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5 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The candidates should note that the Union Public Service Commission conduct the Civil Service Exam every year. The Commission releases the official notification every year which mention all the eligibility criteria for all the categories separately. The number of attempts is also one such criteria which is defined based on the category of the candidate.
The Commission mention the pemissible number of attempts in the following manner:
Category | Number of Attempts (Allowed) |
|---|---|
General/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 6 |
Other Backward Classes | 9 |
SC/ST | Unlimited - till the age limit |
Person with Disabilities | Unlimited - till the age limit |
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5 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025 has been released. The Commission selected 14,161 candidates for the UPSC main exam 2025 which wil commence on August 22, 2025. The Union Public Service Commission conducted the IAS prelims exam 2025 on May 25, 2025. The Commission conducted the CSP 2025 in offline mode and the candidates will be required to mark the answers in OMR sheet provided by the Commission. The candidates will be required to bring one photo identity card along with the UPSC e-call letter to establish their identity when asked for.
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 4
"As per UPSC rules, candidates who are in the final year of their qualifying degree, such as MBBS, are eligible to apply for the IAS exam, provided they can furnish proof of degree completion before the declaration of the final results."
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6 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The UPSC IAS Prelims for 2025 is expected around May or June of that year. After the Prelims, the Mains will be in September 2025, followed by Interviews in early 2026. It's a good idea to start preparing early, ideally 12 to 15 months before the exam. This means beginning coaching between March and June 2024 would be perfect. If you start later, you should join coaching by August to October 2024. Starting your preparation early will give you enough time to study NCERT books, keep up with current events, and take practice tests, which can help you perform better.
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7 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Since no digital instrument (of any type) is allowed at the UPSC exam centre hence the candidates cannot show the digital copy of their admit card. Moreover it is advisable to take a coloured print out of the UPSC admit card. The exam centre officials will see the admit card and one photo identity proof before allowing entry into the exam centre.
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7 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) admit card contains essential information for candidates regarding their examination details. Here's what is typically included:
Candidate's Name: The full name of the candidate as registered.
Roll Number: A unique identification number assigned to the candidate.
Photograph: A passport-sized photo of the candidate, which should match the one uploaded during the application process.
Father's Name: The name of the candidate's father.
Mother's Name: The name of the candidate's mother (may not be included in all admit cards).
Date of Birth: The birth date of the candidate for verification purposes.
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