo Several Medical Tests at the Medical Centre Notified by the UPSC. Candidates must pass all the Medical Tests to get admitted to any of the services.
How Can Apply:
Steps to fill the Application form:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC.
Step 2: Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
Step 3: Click on Apply Online link.
Step 4: Click on the Civil Services Part-I registration.
Step 5: Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.
Step 6: Fill in all basic information in the part-I application form such as Name Date of birth, Category, Gender, Email ID, Contact number, Permanent address, Marital status, Parents’ names, Community, Educational qualification etc.
Step 7: Once all the details are filled in, click on Continue. Check all details in the online form carefully and click on Submit.
Steps to fill Part- II of the UPSC CSE application form
Step 8: Pay the UPSC application fee.
Step 9: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature.
Step 10: Enter the information related to fee payment details and the examination centre.
Step 11: Click on the ‘I Agree’ button after reading the declaration.
Step 12: On clicking the button, a page with a registration number will be generated. Note down the registration number. Take a printout of the page.
Application Fee:
The IPS Application fee can be paid Offline as well as Online. For online payment, candidates may use a credit card/debit card/Rupay card or Internet Banking Services. For offline payment, download the e-challan and submit the fee in cash at SBI bank branches on the next day itself. Here is the specified payable amount for all candidates:
Category | Application Fee |
GENERAL AND OBC | 100/- |
SC/ST OR PWD | NIL |
FEMALE | NIL |
Exam Centres:
Exam Center Code | Exam Centers |
1 | AHMEDABAD |
2 | AIZAWL |
3 | BANGALURU |
4 | BHOPAL |
5 | CHANDIGARH |
6 | CHENNAI |
7 | CUTTACK |
8 | DEHRADUN |
9 | DELHI |
10 | DISPUR (GUWAHATI) |
11 | HYDERABAD |
12 | JAIPUR |
13 | JAMMU |
14 | KOLKATA |
15 | LUCKNOW |
16 | MUMBAI |
17 | PATNA |
18 | PRAYAGRAJ ( ALLAHABAD) |
19 | RAIPUR |
20 | RANCHI |
21 | SHILLONG |
22 | SHIMLA |
23 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
24 | VIJAYAWADA |
Admit Card:
The important steps related to the UPSC IPS Exam Admit Card download are given below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC.
Step 2: Click on the Admit Card link available on the Home page of the website.
Step 3: Read the instructions given on the page and click on the Yes button.
Step 4: Select any of the given two options – By Registration ID or By Roll Number.
Step 5: Enter registration ID and date of birth (if ‘By Registration ID’ is selected) or roll number and date of birth (if ‘By Roll Number’ is selected).
Step 6: Click on the Submit button.
Step 7: Download the UPSC admit card and take two printouts for the exam day.
Result:
The steps to check the result of UPSC IPS Exam are as mentioned below:
Step-1: Candidates should visit the official website of UPSC.
Step-2: After landing on the website, scroll down and click on the ”UPSC Civil Services Result”.
Step-3: The UPSC Result PDF will open on the screen, which can be downloaded with a single click. It contains the list of roll numbers of the selected candidates.
Step-4: Press ‘Ctrl+F’ to search for any desired Roll number or Candidate roll number. If the name/number is located, then you are qualified or otherwise not.
Step-5: Download the UPSC Result and take a printout for future reference.
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