What are the 9 papers in UPSC mains?

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The 9 papers in IAS Exam (Mains) are as follows: Paper-A (Compulsory Indian Language); Paper –B (English) which are qualifying in nature, while the other papers like Essay, General Studies Papers I, II, III, and IV, and Optional Papers I and II are considered for the final ranking. Sl.

What is paper A and B in UPSC mains?

Paper A & B are qualifying papers on Indian Languages & English. These papers test candidates' abilities to read & understand prose, and to express their ideas correctly through languages.

What are the 3 stages of IAS?

The IAS Exam pattern is: Stage I: Preliminary Examination (IAS Prelims) Stage II: Mains Examination (IAS Mains) Stage III: UPSC Personality Test (IAS Interview)

How many essays are there in UPSC?

The Essay Paper is one of the nine papers in the UPSC civil services mains exam. In this paper, you will have to write two essays, each with a word count of 1000 – 1200. One topic can be selected from a choice of four topics. The Essay Paper is for a total of 250 marks, with one essay for 125 marks.

What is paper A in CSE?

The UPSC civil services mains exam comprises of nine papers out of the compulsory Indian language paper is called Paper A. This paper is qualifying in nature and the marks obtained in it do not count in the final ranking. But you must clear this paper.

UPSC Mains Examination - Qualifying Papers, Essay & Optional Papers By Arpita Prakash

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Does UPSC have math?

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Mains Exam comprises Mathematics as one of the Optional Subjects with 2 papers (Paper I and Paper II). The Maths Optional for CSE 2022 remains the same as was in 2021.

Is UPSC mains Mcq?

To answer the question “Is UPSC Mains MCQ type?” No, they are not. Unlike the prelims, the Mains are of subjective type. Detailed and comprehensive answers are expected to be written.

Who got lowest marks in UPSC interview?

This year, among the top 10 rank holders, rank one Subham Kumar has been awarded the lowest mark in the interview. Kumar comes from Kushwaha community of Bihar, which is enlisted in the OBC category.

How many papers are there in mains?

There are a total of nine papers in the UPSC Mains Exam including two language papers that are qualifying in nature, one essay paper, four General Studies papers, and two optional papers.

Is maths necessary for IPS?

As per the eligibility criteria for qualification category for IPS, a candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree from any of the universities recognised by the UGC or possess an equivalent qualification. So, Mathematics is not important for IPS Officer examination.

Is Hindi compulsory for IAS?

No, Hindi Language is not compulsory for UPSC Mains unless you choose it as the compulsory paper in UPSC Mains. You also can choose the medium of UPSC Mains and Prelims in Hindi.

Which language is best for UPSC?

You may have written the UPSC exam in English, but if you feel you are better off speaking Hindi or Tamil or any other regional language that is your native language, you can opt for it. In fact, there are many talented people in India who are well-versed in written English but falter when it comes to conversing in it.

Can we write Hindi Essay in UPSC?

Yes! Now UPSC provides options to write GS and Optional papers in different mediums (Since 2018). If you choose to write GS and Essay papers in Hindi and Optional Paper in English you can do so.

Is local language necessary for UPSC?

Out of the nine papers in the Mains exam, the first paper is known as 'Paper A' and is the compulsory Indian language paper. This paper is compulsory for all candidates except for those hailing from the north-eastern states of India. Read more about Paper A of the IAS Exam Mains in this article.

Is handwriting important for IAS?

To clear the UPSC civil services exam, you must practice writing answers and when you do this, you should practise for good handwriting as well. It will definitely help you in scoring good marks in the mains exam. If you already have clear handwriting, don't bother too much about not having 'beautiful' writing.

Do questions repeat in UPSC?

Originally Answered: Do questions get repeated in the UPSC exam? Well, the answer to this question is no. Questions do not get repeated in UPSC examination.

How can I improve my mains answer?

Skilful Answer Writing for UPSC Mains
  1. Increase your reading count.
  2. Keep your outline consistent.
  3. Do not use unnecessary jargons or technical terms. Also, avoid clichés.
  4. Avoid generalizations.
  5. Do not overdo the embellishments.
  6. Be original.
  7. Practice makes perfect.
  8. Make your writing error-free as much as possible.

Is Ravi Kumar an IAS sihag?

Ravi Kumar Sihag cleared the UPSC Civil Service examination in 2018 and became a renowned IAS Officer.

Where is srushti Deshmukh posted?

She has been allocated to the IAS cadre on the basis of Civil Services Examination (CSE) – 2018 to her home state Madhya Pradesh, as an insider. Her current posting is in the Dindori districts of Madhya Pradesh, India.