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On Wednesday 20th May 2015
Delayed by a week, notification for Civil Services Examination 2015 is finally going to be published on May 23, 2015.
On Wednesday 13th May 2015
As the date of notification nears, Government of India has cleared the air around Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination and has made Prelims Paper II (Aptitude Test) qualifying.
On Thursday 24th July 2014
The Admit-Cards for coming Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2014 have been issued by Union Public service commission (UPSC) on July 24, 2014. The Preliminary examination is scheduled to be held on August 24, 2014.
On Tuesday 11th March 2014 The result of the Civil Service (Main) Examination 2013 held in December 2013 has been announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on March 11, 2014.
Last Update Tuesday 11th March 2014
On Monday 10th February 2014 In an update issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on 10th February, 2014 Central Government approved two additional attempts to all category of candidates that would come in effect from the coming Civil Services Examination 2014.
Last Update Saturday 22nd February 2014
On Saturday 4th May 2013 The result of Civil Services Examination 2012 is out. The top rank has gone to Haritha V Kumar, a girl from Kerala who achieved this success in her fourth attempt. V Sriram, a doctor has got this in his second attempt while Stuti Charan did it in her third attempt.
Last Update Saturday 4th May 2013
On Saturday 4th May 2013 Splendid performance from women candidates continue as third year in a row, women candidates have occupied the top slot in Civil Services Examination.
Last Update Saturday 4th May 2013
On Sunday 14th April 2013 UPSC has announced the much awaited dates for Civil Services (Main) Examination which is slated to commence from 1st December 2013.
Last Update Sunday 14th April 2013
On Thursday 21st March 2013 Addressing to the concerns shown, Government has taken a re-look on some aspects of new pattern for Civil Services (Main) Examination that was notified on March 5, 2013.
Last Update Thursday 21st March 2013
On Thursday 7th March 2013 Besides this common Preliminary Examination, this notification has made known some significant changes in the scheme of Civil Services (Main) Examination and also in the scheme of Indian Forest Service Examination.
Last Update Thursday 7th March 2013
On Wednesday 27th February 2013 As placed on IFS Web-site, from 2013 Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination will also be of a two-tier examination similar to that of the Civil Services Examination. The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination shall serve as the Screening Test for both the Civil Services as well as the Indian Forest Service Examinations.
Last Update Wednesday 27th February 2013
On Friday 1st February 2013 There is nothing unusual in delay of notification for Civil Services Examination and candidates should not read into it too much as these kinds of delays often happens.
Last Update Friday 1st February 2013
On Friday 1st February 2013 सिविल सेवा परीक्षा के लिए अधिसूचना की देरी में कुछ भी असामान्य नहीं है; पहले भी इसमें देरी होती रही है और उम्मीदवारों में इस समाचार को ले कर कोई संशय नहीं होना चाहिए.
Last Update Friday 1st February 2013
On Friday 7th December 2012 Following is the statement made by Mr. V. Narayanasamy, Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office in written reply to a question by Mr. Avinash Pande in the Rajya Sabha on December 6, 2012
Last Update Friday 7th December 2012
On Saturday 28th July 2012 The result of the Civil Service (Preliminary) Examination 2012 conducted on May 20, 2012 has been announced by UPSC.
Last Update Saturday 28th July 2012
On Friday 4th May 2012 List of top 20 successful candidates in the merit-list.
Last Update Friday 4th May 2012
On Friday 4th May 2012 Some important details about the Civil Services Examination, 2011, for which final result has been declared by UPSC on May 4, 2012 are as follows...
Last Update Friday 4th May 2012
On Friday 4th May 2012 The merit list released by UPSC has 910 successful candidates recommended for appointment for the posts of IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS and other Central Services.
Last Update Friday 4th May 2012
On Wednesday 2nd May 2012 As the results is near, your overall performance comes in focus which separates you from others as only a difference of one mark can make or break your dream.
Last Update Wednesday 2nd May 2012
On Wednesday 14th December 2011 The Civil Services (Main) Examination is next on the UPSC’s reforms agenda.
Last Update Wednesday 14th December 2011
On Monday 18th October 2010
Last Update Monday 18th October 2010
On Sunday 29th August 2010 Giving end to all speculations, now it is clear that proposed CSAT in place of existing Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination is expected to be in place from CSE 2011.
Last Update Sunday 29th August 2010
On Sunday 29th August 2010 The change in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination is on cards now.
Last Update Sunday 29th August 2010
On Thursday 19th August 2010 The list of successful candidates who qualify for admission to the Main Examination scheduled to be held from 29.10.10 is out.
Last Update Thursday 19th August 2010
On Sunday 6th June 2010
Last Update Sunday 6th June 2010
On Tuesday 16th March 2010
Last Update Tuesday 16th March 2010
On Tuesday 29th March 2016
Civil Services Examination has an exam-plan that evaluates the candidate’s suitability for the top posts with multi-stage process that requires capability along with diverse set of skills and traits.
The big competition awaits you as huge number of claimants for limited seats makes the environment quite challenging.
On Friday 8th April 2016
As one begin preparation, among lots of reservations, one of the important question comes to mind is about medium (language) preference for writing examination. This question has become more prominent in recent years as the result of Hindi/vernacular medium candidates has gone down drastically which has once again sparked fear and apprehensions among many Hindi/vernacular medium candidates.
On Saturday 18th January 2014 Many aspirants who don’t join coaching institutes regular classes due to several reasons, think of buying correspondence courses from coaching institutes of repute thinking that the quality of material is trusted and would be helpful in an effective preparation. But, the fact is that you buy the study-material at least one-year before the examination so that you can prepare; but, by the time you face examination, most of the information covered is stale.
Last Update Saturday 18th January 2014
On Monday 1st April 2013
With new pattern in place both for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (2011) as well as Civil Services (Main) Examination (2013), UPSC has given it a completely new look and it has been dynamically redefined. To counter the challenges you need resource for covering Current Affairs and Contemporary developments.
On Saturday 16th January 2010
So, approx. from 1 year to 3 years time period is required for sound preparation. An important thing to remember is that to succeed and even to survive this long selection process, in addition to talent you need strong will power and commitment.
On Saturday 16th January 2010
The answer to this query lies in your effective preparation through extensive study with a view to cover the overall perceptive and by considering complete details including the minute ones.
On Tuesday 12th March 2013
Hindi/vernacular medium candidates are no less than their English medium counterparts.I strongly feel that they need to concentrate on emerging requirements seriously and should have faith on their capabilities.
On Wednesday 20th July 2011
When we create a list of the most useful technique for effective learning and improving memory ‘Group Study’ is an effective tool to prepare for Civil Services Examination.
On Saturday 2nd May 2015
As one begin preparation, among lots of reservations, one of the important question comes to mind is about medium (language) preference for writing examination. This question has become more prominent in recent years as the result of Hindi/vernacular medium candidates has gone down drastically which has once again sparked fear and apprehensions among many Hindi/vernacular medium candidates.
On Thursday 28th November 2013
Success in Civil Services Examination is not child’s play. It is the unpredictable nature of this examination that gives a feel that luck plays a major role.
On Tuesday 20th November 2012
Big examination like Civil Service Examination offer huge opportunity for many publishers to come out with tailored content to meet the demands as per syllabus. In absence of awareness and right guidance, a lot of candidates particularly the beginners look for such books with an aim to cover the syllabus effectively.
On Wednesday 20th July 2011
You should always note down and make a data base of the references to which you can turn up to if you need support and assistance. If you do so it is fine but if you don’t start it immediately.
On Sunday 12th August 2012
It is tough; no doubt about that. Hope some of the suggestions in this Long-term planning would help the candidates to plan out a strategy of their own who are planning to take a plunge. Instead of trying, gaining awareness by taking 1-2 attempts, prepare meticulously so that you achieve success in your first attempt and that too with high ranks.
On Sunday 12th August 2012
Some candidates look at this examination with a plan to get awareness whereas there are some talented, capable candidates who start a little late due to some reasons still, put in hard work and dedicate fully towards preparation. Hope some of the suggestions in this Short-term planning would help these candidates to plan out a strategy of their own.
On Sunday 17th March 2013 The changes introduced for Civil Services (Main) Examination in recently released notification have invited fresh troubles. As such the notification got delayed by almost a month and when it seemed that everything is set, some issues have once again left the candidates concerned.
Last Update Sunday 17th March 2013
On Sunday 24th April 2011 For each candidate, the most important thing to start preparation is to look for a strategy that helps in performance and desired success in Civil Services Examination. Following are few points which can help you in formulating a strategy and tips that will be useful all through-out you prearation.
Last Update Sunday 24th April 2011
