UPSC CSE - COMPLETE GUIDE Topics to be covered: 1. Exam Pattern 2. Syllabus 3. Sources 4. Ideal Schedule 5. Do's and Dont's 6. Revision 7. Current affairs 8. Notes 9. Test series 10. Consistency Exam Pattern : Age limits: General category: 32 years ( 6 attempts only) OBC: 35 years ( 9 attempts only) SC/ ST: 37 years ( unlimited attempts) Reference date: 1st of August in the exam year Minimum age limit: 21 years Plan of Examination: Civil service examination will consist of 2 successive stages: Prelims ( Objective type) for selection of mains exam Mains ( written and interview) foe selection of candidates for various services and posts. Syllabus and sources Prelims Pattern: MCQ type 2 papers each for 200 marks ( GS and CSAT) GS syllabus: Paper - 1 ( 200 marks) Duration : 2 hrs Current events of national and international importance History of India and Indian National Movement Indian and World geography Physical, social ...
