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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The last date to apply for the IES 2026 exam was October 16, 2025. The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 notification on September 26, 2025. With the release of official notification, the Commission also activated the IES 2026 applications.
The UPSC conducted the IES 2026 prelims exam on February 8, 2026 at the designated exam centres.
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Contributor-Level 9
The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC Engineering Service (ESE) 2024 notification on its official website - ssc.nic.in. The Commission also activated the UPSC ESE (IES) 2024 application with the release of official notifcation. The last date to apply for the UPSC ESE (IES) 2024 application is September 26, 2023.
The Commission notified 167 vacancies in the official notification. The Commission conducted the IES prelims 2024 exam on February 18, 2024.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can appear for UPSC because the eligibility criteria for appearing in UPSC exam is graduation from any UCG-approved college and it can be medical or paramedical there is no issue in that.
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2 years agoBeginner-Level 5
You can attempt IIT-JEE, NDA, Merchant Navy, Aviation, Architecture, Agriculture. You can also do research in DRDO, ISRO etc.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC prelims result 2023 on June 12 mentioning the names and the roll number of 14,652 candidates. The Commission conducted the UPSC Civil Service (IAS) prelims exam on May 28 and the Commission released the result in 15 days from the exam. The UPSC main exam 2023 will be conducted from September 15.
A group of candidates filed a petition in the Central Administrativer Tribunal regarding the reduction of the IAS Prelims General Studies Paper 2 from 33 percent to 23 percent because it asked difficult questions which were contrary to the syllabus.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 8
It takes a methodical and comprehensive approach to your preparation to pass the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) as a fresher, especially as an engineering graduate. To get you started, follow these steps:
Understanding the Test: Study the UPSC CSE exam syllabus, format, and eligibility requirements. Learn everything you can about the Preliminary Examination (Prelims), Main Examination (Mains), and Personality Test (Interview) components of the exam.
Collect Study Materials: Compile pertinent readings, such as NCERT books for history, geography, politics, and economics. Use market-available standard reference books and UPSC-specifi
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2 years agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, No matter what your educational background is, passing the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a difficult effort. It's true that those with a background in CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) could have an extra skill set than others with other academic backgrounds, but that doesn't make the UPSC exam harder or easier for them.
A wide range of information, including current affairs, general awareness, aptitude, and analytical skills are evaluated in the highly competitive UPSC CSE test. It requires thorough study, commitment, and comprehension of the exam syllabus, as well as efficien
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2 years agoContributor-Level 7
To start preparing for UPSC you should.
- Go through the UPSC syllabus thoroughly.
- Read a few books and watch video lectures online for a few basic subjects like polity, history, geography, etc.
- Read the newspaper regularly.
- Chart out a preparation time table and follow it strictly.
- Enrol for a good test series and get answer writing practice.
- Create a study schedule.
- Gather relevant study materials.
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