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UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICE (ITS) MAINS 2023 EXAM
The detailed syllabus of UPSC Mains Exam is given below:-
QUALIFYING PAPERS ON INDIAN LANGUAGES AND ENGLISH
The aim of the paper is to test the candidates' ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian language concerned. The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Part A Indian Languages | Comprehension of given passages | 300 Marks |
Précis Writing | ||
Usage and Vocabulary | ||
Short Essays | ||
Part B English | Comprehension of given passages | 300 Marks |
Précis Writing | ||
Usage and Vocabulary | ||
Short Essays | ||
Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa |
NOTE 1. The papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.
NOTE 2. The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where the translation is involved).
PAPER I ESSAY
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Essay | Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics, They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to write concisely, Credit will be given for effective and exact expression | 250 Marks |
PAPER II GENERAL STUDIES I
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies-I: | Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times | 250 Marks |
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues | ||
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country | ||
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country | ||
History of the world will include events from the 18th century such as the industrial revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.— their forms and effect on the society | ||
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India | ||
Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems, and their remedies | ||
Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism | ||
Salient features of the world’s physical geography | ||
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) | ||
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone,s, etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and flora and fauna and the effects of such changes |
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PAPER III GENERAL STUDIES II
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies II: | Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure | 250 Marks |
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues, and challenges about the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein | ||
Separation of powers between various organs disputes redressal mechanisms and institutions | ||
UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICE (ITS) MAINS 2023 EXAM
The detailed syllabus of UPSC Mains Exam is given below:-
QUALIFYING PAPERS ON INDIAN LANGUAGES AND ENGLISH
The aim of the paper is to test the candidates' ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian language concerned. The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Part A Indian Languages | Comprehension of given passages | 300 Marks |
Précis Writing | ||
Usage and Vocabulary | ||
Short Essays | ||
Part B English | Comprehension of given passages | 300 Marks |
Précis Writing | ||
Usage and Vocabulary | ||
Short Essays | ||
Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa |
NOTE 1. The papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.
NOTE 2. The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where the translation is involved).
PAPER I ESSAY
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Essay | Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics, They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to write concisely, Credit will be given for effective and exact expression | 250 Marks |
PAPER II GENERAL STUDIES I
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies-I: | Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times | 250 Marks |
Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues | ||
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country | ||
Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country | ||
History of the world will include events from the 18th century such as the industrial revolution, world wars, redrawing of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism, etc.— their forms and effect on the society | ||
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India | ||
Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems, and their remedies | ||
Effects of globalization on Indian society. Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism | ||
Salient features of the world’s physical geography | ||
Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) | ||
Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone,s, etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and flora and fauna and the effects of such changes |
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PAPER III GENERAL STUDIES II
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies II: | Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure | 250 Marks |
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues, and challenges about the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein | ||
Separation of powers between various organs disputes redressal mechanisms and institutions | ||
Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries | ||
Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges, and issues arising out of these | ||
Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity | ||
Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act | ||
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies | ||
Statutory, regulatory, and various quasi-judicial bodies | ||
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation | ||
Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders | ||
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections | ||
Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources | ||
Issues relating to poverty and hunger | ||
Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability, and institutional and other measures | ||
Role of civil services in a democracy | ||
India and its neighborhood- relations | ||
Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests | ||
Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora | ||
Important International institutions, agencies, and fora- their structure, mandate |
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PAPER IV GENERAL STUDIES III
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies-III: | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development, and employment | 250 Marks |
Inclusive growth and issues arising from it | ||
Government Budgeting | ||
Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers | ||
Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing | ||
Food processing and related industries in India- scope’ and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management | ||
Land reforms in India | ||
Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth | ||
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc | ||
Investment models | ||
Science and technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life | ||
Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology | ||
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and issues relating to intellectual property rights | ||
Conservation, environmental pollution, and degradation, environmental impact assessment | ||
Disaster and disaster management | ||
Linkages between development and spread of extremism | ||
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security | ||
Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention | ||
Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime with terrorism | ||
Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate |
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PAPER V GENERAL STUDIES IV
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude | Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants, and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators; the role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values | 250 Marks |
Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion | ||
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance, and compassion towards the weaker-sections | ||
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance | ||
Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world | ||
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance | ||
Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption | ||
Case Studies on the above issues |
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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS LIST
AGRICULTURE
Name of Test | Topic |
AGRICULTURE | Paper 1 |
Ecology and its relevance to man, natural resources, their sustainable management and conservation. Physical and social environment as factors of crop distribution and production. Agro ecology; cropping pattern as indicators of environments,etc | |
Cropping patterns in different agro-climatic zones of the country. Impact of high-yielding and short-duration varieties on shifts in cropping patterns,etc. | |
Cropping patterns in different agro-climatic zones of the country. Impact of high-yielding and short-duration varieties on shifts in cropping patterns,etc. | |
Important features, and scope of various types of forestry plantations such as social forestry, agroforestry, and natural forests,etc. | |
Weeds, their characteristics, dissemination and association with various crops, etc. | |
Soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Processes and factors of soil formation, etc. | |
Water-use efficiency in relation to crop production, criteria for scheduling irrigations, etc. | |
Farm management, scope, importance and characteristics , etc. | |
Agricultural extension, its importance and role, methods of evaluation of extension programmes , etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Cell structure, function and cell cycle. Synthesis, structure and function of genetic material, etc. | |
History of plant breeding. Modes of reproduction, selfing and crossing techniques. Origin, evolution and domestication of crop plants, center of origin , etc. | |
Seed production and processing technologies. Seed certification, Seed testing and storage. DNA finger printing and seed registration, etc | |
Principles of Plant Physiology with reference to plant nutrition, absorption, etc | |
Enzymes and plant pigments; photosynthesis—modern concepts and factors affecting the process , etc. | |
major fruits, plantation crops, vegetables, spices and flower crops. package practices of major horticultural crops. Protected cultivation and high tech horticulture , etc | |
Diagnosis of pests and diseases of field crops, vegetables, orchard and plantation crops , etc. |
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE
Name of Test | Topic |
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE | |
Paper 1 | |
Animal Nutrition: Partitioning of food energy within the animal. Direct and indirect calorimetry. Carbon—nitrogen balance and comparative slaughter methods , Latest advances in protein nutrition , Major and trace minerals—Their sources , Feed additives—methane inhibitors , Advances in ruminant nutrition. Nutrient requirements , Poultry nutrition. Special features of poultry nutrition , etc. | |
Animal Physiology: Physiology of blood and its circulation , Blood constituents , Circulation, Respiration ,Excretion ,Endocrine glands ,Growth and Animal Production ,Physiology of Milk Production ,Environmental Physiology , etc. | |
Animal Reproduction: Semen quality. Preservation and Artificial Insemination Components of semen, composition of spermatozoa, chemical and physical properties of ejaculated semen, etc. | |
Livestock Production and Management : Commercial Dairy Farming ,Commercial meat, egg and wool production, Feeding and management of animals under drought, flood and other natural calamities, etc. | |
Genetics and Animal Breeding: History of animal genetics. Mitosis and Meiosis , Population Genetics applied to Animal Breeding, Breeding Systems, etc. | |
Extension: Basic philosophy, objectives, concept and principles of extension. Different Methods adopted to educate farmers under rural conditions, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Anatomy, Pharmacology and Hygiene: Histology and Histological Techniques, Embryology, Bovine Anatomy, Anatomy of Fowl, pharmacology and therapeutics drugs, Veterinary Hygiene with reference to water, air and habitation, etc. | |
Animal Diseases: Etiology, epidemiology pathogenesis, symptoms, Etiology, epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis , Deficiency diseases of domestic animals and birds, Diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, Principles and methods of immunisation of animals against specific diseases hard immunity , Anaesthesia, Disease investigation techniques, etc. | |
Veterinary Public Health: Zoonoses, Epidemiology, Veterinary Jurisprudence, etc. | |
Milk and Milk Products Technology: Market Milk, Milk Products Technology, etc. | |
Meat Hygiene and Technology: Meat Hygiene, Hygienic methods of handling production of meat, Meat Technology, Physical and chemical characteristics of meat, By-products, Poultry Products Technology, Rabbit/Fur Animal farming, etc. |
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ANTHROPOLOGY
Name of Test | Topic |
ANTHROPOLOGY | |
Paper 1 | |
Meaning, Scope and development of Anthropology, Relationships with other disciplines, Main branches of Anthropology, Human Evolution and emergence of Man, Human Evolution and emergence of Man, Characteristics of Primates, Phylogenetic status, The biological basis of Life, Principles of Prehistoric Archaeology. Chronology, etc. | |
The Nature of Culture, The Nature of Society, Marriage, Family, Kinship | |
Economic Organization | |
Political Organization and Social Control | |
Religion | |
Anthropological theories | |
Culture, Language and Communication | |
Research methods in Anthropology | |
Human Genetics , Age, sex and population variation as genetic marker, Concepts and methods of Ecological Anthropology, Epidemiological Anthropology,Concept of human growth and Development, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Evolution of the Indian Culture and Civilization, Palaeo, Ethno-archaeology in India, etc. | |
Demographic profile of India, Ethnic and linguistic elements in the Indian population, etc. | |
Caste system in India, Sacred Complex and Nature, Impact of Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity of Indian society, Emergence, growth and development in India, etc. | |
Indian Village, Significane of village study in India; Indian village as a social system, Linguistic and religious minorities and their social, etc. | |
Problems of the tribal Communities, Land alienation, poverty, indebtedness, low literacy, Developmental projects and their impact on tribal displacement, Problems of exploitation and deprivation of Scheduled Castes, Social change and contemporary tribal societies, The concept of ethnicity, Impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other religions on tribal societies,Role of anthropology in tribal and rural development, History of administration of tribal areas, etc. |
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BOTANY
Name of Test | Topic |
BOTANY | |
Paper 1 | |
Microbiology and Plant Pathology: Structure and reproduction/multiplication of viruses,viroids, bacteria, fungi and mycoplasma; Applications of microbiology in agriculture,Important crop diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, fungi and nematodes; Modes of infection and dissemination; Molecular basis of infection and disease, etc. | |
Cryptogams: Algae, fungi, lichens, bryophytes, pteridophytes-structure, etc. | |
Plant Resource Development: Domestication and introduction of plants; Origin of cultivated plants, Vavilov’s centres of origin. Plants as sources for food, fodder, fibres, spices, beverages, edible oils, drugs, narcotics, insecticides, timber, gums, resins and dyes, etc. | |
Morphogenesis: Totipotency, polarity, symmetry and differentiation; Cell, tissue, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Cell Biology: Techniques of cell biology. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells structural and ultrastructural details; Structure and function of extracellular matrix (cell wall) and membranes-cell adhesion, etc | |
Genetics, Molecular Biology and Evolution: Development of genetics, and gene versus allele concepts (Pseudoalleles); Quantitative genetics and multiple factors; Incomplete dominance, polygenic inheritance, multiple alleles, Structure and synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins, Role of RNA in origin and evolution, etc. | |
Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and Biostatistics: Methods of plant breeding—introduction, selection and hybridization (pedigree, backcross, mass selection, bulk method); Mutation, polyploidy, male sterility and heterosis breeding. Use of apomixes in plant breeding; DNA sequencing; Genetic engineering, etc. | |
Physiology and Biochemistry: Water relations, mineral nutrition and ion transport, mineral deficiencies. Photosynthesis— photochemical reactions, photophosphorylation and carbon fixation pathways; C3, C4 and CAM pathways; Mechanism of pholem transport, Growth substances—their chemical nature, role and applications in agri-horticulture, etc. | |
Ecology and Plant Geography: Concept of ecosystem; Ecological factors. Concepts and dynamics of community, Forest types of India—‘Ecological and ecomomic importance of forests, afforestation, deforestation and social forestry; Endangered plants, endemism IUCN categories, etc. |
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CHEMISTRY
Name of Test | Topic |
CHEMISTRY | |
Paper 1 | |
Atomic Structure: Heisenberg's uncertainty principle Schrodinger wave equation (time independent); Interpretation of wave function, particle in one- dimensional box, etc | |
Chemical bonding: Ionic bond, characteristics of ionic compounds, lattice energy, Born-Haber cycle; covalent bond and its general characteristics, polarities of bonds in molecules and their dipole moments; Valence bond theory, concept of resonance and resonance energy, etc. | |
Solid state: Crystal systems; Designation of crystal faces, lattice structures and unit cell; Bragg's law; X-ray diffraction by crystals, etc | |
The gaseous state and Transport Phenomenon: Equation of state for real gases, intermolecular interactions, and critical phenomena and liquefaction of gases; Maxwell’s distribution of speeds, intermolecular collisions, etc. | |
Liquid State: Kelvin equation; Surface tension and surface enercy, wetting and contact angle, interfacial tension and capillary action. | |
Thermodynamics: Work, heat and internal energy; first law of thermodynamics, Second law of thermodynamics; entropy as a state function, entropy changes in various processes, entropy-reversibility and irreversibility, etc. | |
Phase equilibria and solutions: Clausius-Clapeyron equation; phase diagram for a pure substance; phase equilibria in binary systems, partially miscible liquids, etc. | |
Electrochemistry: Debye-Huckel theory of strong electrolytes and Debye-Huckel limiting Law for various equilibrium and transport properties, etc. | |
Chemical kinetics: Differential and integral rate equations for zeroth, first, second and fractional order reactions; Rate equations involving reverse, parallel, etc. | |
Photochemistry: Absorption of light; decay of excited state by different routes; photochemical reactions between hydrogen and halogens and their quantum yields. | |
Surface phenomena and catalysis | |
Bio-inorganic chemistry | |
Coordination chemistry: Bonding in transition of metal complexes. Valence bond theory, Bonding in transition of metal complexes. Valence bond theory,EAN rule, Synthesis structure and reactivity of metal carbonyls, etc. | |
Main Group Chemistry: Boranes, borazines, phosphazenes and cyclic phosphazene, silicates and silicones, Interhalogen compounds; Sulphur—nitrogen compounds, noble gas compounds. | |
General Chemistry of ‘f’ Block Element: Lanthanides and actinides: separation, oxidation states, magnetic and spectral properties; lanthanide contraction | |
Paper 2 | |
Delocalised covalent bonding | |
Reaction mechanisms: Reactive intermediates , Substitution reactions, Elimination reactions, Addition reactions, Reactions and Rearrangements, etc. | |
Pericyclic reactions: Classification and examples; Woodward-Hoffmann rules—electrocyclic reactions, cycloaddition reactions, etc | |
Preparation and Properties of Polymers: Biopolymers: Structure of proteins, DNA and RNA, etc. | |
Synthetic Uses of Reagents: OsO4, HlO4, CrO3, Pb(OAc)4, SeO2, NBS, B2H6, Na-Liquid NH3, LiAIH4, NaBH4, n-BuLi, MCPBA. | |
Photochemistry: Photochemical reactions of simple organic compounds, excited and ground states, singlet and triplet states, Norrish-Type I and Type II reactions. | |
Spectroscopy: Principle and applications in structure elucidation, Rotational, Vibrational, Electronic , Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1HNMR), Mass Spectrometry, etc. |
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
Name of Test | Topic |
CIVIL ENGINEERING | |
Paper 1 | |
Engineering Mechanics: Strength of Materials and Structural Analysis: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, etc | |
Design of Structures : Steel, concrete and masonry structures: Structural Steel Design, Structural steel : Factors of safety and load factors. Riveted, etc | |
Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures: Concept of mix design. Reinforced Concrete : Working Stress and Limit State method of design— Recommendations of I. S. codes, Cantilever and Counter fort type retaining walls, Water tanks, Prestressed Concrete, Design of brick masonry as per I. S. Codes, etc | |
Fluid Mechanics, open channel flow and Hydraulic Machines: Fluid properties and their role in fluid motion, fluid statics including forces acting on plane and curve surfaces, Kinematics and Dynamics of Fluid flow, Laminar Flow, Boundary layer, Open channel flow,Hydraulic Machines and Hydropower,etc. | |
Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Type and Structure, Water in soil—capillary and structural, Compaction of soil, Compressibility and consolidation concept, Earth pressure theory and analysis for retaining walls, Bearing capacity of soil,Subsuface exploration of soils, Ground improvement techniques, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Construction Technology, Equipment, Planning and Management, Construction Technology, Construction, Construction planning and management, etc. | |
Surveying and Transportation Engineering, Surveying , Railways Engineering, Highway Engineering, etc. | |
Hydrology, Water Resources and Engineering, Hydrology , Ground Water flow, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, etc. | |
Environmental Engineering, Water Supply, Intake of Water, Sewerage Systems, Sewage Characterisation, Sewage Treatment, Solid waste,etc. | |
Environmental pollution , Sustainable development. Radioactive wastes and disposal. Environmental impact assessment for thermal power plants, mines, river valley projects. Air pollution. Pollution control acts. |
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COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTANCY
Name of Test | Topic |
Accounting and Finance Accounting, Taxation & Auditing | Paper 1 |
Financing Accounting: Accounting as a financial information system; Impact of behavioural sciences. Accounting Standards, Accounting for Share Capital Transactions including Bonus Shares, Right Shares , Emplyees Stock Option and Buy-Back of Securities, Preparation and Presentation of Company Final Accounts, Amalgamations, Absorption and Reconstruction of Companies, etc. | |
Cost Accounting: Nature and functions of cost accounting. Installation of Cost Accounting System, Methods of Costing , Volume-cost-Profit Relationship as a tool of Profit Planning, Incremental Analysis/Differential Costing, Techniques of Cost Control and Cost Reduction, etc. | |
Taxation: Income Tax: Definitions. Basis of charge; Incomes which do not form part of total income, salaries, income from house property, profits and gains from business or profession, capital gains, income from other sources, Income of other persons included in assessee’s total income, Set-off and Carry forward of Loss, Deductions from gross Total Income, Salient Features/Provisions Related to VAT and Services Tax, etc. | |
Auditing: Company Audit: Audit related to Divisible Profits, Dividends, Special investigations, Tax audit. Audit of banking, Insurance, Non-Profit Organization and Charitable societies/Trusts/Organizations. | |
Financial Management, Financial Institutions and Markets | Financial Management, Finance Function, Tools of Financial Analysis, Tools of Financial Analysis, Cost of Capital, Financing Decisions, Net Operating Income (NOI) Approach, MM Approach and Traditional Approach , Dividend Decisions and Valuation of Firm, Working Capital Management, Corporate Restructuring with focus on Mergers and Acquisitions, etc. |
Financial Markets and Institutions, Indian Financial System, Money Markets, Capital Market, Financial Services, etc. | |
Organisation Theory and Behaviours, Human | Paper 2 |
Organisation Theory | |
Organisation Behaviour | |
Human Resources Management | Human Resources Management (HRM) |
Industrial Relations (IR) |
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ECONOMICS
Name of Test | Topic |
ECONOMICS | Paper 1 |
Advanced Micro Economics, Marshallian and Walrasian Approaches to Price determination, Alternative Distribution Theories : Ricardo, Kaldor, Kalecki, Markets Structure, Modern Welfare Criteria, etc. | |
Advance Macro Economics, Approaches to Employment Income and Interest Rate determination : Classical, Keynes (IS-LM) curve, Neo-classical synthesis and New classical, Theories of Interest Rate determination and Interest Rate Structure. | |
Money-Banking and Finance, Demand for and Supply of Money, Public Finance and its Role in market economy,etc. | |
International Economics, Old and New theories of International Trade, Forms of protection, Balance of Payments Adjustments, etc. | |
Growth and Development, Theories of growth : Harrod’s mode, Process of Economic Development of less developed countries, Economic Development and International Trade and Investment, Planning and economic Development, Welfare indicators and measures of growth, Development and Environmental Sustainability, etc. | |
Paper 2 | |
Indian Economy in Pre-Independence Era, Land System and its changes, Commercialization of agriculture Drain theory, Laissez faire theory and critique. Manufacture and Transport: Jute, Cotton, Railways, Money and Credit,. | |
Indian Economy after Independence, The Pre-Liberalization Era, The Post Liberalization Era, etc. |
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Name of Test | Topic |
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | Paper 1 |
Circuits—Theory | |
Signals and Systems | |
E.M. Theory | |
Analog Electronics | |
Digital Electronics | |
Energy Conversion | |
Power Electronics and Electric Drives | |
Analog Communication | |
Paper 2 | |
Control Systems | |
Microprocessors and Microcomputers | |
Measurement and Instrumentation | |
Measurement and Instrumentation | |
Power System Protection | |
Digital Communication |
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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS OF LANGUAGES
Literature Languages | Weightage |
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English | 250 Marks |
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UPSC ITS MAINS 2023 EXAM PATTERN
Qualifying Papers
There will be two qualifying papers mentioned below. It may be noted that marks for the below two papers will not be counted at the time of preparation of the rank list.
Paper | Description | Marks |
A | One of the Indian language to be selected by the candidate from the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the constitution | 300 |
B | English | 300 |
Papers to be counted for merit:
Test Mode | Name of Test | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Descriptive Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Paper I Essay | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes |
Paper II (General Studies I) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper III (General Studies II) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper IV (General Studies, III) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper V (General Studies IV) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VI Optional Subject - Paper I | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VII Optional Subject - Paper II | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Total | 1750 Marks | ||
Personality Test | 275 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Grand Total (for merit calculation) | 2025 Marks |
Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects from amongst the list of subjects mentioned below:
Language | Script |
Assamese | Assamese |
Bengali | Bengali |
Gujarati | Gujarati |
Hindi | Devanagari |
Kannada | Kannada |
Kashmiri | Persian |
Konkani | Persian |
Malayalam | Malayalam |
Manipuri | Bengali |
Marathi | Devanagari |
Nepali | Devanagari |
Odia | Odia |
Punjabi | Gurumukhi |
Sanskrit | Devanagari |
Sindhi | Devanagari or Arabic |
Tamil | Tamil |
Telugu | Telugu |
Urdu | Persian |
Bodo |
UPSC ITS MAINS 2023 EXAM PATTERN
Qualifying Papers
There will be two qualifying papers mentioned below. It may be noted that marks for the below two papers will not be counted at the time of preparation of the rank list.
Paper | Description | Marks |
A | One of the Indian language to be selected by the candidate from the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the constitution | 300 |
B | English | 300 |
Papers to be counted for merit:
Test Mode | Name of Test | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Descriptive Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Paper I Essay | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes |
Paper II (General Studies I) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper III (General Studies II) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper IV (General Studies, III) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper V (General Studies IV) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VI Optional Subject - Paper I | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VII Optional Subject - Paper II | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Total | 1750 Marks | ||
Personality Test | 275 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Grand Total (for merit calculation) | 2025 Marks |
Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects from amongst the list of subjects mentioned below:
Language | Script |
Assamese | Assamese |
Bengali | Bengali |
Gujarati | Gujarati |
Hindi | Devanagari |
Kannada | Kannada |
Kashmiri | Persian |
Konkani | Persian |
Malayalam | Malayalam |
Manipuri | Bengali |
Marathi | Devanagari |
Nepali | Devanagari |
Odia | Odia |
Punjabi | Gurumukhi |
Sanskrit | Devanagari |
Sindhi | Devanagari or Arabic |
Tamil | Tamil |
Telugu | Telugu |
Urdu | Persian |
Bodo | Devanagari |
Dogri | Devanagari |
Maithili | Devanagari |
Santhali | Devanagari or Olchiki |
NOTE. For the Santhali language, the question paper will be printed in Devanagari script, but candidates will be free to answer either in Devanagari script or in Olchik.
List of optional subjects for Main Examination
Optional Subject List | ||
Agriculture | Commerce and Accountancy | Anthropology |
Economics | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science | Electrical Engineering |
Geology | History | Law |
Psychology | Public Administration | Sociology |
Botany | Chemistry | Civil Engineering |
Geography | Mechanical Engineering | Medical Science |
Management | Mathematics | Philosophy |
Statistics | Zoology |
UPSC ITS MAINS MODE OF EXAMINATION
The question papers for the examination will be of conventional (essay) type.
UPSC ITS MAINS MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
The question papers (other than the literature of language papers) will be set in Hindi and English only.
UPSC ITS MAINS MARKING SCHEME
1. There shall be no negative marking in conventional (essay) type papers.
2. The papers on Indian languages and English (Paper A and Paper B) will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature.
3. The total marks of the Mains Examination are 1750 marks.
4. Candidates will be graded based on opinion, Content flow, understanding of the problems/ situation, offering feasible solutions/strategies, presentation, and language.
5. Candidates can choose two optional papers on which they will be questioned. The candidates must check out the syllabus of several optional papers, such as English Literature before choosing any two.
UPSC ITS INTERVIEW / PERSONALITY TEST
All candidates who secured the Cut off Marks of the mains Examination will proceed toward the Personality Test.
1. This would include the Psychometric Test, Assessment Test as well as Personal Interview.
2. The objective of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The candidate will be asked questions on matters of general interest.
3. The test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate.
4. In broad terms, this is an assessment of not only the candidate’s intellectual qualities but also his social traits and his interest in current affairs.
5. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, the balance of judgment, variety, and depth of interest, the ability for social cohesion and leadership, and intellectual and moral integrity.
6. This test will be conducted in the language of choice.
7. The interview will be graded for 275 marks. The total marks of mains are 2025 marks.
8. Candidates will be ranked based on the total and called for the final interview.
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM IMPORTANT FACTS
1. The paper A on Indian Language will not, however, be compulsory for candidates hailing from the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.
2. The paper A on Indian Language will not, however, be compulsory for Candidates belonging to Persons with Benchmark Disability (only Hearing Impairment sub-category).
3. Marks obtained by the candidates for the Paper I to Paper VII only will be counted for merit ranking. However, the Commission will have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all of these papers.
4. The question papers (other than the literature of language papers) will be set in Hindi and English only.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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3. For Annual Calendar - Click Here
UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICE (ITS) MAINS 2023 EXAM
The candidate’s eligibility for Indian Trade Service (ITS) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:
1. Nationality
2. Indian Trade Service (ITS) : Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Indian Trade Service (ITS) : Educational Qualifications
4. Indian Trade Service (ITS) : Physical Standards
5. Indian Trade Service (ITS) : Number of Attempts
UPSC ITS EXAM NATIONALITY
A candidate must be either:
1. a citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
5. 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 that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
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 ITS EXAM AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS
1. A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32
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 within one year 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 ITS 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 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 th
...UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICE (ITS) MAINS 2023 EXAM
The candidate’s eligibility for Indian Trade Service (ITS) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:
1. Nationality
2. Indian Trade Service (ITS) : Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Indian Trade Service (ITS) : Educational Qualifications
4. Indian Trade Service (ITS) : Physical Standards
5. Indian Trade Service (ITS) : Number of Attempts
UPSC ITS EXAM NATIONALITY
A candidate must be either:
1. a citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
5. 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 that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
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 ITS EXAM AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS
1. A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32
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 within one year 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 ITS 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 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.
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UPSC ITS 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 ITS 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 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 ITS MAINS ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. The candidate must be a citizen of India or Nepal or Bhutan to get eligible for Indian Trade Service (ITS).
2. The candidate must be atleast 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 maximum number of attempts.
7. Only those candidates who have been declared as qualified by the commission in the Preliminary/Stage I Examination are eligible for Main/Stage II Examination.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website - Click Here
2. Examination Notice - Click Here
3. For Annual Calendar - Click Here
UPSC ITS MAINS 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 |
For Examination Schedule official - click here
UPSC ITS MAINS 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 Applications | 22-February-2022 |
Admit card for preliminary examination | 10-May-2022 |
Preliminary examination commencement | 05-June-2022 |
Preliminary exam result | 22-June-2022 |
Mains exam commencement | 16th to 25th September 2022 |
Mains 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 ITS MAINS 2021 EXAM DATES
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 e-Admit Card Release Date | September 2021 |
Prelims Exam Date | 10/10/2021 |
Announcement of Prelims results | 29/10/2021 |
Mains e-Admit Card Release Date | 15/12/2021 |
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 |
UPSC ITS MAINS 2020 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 12/02/2020 |
Start of Application Process | 12/02/2020 |
UPSC ITS MAINS 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 |
For Examination Schedule official - click here
UPSC ITS MAINS 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 Applications | 22-February-2022 |
Admit card for preliminary examination | 10-May-2022 |
Preliminary examination commencement | 05-June-2022 |
Preliminary exam result | 22-June-2022 |
Mains exam commencement | 16th to 25th September 2022 |
Mains exam result | To be notified |
Personality Test (PT)/ Interview date | To be notified |
Declaration of the final result | To be notified |
For Examination Schedule Official- Click Here
UPSC ITS MAINS 2021 EXAM DATES
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 e-Admit Card Release Date | September 2021 |
Prelims Exam Date | 10/10/2021 |
Announcement of Prelims results | 29/10/2021 |
Mains e-Admit Card Release Date | 15/12/2021 |
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 |
UPSC ITS MAINS 2020 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 12/02/2020 |
Start of Application Process | 12/02/2020 |
Last Date for receipt of Applications | 03/03/2020 |
Prelims Admit Card Release Date | 01/09/2020 |
Prelims Exam Date | 04/10/2020 |
Announcement of Prelims results | 26/10/2020 |
Mains Examination Dates | 08/01/2021, |
Announcement of Mains results | 23/03/2021 |
Interview Schedule | 26/04/2021 |
UPSC ITS MAINS IMPORTANT FACTS
1. Indian Trade 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. For Annual Calendar - Click Here
UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the mains exam for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) from 16th September 2022 . The analysis of the exam helps the students to know the difficulty level of the questions and the topics . Candidates can view the UPSC ITS MAINS analysis of the previous year's paper here to prepare for the upcoming exams.
UPSC ITS MAINS ESSAY PAPER ANALYSIS ( 16th September )2022
The Paper I of the UPSC ITS i.e., Essay Paper was conducted on 16th September 2022. The overall level of the Paper I of the ITS Mains Exam was Moderate to Difficult. Paper I is divided into two sections - Section A and Section B.
Essay Topics asked in the UPSC ITS Mains 2022 are given below:
Section A
1. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world?
2. A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what a ship is for
3. Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence
4. History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man
Section B
1. You cannot step twice in the same river
2. A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities
3. Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right
4. The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining
Based on topics asked in paper, here are a few opinions and reviews about the essay paper:
1. There has been a trend of increased number of philosophical essays in the past couple of years however this time around the benchmark was higher than the previous few years. However, considering the philosophical base of the questions, most candidates found the questions tricky. It was not easy to write 1000 words on each topic within the time constraints.
2. UPSC has ensured that the essay topics were much different from the GS questions.
3. Rather than asking candidates to write on topics that most candidates are familiar with or have practiced with, UPSC now assesses candidates' essay writing skills by providing them with abstract or philosophical topics.
4. This year most of the themes were either proverbs or famous quotes.
5. All 8 topics this year will test applicants' spontaneous thinking, understanding, writing and time management.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 GENERAL STUDIES I PAPER ANALYSIS
UPSC followed the time-tested pattern of 20 questions in 3 hours this year too. The pattern of 20 questions in GS Paper I of UPSC CSE 2022 was familiar to most aspirants .Based on the analysis of General Studies Paper I, here are a few opinions and reviews about the paper:
1. Questions from Culture were from topics like Mediaeval Indian temple sculptures, Contributions of the Gupta and Chola periods and the Significance of Lion and Bull figures in Indian mythology.
2. Modern India part of the UPSC syllabus was given stress through questions on Indian soldiers in armies of the British East India Company and Famines in Colonial India since the mid-18th century.
3. The post-Independence era was touched –on with a question on the Political and Administrative Reorganisation of States and Territories after the mid-19th century,
4. World History There was no direct question asked from the World History part.
5. The highest priority area in GS Paper I UPSC 2022 (Mains) was Geography. The questions from the geography section were on the following topics: primary rocks, Colour coded weather warnings and IMD, Natural resource potential of the Deccan Trap, Potential of Wind energy in India, Ocean currents and their role in the fishing industry, Rubber producing countries and environmental issues, Significance of Strait and Isthmus in international trade, Significance of Troposhere in weather process.
6. From Human Geography a question was asked about the relationship between Globalisation and new Technologies in a world of scarce resources with special reference to India.
7. Questions from Indian Society were interconnected with subjects like the Impact of Work From Home on family relationships, Growth of Tier-2 cities in rising of a new middle class, Tribal communities and diversities, Salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion and the Role of Tolerance, assimilation and Pluralism in Indian secularism.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 GENERAL STUDIES II PAPER ANALYSIS
Question Topics in General Studies Paper II
1. Constitutionalization of Environmental problems by Supreme Court- with case
2. Right of movement and residence
3. Decentralisation of Power
4. Role of Vice President as Chairman of Rajya Sabha
5. National Commission for Backward Classes
6. Gatishakthi Yojana
7. Person with Disability act 2016
8. Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme
9. India- Srilanka relations
10. BIMSTEC v/s SAARC
11. Election of MP/MLA under ROPA 1951
12. Legislative powers of the Governor
13. National Political Parties and Regional Parties
14. Presidential election of India and France
15. Election Commission and Model Code of Conduct
Based on the analysis of General Studies Paper II, here are a few opinions and reviews about the paper:
1. Many questions like those on National Commission for Backward Classes, Legislative Powers of Governor, Role of Vice President as Chairman of Rajya Sabha, and Decentralisation of Power were very typical and with the exact keywords mentioned in the UPSC CSE (Mains) Syllabus.
2. Apart from I2U2, Gatishakthi Yojana and the question on President and Vice President, none of the other questions can be considered to have a direct connection with current affairs of the last 1 year. However, knowledge of current affairs in the span of the last 10 years could have added value to some of the other answers.
3. Rather than about the mandate of the Election Commission UPSC asked about of Relation between the Election Commission and the Model Code of Conduct.
4. Overall we rate the quality of the questions as good. Most serious aspirants should find the paper moderate.
5. The questions adequately tested the understanding of future civil servants in the areas of Constitution, Polity, Governance, Social Justice and International relations.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 GENERAL STUDIES III PAPER ANALYSIS
Question Topics in General Studies Paper III
1. PPP in railway station
2. Inclusive growth & Market Economy
3. Challenges of PDS
4. Food Processing Industry
5. Challenges leading from increased Life Expectancy
6. Cellulose- decomposition
7. Photochemical Fog- Gothenburg protocol
8. Cloud burst
9. Types of organised crimes
10. Maritime Security challenges
11. Labour productivity
12. Renewable energy
13. Marketing of agricultural products
14. Integrated farming systems
15. James Webb Space Telescope
Based on the analysis of General Studies Paper II, here are a few opinions and reviews about the paper:
1. The question paper started with somewhat factual questions regarding the Challenges of PDS, the Food Processing Industry etc.
2. However, the remaining share of questions mainly focused on the analysis aspect.
3. This paper had a tilt toward recent events of national and international importance (in the last 10 years) – however, there was no focus on trivial or factual current affairs except a lone question on James Webb Space Telescope.
4. However, UPSC also gave a shock to candidates by asking about the Photochemical Fog and specifically about the Gothenburg protocol.
5. This reinforces our theory that the scope of current affairs should not be limited to the last 1 year – but it should span the contemporary events of at least the last 10 years.
6. The questions on Cloud burst, Vaccine development, etc were also connected with contemporary affairs.
7. Overall, the paper can be rated as moderate difficulty.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 GENERAL STUDIES IV PAPER ANALYSIS
1. GS Paper IV deals with Ethics, Integrity, and Aptit
...UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the mains exam for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) from 16th September 2022 . The analysis of the exam helps the students to know the difficulty level of the questions and the topics . Candidates can view the UPSC ITS MAINS analysis of the previous year's paper here to prepare for the upcoming exams.
UPSC ITS MAINS ESSAY PAPER ANALYSIS ( 16th September )2022
The Paper I of the UPSC ITS i.e., Essay Paper was conducted on 16th September 2022. The overall level of the Paper I of the ITS Mains Exam was Moderate to Difficult. Paper I is divided into two sections - Section A and Section B.
Essay Topics asked in the UPSC ITS Mains 2022 are given below:
Section A
1. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world?
2. A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what a ship is for
3. Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence
4. History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man
Section B
1. You cannot step twice in the same river
2. A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities
3. Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right
4. The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining
Based on topics asked in paper, here are a few opinions and reviews about the essay paper:
1. There has been a trend of increased number of philosophical essays in the past couple of years however this time around the benchmark was higher than the previous few years. However, considering the philosophical base of the questions, most candidates found the questions tricky. It was not easy to write 1000 words on each topic within the time constraints.
2. UPSC has ensured that the essay topics were much different from the GS questions.
3. Rather than asking candidates to write on topics that most candidates are familiar with or have practiced with, UPSC now assesses candidates' essay writing skills by providing them with abstract or philosophical topics.
4. This year most of the themes were either proverbs or famous quotes.
5. All 8 topics this year will test applicants' spontaneous thinking, understanding, writing and time management.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 GENERAL STUDIES I PAPER ANALYSIS
UPSC followed the time-tested pattern of 20 questions in 3 hours this year too. The pattern of 20 questions in GS Paper I of UPSC CSE 2022 was familiar to most aspirants .Based on the analysis of General Studies Paper I, here are a few opinions and reviews about the paper:
1. Questions from Culture were from topics like Mediaeval Indian temple sculptures, Contributions of the Gupta and Chola periods and the Significance of Lion and Bull figures in Indian mythology.
2. Modern India part of the UPSC syllabus was given stress through questions on Indian soldiers in armies of the British East India Company and Famines in Colonial India since the mid-18th century.
3. The post-Independence era was touched –on with a question on the Political and Administrative Reorganisation of States and Territories after the mid-19th century,
4. World History There was no direct question asked from the World History part.
5. The highest priority area in GS Paper I UPSC 2022 (Mains) was Geography. The questions from the geography section were on the following topics: primary rocks, Colour coded weather warnings and IMD, Natural resource potential of the Deccan Trap, Potential of Wind energy in India, Ocean currents and their role in the fishing industry, Rubber producing countries and environmental issues, Significance of Strait and Isthmus in international trade, Significance of Troposhere in weather process.
6. From Human Geography a question was asked about the relationship between Globalisation and new Technologies in a world of scarce resources with special reference to India.
7. Questions from Indian Society were interconnected with subjects like the Impact of Work From Home on family relationships, Growth of Tier-2 cities in rising of a new middle class, Tribal communities and diversities, Salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion and the Role of Tolerance, assimilation and Pluralism in Indian secularism.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 GENERAL STUDIES II PAPER ANALYSIS
Question Topics in General Studies Paper II
1. Constitutionalization of Environmental problems by Supreme Court- with case
2. Right of movement and residence
3. Decentralisation of Power
4. Role of Vice President as Chairman of Rajya Sabha
5. National Commission for Backward Classes
6. Gatishakthi Yojana
7. Person with Disability act 2016
8. Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme
9. India- Srilanka relations
10. BIMSTEC v/s SAARC
11. Election of MP/MLA under ROPA 1951
12. Legislative powers of the Governor
13. National Political Parties and Regional Parties
14. Presidential election of India and France
15. Election Commission and Model Code of Conduct
Based on the analysis of General Studies Paper II, here are a few opinions and reviews about the paper:
1. Many questions like those on National Commission for Backward Classes, Legislative Powers of Governor, Role of Vice President as Chairman of Rajya Sabha, and Decentralisation of Power were very typical and with the exact keywords mentioned in the UPSC CSE (Mains) Syllabus.
2. Apart from I2U2, Gatishakthi Yojana and the question on President and Vice President, none of the other questions can be considered to have a direct connection with current affairs of the last 1 year. However, knowledge of current affairs in the span of the last 10 years could have added value to some of the other answers.
3. Rather than about the mandate of the Election Commission UPSC asked about of Relation between the Election Commission and the Model Code of Conduct.
4. Overall we rate the quality of the questions as good. Most serious aspirants should find the paper moderate.
5. The questions adequately tested the understanding of future civil servants in the areas of Constitution, Polity, Governance, Social Justice and International relations.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 GENERAL STUDIES III PAPER ANALYSIS
Question Topics in General Studies Paper III
1. PPP in railway station
2. Inclusive growth & Market Economy
3. Challenges of PDS
4. Food Processing Industry
5. Challenges leading from increased Life Expectancy
6. Cellulose- decomposition
7. Photochemical Fog- Gothenburg protocol
8. Cloud burst
9. Types of organised crimes
10. Maritime Security challenges
11. Labour productivity
12. Renewable energy
13. Marketing of agricultural products
14. Integrated farming systems
15. James Webb Space Telescope
Based on the analysis of General Studies Paper II, here are a few opinions and reviews about the paper:
1. The question paper started with somewhat factual questions regarding the Challenges of PDS, the Food Processing Industry etc.
2. However, the remaining share of questions mainly focused on the analysis aspect.
3. This paper had a tilt toward recent events of national and international importance (in the last 10 years) – however, there was no focus on trivial or factual current affairs except a lone question on James Webb Space Telescope.
4. However, UPSC also gave a shock to candidates by asking about the Photochemical Fog and specifically about the Gothenburg protocol.
5. This reinforces our theory that the scope of current affairs should not be limited to the last 1 year – but it should span the contemporary events of at least the last 10 years.
6. The questions on Cloud burst, Vaccine development, etc were also connected with contemporary affairs.
7. Overall, the paper can be rated as moderate difficulty.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2022 GENERAL STUDIES IV PAPER ANALYSIS
1. GS Paper IV deals with Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude.
2. The paper really checked the quick-decision making skills and overall aptitude of the candidate for the job of a future civil servant.
3. Regarding case studies, most were connected to an ethical angle. However, it was not easy to satisfactorily answer case studies within the time constraints. This paper stressed the importance of conceptual understanding in certain crucial areas like Ethics, Values, Aptitude etc.
4. Questions based on quotes were asked. Many questions focused on seeking examples from candidates – rather than theory. Examples will be game-changer. Topics like good governance, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Whistleblowing, Rule of law were asked.
5. There are no major surprises this year for those candidates who had carefully analysed the previous year’s UPSC question papers. This year’s paper followed more or less the previous year’s trends.
6. The Ethics paper should be taken seriously to score high. It needs a different kind of preparation. Along with conceptual knowledge, the right practice and time managment are also crucial for success.
UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICES (ITS) MAINS 2021 EXAM ANALYSIS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the mains exam for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for this year from 7 Jan 2022 to 16 Jan 2022. The UPSC Mains examination consists of General Studies papers, Essay paper, and optional subject papers.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2021 ESSAY PAPER ANALYSIS (7th JANUARY FIRST SHIFT 9 am to 12 pm)
The candidates have to write two essays, one from each section. In other words, out of 8 questions, the candidate has to choose and write on two essay topics. The candidates are expected to reach a word limit of about 1000-1200 words for each essay. The Essay paper was held in the morning session on 7th January 2022 from 9 AM to 12 PM. This paper is counted for merit ranking.
Essay Topics asked in the UPSC Mains 2021 are given below:
Section A
1. The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced.
2. Your perception of me is a reflection of you; my reaction to you is an awareness of me.
3. Philosophy of wantlessness is Utopian, while materialism is a chimera.
4. The real is rational and the rational is real.
Section B
1. Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
2. What is research, but a blind date with knowledge!
3. History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.
4. There are better practices to “best practices”.
Based on the topics asked in the paper, here are a few opinions and reviews about the essay paper:
1. Most of the candidates felt that the essay paper was philosophical.
2. Looking at the essay paper of Mains 2021, the candidates felt that the paper was unpredictable.
3. Also, the aspirants who are writing the Mains exam, not for the first time, felt that this year paper was different from the previous year trends.
4. In general, section A would contain topics related to social issues, policymaking, etc which extensively demand quoting of a lot of factual information. Whereas, section B would have abstract or philosophical topics. But in the 2021 essay paper, both the section have philosophical or abstract topics.
5. According to UPSC experts, this year essay paper tests whether the candidates have their thinking process which is deep, analytical, and, philosophical.
6. UPSC Essay paper 2021 is set definitely not to test the information collecting and retaining capability of the candidates.
7. A few candidates felt that this paper is set to study and assess the personality of the candidate, which cannot be learned or gained overnight by studying facts from books, magazines or other sources.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2021 GENERAL STUDIES I PAPER ANALYSIS (8th JANUARY, FIRST SHIFT 9 am to 12 pm)
The UPSC Mains 2021 General Studies Paper 1 was held on 8th January 2022 in the morning session. The subjects/topics in the General Studies Paper I are Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society. The paper has a total weightage of 250 marks and the time duration given is 3 hours. 20 questions were asked in the paper.
Based on the analysis of General Studies Paper I, here are a few opinions and reviews about the paper:
1. After the essay paper came as a shocker, the General Studies Paper was a bit soothing and relieving to the UPSC candidates because the questions asked in the paper were on the expected lines. In other words, unusual questions were not asked.
2. The number of questions asked in geography this year is a little more when compared to other years.
3. Surprisingly, only one simple question was asked about art and culture.
4. This year, the number of questions asked on modern India topics is slightly higher than in previous years.
5. The UPSC experts have analyzed that one question has been asked from post Independence topic approximately after 8 years.
6. Over the years, the marks weightage of different subjects keep varying and there is no such constant pattern observed in the number of questions asked in any subject.
7. In general, UPSC MAINS General Studies Paper 1 was a scoring paper.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2021 GENERAL STUDIES II PAPER (8th JANUARY, SECOND SHIFT 2 pm to 5 pm)
The General Studies Paper II was conducted on 8th January 2022 in the second shift (2 pm to 5 pm). 20 questions were asked in this paper covering topics such as Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International relations. The marks’ weightage for this paper is 250 marks, and the time duration allotted is 3 hours.
Based on the analysis of General Studies Paper II, here are a few opinions and reviews about the paper:
1. Compared to previous years, the questions asked in the polity and constitution section were straightforward and not that difficult in nature. Current affairs-based questions were asked in the paper.
2. Also, in the last three to four years, the number of questions asked in polity & constitution is almost similar and next year also, the same pattern can be expected.
3. The number of questions in Governance has slightly decreased from the previous years.
4. The questions from social justice contained a healthy mix of both static and current affairs-based topics.
5. Overall, the difficulty level of General Studies Paper II was moderate to difficult.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2021 GENERAL STUDIES III PAPER ANALYSIS (9th JANUARY, FIRST SHIFT 9 am to 12 pm)
The General Studies Paper 3 was conducted on 9th January 2022 in the first shift (9 AM to 12 PM). The topics or subjects covered in this paper are Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management. A total of 20 questions on these topics are asked in this paper. The marks weightage for this paper is 250 marks, and a time duration of 3 hours is allotted for this paper.
Here are a few points or reviews based on the analysis of UPSC Mains 2021 General Studies Paper III:
1. The weightage of Economy and Internal security questions are unchanged compared to the previous year 2020.
2. More focus has been given to the environment section this year. 3 questions have been asked in the environment and 2 questions in disaster management.
3. The difficulty level of General Studies Paper 3 is moderate, except for the fact that a few questions from the economy were technical.
4. A question from defence technology was asked this year, which is not a usual topic in the UPSC Mains paper.
5. The questions in General Studies Paper 3 were a mix of concepts such as GDP, Budget, and Land Reforms and also contained questions related to important events of national and international importance.
This year, General Studies paper 3 had 4 questions from the Agriculture section.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2021 GENERAL STUDIES IV PAPER ANALYSIS (9th JANUARY, SECOND SHIFT 2 pm to 5 pm)
The UPSC MAINS 2021 General Studies paper 4 was conducted on 9th January 2022 in the afternoon shift. The questions asked in this paper covers such as Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude. 12 questions were asked in this paper. A total of 250 marks is allocated for this paper and the time duration is 3 hours.
After analysing the General Studies Paper IV, a few opinions and reviews are drawn, which are as follows:
1. Based on the previous years’ question papers and this year paper, questions based on basic theories have not been asked.
2. The questions sought the candidates to answer with examples and not just finish it with theory.
3. The paper tests the analytical skills and decision-making capability of the candidates.
4. A question from emotional intelligence was asked this year also similar to the previous year.
5. This paper can also turn out to be a scoring paper if the candidates had adopted a different strategy to prepare for this paper.
6. This paper is set out to evaluate the ethical traits and qualities which are to be possessed by a civil service aspirant.
7. The case studies in section B were situation-based, and 4 questions were to be answered based on that.
8. Section A had a moderate difficulty level in the view of UPSC candidates.
9. The previous year, section A had questions based on current affairs, but this year, the paper had questions based on the static part.
UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICES (ITS) MAINS 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS
UPSC conducted the mains examination for Indian Trade Service (through Civil Services Main) 2020 in the month of January 2021. The examination process was completed in 5 days.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2020 ESSAY PAPER ANALYSIS (8th JANUARY, FIRST SHIFT 9 am to 12 pm)
Candidates found the essay paper quite tougher than previous year. It could be expected that the scoring of the essay paper this year could be on the lower side as seen in the past.
Essay Topics asked in the UPSC Mains 2020 are given below:
Section A
1. Life is long journey between being human and being humane.
2. Mindful manifesto is catalyst to tranquil self.
3. Ships do not sink because of water around them, ships sink because of water that gets into them.
4. Simplicity is ultimate sophistication.
Section B
1. Culture is what we are, civilisation is what we have.
2. There can be no social justice without economic prosperity, but economic prosperity without social justice is meaningless.
3. Patriarchy is the least noted but most significant structure of social inequality.
4. Technology as a silent factor in international relations.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1. The Essay Paper was of difficult level.
2. All the four topics in Section A were philosophical in nature.
3. All topics involved an element of ethical thinking.
4. Section B was more focused on society and related issues.
5. Only the last topic in section B was easier, as it combined international relations with science and technology.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2020 GENERAL STUDIES I PAPER ANALYSIS (9th JANUARY, FIRST SHIFT 9 am to 12 pm)
General Studies I paper was a relief to the candidates as essay paper was quite tough. Weightage allocation in General Studies I Paper changed significantly as compared to previous year.
Indian Heritage and Culture
1. Four questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 50 marks.
3. The weightage for the Art and Culture topic has increased significantly from previous years.
4. Questions were a mix of analytical and factual nature and falls in the Moderate to Difficult category.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss | Q 1 | Moderate | 10 |
Pala period is the most significant phase in the history of Buddhism in India. Enumerate | Q 2 | Moderate | 10 |
Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss | Q 11 | Difficult | 15 |
Persian literary sources of medieval India reflect the spirit of the age. Comment | Q 12 | Difficult | 15 |
Total | 4 Question | Moderate to Difficult | 50 marks |
Modern India
1. Two questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 25 marks.
3. Increase in weightage for Art & Culture topic has been compensated with reduced weightage for History.
4. No questions on Post-Independence and World History topics were asked.
5. Modern India topic was of Easy to Moderate level with straight forward questions.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movements | Q 3 | Easy | 10 |
Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss | Q 13 | Moderate | 15 |
Total | 2 Question | Easy to Moderate | 25 marks |
World Geography/ Indian Geography/ Economic Geography
1. Eight questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 100 marks.
3. Highest weightage in General Studies I paper was given to Geography, with questions on World, Indian and Economic geography.
4. Questions tested the conceptual understanding of the aspirant and were direct in nature.
5. Overall, the section was on the Easy to Moderate side.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
World Geography Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum- Pacific Zone. | Q 4 | Easy | 10 |
World Geography The process of desertification does not have climate boundaries. Justify with examples. | Q 5 | Easy | 10 |
Indian Geography How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far- reaching impact on the water resources of India? | Q 6 | Easy | 10 |
Indian Geography The interlinking of revivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine | Q 14 | Moderate | 15 |
Indian Geography Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India, including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures | Q 15 | Moderate | 15 |
Indian Geography Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change | Q 17 | Moderate | 15 |
Economic Geography Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples. | Q 7 | Moderate | 10 |
Economic Geography India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its developments. Elaborate | Q 16 | Moderate | 15 |
Total | 8 Question | Easy to Moderate | 100 marks |
Society
1. Six questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 75 marks.
3. Society section was the trickiest part in the whole paper, with open-ended questions.
4. Questions tested the analytical ability and knowledge on Indian society by demanding real-life examples and opinions.
5. Overall, the section was of Moderate to Difficult level.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi- cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations | Q 8 | Difficult | 10 |
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment. | Q 9 | Moderate | 10 |
Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue | Q 10 | Difficult | 10 |
Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalisation? Justify your answer. | Q 18 | Moderate | 15 |
Customs and traditions suppress reason, leading to obscurantism. Do you agree? | Q 19 | Difficult | 15 |
How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer | Q 20 | Moderate | 15 |
Total | 6 Question | Moderate to Difficult | 75 marks |
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1. Overall, it can be said that the General Studies I paper was Moderate to difficult level.
2. Geography section carried maximum weightage of 100 marks.
3. Modern India section carried the least weightage of 25 marks.
4. Society section was the trickiest.
5. Direct questions were asked from Geography.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2020 GENERAL STUDIES II PAPER ANALYSIS (9th JANUARY, SECOND SHIFT 2 pm to 05 pm)
General Studies II paper demanded not only good memory but also the ability to interrelate and analyse multiple aspects, facts and examples linked to the issue. Aspirants' ability to articulate answers well within the word limit was tested.
Polity & Constitution
1. Ten questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 125 marks.
3. The Polity portion assessed the aspirant's conceptual comprehension and articulation skills, as well as their ability to manage their time effectively when dealing with the complex issues raised in the questions.
4. Following the trend, questions about recent legislation on RTI, agriculture laws, and other topics were posed. As a result, newspaper editorial analysis was required.
5. The questions were mostly analytical in nature, requiring candidates to connect recent advancements to fundamental principles.
6. Overall, the section was of Difficult level.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
“There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the Representation of peoples Act”. Comment. | Q 1 | Moderate | 10 |
“Recent amendments to the Right to information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss. | Q 2 | Moderate | 10 |
How far do you think cooperation, competition and confrontation have shaped the nature of federation in India? Cite some recent examples to validate your answer. | Q 3 | Moderate | 10 |
The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in the recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices. | Q 4 | Moderate | 10 |
“Once a speaker, Always a speaker’! Do you think the practice should be adopted to impart objectivity to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha? What could be its implications for the robust functioning of parliamentary business in India. | Q 5 | Difficult | 10 |
Indian constitution exhibits centralizing tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts. | Q 11 | Difficult | 15 |
Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities. | Q 12 | Difficult | 15 |
The strength sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘Functions, Functionaries and Funs’ to the contemporary stage of ‘Functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times. | Q 13 | Difficult | 15 |
Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a ‘useless stepney tyre’ to the most useful supporting organ in past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as the areas in which this transformation could be visible. | Q 14 | Difficult | 15 |
Which steps are required for constitutionalizing of a commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the National Commission for Women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons. | Q 15 | Moderate | 15 |
Total | 10 Questions | Difficult | 125 |
Governance
1. Two questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 20 marks.
3. Quoting good examples like Supreme Court Judgements for question 7 was necessary.
4. Quoting good examples like e-Governance initiatives for question 8 was required.
5. Questions were direct in nature and of moderate level.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
“Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy. | Q 7 | Moderate | 10 |
“The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss. | Q 8 | Moderate | 10 |
Total | 2 Questions | Difficult | 20 |
Social Justice
1. Four questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 55 marks.
3. The Social Justice segment has a combination of static and current events based questions. As a result, NCERT coverage was required, as well as a thorough examination of current events.
4. The questions can also be looked upon as mini essays. As such writing practice of the candidates will be a big factor.
5. The questions were more of moderate level.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss. | Q 6 | Moderate | 10 |
“The incidence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty based on income alone”. In this context analyze the latest United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report. | Q 16 | Moderate | 15 |
“Micro-Finance as an anti-poverty vaccine, is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India”. Evaluate the role of Self-Help Groups in achieving the twin objectives along with empowering women in rural India. | Q 17 | Difficult | 15 |
National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement. | Q 18 | Difficult | 15 |
Total | 4 Question | Moderate | 55 Marks |
International Relations
1. Four questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 50 marks.
3. The questions in International Relations were on dynamic issues that required a good command of current events, as was the case in previous years.
4. It also required multiple points to be presented in brief, if possible, with current examples.
5. The questions were moderate in difficulty.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Q 9 | Moderate | 10 |
‘Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries’. Comment with examples. | Q 10 | Difficult | 10 |
‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)’ is the transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss. | Q 19 | Moderate | 15 |
What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region. | Q 20 | Moderate | 15 |
Total | 4 Question | Moderate to Difficult | 50 Marks |
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1. Overall, it can be said that the General Studies II paper was Moderate to difficult level.
2. Polity & Constitution section carried maximum weightage of 125 marks.
3. Governance section carried the least weightage of 20 marks.
4. Polity & Constitution section was the trickiest.
5. General Studies II paper was lengthy and analytical in nature.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2020 GENERAL STUDIES III PAPER ANALYSIS (10th JANUARY, FIRST SHIFT 9 am to 12 pm)
In terms of question areas, there are no major shocks. The majority of the inquiries were from expected topics or current events.
Indian Economy
1. Eight questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 100 marks.
3. Questions 13 & 14 are based on agriculture.
4. Questions 1, 2, 11, and 12 are based on the economic situation of the country and are more on the analytical side.
5. Questions 3 and 4 are based on food grain distribution and food processing.
6. This section was overall Easy to Moderate.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
Explain intergenerational and intragenerational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable growth.. | Q 1 | Moderate to difficult | 10 |
Define potential GDP and its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?. | Q 2 | Easy | 10 |
What are the main constraints in transports and marketing of agricultural produce in India? | Q 3 | Easy | 10 |
What are the challenges and opportunities in food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers can sustainably be increased by encouraging food processing? | Q 4 | Moderate | 10 |
Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and private entity. | Q 11 | Moderate | 15 |
Explain the rationale behind Goods and Services Tax(Compensation to states)act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions? | Q 12 | Moderate | 15 |
What are the major factors responsible for making the rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success, how has this system become bane in India? | Q 13 | Easy | 15 |
Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenarios | Q 14 | Moderate | 15 |
Total | 8 Questions | Moderate | 100 Marks |
Science and Technology
1. Four questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 50 marks.
3. Question 5 required Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
4. candidate could have answered Question 6 based on his study of the current affairs related to science and technology.
5. Comprehensive approach with relevant examples will help to solve question 15.
6. In question 16, first part fundamental in nature, second part current affairs based.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
What do you understand by nanotechnology? And how it’s helping in the health sector? | Q 5 | Moderate | 10 |
How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by science-based technologies? | Q 6 | Easy | 10 |
COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crises. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the Pandemic. | Q 15 | Difficult | 15 |
Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our government for this purpose? | Q 16 | Easy | 15 |
Total | 4 Question | Easy to moderate | 50 Marks |
Environment
1. Three questions were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 35 marks.
3. This section was overall Easy to Moderate.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA notification, 2006? | Q 7 | Easy | 10 |
What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security? | Q 8 | Easy | 10 |
What are the features of the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP) initiated by the government of India? | Q 17 | Moderate | 15 |
Total | 3 Question | Easy to Moderate | 35 Marks |
Disaster Management
1. Only one question was asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 15 marks.
3. Question was Current affair based but comparative, so basic understanding was required.
4. This section was overall Moderate.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
Discuss the recent measures initiated in the disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach | Q 18 | Moderate | 15 |
Total | 1 Question | Moderate | 15 Marks |
Internal Security
1. Four question were asked from this section.
2. Total weightage for this section was 50 marks.
3. Question 9 was Straightforward Question from the static part of the syllabus.
4. For question 10 candidates required a deep understanding of the topic to properly address the question.
5. In Question 19, First part factual/ objective in nature, second part suggestion and application based.
6. Question 20, first part was analytical while second was specific.
7. This section was overall Moderate to Difficult.
Questions | Question no. (According to Question paper) | Difficulty Level | Marks |
Discuss different types of Cybercrimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace. | Q 9 | Easy | 10 |
For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals | Q 10 | Moderate | 10 |
What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in the Eastern part of India? What strategy should the Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas? | Q 19 | Moderate to difficult | 15 |
Analyse internal security threats and trans border crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also, discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard | Q 20 | Difficult | 15 |
Total | 4 Question | Moderate to Difficult | 50 Marks |
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1. Overall, it can be said that the General Studies III paper was Moderate level.
2. Indian Economy section carried maximum weightage of 100 marks.
3. Disaster Management section carried the least weightage of 15 marks.
4. Internal Security section was the trickiest.
5. General Studies Paper III was relatively easier as compared to General Studies paper I and II.
UPSC ITS MAINS 2020 GENERAL STUDIES IV PAPER ANALYSIS (10th JANUARY, SECOND SHIFT 2 pm to 5 pm)
The pattern of the paper remains the same as previous year. Section A is for 130 marks and Section B consisting six case studies is for 120 marks.
Section A
1. Many of the questions in this section demanded only a basic understanding of the terms mentioned in the syllabus.
2. Many questions had two parts, with the second part generally demanding the application of the understanding.
Section B
1. The case studies were lengthy compared to the previous year.
2. Most of the case studies demanded for mentioning ethical issues and suggesting some measures with respect to the major issue in that particular case. This required a strong hold on the Syllabus.
3. Overall, UPSC wanted to check theoretical knowledge and solution-oriented bureaucratic thinking by explaining the context of the question in the case studies.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website - Click Here
2. Examination Notice - Click Here
3. For Annual Calendar - Click Here
UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICE (ITS) MAINS 2023 EXAM
Indian Trade Service is a group A cadre service under the civil services governed by UPSC. It was created as a specialized cadre to handle India's international trade & commerce on the basis of the recommendations of the Mathur Committee in 1965. The ITS is controlled by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce. The ITS officers look after the international trade promotion activities, various incentive schemes under the foreign trade policy, issue of Import Export Code, export-import licenses and work with other central Govt, state Govt departments and export promotion bodies.
UPSC ITS EXAM SELECTION PROCEDURE
As part of the selection procedure of ITS, 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.
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the UPSC ITS MAINS Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through UPSC ITS MAINS Examination. UPSC Main is undoubtedly one of the most difficult national exams and to master it students must have a study plan.
SIX MONTH 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 | UPSC ITS Mock Test + Current Affairs |
6th Month | Mock-test-based learning approach | UPSC ITS Mock Test + Current Affairs |
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM TIPS & TRICKS
1. Cover the whole syllabus: The syllabus should be covered comprehensively. No portion should be left for granted, whatever the past trends. UPSC can tilt towards any portion of 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 an 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 that 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, and visiting places, friends and family get together.
7. Devote extra Time to 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.
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM RECOMMENDED BOOKS
A complete list of Recommended Books for UPSC MAIN is given below:
Subject | Books |
History, Indian Heritage & Culture [GS Paper 1] | |
UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICE (ITS) MAINS 2023 EXAM
Indian Trade Service is a group A cadre service under the civil services governed by UPSC. It was created as a specialized cadre to handle India's international trade & commerce on the basis of the recommendations of the Mathur Committee in 1965. The ITS is controlled by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce. The ITS officers look after the international trade promotion activities, various incentive schemes under the foreign trade policy, issue of Import Export Code, export-import licenses and work with other central Govt, state Govt departments and export promotion bodies.
UPSC ITS EXAM SELECTION PROCEDURE
As part of the selection procedure of ITS, 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.
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the UPSC ITS MAINS Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through UPSC ITS MAINS Examination. UPSC Main is undoubtedly one of the most difficult national exams and to master it students must have a study plan.
SIX MONTH 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 | UPSC ITS Mock Test + Current Affairs |
6th Month | Mock-test-based learning approach | UPSC ITS Mock Test + Current Affairs |
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM TIPS & TRICKS
1. Cover the whole syllabus: The syllabus should be covered comprehensively. No portion should be left for granted, whatever the past trends. UPSC can tilt towards any portion of 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 an 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 that 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, and visiting places, friends and family get together.
7. Devote extra Time to 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.
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM RECOMMENDED BOOKS
A complete list of Recommended Books for UPSC MAIN is given below:
Subject | Books |
History, Indian Heritage & Culture [GS Paper 1] | |
Ancient India by R.S Sharma | |
Geography [GS Paper 1] | |
Fundamentals of Physical Geography NCERT Class 11 | |
Polity & International Relations [GS Paper 2] | |
International Relations: Pushpesh Pant | |
Economy [GS Paper 3] | |
Ethics [GS Paper 4] | Challenges to Internal Security of India – Ashok Kumar |
Essay | |
151 Essays – by Disha Experts |
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC ITS MAINS GENERAL QUERY
Query | Response |
What is the full form of the ITS Examination? | The full form of the ITS exam is the Indian Trade Service Examination which is a national-level government exam. |
What do Indian Trade Services officers Do? | The ITS officers look after the international trade promotion activities, various incentive schemes under the foreign trade policy, issue of Import Export Code, export-import licenses and work with other central Govt, state Govt departments and export promotion bodies. In recent days, ITS officers are also imparting training to develop budding entrepreneurs in the field of international trade. |
What is it like to work at the | Indian Trade service in one of the central civil services of the government of India. Although it is a less known service among aspirants, looking closely at the work profile of the service it is actually a good option as far as job prospects are concerned. ITS officers are mainly responsible for formulation and negotiation in international trade and commerce with other countries. They are also posted as officers in various global organisations like WTO, UN, Global Trade Boards. |
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM APPLICATION FORM
Query | Response |
When can I submit an online application | 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 the 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 ITS MAINS 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 ITS 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 ITS MAINS EXAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Query | Response |
What is the minimum educational | Any candidate aspiring to apply for the exam must hold a degree from a 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 | 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 | YES, FOR General 6 attempts & OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD-EWS/Disabled Defence Services Personnel 9 attempts & SC/ST Unlimited Attempts. |
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM PATTERN
Query | Response |
What is the scheme of selection for the ITS Exam? | There are three stages involved in the recruitment of an ITS 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. For Annual Calendar - Click Here
LATEST UPDATE FOR UPSC ITS 2023 EXAM
As per the official UPSC Calendar 2023, UPSC Indian Trade Service Main exam will be conducted on September 15, 2023. UPSC IRAS Main Exam will be conducted for 5 Days.
For More Information - Click here
UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICE (ITS) MAINS EXAM
Indian Trade Service is a group A cadre service under the civil services governed by UPSC. It was created as a specialized cadre to handle India's international trade & commerce on the basis of the recommendations of the Mathur Committee in 1965. The ITS is controlled by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce. The main mandate of the ITS is to take care of India’s foreign trade and commerce. The department of Indian Trade Services is organized by dividing it into nine different divisions of working. Here are the nine divisions of the ITS in India.
1. International Trade Policy Division.
2. Foreign Trade Territorial Division.
3. Export Products Division.
4. Export Industries Division.
5. Export Services Division.
6. Economic Division.
7. Administration & General Service Division.
8. Finance Division.
9. Supply Division.
UPSC ITS CAREER PROSPECTS
The starting role of a career in Indian Trade Services is that of an under secretary in the department of trade and commerce. The ITS officers look after the international trade promotion activities, various incentive schemes under the foreign trade policy, issue of Import Export Code, export-import licenses and work with other central Govt, state Govt departments and export promotion bodies. Here is an explanation of how a career grows while working in the Indian Trade Services.
1. Under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, the ITS cadre officers start with the role of Under Secretary, later they get promoted to Deputy, Joint and Additional Secretary Levels.
2. Indian Trade Service officers also get the opportunity to serve on deputation with foreign missions, WTO and United Nations.
3. Indian Trade Service (ITS) cadre officers get the opportunity to serve at Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) as well.
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Indian Trade Service |
Exam Level | National |
Organising body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Exams Purpose | To recruit the candidates for All India and Central Civil Services |
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 ITS MAINS 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 ITS SALARY STRUCTURE
As per the designation, their pay scale and Grade pay varies. With the increase in designation, candidates can witness a gradual increase in their salaries and additional grade pay in the salary added. The table provided below gives an overview of the salary scale of an employee in the Indian Trade Services at different levels.
Designations | Grade Pay | Salary |
LATEST UPDATE FOR UPSC ITS 2023 EXAM
As per the official UPSC Calendar 2023, UPSC Indian Trade Service Main exam will be conducted on September 15, 2023. UPSC IRAS Main Exam will be conducted for 5 Days.
For More Information - Click here
UPSC INDIAN TRADE SERVICE (ITS) MAINS EXAM
Indian Trade Service is a group A cadre service under the civil services governed by UPSC. It was created as a specialized cadre to handle India's international trade & commerce on the basis of the recommendations of the Mathur Committee in 1965. The ITS is controlled by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce. The main mandate of the ITS is to take care of India’s foreign trade and commerce. The department of Indian Trade Services is organized by dividing it into nine different divisions of working. Here are the nine divisions of the ITS in India.
1. International Trade Policy Division.
2. Foreign Trade Territorial Division.
3. Export Products Division.
4. Export Industries Division.
5. Export Services Division.
6. Economic Division.
7. Administration & General Service Division.
8. Finance Division.
9. Supply Division.
UPSC ITS CAREER PROSPECTS
The starting role of a career in Indian Trade Services is that of an under secretary in the department of trade and commerce. The ITS officers look after the international trade promotion activities, various incentive schemes under the foreign trade policy, issue of Import Export Code, export-import licenses and work with other central Govt, state Govt departments and export promotion bodies. Here is an explanation of how a career grows while working in the Indian Trade Services.
1. Under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce, the ITS cadre officers start with the role of Under Secretary, later they get promoted to Deputy, Joint and Additional Secretary Levels.
2. Indian Trade Service officers also get the opportunity to serve on deputation with foreign missions, WTO and United Nations.
3. Indian Trade Service (ITS) cadre officers get the opportunity to serve at Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) as well.
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Indian Trade Service |
Exam Level | National |
Organising body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Exams Purpose | To recruit the candidates for All India and Central Civil Services |
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 ITS MAINS 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 ITS SALARY STRUCTURE
As per the designation, their pay scale and Grade pay varies. With the increase in designation, candidates can witness a gradual increase in their salaries and additional grade pay in the salary added. The table provided below gives an overview of the salary scale of an employee in the Indian Trade Services at different levels.
Designations | Grade Pay | Salary |
Assistant Director-General of Foreign Trade | Rs. 5,400 | Rs.15,600 - Rs.39,100 |
Deputy Director-General of Foreign Trade/ Under Secretary | Rs.6,600 | Rs.15,600 - Rs.39,100 |
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade/ Deputy Secretary | Rs.7,600 | Rs.15,600 - Rs.39,100 |
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade/ Director | Rs.8,700 | Rs.37,400 - Rs.67,000 |
Additional Director General of Foreign Trade/ Development Commissioner, Special Economic Zone/ Trade Advisor | Rs.10,000 | Rs.37,400 - Rs.67,000 |
Director-General of Foreign Trade/ Senior Development Commissioner, Special Economic Zone | NA | Rs.67,000-3% - Rs.79,000 |
UPSC ITS MAINS 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.
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM APPLICANT FORM FILLING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The qualified candidates need to submit the Detailed Application Form I (DAF-I) online on UPSC. If you clear the UPSC prelims exam, you will be eligible to take the mains exam. Your name will figure in the list given out by the UPSC when they release the prelims result. After this, the commission will release the mains notification then you have to apply online once again, this time for the mains exam. This form is called the Detailed Application Form or DAF in short. This time, you will have to upload scanned copies of certain documents on the UPSC official website, which are given below:
1. Proof of age: Only matriculation or secondary school leaving certificate.
2. Certificate of educational qualification: Your degree certificate awarded by the university or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the UPSC.
3. EWS Certificate: Proof is required to avail of the EWS reservation.
4. Disability certificate (if applicable): Certificate issued by a Medical Board constituted by the Central or State government.
5. Disabled while in defence service (if applicable): Issued by the Director-General Resettlement, Ministry of Defence stating that you were disabled while in service and were discharged from duty on account of it.
6. Certificate supporting age relaxation claim (if applicable): This includes the OBC/ST/SC status certificate and/or disability certificate and/or J&K domicile certificate and/or defence personnel certificate.
STEPS TO FILL UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Step 1: Go to the official website of UPSC and click on Apply Online. You will be redirected to a page wherein you will see the link “Online Application of Various Examination”.
Step 2: You will be able to see Part I and Part II registration alongside the examination name Civil Services Examination.
Step 3: You need to complete Part 1 of the UPSC registration. So, Click on “Click here for Part 1”. You will be redirected to the page which will have information and instructions regarding the UPSC registration process. Carefully read the instructions and complete the Part 1 registration. In Part 1 registration, you will be required to fill in basic details such as personal details, educational qualification, and address.
Step 4: After successful registration for Part 1, click on the Part-II registration. Here you will be required to fill in the exam center preferences, photograph, signature, and photo identification proof. Next, you will be made to complete the application process by completing the payment.
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM FEES
Category | Mains Exam Fee |
GENERAL/ EWS/OBC | 200 |
SC/ST OR PWD | Nil |
FEMALE | Nil |
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM ADMIT CARD
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download admit card for the UPSC MAINS exam:
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 ITS MAINS EXAM CENTRE
The list of exam centers for the UPSC exam Mains is as follows:
Exam Centres | |
AHMEDABAD | JAMMU |
AIZAWL | KOLKATA |
BANGALURU | LUCKNOW |
BHOPAL | MUMBAI |
CHANDIGARH | PATNA |
CHENNAI | PRAYAGRAJ ( ALLAHABAD) |
CUTTACK | RAIPUR |
DEHRADUN | RANCHI |
DELHI | SHILLONG |
DISPUR (GUWAHATI) | SHIMLA |
HYDERABAD | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
JAIPUR | VIJAYAWADA |
For complete list of examination centres- Click Here
UPSC ITS MAINS EXAM RESULTS
Candidates need to follow the steps below to check the result of UPSC MAINS:
Step 1: Go to the official website of UPSC.
Step 2: Click on the icon that says ‘Written results'.
Step 3: Then, click on the link which says Civil Services Mains (Written) Results.
Step 4: From here, you should be able to download the PDF of the document containing the list of candidates who have successfully cleared the UPSC Mains.
Step 5: Save the UPSC Mains Result PDF for future reference.
INTERVIEW / PERSONALITY TEST
The candidate will be interviewed by a Board that will have before them a record of the candidate’s career. The candidate will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the Interview/Personality Test is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The Interview/Personality Test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms, this is an assessment of not only intellectual qualities but also social traits and interest in current affairs. Some qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, the balance of judgment, variety, and depth of interest, the ability for social cohesion and leadership, and intellectual and moral integrity.
The technique of the Interview/Personality Test is not that of a strict cross-examination but a natural, though directed and purposive conversation that is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate. The Interview/Personality Test is not intended to be a test either of the specialized or Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers. Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their State or Country as well as in modern currents of thought and in discoveries that should arouse the curiosity of well-educated youth.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website - Click Here
2. Examination Notice - Click Here
3. For Annual Calendar - Click Here
UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Latest Update
UPSC ITS 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.
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UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Overview
The ITS (Indian Trade 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).
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UPSC ITS Mains 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 with blindness and low vision
(ii) 5 vacancies for deaf and hard of hearing
(iii) 15 vacancies for locomotor disability
(iv) 10 vacancies for persons with multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness
UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Salary Structure
The entire salary structure of an ITS officer is mentioned in the table below:
Salary Post Wise |
UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Latest Update
UPSC ITS 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.
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UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Overview
The ITS (Indian Trade 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).
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UPSC ITS Mains 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 with blindness and low vision
(ii) 5 vacancies for deaf and hard of hearing
(iii) 15 vacancies for locomotor disability
(iv) 10 vacancies for persons with multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness
UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Salary Structure
The entire salary structure of an ITS officer is mentioned in the table below:
Salary Post Wise | |||
Officer Rank | Basic Pay | 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 ITS Mains 2023: Important Dates
Important dates related to the UPSC ITS 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 |
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UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Who Can Apply
The candidates who qualify for the ITS Preliminary Examination with the required cut-off as decided by the UPSC are eligible for ITS Main Examination. Based on the marks scored in Preliminary Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Mains Examination.
Nationality / Citizenship
To appear for the UPSC ITS 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 ITS age limit eligibility criteria, those between 21 to 32 years, can fill the UPSC ITS application form.
Relaxation of Upper age limit
Categories | Age relaxation |
OBC | 3 years |
SC/ ST | 5 years |
Defense Services Personnel, who got disabled during operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence | 3 years |
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers (CO) and ECOs/ SSCOs who will render at least five years Military Service as of August 1, 2021, and have been released | 5 years |
ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as of 1st August 2021 | 5 years |
In the following cases: blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, locomotor disability including acid attack, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, victims and muscular dystrophy, intellectual disability, autism, specific learning disability and mental illness |
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Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1981, to December 31, 1989. | 5 years |
UPSC Number of Attempts Criteria
The number of times candidates are permitted to take the ITS 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 recognized 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 ITS prelims exam. But, these candidates must produce proof of passing the exam while applying for the ITS 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 ITS 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 center notified by the UPSC. Candidates must pass all the medical tests to get admitted to any of the services.
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UPSC ITS Mains 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 the photograph, and signature.
Step 10: Enter the information related to fee payment details and the examination center.
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.
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UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Application Fees
The ITS 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 |
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UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Exam Centres
The exam centers for the UPSC CSE Mains examination are given below:
Exam Centers Code | UPSC CSE Exam Centers |
1 | AHMEDABAD |
2 | AIZAWL |
3 | BANGALURU |
4 | BHOPAL |
5 | CHANDIGARH |
6 | CHENNAI |
7 | CUTTACK |
8 | DEHRADUN |
9 | DELHI |
10 | DISPUR (GUWAHATI) |
11 | HYDERABAD |
12 | JAIPUR |
13 | JAMMU |
14 | KOLKATA |
15 | LUCKNOW |
16 | MUMBAI |
17 | PATNA |
18 | PRAYAGRAJ ( ALLAHABAD) |
19 | RAIPUR |
20 | RANCHI |
21 | SHILLONG |
22 | SHIMLA |
23 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
24 | VIJAYAWADA |
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UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Scheme of Exam
There will be two qualifying papers mentioned below. It may be noted that marks for the below two papers will not be counted at the time of preparation of the rank list.
a. One of the Indian languages to be selected by the candidate from the languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the constitution.: 300 marks
b. English: 300 marks
The UPSC Mains will comprise nine theory papers (essay descriptive type). Out of the nine papers, only seven will be counted for merit ranking. Candidates also have to choose one optional subject for UPSC Mains. The maximum marks for the UPSC Mains exam are 1750 (7 papers * 250 marks each).
Test Mode | Name of Test | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Descriptive Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test | Paper I Essay | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes |
Paper II (General Studies I) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper III (General Studies II) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper IV (General Studies, III) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper V (General Studies IV) | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VI Optional Subject - Paper I | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Paper-VII Optional Subject - Paper II | 250 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Total | 1750 Marks | ||
Personality Test | 275 Marks | 180 Minutes | |
Grand Total (for merit calculation) | 2025 Marks |
1. The question papers for the examination will be of conventional (essay) type.
2. The question papers (other than the literature of language papers) will be set in Hindi and English only.
3. There shall be no negative markings in conventional (essay) type papers.
4. The papers on Indian languages and English (Paper A and Paper B) will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature.
5. The total marks of the Mains Examination are 1750 marks.
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UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Syllabus
Part A: Indian Languages
Comprehension of given passages, Précis Writing, Usage and Vocabulary, Short Essays, etc.
Part B: English
Comprehension of given passages Précis Writing, Usage and Vocabulary, Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa, etc.
Note 1. The papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of a qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.
Note 2. The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Languages papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where the translation is involved).
Paper I Essay
Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics, They will be expected to keep close to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and to write concisely, Credit will be given for effective and exact expression
General Studies-I Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society
1. Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times
2. The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
General Studies II Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations
1. Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure.
2. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues, and challenges about the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels, and challenges therein
General Studies-III Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management
1. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development, and employment
2. Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport, and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers
General Studies- IV Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
1. Attitude, content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
2. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and nonpartisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance, and compassion towards the weaker sections.
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UPSC ITS Mains 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 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 ITS Mains 2023: Admit Card
The important steps related to the UPSC ITS 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 print outs for the exam day.
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UPSC ITS Mains 2023: Result
The steps to check the result of the UPSC ITS 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 ITS Mains 2023: Mode of Selection
The UPSC ITS selection process is as follows:
1. The first stage of the UPSC CSE exam is Prelims.
2. The candidates who pass the Prelims exam have to appear for the 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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The full form of the ITS exam is the Indian Trade Service Examination which is a national-level government exam. For any information related to UPSC ITS exam, go to the general information tab given above, where you will get all the information related to the exam.
ITS officers play crucial role in promotion of Indian foreign trade and thus help in earning foreign exchange which is crucial for the economy. ITS officers act as protector of interests of country trading community. For access full information of UPSC ITS exam click on General information button above.
An applicant should apply for ITS examination only when it has been notified by the Commission. The step by step procedure to fill the online application form of UPSC ITS exam is available in the general information button above.
The applicant is required to first complete the part-I of the ITS 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 ITS 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 ITS 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 ITS exam. Complete details about UPSC ITS Exam is available on the general information section above.
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