Somebody please tell me the recent changes in civil services examinations .
@ankmbaa I am a little bit busy now a days cannot post any article but can post topics of importance. In polity you can study the powers of President and governor regading pardoning different crimes or more specifically the mercy petitions to both.
@idontlikecats said:Somebody please tell me the recent changes in civil services examinations .
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@Tinnnnu said:@ankmbaa I am a little bit busy now a days cannot post any article but can post topics of importance. In polity you can study the powers of President and governor regading pardoning different crimes or more specifically the mercy petitions to both.
badi mehrbani hogi bhai sirf topics bta dena bas.
thanks abhi ke liye.
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@idontlikecats said:Somebody please tell me the recent changes in civil services examinations .
Changes in the Scheme and subjects for Main Examinations
The Main examination will comprise of seven papers in all. In the new format, UPSC removed one of the optional subjects. Now, the students will have to appear for just one optional subject with two papers of 250 marks each. Apart from this, Paper-1 will contain two sections. Section-I will have an essay of 200 marks while Section-II will have English Comprehension and Précis of 100 marks. Besides, the General Studies will now have 4 papers of 250 marks each.
What is most important to note is the fact that Paper IV on General Studies has been introduced and this will include Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude for the very first time. One of the important changes is regarding the selection of literature subjects as optional. In the changed pattern only those students who have done their graduation in the particular language could opt the Literature of that language as their optional.
Syllabi of the papers included in the scheme of Civil Services (Main) Examination are given as follows:-
PAPER-I: Section 1 Essay-200 Marks
Section 2 English Comprehension & English Précis-100 Marks
PAPER-II: General Studies- I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society-250 Marks
PAPER-III: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations-250 Marks
PAPER-IV: General Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management-250 marks
PAPER-V: General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude-250 Marks
PAPER-VI & PAPER VII: Optional Subject Papers I & II-250 Marks Each
Personality Test- 275 Marks
Analysis
The weightage of marks of the interview has been kept at the same standard of 13% i.e.
• Earlier Interview Carried: 300/2300*100=13 percent approx
• Now, 275/2075*100=13 percent approx
Similarly the weightage of the Optional Paper had been reduced from 52 percent to 24 percent, i.e.
• Earlier it was 1200/2300*100=52%approx
• Now, it is 500/2075*100=24%approx
In case of the General Studies Paper the Weightage of Marks has increased to 48 percent from 26 percent, i.e.
• Earlier it was 600/2300*100=26%;
• Now, it is 1000/2075*100=48%
The Main examination will comprise of seven papers in all. In the new format, UPSC removed one of the optional subjects. Now, the students will have to appear for just one optional subject with two papers of 250 marks each. Apart from this, Paper-1 will contain two sections. Section-I will have an essay of 200 marks while Section-II will have English Comprehension and Précis of 100 marks. Besides, the General Studies will now have 4 papers of 250 marks each.
What is most important to note is the fact that Paper IV on General Studies has been introduced and this will include Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude for the very first time. One of the important changes is regarding the selection of literature subjects as optional. In the changed pattern only those students who have done their graduation in the particular language could opt the Literature of that language as their optional.
Syllabi of the papers included in the scheme of Civil Services (Main) Examination are given as follows:-
PAPER-I: Section 1 Essay-200 Marks
Section 2 English Comprehension & English Précis-100 Marks
PAPER-II: General Studies- I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society-250 Marks
PAPER-III: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations-250 Marks
PAPER-IV: General Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management-250 marks
PAPER-V: General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude-250 Marks
PAPER-VI & PAPER VII: Optional Subject Papers I & II-250 Marks Each
Personality Test- 275 Marks
Analysis
The weightage of marks of the interview has been kept at the same standard of 13% i.e.
• Earlier Interview Carried: 300/2300*100=13 percent approx
• Now, 275/2075*100=13 percent approx
Similarly the weightage of the Optional Paper had been reduced from 52 percent to 24 percent, i.e.
• Earlier it was 1200/2300*100=52%approx
• Now, it is 500/2075*100=24%approx
In case of the General Studies Paper the Weightage of Marks has increased to 48 percent from 26 percent, i.e.
• Earlier it was 600/2300*100=26%;
• Now, it is 1000/2075*100=48%
please tell me preparation strategy of first three mains GS paper
hi all, is there any field in filling the application for civil services that ask for optional paper
Although its not the correct & proper time for Mains Discussion as at this point of time Puys ur studies must be fully devoted to Preliminary Exam , still i am posting Links for Paper 5 GS 4 Ethics , Integrity & Aptitude
Administrative Ethics & Integrity In Civil Services
Link : http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25305/3/Unit-21.pdf
Ethical Concerns In Public Administration
Link : http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/1113/1/UNIT-21.pdf
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He was, as someone described him, a "Modern Day Robinhood"!!
Cheers!
@csl80 said:Although its not the correct & proper time for Mains Discussion as at this point of time Puys ur studies must be fully devoted to Preliminary Exam , still i am posting Links for Paper 5 GS 4 Ethics , Integrity & AptitudeAdministrative Ethics & Integrity In Civil ServicesLink : http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25305/3/Unit-21.pdfEthical Concerns In Public AdministrationLink : http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/1113/1/UNIT-21.pdf
Asking for id and password . Checked the sign up option , is this for IGNOU students only ?
@idontlikecats said:Asking for id and password . Checked the sign up option , is this for IGNOU students only ?
No its not necessary anyone can register 
@idontlikecats said:Asking for id and password . Checked the sign up option , is this for IGNOU students only ?
Anybody can.......select "General" category and sign up.
Cheers!
Hi guys,
Is the notification for CSE 2013 out yet ?
Could some kind soul provide me with the link if it is
Thanx
@satana said:Hi guys,Is the notification for CSE 2013 out yet ?Could some kind soul provide me with the link if it isThanx
Haan ji 5 din ho gaye
check this link
http://upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2013/csp_ifs/csp2013.pdf
check this link
http://upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2013/csp_ifs/csp2013.pdf
"Marks obtained by the candidates for all papers (Paper I-VII) will be counted for merit ranking. However,
the Commission will have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all papers of the examination."
the Commission will have the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all papers of the examination."
Just read the above lines in UPSC notification.....should I be worried??....
as dis yr IFS n CSE are considering score from same prelim exam, I am looking for appearing for IFS prelim for getting 1st hand experience of CSE prelim. Jus one sily doubt, wl that make one attempt for CSE? I knw im asking foolish question, bt still
Please guys help me out with books and previous year paper for prelims 
Hello Puys, plz som1 can tell wat to study for GS (prelims) n its syllabus.
bhaiyo in delhi their protest for people in GEN category (who had given 1-2-3 attempts ) to raise the number of attempts... keeping the age limit same as it was raised in 1990 abd 1980 when their was a change prior please follow the Interview Perp community on orkut
Is it possible to prepare for upsc 2013 starting from now... I might sound stupid to ask this question but someone plz guide me...
@amisingh said:Is it possible to prepare for upsc 2013 starting from now... I might sound stupid to ask this question but someone plz guide me...
@mandeeps said:Hello Puys, plz som1 can tell wat to study for GS (prelims) n its syllabus.
@onlysambhav said:Please guys help me out with books and previous year paper for prelims
All those who are new to this thread, welcome bros & please go through some of the recent pages. These aspects have been already discussed in the forum & also other civils threads. All the regulars have already started preparation for polity or history. Going back to basics will cause stagnation.
Please see last but one post on page 115. For books, 6th post from bottom on both 115 & 116.
http://www.pagalguy.com/forums/career-discussions/upsc-civil-services-t-48334/p-1800136?page=115