Is UPSC exam tough?

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. Every year, lakhs of people take the IAS prelims exam. Out of this, only about 25% clear it and move onto the IAS mains.
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Is UPSC so tough?

Indeed, UPSC is tough as far as its syllabus is considered. The diversity of subjects demands more determination and long study hours. Since the role of an IAS is not just limited to a particular field, the subjects to be covered for this examination contains varied streams.
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Is UPSC exam tougher than NEET?

Bibhuti Jha said, UPSC is tougher than NEET, this is because in NEET you have a limited syllabus but in UPSC there is no limitation. Moreover, the questions can come from any field. It can be from Gk, GS and many other subjects which test the knowledge of the aspirants.”
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Which is tougher IIT or UPSC?

UPSC's Civil Service Exam is tougher than IIT Entrance Exam. 1> Level of Competition :-For IITs, 12,000 seats are available for a GENERAL Category candidate , and if we consider the total availability of number of seats in prestigious Engineering colleges then it exceeds 1 lakh.
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Which is better IIT or IAS?

Answer. Both have good scope. It depends on your interest and calibre. If we compare the both the course then IAS has good scope in the future then IITian.
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Busting UPSC Myths with IAS Topper



Can a weak student crack IAS?

This is only a myth. If your question is “Can an average student crack IAS?”, then the answer is YES! We present a few success stories of some aspirants who were “average” students and yet cleared the exam proving that you need not be a topper to crack the IAS Exam.
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What if I fail in IAS exam?

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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Which is toughest exam in world?

Here are the Top 10 Toughest Exam in the World :
  • Gaokao.
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE)
  • Joint Entrance Examination.
  • Master Sommelier Diploma Exam.
  • All Souls Prize Fellowship Exam.
  • Mensa IQ Test.
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE)
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How many attempts are there in UPSC?

How many UPSC attempts are allowed? The number of attempts for IAS exam: General Category: 6 attempts till 32 years of age. The number of attempts for IAS exam: OBC: 9 attempts till 35 years of age. The number of attempts for IAS exam: SC/ST: unlimited attempts till 37 years of age.
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Which is the easiest exam in India?

List of easiest competitive exams in India are given below:
  • RRB NTPC. ...
  • SSC Multi-Tasking Staff. ...
  • SSC CHSL. ...
  • SSC Stenographer. ...
  • IBPS Specialist Officer Exams. ...
  • Central Teachers Eligibility Test (CTET) ...
  • LIC Apprentice Development Officer (ADO) ...
  • State PSC.
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Which is more tough CA or UPSC?

If we compare this with IAS , they have full time for study for exams , where CA students have to struggle for study also. So CA course requires lots of Practical as well as Theoretical efforts. So conclusion is that CA course is not the Toughest but also not less than IAS exams.
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Is IAS job stressful?

The Civil service job profile is always collaboration where one needs to work with legislators, authorities, and average folks. The IAS officers encounter the greatest anxiety and stress when they need to face a substantial number of vulnerabilities and constantly changing the workplace.
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Is IAS interview tough?

IAS interviews can be tough to crack. Giving at least three to five mock IAS interviews is a must if you want to secure a good rank in the exam. The sole purpose of the interview is to test your personality and not your knowledge.
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Is salary of IAS enough?

The basic per month salary of an IAS officer starts at Rs. 56,100 (TA, DA, and HRA are extra) and can go on to reach Rs. 2,50,000 for a Cabinet Secretary. A career in the Indian Administrative Service is one of the most sought-after professions in India.
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Who is 12th fail IAS officer?

UPSC IAS 2022: Girlfriend Inspired A 12th Fail Student To Become UPSC Topper: IPS Manoj Sharma's Success Story. Check IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma's UPSC Success Story below. He has written in detail about his preparation and success in his book Twelfth Fail.
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Can 12th fail apply for UPSC?

There is no need to worry about the percentage secured in 12th. Just complete your graduation and prepare for UPSC - civil services exam side by side. UPSC doesn't care about how much you have secured in your 10th / 12th or even in graduation.
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Does 12th marks matter in IAS?

No class 12 marks don't matter for SSC and UPSC.
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Does gap matter in UPSC?

No it does not. What matters is how you answer a question if you are asked about it. Don't be perturbed by the question, think about it and prepare a satisfactory answer and practise it a few times so that you can get that feeling of guilt out of your mind. The panel won't reject you for your age or gap in your resume.
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How is rank decided in UPSC?

Marks, thus obtained by the candidates in the Main Examination, (written part as well as interview) would determine their final ranking. Candidates will be allotted to the various services and posts keeping in view their Ranks in the examination and the preferences expressed by them for the services and posts.
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Can we pass IAS in first attempt?

Clearing the IAS Prelims in the first attempt is considered close to impossible by majority of the candidates. But according to a reliable report, 42 percent of the Top 200 candidates of the IAS exam in 2014 have cleared the exam in their first attempt. This 42 percent includes 4 from the Top 10.
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Is IAS a 9 5 job?

Myth number 1: A government job is from 9 to 5

Most people believe that government officers have a cozy nine-to-five job. There couldn't be a bigger myth about them. Most IAS officers start their day as early as at 8 am and sometimes work as late as 2 am.
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Are IAS rich?

The salary ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,50,000, which is one of the highest pay scales offered in the country. This makes IAS Officers one of the highest-paid employees in the country.
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Do IAS go on vacation?

Number of Leaves Allotted Every Year

Casual Leaves- 08. Gazetted Holidays- About 20. Half-pay Leaves- 20. Weekends.
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Which is hardest exam in India?

List of Top 10 Toughest Exams in India
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam.
  • IIT- JEE.
  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • NEET UG.
  • AIIMS UG.
  • Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
  • National Defence Academy (NDA)
  • Common-Law Admission Test (CLAT)
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Is IAS world's toughest exam?

UPSC is considered among the toughest exams in the world because out of lakhs of candidates, only 0.1% to 0.4% succeed in clearing the exam.
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