Stages of IAS Exam UPSC Civil Services Exam
IAS Exam UPSC Civil Services Exam are in three stages:
1) Preliminary examinations (Prelims):
The prelims are held around May-June.It has objective ie multiple choice questions.
The results are declared in July-August and the successful candidates are called for the main examinations.
The prelims score has no bearing for determining the final merit list for the services.
2) Main examination (Mains):
The main written examination usually takes place in Oct-Nov,
Candidates who are successful in the main examinations are eligible for an interview which plays a crucial part in the selection.
3) The Interview (Personality Test): The interview calls are sent in March-April of the following year and they take place in the month of April-May. The Board of interviewers look for a well-adjusted personality with the social traits, integrity and qualities of leadership . PS. The number of candidates called for the interview is normally twice the number of vacancies.
The whole process of selection in the civil services takes a full year and when the application process is included it sums up to 18 months in all.
The main exam score and the interview determines the placement in the final list. You have your say in the choice of service if you have secured a high position, otherwise accept what is offered if not take another attempt (4 attempts permitted) in the general category. Of course you have to start from the prelims all over again.
The I.A.S. occupies the highest order of importance and is usually given first preference by the selected candidates. In recent years Income Tax, Customs etc also have become popular. IFS is not that sought after now.
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