UPSC IAS 2016 Exam Dates, Syllabus, Paper Pattern

Swathi April 22, 2016

UPSC IAS 2016 Exam Dates are out.UPSC IAS 2016 will conduct on 07 August 2016 and the last date for receipt of application is 20 May 2016.

inline_278_http://indread.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Untitled-2.jpgThe candidate should follow the age relaxation as per the government rule. The candidate age should between 21-32 years. Age relaxation also applicable according to the central government rules. The candidate for the post of IAS selection process will be based on the Prelims written exam, Mains Written an exam and followed by the interview.

The UPSC IAS 2016 Preliminary Examination consists of two papers with objective questions as multiple choice questions. Both the papers carry 200 marks each (total 400 marks). This exam is designed to serve as a screening test only. In the CSAT or Paper-II of Preliminary Exam, that is the General Studies II. The candidate would have to score a minimum 33% of marks for qualifying in Mains (written). Also, there is a negative marking for every incorrect answer deducts 1/3rd of marks from the total obtained marks.

There is also a pattern change in the Civil Services Mains examination introduced from 2013. Now there are four compulsory papers of General Studies. There is only one optional subject now instead of two and there is one compulsory essay paper. English and one language paper are of only qualifying nature.

Candidates can pay the application fees through challan of State Bank of India or by internet banking/debit card/credit card of SBI bank. Candidates who are in general category will have to pay the application fees of 100 Rs/- for this examination.

UPSC IAS Exam 2016 Syllabus

Syllabus of Paper I

  • Current Affairs Analysis and Questions
  • History of India and Indian National Movement.
  • Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
  • Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
  • Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
  • General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization

Syllabus of Paper II

  • Comprehension
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Decision-making and problem-solving
  • General mental ability
  • Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level)

How to apply

  1. First, the candidates have to open the official website
  2. On the right side of the homepage, click on the link “UPSC online apply”
  3. Feed all your required details in the provided fields.
  4. Upload recent photo and signature in desired pixels
  5. Make the payment from online or offline
  6. Save and take print out for the further use

 Important Dates to be remembered:

  • Last date to apply Online Application: 20th May 2016
  • Last Date for Submission of Fee: See Notification
  • Date of Civil Services Exam (Preliminary): 07th  August 2016
  • Civil Services Exam (Mains): 03rd December 2016

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