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UPSC IRS PRE 2023 EXAM
The syllabus for IRS Examination is given below:
PAPER I GENERAL STUDIES
| UPSC Prelims Syllabus | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Current events of national and international importance | 200 Marks | Two hours |
| History of India and Indian National Movement. | ||
| Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. | ||
| Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. | ||
| Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc. | ||
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change | ||
| General Science |
PAPER II CSAT
| UPSC Prelims Syllabus | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Comprehension | 200 Marks | Two hours |
| Interpersonal skills including communication skills | ||
| Logical reasoning and analytical ability | ||
| Decision-making and problem solving | ||
| General mental ability | ||
| Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) – Class X level) | ||
| Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. – Class X level) |
NOTE 1. Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
NOTE 2. The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
NOTE 3. It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination.
For Complete Official Syllabus- Click Here
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SYLLABUS CURRENT AFFAIRS
In UPSC Prelims the focus on dynamic questions has increased in recent years. Even from sections like Polity which were considered to be static, more and more questions seem to have their base in some recent issue/topic in the news. Moreover, Indian Economy and Environment portions in the UPSC Prelims Syllabus focus mostly on Current Affairs.
A few essential sources for current affairs preparation are:
1. Yojana Magazine and Kurukshetra Magazine.
2. Economic and Political Weekly.
3. Press Information Bureau Releases (PIB).
4. The Hindu and The Indian Express.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SYLLABUS HISTORY OF INDIA AND INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENTS
1. Ancient History of India
1.1. Prehistoric cultures in India.
1.2. Indus Valley Civilization. Origins- the different phases- society, economy, and culture- Contacts with other cultures- factors lead to the decline.
1.3. Geographical distribution and characteristics of pastoral and farming society.
1.4. Vedic society-Vedic texts- change from Rigvedic to later Vedic phases.
1.5. Vedic society Religion- Upanishad thought-Political and social organisation, the evolution of the Varna system and monarchy.
1.6. Formation of the State and urbanisation, from the Mahajanapadas to the Nandas.
1.7. Buddhism and Jainism- Factors for the spread of Buddhism.
1.8. The Mauryan Empire- Chandragupta and Megasthenes.
1.9. Ashoka and his inscriptions, his dhamma, culture, administration, and art
1.10. Society of Post-Mauryan India, BC 200- AD 300- Evolution of Jatis.
1.11. The Satavahanas and formation of the state in the Peninsula.
1.12. Sangam texts and society.
1.13. Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians, Kushans, Kanishka-Contacts with the outer world.
1.14. Different Religion- Bhagavatism, Shaivism, Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana, Jainism and Culture and art.
1.15. The Guptas and their descendants.
1.16. Literature Science, Arts, Economy, and society -Modification in the political organisation of empire.
2. Medieval Indian History
2.1. Early Medieval India. Major dynasties; Political and Agrarian organisation. Status of women, Extent of social mobility. The Arabs in Sind and the Ghaznavids.
2.2. Cultural trends, 750-1200, Religious circumstances: the significance of temples and monastic institutions; Sankaracharya; Islam; Sufism. Art and architecture. Literature and Science.
2.3. 13th and 14th Centuries: Ghorian invasions reasons and consequences. Delhi Sultanate under the Slave Rulers. Aladdin Khalji: invasion; administrative, agrarian, and economic measures. Muhammad Tughlug’s innovations. Firuz Tughluq and the decline of the Delhi Sultanate. Development of urbanisation and commerce. Spiritual movements in Hinduism and Islam. Literature. Architecture, Technological changes.
2.4. The 15th and early 16th Century: Key Provincial dynasties; Vijayanagara Empire. The Lodhis, First stage of the Mughal Empire: The Sur Empire and administration. Monotheistic movements: Kabir; Guru Nanak and Sikhism; Bhakti. The spread of regional literature. Art and Culture.
2.5. The Mughal Empire, Akbar: invasion, administrative measures, Policy of Sulh-I-Kul. Jagir and Mansab systems; Jahangir, Shahjahan, and Aurangzeb: extension of Mughal empire in the Deccan; religious policies. Shivaji. Persian and regional literature. Religious idea: Abul Fazl; Maharashtra dharma. Architecture. Painting. Economy: state of affairs of peasants and artisans, escalation in trade; trade with Europe. Social stratification and position of women.
2.6. The decline of the Mughal Empire, the Reason behind the decline. Maratha power under the Peshwas. The Afghans. Regional states. Most important components of composite culture. Sawai Jai Singh, astronomer. The rise of the Urdu language.
3. Modern India Indian National Movement
3.1. British extension: The Carnatic Wars, invasion of Bengal. Mysore and its confrontation to British expansion: The three Anglo-Maratha Wars. Regulating and Pitt’s India Acts. Early composition of the British raj.
3.2. Economic Impact of the British Raj: land revenue settlements like Zamindari, Ryotwari, Mahalwari; Deindustrialisation; Railways and commercialisation of agriculture; increase of landless labour.
3.3. Cultural encounter and social changes: the incept
UPSC IRS PRE 2023 EXAM
The syllabus for IRS Examination is given below:
PAPER I GENERAL STUDIES
| UPSC Prelims Syllabus | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Current events of national and international importance | 200 Marks | Two hours |
| History of India and Indian National Movement. | ||
| Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. | ||
| Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. | ||
| Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc. | ||
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change | ||
| General Science |
PAPER II CSAT
| UPSC Prelims Syllabus | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Comprehension | 200 Marks | Two hours |
| Interpersonal skills including communication skills | ||
| Logical reasoning and analytical ability | ||
| Decision-making and problem solving | ||
| General mental ability | ||
| Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) – Class X level) | ||
| Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. – Class X level) |
NOTE 1. Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
NOTE 2. The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
NOTE 3. It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination.
For Complete Official Syllabus- Click Here
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SYLLABUS CURRENT AFFAIRS
In UPSC Prelims the focus on dynamic questions has increased in recent years. Even from sections like Polity which were considered to be static, more and more questions seem to have their base in some recent issue/topic in the news. Moreover, Indian Economy and Environment portions in the UPSC Prelims Syllabus focus mostly on Current Affairs.
A few essential sources for current affairs preparation are:
1. Yojana Magazine and Kurukshetra Magazine.
2. Economic and Political Weekly.
3. Press Information Bureau Releases (PIB).
4. The Hindu and The Indian Express.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SYLLABUS HISTORY OF INDIA AND INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENTS
1. Ancient History of India
1.1. Prehistoric cultures in India.
1.2. Indus Valley Civilization. Origins- the different phases- society, economy, and culture- Contacts with other cultures- factors lead to the decline.
1.3. Geographical distribution and characteristics of pastoral and farming society.
1.4. Vedic society-Vedic texts- change from Rigvedic to later Vedic phases.
1.5. Vedic society Religion- Upanishad thought-Political and social organisation, the evolution of the Varna system and monarchy.
1.6. Formation of the State and urbanisation, from the Mahajanapadas to the Nandas.
1.7. Buddhism and Jainism- Factors for the spread of Buddhism.
1.8. The Mauryan Empire- Chandragupta and Megasthenes.
1.9. Ashoka and his inscriptions, his dhamma, culture, administration, and art
1.10. Society of Post-Mauryan India, BC 200- AD 300- Evolution of Jatis.
1.11. The Satavahanas and formation of the state in the Peninsula.
1.12. Sangam texts and society.
1.13. Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians, Kushans, Kanishka-Contacts with the outer world.
1.14. Different Religion- Bhagavatism, Shaivism, Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana, Jainism and Culture and art.
1.15. The Guptas and their descendants.
1.16. Literature Science, Arts, Economy, and society -Modification in the political organisation of empire.
2. Medieval Indian History
2.1. Early Medieval India. Major dynasties; Political and Agrarian organisation. Status of women, Extent of social mobility. The Arabs in Sind and the Ghaznavids.
2.2. Cultural trends, 750-1200, Religious circumstances: the significance of temples and monastic institutions; Sankaracharya; Islam; Sufism. Art and architecture. Literature and Science.
2.3. 13th and 14th Centuries: Ghorian invasions reasons and consequences. Delhi Sultanate under the Slave Rulers. Aladdin Khalji: invasion; administrative, agrarian, and economic measures. Muhammad Tughlug’s innovations. Firuz Tughluq and the decline of the Delhi Sultanate. Development of urbanisation and commerce. Spiritual movements in Hinduism and Islam. Literature. Architecture, Technological changes.
2.4. The 15th and early 16th Century: Key Provincial dynasties; Vijayanagara Empire. The Lodhis, First stage of the Mughal Empire: The Sur Empire and administration. Monotheistic movements: Kabir; Guru Nanak and Sikhism; Bhakti. The spread of regional literature. Art and Culture.
2.5. The Mughal Empire, Akbar: invasion, administrative measures, Policy of Sulh-I-Kul. Jagir and Mansab systems; Jahangir, Shahjahan, and Aurangzeb: extension of Mughal empire in the Deccan; religious policies. Shivaji. Persian and regional literature. Religious idea: Abul Fazl; Maharashtra dharma. Architecture. Painting. Economy: state of affairs of peasants and artisans, escalation in trade; trade with Europe. Social stratification and position of women.
2.6. The decline of the Mughal Empire, the Reason behind the decline. Maratha power under the Peshwas. The Afghans. Regional states. Most important components of composite culture. Sawai Jai Singh, astronomer. The rise of the Urdu language.
3. Modern India Indian National Movement
3.1. British extension: The Carnatic Wars, invasion of Bengal. Mysore and its confrontation to British expansion: The three Anglo-Maratha Wars. Regulating and Pitt’s India Acts. Early composition of the British raj.
3.2. Economic Impact of the British Raj: land revenue settlements like Zamindari, Ryotwari, Mahalwari; Deindustrialisation; Railways and commercialisation of agriculture; increase of landless labour.
3.3. Cultural encounter and social changes: the inception of western education and modern thoughts. Indian Renaissance, religious and social reform movements; Social reforms events before 1857. Development of Indian middle class; the vernacular press and its effects: the rise of modern literature in Indian languages.
3.4. Confrontation to British rule: Early uprisings; The 1857 Revolt-reasons, character, course, and result.
3.5. Indian Freedom struggle the first stage: Growth of national consciousness; creation of Associations; Establishment of the Indian National Congress and its Moderate stage; Swadeshi Movement; Economic Nationalism; The development of Extremism and the split in Congress; The policy of Divide and Rule; Congress-League Pact of 1916.
3.6. Gandhian thoughts and techniques of mass mobilisation- Civil Disobedience, the Khilafat movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, and Quit India Movement; another strand in the National Movement-Revolutionaries, Subhash Chandra Bose, and the Indian National Army.
3.7. Separatist movements in Indian politics- the Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim League; Partition and Independence; The post -1945 developments.
3.8. India was independent to 1964. A parliamentary, democratic, secular. Jawaharlal Nehru’s vision, Foreign policy of Non-alignment, Planning and state-controlled industrialisation. Agrarian modification.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SYLLABUS INDIAN AND WORLD GEOGRAPHY
1. Indian Geography
1.1. The basic idea about India, Location, latitude, longitude, time zone, Neighbouring countries, States and its position and the states on International boundaries, Important straits.
1.2. Physical features of India, The Himalayas, The Great North Indian plains, the Peninsular Plateau, the Indian Desert, the Coastal Plains, and the Islands.
1.3. River systems – Characteristics, comparison, and significance, Himalayan rivers, Peninsular rivers, River basins, Hydro-Power projects, Power plants and Major Dams, Regional development and planning, West flowing and east-flowing rivers, Interlinking of rivers.
1.4. Climate in India, Monsoon, Driving mechanism, Effects of La-Nino and El-Nino, Recent theories, Season of India, Cyclones.
1.5. Mineral and industries, Distribution of minerals, Industrial policies, Location factors, Issues and challenges of the industries, Industrial clusters.
1.6. Agriculture and Allied-characteristics and Problems, Land utilization, Types of agriculture practices, Soils and Crops, Trends in agriculture (Green revolution), Irrigation, Major irrigation projects, Land reforms, Government policies, and schemes, Animal husbandry (livestock resources).
1.7. Natural vegetation and fauna- Characteristics, importance, comparison and significance, Classification of natural vegetation, Rainfall distribution, Wildlife sanctuaries, National Forest Policy, Biosphere reserve, National parks , Environmental issues, Red-listed species (in recent news).
1.8. Economic infrastructure, Transportation, Road(National Highways) Rail, Air, Water (Major inland waterways) and its Significance, Power and energy sector, Sources of conventional and non-conventional energy, Energy conservation and crisis, Recent developments.
1.9. Human geography, Demographics, Demographics.
2. World Geography & Physical Geography
2.1. Universe, Theories related to Solar System, Theories related to the formation of the universe, Recent updates on the same.
2.2. The basic idea about Earth, The motion of the Earth – Rotation and Revolution, Latitudes and Longitudes, The inclination of the Earth’s Axis – effect on seasons, Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse, and Tides and their significance.
2.3. Geomorphology, Earth’s movement (exo-genetic and endo-genetic), Earthquakes, volcanic activity, The basic idea about Continental Drift Theory, Plate Tectonics Theory, Sea Floor Spreading.
2.4. Interior of the earth, lithosphere, Interaction of lithosphere with other spheres, Boundaries, and composition.
2.5. Mass Movements of landforms, erosion, and deposits, Basic information about geographical landforms and their significance, Rock system, and Classification of Rocks.
2.6. Climatology.
2.7. The hydrosphere.
2.8. Biosphere.
2.9. Economic geography.
2.10. Map work.
2.11. Places in New
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SYLLABUS INDIAN POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Preamble, Features of preamble, 42nd Amendment, Swaran Singh committee.
2. Schedules, The basic idea about 12 schedules.
3. Constitution of India, The basic idea about All articles, Historical Background, Drafting committee and the making of the Constitution, Influence of other constitutions, and Its salient features.
4. Union and its Territory.
5. Citizenship, The basic idea about Article 5-11, PIO, NRI, OCI, and Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, etc.
6. Fundamental Rights (FR), The basic idea about Article 12-35, A thorough understanding of Articles 14- 30 and Art. 32, etc.
7. Fundamental Duties(FD), Article 51A, Difference between FR and FD, Significance and Criticism, Enforcement of FD’s, Recent issues about FD.
8. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
9. Union.
10. Judiciary.
11. State Government- State Executive, Administration of Special Areas, Emergency Provisions, etc.
12. State- center and interstate relations, Panchayati Raj and municipalities, Reservation, etc.
13. Constitution Bodies, Non-Constitutional Bodies, Tribunals, Special Provisions for SCs, STs, Backward Classes, Minorities, and Anglo-Indians, etc.
14. Current affairs, Recent issues related to the above-mentioned categories, Important schemes, programs, missions, laws, and policies launched by the government., Recent Government Bills and Governance- Actions, etc.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SYLLABUS INDIAN ECONOMY
Economic and Social Development
1. Economic growth and development – basic concept and definition of Economy and economics, uses and transfer of resources, distributive effects, macro, and microeconomic policy, micro-macro balance, the distributive impact of economic policies, development versus growth, determinant of growth and development, concepts such as HPI/MPI, HDI, PQLI, GEM, GDI/GII, TAI, Green index, sustainable development, India’s ranking in the various indices.
2. Poverty – definitions, causes, distribution-deprivation, income versus calories, measurement of poverty, the status of poverty, eradication programmes, poverty and resource policy, tribal rights and issues, livelihood mission.
3. Inclusion – definition, relevance, types, financial inclusion, recent initiatives.
4. Demographics – census data, populations by gender, state, age group, socio-economic status, caste, religion, literacy levels, etc. Trends in human development – interstate comparison, etc.
5. Fiscal policy – definition, component, receipts, revenue and capital account, tax revenue, expenditure, budget.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SYLLABUS GENERAL SCIENCE
1. Universe – Big Bang, Redshift, Blueshift, Star Formation – Stellar Evolution, Life Cycle of A Star, Solar System Formation – Nebular Theory of Laplace, Solar System – Planets, Inner Planets, Outer Planets, Sun – Internal Structure, Atmosphere.
2. Nuclear Fission, Nuclear Reactor Types, India’s Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme, Cell Organelles – Plant Cell vs Animal Cell.
3. Carbohydrates – Monosaccharides, Polysaccharides, Proteins – Amino Acids, Enzymes, Vitamins and Minerals – Deficiency Diseases, Fats – Healthy Fats and Unhealthy Fats.
4. Animal Tissues – Epithelium, Connective Tissues.
5. Human Digestive System – Digestive Glands, Respiratory System – NCERT General Science, Endocrine Glands and Hormones, Human Neural System – Human Brain, Muscular and Skeletal System.
6. Nucleic acids – DNA and RNA, Recombinant DNA, Mitosis – Cell Cycle, Cell Division, Meiosis – Mitosis – Meiosis Comparison, Inheritance – Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance, Chromosomal Theory, Human Genome Project
7. Sex Determination – Genetic Disorders.
8. Diseases Caused by Microorganisms, Microbes in Human Welfare – Useful Microbes.
9. Immunity – Human Immune System.
10. AIDS, Cancer – causes, Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, Diseases – Acute, Chronic, Communicable Diseases, Blood – Blood Groups – Formed Elements.
11. Circulatory System, Double Circulation, Excretory System – Kidney, Urine Formation.
12. Origin and Evolution of Life on Earth, Biological Classification, Five Kingdom Classifications of Plants and Animals, Plant Parts and Their Functions.
13. Plant Kingdom – Halophytes, Bryophytes, Plants with Seeds – Gymnosperms and Angiosperms, Plant Tissue – Simple, Complex Permanent Tissue, Plant Nutrition – Photosynthesis, Nitrogen Cycle, Fixation, Sexual and Asexual Reproduction in Plants.
14. Classification of Animal Kingdom (Animalia), Classification of Vertebrata (Phylum Chordata).
15. Human Reproductive System, Biotechnology – Genetic Engineering – Processes and Applications.
16. Atomic Theory – Structure of an Atom.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM RECOMMENDED BOOKS
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2. Examination Notice - Click Here
3. Annual Calendar - Click Here
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 EXAM
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is a civil service competitive exam held in India by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the recruitment of Revenue Department employees. IRS is a Central Civil Service that reports to the Union Ministry of Finance's Department of Revenue and is responsible for the collection and management of different direct and indirect taxes that accrue to the Union Government.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 EXAM PATTERN
The preliminary examination for the Indian Revenue Services Examination is divided into two Papers. The first paper contains 100 questions of a total of 200 marks from General Studies. The second paper contains 80 questions of a total of 200 marks from the 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%.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 MODE OF EXAM
The Preliminary examination for Indian Revenue Services will be held as an Offline Pen & Paper Based Examination. It will contain objective-type questions.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 MEDIUM OF EXAM
The question paper will be set both in Hindi & English.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 MARKING SCHEME
There will be negative marking for incorrect answers, as detailed below:
1. 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 a penalty.
2. If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.
3. If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 EXAM IMPORTANT FACTS
1. The Preliminary Examination will be held in two papers with a total of 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.
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 a penalty.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- Click Here
2. Examination Notice 2022- Click Here
3. For Important Dates 2022- Click Here
4. Revised Annual Calendar 2022- Click Here
5. Annual Calendar 2023- Click Here
6. Prelims Result Notice 2022- Click Here
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 EXAM
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is a civil service competitive exam held in India by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the recruitment of Revenue Department employees. IRS is a Central Civil Service that reports to the Union Ministry of Finance's Department of Revenue and is responsible for the collection and management of different direct and indirect taxes that accrue to the Union Government.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 EXAM PATTERN
The preliminary examination for the Indian Revenue Services Examination is divided into two Papers. The first paper contains 100 questions of a total of 200 marks from General Studies. The second paper contains 80 questions of a total of 200 marks from the 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%.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 MODE OF EXAM
The Preliminary examination for Indian Revenue Services will be held as an Offline Pen & Paper Based Examination. It will contain objective-type questions.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 MEDIUM OF EXAM
The question paper will be set both in Hindi & English.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 MARKING SCHEME
There will be negative marking for incorrect answers, as detailed below:
1. 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 a penalty.
2. If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.
3. If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
UPSC IRS PRE 2022 EXAM IMPORTANT FACTS
1. The Preliminary Examination will be held in two papers with a total of 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.
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 a penalty.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website- Click Here
2. Examination Notice 2022- Click Here
3. For Important Dates 2022- Click Here
4. Revised Annual Calendar 2022- Click Here
5. Annual Calendar 2023- Click Here
6. Prelims Result Notice 2022- Click Here
UPSC IRS PRE 2023 EXAM
Candidates who are willing to apply for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Examination 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, etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility Indian Revenue Service (IRS) are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:
1. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) :Nationality
2. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) : Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) : Educational Qualifications
4. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) : Physical Standards
5. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) : Number of Attempts
UPSC IRS EXAM NATIONALITY
For the Indian Revenue Service, a candidate must be either:
a). a citizen of India, or
b). a subject of Nepal, or
c). a subject of Bhutan, or
d). a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
e). a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided further that candidates belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) above will not be eligible for appointment to the Indian Foreign Service.
A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him/her by the Government of India.
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UPSC IRS EXAM AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS
1. A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years.
2. The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable:
a) up to a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe;
b) up to a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates;
c) up to a maximum of three years in the case of Defence Services Personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof;
d) up to a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least five years of Military Service.
i) on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed, otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency); or
ii) on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service; or
iii) on invalidment.
e). up to a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months notice on selection from the date of receipt of an offer of appointment.
f). up to a maximum of 10 years in the case of candidates belonging to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories viz.
i) blindness and low vision;
ii) deaf and hard of hearing;
iii) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy;
iv) autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and mental illness
v) multiple disabilities from amongst person under clauses (i) to (iv) including deaf-blindness.
NOTE 1. Candidates belonging to either the SC or the ST or the OBC category viz. those coming under the category of Ex-servicemen or PwBD will be eligible for a grant of cumulative age relaxation under both categories.
NOTE 2. The term Ex-servicemen will apply to the persons who are defined as Ex-servicemen in the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time.
NOTE 3. The age concession will be admissible to Ex-servicemen i.e. a person who has served in any rank whether as a combatant or non-combatant in the Regular Army, Navy, and Air Force of the Indian Union and who either has been retired or relieved or discharged from such service whether at own request or being relieved by the employer after earning a pension.
NOTE 4. Notwithstanding the provision of age-relaxation candidates of the PwBD category will be considered to be eligible for appointment only if they (after such Medical Examination as the Government or appointing authority, as the case may be, may prescribe) are found to satisfy the requirements of physical and medical standards for the concerned Services to be allocated to the candidates of PwBD category by the Government.
3. The date of birth, accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which extract must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary examination certificate or an equivalent examination certificate. The certificate in support of the date of birth is required to be submitted by a candidate only at the time of applying for the Civil Services Examination.
Age Relaxation
| 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 |
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UPSC IRS EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
A candidate must hold a Graduate degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University or possess an equivalent qualification.
NOTE 1. Candidates who have appeared at a qualifying examination the passing of which would render them educationally qualified for the Commission’s Examination but have not been informed of the result as also the candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination wi
...UPSC IRS PRE 2023 EXAM
Candidates who are willing to apply for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Examination 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, etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility Indian Revenue Service (IRS) are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:
1. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) :Nationality
2. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) : Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) : Educational Qualifications
4. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) : Physical Standards
5. Indian Revenue Service (IRS) : Number of Attempts
UPSC IRS EXAM NATIONALITY
For the Indian Revenue Service, a candidate must be either:
a). a citizen of India, or
b). a subject of Nepal, or
c). a subject of Bhutan, or
d). a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
e). a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided further that candidates belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) above will not be eligible for appointment to the Indian Foreign Service.
A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him/her by the Government of India.
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UPSC IRS EXAM AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS
1. A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years.
2. The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable:
a) up to a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe;
b) up to a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates;
c) up to a maximum of three years in the case of Defence Services Personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof;
d) up to a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least five years of Military Service.
i) on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed, otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency); or
ii) on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service; or
iii) on invalidment.
e). up to a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months notice on selection from the date of receipt of an offer of appointment.
f). up to a maximum of 10 years in the case of candidates belonging to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories viz.
i) blindness and low vision;
ii) deaf and hard of hearing;
iii) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy;
iv) autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and mental illness
v) multiple disabilities from amongst person under clauses (i) to (iv) including deaf-blindness.
NOTE 1. Candidates belonging to either the SC or the ST or the OBC category viz. those coming under the category of Ex-servicemen or PwBD will be eligible for a grant of cumulative age relaxation under both categories.
NOTE 2. The term Ex-servicemen will apply to the persons who are defined as Ex-servicemen in the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time.
NOTE 3. The age concession will be admissible to Ex-servicemen i.e. a person who has served in any rank whether as a combatant or non-combatant in the Regular Army, Navy, and Air Force of the Indian Union and who either has been retired or relieved or discharged from such service whether at own request or being relieved by the employer after earning a pension.
NOTE 4. Notwithstanding the provision of age-relaxation candidates of the PwBD category will be considered to be eligible for appointment only if they (after such Medical Examination as the Government or appointing authority, as the case may be, may prescribe) are found to satisfy the requirements of physical and medical standards for the concerned Services to be allocated to the candidates of PwBD category by the Government.
3. The date of birth, accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which extract must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary examination certificate or an equivalent examination certificate. The certificate in support of the date of birth is required to be submitted by a candidate only at the time of applying for the Civil Services Examination.
Age Relaxation
| 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 |
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UPSC IRS EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
A candidate must hold a Graduate degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University or possess an equivalent qualification.
NOTE 1. Candidates who have appeared at a qualifying examination the passing of which would render them educationally qualified for the Commission’s Examination but have not been informed of the result as also the candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination will also be eligible for admission to the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.
NOTE 2. In exceptional cases, the Commission may treat a candidate who does not have any of the foregoing qualifications as a candidate, provided that the candidate has passed an examination conducted by any other institution the standard of which in the opinion of the Commission justifies the admission to the Civil Services Examination.
NOTE 3. Candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications which are recognised by Government as equivalent to professional and technical degree would also be eligible for admission to the Civil Services Examination.
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UPSC IRS EXAM PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to Civil Services Examination, as per guideline for Examination published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary.
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UPSC IRS EXAM NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS
Every candidate appearing at the examination, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted six (6) attempts at the CSE. However, relaxation in the number of attempts will be available to the SC/ST/OBC and PwBD category candidates who are otherwise eligible. The number of attempts available to such candidates as per relaxation is as under:
1. General Category Candidates: 6 attempts
2. Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) candidates: No restriction
3. Other Backward Class candidates: 9 attempts
NOTE 1. An attempt at a Preliminary Examination shall be deemed to be an attempt at the Civil Services Examination.
NOTE 2. If a candidate actually appears in any one paper in the Preliminary Examination, he/she shall be deemed to have made an attempt at the Examination.
NOTE 3. Notwithstanding the disqualification/cancellation of candidature, the fact of appearance of the candidate at the examination will count as an attempt.
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UPSC IRS EXAM ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. The candidate must be a citizen of India or Nepal or Bhutan to get eligible for Indian Revenue Services.
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 graduation degree from a recognized 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 a maximum number of attempts.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
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3. Annual Calendar - Click Here
UPSC IPS 2023 EXAM DATES
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release | 01/02/2023 |
| Online Registration Starting | 01/02/2023 |
| Last date of online registration | 21/02/2023 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2023 |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | 28/05/2023 |
| Prelim Results | Jun 2023 |
| Mains Admit Card | To be Announced |
| Exam Date (Mains) | 15/09/2023 (5 days) |
| Mains Exam Result | To be Announced |
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UPSC IRS PRE 2022 EXAM DATES
| Events | Dates |
| Release of official notification | 2-February-2022 |
| Online Recruitment Application (ORA) started | 2-February-2022 |
| Last date for receipt of Application | 22-February-2022 |
| Availability of admit card for preliminary examination | 10-May-2022 |
| Preliminary examination commencement | 05-June-2022 |
| Preliminary exam result | 22-June-2022 |
| Main exam commencement | 16th to 25th September 2022 |
| Main exam result | To be notified |
| Personality Test (PT)/ Interview date | To be notified |
| Declaration of the final result | To be notified |
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UPSC IRS PRE 2021 EXAM DATES
The detailed schedule is given below:
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 04/03/2021 |
| Start of Application Process | 04/03/2021 |
| Last Date for receipt of Applications | 24/03/2021 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release Date | September 2021 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 10/10/2021 |
| Announcement of Prelims results | 29/10/2021 |
| Mains Examination Dates | 07/01/2022, 08/01/2022, 09/01/2022, 15/01/2022, 16/01/2022, |
| Announcement of Mains results | 17/03/2022 |
| Interview Schedule | 05/04/2022 |
| Announcement of Final results | 30/05/2022 |
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM IMPORTANT FACTS
1. Indian Revenue Service 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:
1. For Official Website- Click Here
2. Examination Notice -
UPSC IPS 2023 EXAM DATES
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release | 01/02/2023 |
| Online Registration Starting | 01/02/2023 |
| Last date of online registration | 21/02/2023 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2023 |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | 28/05/2023 |
| Prelim Results | Jun 2023 |
| Mains Admit Card | To be Announced |
| Exam Date (Mains) | 15/09/2023 (5 days) |
| Mains Exam Result | To be Announced |
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UPSC IRS PRE 2022 EXAM DATES
| Events | Dates |
| Release of official notification | 2-February-2022 |
| Online Recruitment Application (ORA) started | 2-February-2022 |
| Last date for receipt of Application | 22-February-2022 |
| Availability of admit card for preliminary examination | 10-May-2022 |
| Preliminary examination commencement | 05-June-2022 |
| Preliminary exam result | 22-June-2022 |
| Main exam commencement | 16th to 25th September 2022 |
| Main exam result | To be notified |
| Personality Test (PT)/ Interview date | To be notified |
| Declaration of the final result | To be notified |
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UPSC IRS PRE 2021 EXAM DATES
The detailed schedule is given below:
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 04/03/2021 |
| Start of Application Process | 04/03/2021 |
| Last Date for receipt of Applications | 24/03/2021 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release Date | September 2021 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 10/10/2021 |
| Announcement of Prelims results | 29/10/2021 |
| Mains Examination Dates | 07/01/2022, 08/01/2022, 09/01/2022, 15/01/2022, 16/01/2022, |
| Announcement of Mains results | 17/03/2022 |
| Interview Schedule | 05/04/2022 |
| Announcement of Final results | 30/05/2022 |
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM IMPORTANT FACTS
1. Indian Revenue Service 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:
1. For Official Website- Click Here
2. Examination Notice - Click Here
3. Annual Calendar - Click Here
UPSC IINDIAN REVENUE SERVICES (IRS) PRE 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS (5 JUNE 2022)
IRS (UPSC CSE) Prelims, popularly known as UPSC Prelims 2022, was conducted on June 5, 2022. The UPSC Prelims 2022 exam was conducted in two shifts for the two papers. The GS Paper 1 was held between 09:30 AM-11:30 AM and includes 100 questions in total. Whereas, the GS Paper 2 (CSAT) is conducted from 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM and comprised 80 questions.
Subject-wise Analysis
General Studies Paper 1
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 (Including Current Development) | 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 2
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 & Logical Reasoning | Moderate to Difficult |
2. | Arithmetics | Moderate to Difficult |
3. | Comprehension; Interpersonal skills including communication skills | Easy to Moderate |
5. | Basic numeracy | Easy to Moderate |
6. | Data interpretation | Easy to Moderate |
UPSC INDIAN REVENUE SERVICES (IRS) PRE 2021 EXAM ANALYSIS (10 October 2021)
IRS (UPSC CSE) Prelims, popularly known as UPSC Prelims 2021, was conducted on October 10, 2021. The UPSC Prelims 2021 exam was conducted in two shifts for the two papers- from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM and 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. According to the candidates who appeared for the exam and the expert analysts, the Prelims GS Paper was easy to moderate in difficulty.
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 |
UPSC IINDIAN REVENUE SERVICES (IRS) PRE 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS (5 JUNE 2022)
IRS (UPSC CSE) Prelims, popularly known as UPSC Prelims 2022, was conducted on June 5, 2022. The UPSC Prelims 2022 exam was conducted in two shifts for the two papers. The GS Paper 1 was held between 09:30 AM-11:30 AM and includes 100 questions in total. Whereas, the GS Paper 2 (CSAT) is conducted from 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM and comprised 80 questions.
Subject-wise Analysis
General Studies Paper 1
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 (Including Current Development) | 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 2
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 & Logical Reasoning | Moderate to Difficult |
2. | Arithmetics | Moderate to Difficult |
3. | Comprehension; Interpersonal skills including communication skills | Easy to Moderate |
5. | Basic numeracy | Easy to Moderate |
6. | Data interpretation | Easy to Moderate |
UPSC INDIAN REVENUE SERVICES (IRS) PRE 2021 EXAM ANALYSIS (10 October 2021)
IRS (UPSC CSE) Prelims, popularly known as UPSC Prelims 2021, was conducted on October 10, 2021. The UPSC Prelims 2021 exam was conducted in two shifts for the two papers- from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM and 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. According to the candidates who appeared for the exam and the expert analysts, the Prelims GS Paper was easy to moderate in difficulty.
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 (Biotechnology) | 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.
5. Questions related to COVID-19 were not asked.
6. The current affairs were from the pre-6-month period. Not recent current affairs.
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 INDIAN REVENUE SERVICES (IRS) PRE 2021 EXAM OVERVIEW
The UPSC IRS Prelims is the first stage of the prestigious Civil Services Examination. General Studies and CSAT are the two papers that make up the exam. The Civil Services Aptitude Test, or CSAT, is a qualifying exam. To qualify for the UPSC Mains Exam, candidates must obtain more than 33% or 66 points on the CSAT paper.
UPSC INDIAN REVENUE SERVICES (IRS) PRE 2020 EXAM ANALYSIS (4 October)
UPSC conducted the Preliminary Examination for the Indian Revenue Service through Civil Services Preliminary examination 2020 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, the 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 |
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 is a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
5. Overall, the difficulty level of the Preliminary Examination of Indian Revenue Service Examination is Moderate to Difficult.
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UPSC IRS PRE 2023 EXAM
The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) selection will be made through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC along with more than 20 services. The application process and selection process is common for all the services. Approximately, over eight lakh candidates apply for the IPS exam every year.
UPSC IRS EXAM SELECTION PROCEDURE
As part of the selection procedure of UPSC IRS, candidates have to clear all the 3 stages of the entrance exam through UPSC Civil Services Examination given below:
1. Preliminary exam.
2. Mains exam.
3. Personality Test/Interview.
SIX- MONTHS STUDY PLAN
| Month | Area of Focus (6 hours) | Additional 2 Hours Each Day |
| 1st Month | NCERTs of History, Polity, Economy, Geography, and Art & Culture. | Monthly Current Affairs (Past 1 month) |
| 2nd Month | Basic reference books of History, Polity. | Monthly Current Affairs (Past 2 month) |
| 3rd Month | Basic reference books of Economy + Budget + Economic Survey. | Monthly Current Affairs (Past 3 month) |
| 4th Month | Basic reference books of Geography and Art & Culture. | Monthly Current Affairs (Past 4 month) |
| 5th Month | Previous Years’ Papers + Mock-test-based learning approach. | UPSC IRS Mock Test + Current Affairs |
| 6th Month | Mock-test-based learning approach. | UPSC IRS Mock Test + Current Affairs |
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM TIPS & TRICKS
1. Cover the whole syllabus: The syllabus should be covered comprehensively. No portion should be left for granted, whatever be the past trends. UPSC can tilt towards any portion from the massive syllabus and hence it's advisable to be on the safer side.
2. Attempt mock test: After coverage of a substantial portion of the syllabus, a decent number of mock tests must be attempted. The number of mocks should be reasonable. Too many tests would drain your precious energy and too few numbers would leave you unprepared. Mocks should be given in exam type environment only. Joining only one standard Test Series would be a wise idea.
3. Proper revision: The syllabus of Prelims is quite massive and scattered. More than coverage, it's important to consolidate the entire material. Hence, revision should be both reasonable and time-bound. A fine balance is demanded in the coverage of the syllabus and revision of the covered portion.
4. Make proper notes: No syllabus of UPSC can be covered with quality without making proper notes. Notes should be made in a proper format so that it becomes easier for the aspirants to memorize and reproduce. Notes should not be too bulky and hence the purpose of notes should always be tied in mind.
5. Practice previous year question papers: Past year papers should be like a radar of preparation which provides direction and orientation to your preparation. Apart from enhancing your knowledge base, past year papers help in forming your mental outlook. This increases your common sense and helps you in eliminating options.
6. Avoid Distractions: As this is the most precious phase of the UPSC recruitment process, aspirants are advised to not waste even a single second on unnecessary and time-killing activities like watching movies, TV shows, visiting places, friends and family get together.
7. Devote extra Time on General Knowledge & Follow Current Affairs: As a UPSC aspirant, following current affairs and keeping a check on general knowledge is of utmost importance. A good grasp of general knowledge can be achieved by reading different books, journals, and articles. Reading newspapers daily is the most effective means of keeping yourself updated with current affairs.
8. Analyze yourself: Timely analysis of your preparation is the most vital tool for getting the desired results. Be accountable and responsible for yourself. Analyze your exam preparation regularly at the end of the day. Do a SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis. Proper analysis will help you work on your weak areas and help you to prepare for the UPSC exam effectively.
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UPSC IRS PRE 2023 EXAM
The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) selection will be made through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC along with more than 20 services. The application process and selection process is common for all the services. Approximately, over eight lakh candidates apply for the IPS exam every year.
UPSC IRS EXAM SELECTION PROCEDURE
As part of the selection procedure of UPSC IRS, candidates have to clear all the 3 stages of the entrance exam through UPSC Civil Services Examination given below:
1. Preliminary exam.
2. Mains exam.
3. Personality Test/Interview.
SIX- MONTHS STUDY PLAN
| Month | Area of Focus (6 hours) | Additional 2 Hours Each Day |
| 1st Month | NCERTs of History, Polity, Economy, Geography, and Art & Culture. | Monthly Current Affairs (Past 1 month) |
| 2nd Month | Basic reference books of History, Polity. | Monthly Current Affairs (Past 2 month) |
| 3rd Month | Basic reference books of Economy + Budget + Economic Survey. | Monthly Current Affairs (Past 3 month) |
| 4th Month | Basic reference books of Geography and Art & Culture. | Monthly Current Affairs (Past 4 month) |
| 5th Month | Previous Years’ Papers + Mock-test-based learning approach. | UPSC IRS Mock Test + Current Affairs |
| 6th Month | Mock-test-based learning approach. | UPSC IRS Mock Test + Current Affairs |
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM TIPS & TRICKS
1. Cover the whole syllabus: The syllabus should be covered comprehensively. No portion should be left for granted, whatever be the past trends. UPSC can tilt towards any portion from the massive syllabus and hence it's advisable to be on the safer side.
2. Attempt mock test: After coverage of a substantial portion of the syllabus, a decent number of mock tests must be attempted. The number of mocks should be reasonable. Too many tests would drain your precious energy and too few numbers would leave you unprepared. Mocks should be given in exam type environment only. Joining only one standard Test Series would be a wise idea.
3. Proper revision: The syllabus of Prelims is quite massive and scattered. More than coverage, it's important to consolidate the entire material. Hence, revision should be both reasonable and time-bound. A fine balance is demanded in the coverage of the syllabus and revision of the covered portion.
4. Make proper notes: No syllabus of UPSC can be covered with quality without making proper notes. Notes should be made in a proper format so that it becomes easier for the aspirants to memorize and reproduce. Notes should not be too bulky and hence the purpose of notes should always be tied in mind.
5. Practice previous year question papers: Past year papers should be like a radar of preparation which provides direction and orientation to your preparation. Apart from enhancing your knowledge base, past year papers help in forming your mental outlook. This increases your common sense and helps you in eliminating options.
6. Avoid Distractions: As this is the most precious phase of the UPSC recruitment process, aspirants are advised to not waste even a single second on unnecessary and time-killing activities like watching movies, TV shows, visiting places, friends and family get together.
7. Devote extra Time on General Knowledge & Follow Current Affairs: As a UPSC aspirant, following current affairs and keeping a check on general knowledge is of utmost importance. A good grasp of general knowledge can be achieved by reading different books, journals, and articles. Reading newspapers daily is the most effective means of keeping yourself updated with current affairs.
8. Analyze yourself: Timely analysis of your preparation is the most vital tool for getting the desired results. Be accountable and responsible for yourself. Analyze your exam preparation regularly at the end of the day. Do a SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis. Proper analysis will help you work on your weak areas and help you to prepare for the UPSC exam effectively.
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UPSC IRS PRE EXAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC IRS PRE EXAM APPLICATION FORM
| Query | Response |
| When can i submit online application for a particular examination? | 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 i.e. 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 duly 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 OR Pay by Net Banking facility of SBI. |
| What should i do in case my Photo / Sign does not match with pixel sizes mentioned in UPSC guidelines? | 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 attempt for the UPSC exam? | Yes, an attempt in prelims examination counted as an attempt for the UPSC exam. |
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC IRS PRE EXAM 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 IRS recruitment held in a year? | It is an annual recruitment process and the official notification is released once every year. |
| When are the exam dates for the recruitment released? | 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. |
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC IRS PRE EXAM 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 UPSC IRS PRE EXAM PATTERN
| Query | Response |
| What is the scheme of selection for the IRS Exam? | There are three stages involved in the recruitment of an IRS Officer. These include: |
| What is the exam pattern for the preliminary examination? | There are two compulsory General Studies papers in the preliminary examination, each of which carries 200 marks. Each paper is of 2 hours and is objective type |
| Is there an option to give the paper in the Hindi language? | Yes, the question papers are set in both Hindi and English. |
| Is the UPSC exam conducted online or offline? | The prelims and mains exam is conducted offline only. |
| Where can I check the prelims and mains result? | The result for UPSC prelims and mains is released on the official website and there candidates can download the list of shortlisted candidates. |
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. For Official Website- Click Here
2. Examination Notice - Click Here
3. Annual Calendar - Click Here
LATEST UPDATE FOR UPSC IRS 2023 EXAM
As per the official UPSC Calendar 2023, UPSC Indian Revenue Service Prelim exam will be conducted on May 28, 2023 and exam notification 2023 will be released online on February 1, 2023.
For More Information - click here
Indian Revenue Service Prelim 2022 exam was successfully conducted on June 5, 2022, and mains exam was conducted from September 16 to 25, 2022 by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is a civil services competitive exam in India conducted by UPSC for recruitment to Revenue Department. The Indian Revenue Service (IRS), is the administrative revenue service of the Government of India. It is one of the Group A services.
IRS is a Central Civil Service that functions under the Department of Revenue in the Union Ministry of Finance and is concerned with the collection and management of the various direct and indirect taxes, accruing the same to the Union Government.
IRS comprises two branches :
1. IRS (Income Tax)
2. IRS (Customs and Central Excise)
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAM 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, the 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 follows:
| 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(IPoS) |
| 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 |
UPSC IRS CAREER PROSPECTS
1. Since the IRS cadre officers are the experts in the matters of taxation they are recruited in various agencies like CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), R&AW (Research & Analysis Wing) and IB (Intelligence Bureau).
2. IRS officers get an opportunity to serve as chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
3. IRS officers get an opportunity for overseas posting.
4. IRS cadre officers also may get the opportunity to serve as Income Tax Ombudsman.
5. IRS cadre officers get the opportunity to serve in Ministries.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
| Particulars |
LATEST UPDATE FOR UPSC IRS 2023 EXAM
As per the official UPSC Calendar 2023, UPSC Indian Revenue Service Prelim exam will be conducted on May 28, 2023 and exam notification 2023 will be released online on February 1, 2023.
For More Information - click here
Indian Revenue Service Prelim 2022 exam was successfully conducted on June 5, 2022, and mains exam was conducted from September 16 to 25, 2022 by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM
Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is a civil services competitive exam in India conducted by UPSC for recruitment to Revenue Department. The Indian Revenue Service (IRS), is the administrative revenue service of the Government of India. It is one of the Group A services.
IRS is a Central Civil Service that functions under the Department of Revenue in the Union Ministry of Finance and is concerned with the collection and management of the various direct and indirect taxes, accruing the same to the Union Government.
IRS comprises two branches :
1. IRS (Income Tax)
2. IRS (Customs and Central Excise)
UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAM 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, the 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 follows:
| 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(IPoS) |
| 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 |
UPSC IRS CAREER PROSPECTS
1. Since the IRS cadre officers are the experts in the matters of taxation they are recruited in various agencies like CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), R&AW (Research & Analysis Wing) and IB (Intelligence Bureau).
2. IRS officers get an opportunity to serve as chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
3. IRS officers get an opportunity for overseas posting.
4. IRS cadre officers also may get the opportunity to serve as Income Tax Ombudsman.
5. IRS cadre officers get the opportunity to serve in Ministries.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam | Civil Services Examination |
| Exam Level | National |
| Organising body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exams Purpose | Recruitment of candidates for Civil Services and Civil Posts |
| Mode of Examination | Pen and paper-based (offline) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Application | Online Application |
Exam Languages | English and Hindi |
| Selection Process | Prelims Exam |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM DATES
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release | 01/02/2023 |
| Online Registration Starting | 01/02/2023 |
| Last date of online registration | 21/02/2023 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2023 |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | 28/05/2023 |
| Prelim Results | Jun 2023 |
| Mains Admit Card | To be Announced |
| Exam Date (Mains) | 15/09/2023 ( 5 days ) |
| Mains Exam Result | To be Announced |
For Examination Schedule official: click here
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process is online, Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM APPLICATION FORM DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Before filling out the application form the candidates are advised to keep all the required documents with themselves so that filling out the form is easy. The list of required documents is mentioned below:
1. Valid email id and mobile number.
2. Scanned photographs and signatures.
3. Valid photo id card details.
4. Other documents are required (if applicable).
5. Personal and academic details.
6. Fee payment details debit/ credit card, etc.
STEPS TO FILL UPSC IRS PRE EXAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
The steps to apply for UPSC Application Form are as follows:
STEP 1. Visit the official website of UPSC.
STEP 2. Click on UPSC Application Form on the Home Page.
STEP 3. The application form will get opened.
STEP 4. Now, register by filling in the details in the asked fields.
STEP 5. After which, a registration ID and password will be sent to your provided email Id and phone number.
STEP 6. Now, Login using the registration ID and password.
STEP 7. Fill out the rest of the form with all verified details.
STEP 8. After filling out the form, upload the scanned documents asked in the application form.
STEP 9. Finally, make the payment of the application form.
STEP 10. Once again, check all the details and submit your application form.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM APPLICATION FEE
The IRS 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 Fees |
| GENERAL AND OBC | 100 |
| SC/ST OR PWD | NIL |
| FEMALE | NIL |
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM ADMIT CARD
The Admit card for IRS has not been released yet. When it will be released, the candidates can download it from the official site. The UPSC IRS admit card will be released one week before the examination.
Candidates can download their UPSC admit card by following the steps mentioned 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.
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM CENTRES
The Examination will be held at the following centres:
| 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 MUMBAI | PANAJI(GOA) |
For a complete list of examination centres- Click Here
UPSC IRS PRE EXAM RESULTS
The candidates can check the UPSC IRS EXAM result in the following way:
STEP 1. Visit the official website of UPSC.
STEP 2. Click on the exam result appearing in the “What’s New” section.
STEP 3. A new page will appear showing the PDF link of the UPSC result.
STEP 4. Click on the link given under the “Documents” column, the UPSC result pdf will open.
STEP 5. Search the roll number or name (in case of final result).
STEP 6. Download the UPSC result pdf for future reference.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
1. For Official Website- Click Here
2. Examination Notice - Click Here
3. Annual Calendar - Click Here
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IRS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Overview
The IRS (Indian Revenue Service) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to appoint officers for the All India Administrative 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) and Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written) and Interview (Personality Test).
For Official Website: Click here
For UPSC CSE Prelims Official Notification 2023: Click here
For UPSC Exam Calender 2023: Click here
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies to be filled through the UPSC 2023 examination is approximately 1105. Out of the 1105 UPSC vacancy 2023, 37 vacancies are reserved for the Persons with Benchmark Disability:
(i) 7 vacancies for candidates of blindness and low vision
(ii) 5 vacancies for deaf and hard of hearing
(iii) 15 vacancies for locomotor disability
(iv) 10 vacancies for person with multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Salary Structure
The entire salary structure of an IRS officer are mentioned in the table below:
IRS Salary Post Wise | |||
IRS Officer Rank | IRS Basic Pay | IRS 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 | ||
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Latest Update
UPSC IRS notification 2023 has been released on February 1, 2023. The application process has started and the last date to fill UPSC application form 2023 was February 21, 2023. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CSE prelims exam on 28th May 2023. As per the UPSC Annual Exam Calendar 2023, CSE mains exam will start from 15th September 2023.
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Overview
The IRS (Indian Revenue Service) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to appoint officers for the All India Administrative 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) and Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written) and Interview (Personality Test).
For Official Website: Click here
For UPSC CSE Prelims Official Notification 2023: Click here
For UPSC Exam Calender 2023: Click here
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies to be filled through the UPSC 2023 examination is approximately 1105. Out of the 1105 UPSC vacancy 2023, 37 vacancies are reserved for the Persons with Benchmark Disability:
(i) 7 vacancies for candidates of blindness and low vision
(ii) 5 vacancies for deaf and hard of hearing
(iii) 15 vacancies for locomotor disability
(iv) 10 vacancies for person with multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Salary Structure
The entire salary structure of an IRS officer are mentioned in the table below:
IRS Salary Post Wise | |||
IRS Officer Rank | IRS Basic Pay | IRS 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 |
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Important Dates
Important dates related to the UPSC IRS examination are given in the table below.
Events | Important Exam Dates |
Date of Release of UPSC CSE 2023 Notification | 01.02.2023 |
Last Date for receipt of UPSC CSE 2023 Applications | 21.02.2023 |
Date of UPSC CSE Admit Card for Preliminary Exam 2023 | 08.05.2023 to 28.05.2023 |
Date of commencement of the UPSC CSE 2023 Preliminary Exam | 28.05.2023 |
Date of Commencement of Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023 | 15.09.2023 |
For Official Website: Click here
For UPSC CSE Prelims Official Notification 2023: Click here
For UPSC Exam Calender 2023: Click here
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Who Can Apply
Nationality / Citizenship
To appear for the UPSC IRS exams you need to be a citizen of India, for all other services, you must be either:
(a) A citizen of India,
(b) Or a subject of Nepal,
(c) Or a subject of Bhutan,
(d) Or a refugee from Tibet that came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of settling in India permanently.
(e) 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 IRS age limit eligibility criteria, those between 21 to 32 years, can fill the UPSC IRS 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 |
|
Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1981, to December 31, 1989. | 5 years |
UPSC Number of Attempts Criteria
The number of times candidates are permitted to take the IRS 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:
(i) The candidate must have at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to take the UPSC exam.
(ii) 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 IAS prelims exam. But, these candidates must produce proof of passing the exam while applying for the IAS mains exam.
(iii) 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.
(iv) Those candidates with professional/technical qualifications which are recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional/technical degrees are also eligible.
(v) 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 IRS 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.
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For UPSC CSE Prelims Official Notification 2023: Click here
For UPSC Exam Calender 2023: Click here
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: How Can Apply
Steps to fill the Part I of the UPSC CSE 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.
For Official Website: Click here
For UPSC CSE Prelims Official Notification 2023: Click here
For UPSC Exam Calender 2023: Click here
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Application Fees
The IRS 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 Fees |
GENERAL AND OBC | 100 |
SC/ST OR PWD | NIL |
FEMALE | NIL |
For Official Website: Click here
For UPSC CSE Prelims Official Notification 2023: Click here
For UPSC Exam Calender 2023: Click here
UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Exam Centres
The exam centres for the UPSC CSE Prelims examination are given below:
UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Centers | |||
Port Blair | Itanagar | Dispur | Jorhat |
Tirupati | Anantapur (Anantpur) | Vijayawada | Visakhapatnam |
Gaya | Patna | Chandigarh | Delhi |
Bilaspur | Raipur | Ahmedabad | Surat |
Rajkot | Faridabad | Gurgaon | Shimla |
Jammu | Srinagar | Ranchi | Banglore |
Dharwad | Dharwad | Kochi | Kozhikode (Calicut) |
Bhopal | Gwalior | Indore | Thiruvananthapuram |
Jabalpur | Mumbai | Nagpur | Aurangabad |
Nasik | Pune | Thane | Navi Mumbai |
Kolkata | Siliguri | Almora | Prayagraj |
Srinagar (UK) | Dehradun | Varanasi | Gautam Buddha Nagar |
Lucknow | Gorakhpur | Ghaziabad | Aligarh |
Aligarh | Agra | Agartala | Warangal |
Hyderabad | Vellore | Madurai | Tiruchirapalli |
Udaipur | Gangtok | Chennai | Coimbatore |
Jaipur | Jodhpur | Ajmer | Ludhiana |
Puducherry | Sambalpur | Cuttack | Kohima |
Aizawl | Shillong | Imphal | Leh |
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UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Scheme of Exam
1. The Preliminary examination for Indian Revenue Service will be held as an Offline Pen & Paper Based Examination.
2. UPSC IRS Preliminary exam will contain objective-type questions.
3. 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.
4. The UPSC IRS Preliminary Examination will be held in two papers of total 400 marks.
5. For each paper, 120 minutes will be allotted.
6. The question paper will be set both in Hindi & English.
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UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Syllabus
General Studies
1. Current affairs
2. History of india and indian national movements
3. Indian and world geography
4. Indian polity and governance
5. Indian economy
6. General science
Civil Service Aptitude Test
1. Comprehension
2. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
3. Decision-making and problem solving
4. General mental ability
5. Data interpretation
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UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Admission to Examination Centres
1. Candidates must not forget to take their admit card with ID proof and 2 recent colored photographs.
2. No use of electronic items, books, or watches allowed inside the examination hall.
3. Candidates should reach the examination center 1 hour prior to the commencement of the exam.
4. A rough sheet will be provided at the examination hall.
5. Candidates cannot leave the examination center without the conclusion of the UPSC IRS exam.
6. Candidates need to follow all the instructions given by the invigilator.
7. Candidates found with debarred items will be disqualified from the exam.
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UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Admit Card
The important steps related to the UPSC IRS 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.
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UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Result
The steps to check the result of UPSC IRS 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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UPSC IRS Prelims 2023: Mode of Selection
The UPSC IRS selection process are as follows:
1. The first stage of UPSC CSE exam is Prelims.
2. The candidates who pass the Prelims exam have to appear for UPSC CSE Mains exam.
3. The UPSC Mains exam is the second stage of the Civil Services Examination.
4. Candidates who qualify Mains exam have to appear for Personality Tests/Interview Process.
5. The final selection will be based on the main examination and Interview session marks combined together.
6. After the candidates receive the allocation letter, they are given the fundamental training in Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie for 15 weeks.
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An applicant should apply for IRS examination only when it has been notified by the Commission. The step by step procedure to fill the online application form of UPSC IRS exam is available in the general information button above.
The applicant is required to first complete the part-I of the IRS exam application and thereafter complete the part-II of the application. Both Part-I and Part-II of the application should be duly completed as per instructions.
There are three options in IRS exam for the payment of fee-Pay By Cash in any branch of State Bank of India,OR Pay by credit/debit Card OR Pay by Net Banking facility of SBI. For all the information related to UPSC IRS Exam Fee and step by step process click on the general information button given above.
Yes, an attempt in prelims examination counted as an attempt for the UPSC IRS exam. For any information related to UPSC IRS exam, go to the general information tab given above, where you will get all the information related to the exam.
The exam notification for various posts under the UPSC IRS exam is generally released in the month of February every year. However, the release date is announced in the yearly UPSC calendar. Click on the schedule button above to check the complete schedule of UPSC IRS exam notification.
It is an annual recruitment process in IRS and the official notification is released once every year. For access full information of UPSC IRS exam click on General information button above.
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 IRS exam. For detailed information of UPSC IRS exam eligibility please click on above Eligibility button.
The applicant must not be more than 32 years of age and not be less than 21 years of age in IRS exam. However, age relaxations are available for specific categories. For detailed information of UPSC IRS exam age limit please click on above Eligibility button.
YES, In IRS Exam for General – 6 attempts & OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD-EWS/Disabled Defence Services Personnel – 9 attempts & SC/ST – Unlimited Attempts.
There are three stages involved in the recruitment of an IRS Officer. These include: Preliminary Examination. Mains Examination. Personality Test/Interview. To know more about the recruitment process of UPSC IRS exam, you need to go through the general information button given above.
There are two compulsory General Studies papers in the IRS preliminary examination, each of which carries 200 marks. Each paper is of 2 hours and is objective type. To know full detail about UPSC IRS Exam Mode, Language, Pattern etc. Go through the format button given above.
Yes, the question papers are set in both Hindi and English in IRS exam. You can check all the detailed information about type of questions, time limit, negative marking, language asked in UPSC IRS exam by clicking on the format button given above.
The result for UPSC IRS prelims and mains exam is released on the official website and there candidates can download the list of shortlisted candidates. You can click on general information tab above for step by step process to check UPSC IRS Exam Result.
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