How many subjects are there in IAS?

A. The total number of subjects in the IAS exam is 48. UPSC provides full opportunity to all the candidates to select their subject from the list of optional subjects notified in the IAS notification every year. There are 25 subjects and 23 literature languages subjects to choose from.
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Which subject is best for IAS?

Bachelor degrees in History, Economics, Polity, Sociology are considered the most appropriate subjects for UPSC because of their relevance to most of the syllabus.
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How many papers are there in IAS?

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.
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How many subjects are there Upsc?

The UPSC mains (written) examination comprises nine papers. This includes two qualifying papers and seven papers which will be calculated for ranking. Read on to know what the optional subjects in IAS are.
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Is there maths in UPSC exam?

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.
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Is math important for UPSC?

Is Math compulsory for UPSC? Maths is not so necessary but you are going to become an IAS so you have to know mathematics up to a certain extent. UPSC Prelims paper which is known as CSAT comprises questions from reasoning. mathematics and comprehension.
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What is IAS salary?

The basic salary of an IAS officer is Rs 56,100 as per 7th Pay Commission. In addition to the salary, an IAS officer is also given several other allowances, including Travel Allowance and Dearness Allowance. The basic per month salary of an IAS officer can go on to reach Rs. 2,50,000 for a Cabinet Secretary.
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Is IAS exam difficult?

It is indeed immense and contains a diverse range of subjects, unlike many other exams where you need expertise only in one or two subjects. If you look at the success rate in the IAS exam, you will understand why it is considered one of the toughest exams in India and some say, the world.
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What is the first exam of IAS?

The first phase of the IAS Exam is UPSC Preliminary Examination which is the screening test and thus is qualifying in nature. The score obtained in the UPSC Prelims exam is not calculated in the final merit.
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Which 11th group is best for IAS?

choosing Arts or the humanities in your 11 and 12th and graduation can be really helpful for your UPSC examination, this is because in Arts you will be learning subjects like history , polity etc which are a part of the UPSC syllabus so it will help you in your upsc examination.
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How should I start my IAS after 12th?

The best course after 12th for IAS exam is BYJU'S IAS Coaching.
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What should you do after 12th to prepare for the IAS exam?
  1. Read more about civil services. ...
  2. Take up a graduation course that involves history and polity. ...
  3. During your graduation, study these subjects well keeping in mind the UPSC syllabus.
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How can I study for IAS?

There are 15 important tips mentioned below:
  1. Tip #1: Prepare Yourself.
  2. Tip #2: Make a Time Table.
  3. Tip #3: Know the UPSC Syllabus.
  4. Tip #4: Newspaper Reading/Current Affairs for IAS.
  5. Tip #5: Choosing Optional.
  6. Tip #6: NCERTs.
  7. Tip #7: Making Notes.
  8. Tip #8: Answer Writing Practice.
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Can I become IAS in one year?

The answer is yes. One year is sufficient to crack the IAS exam no matter how difficult the UPSC exam is, only if it is prepared with complete devotion. The IAS exam, also known as the civil services exam, is a government exam conducted annually by the UPSC.
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Is Hindi compulsory for IAS?

Ans. 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.
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Is IAS job easy?

India, being an IAS is a dream of lakhs of people but the only a handful of them can achieve it. The level of competition in the UPSC exam is huge but is it too huge that 99.9% of applicants get failed in it! Well, this exam is tough it's true but most of the time candidate' own mistakes dragged them towards failure.
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What if I fail in IAS interview?

It is very disheartening if a candidate has failed in UPSC Interview. However, it is equally depressing if a candidate has failed in UPSC Prelims. Even if a candidate fails in any one of the stages of the Civil Services Exam, the candidate has to start from scratch again.
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What is the age limit for IAS?

UPSC Civil Services Exam Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age. General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts. OBC (with certificate): 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts. SC/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts.
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Are IAS officers Rich?

Apart from having a steady salary and numerous benefits, the career of an IAS officer is not very lucrative. However, there are always ways of earning more. IAS officers can use their own wits and experience to advise relatives and friends in their ventures and earn a steady flow of money through them.
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Is English compulsory for UPSC?

The UPSC civil services main exam consists of 9 papers out of which one is the English language paper. This paper is compulsory and is of qualifying nature.
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Is science compulsory for IAS?

It does not require subject specialised studies. An overview of the subject and clear concepts can do well. General Science.
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Is science good for IAS?

So, can a science student do IAS? The answer is a resounding YES! Technically, they are as qualified as arts or commerce graduates. The unfamiliarity with the subjects can be easily tided over.
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