UPSC 2023 Prelims and UPSC 2023 Mains

 UPSC 2023 Prelims

As per the official notice by the UPSC, IAS Exam Prelims 2023 is scheduled for 5th June 2023. 

A few important points about CSE Prelims are briefly mentioned below:

It is the first stage of the UPSC Exam. 

It has two papers: GS-I and CSAT.

Both the papers are of objective type (MCQ).

GS 1 has 100 questions, while CSAT has 80. 

There is a provision of negative marking for each wrong answer. 

CSAT paper is of qualifying nature. Only those candidates passing with the minimum of 66 marks in this paper get their GS Paper 1 checked. 

Marks of both the prelims papers are not considered for the final merit list. 

UPSC 2023 Mains

The official examination calendar released by the UPSC has notified the date of UPSC 2023 Mains. The CSE Mains is scheduled from 16th September 2023 onwards. 

Learn about some important points about this stage of the UPSC exam, mentioned briefly below:

It is a theory-based paper. Therefore, unlike prelims where a candidate has to select the right answer out of the given options (MCQ); in mains examination, one has to write subjective answers. 

There are nine papers, out of which two language papers are of qualifying nature. 

A candidate has to secure at least 30 percent in Indian language paper and 25 percent in English Language paper, failing which the remaining papers (GS, Essay & Optional) are not evaluated. 

Marks scored in the language papers are not considered in the final evaluation.

The candidate has to select one optional subject from the list of 48 subjects listed by the Commission. There are two optional papers. (Please Note – Two Papers are based on the optional subject selected by the candidate).

While language papers are of 300 marks; the remaining seven papers are of 250 marks each. 

UPSC 2023 Interview

The dates of the UPSC 2022\3 personality test are not out. Only those candidates who will qualify mains examination would be summoned to take UPSC 2023 interview. Usually, the number of candidates who take the personality test is twice the number of vacancies allotted for that year. 

Learn about the process of the IAS Interview in the linked article, where we have given a detailed explanation about it, kinds of questions asked and guidance tips.

How do I prepare UPSC 2023 Prelims and UPSC 2023 mins examinations?

Candidates must often hear the word ‘integrated preparation’ whenever it comes to UPSC preparation. It means one must prepare for prelims and mains together. As the sources of preparation don’t differ much for both these stages, candidates should opt for a blended strategy encompassing tips and tricks for each. 

The important subjects asked in the UPSC Exam:

1. History – Ancient, Medieval. Modern Indian, World
2. Indian Polity – Governance, Constitution
3. Geography – India, World
4. Economy – Indian Economy
5. Environment – Ecology
6. Art & Culture
7. Science & Technology 
8. Ethics

Each of these subjects can be studied using some very important books.

Subject Books

• History NCERT Class 6-12
• Tamil Nadu State Board Class 11-12
• Indian Polity NCERT Class 11-12
• M.Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity
• Geography NCERT Class 6-12
• BlackSwan Atlas
• Economy NCERT Class 12
• Environment NCERT Class 12 Chemistry, Biology [Relevant Chapters]
• Art & Culture NCERT Class 11-12
• Science & Technology Class 6-10 

The above-mentioned books can be complemented with the following reference books:

• Norman Lowe’s Mastering Modern World History
• Rajiv Ahir’s Brief History of Modern India
• Subhash Kashyap’s Constitution of India
• Ramesh Singh’s Indian Economy
• G.C. Leong’s Certification Physical and Human Geography
• Majid Hussain’s Environment & Ecology

One very important part of the UPSC Exam is Current Affairs. Though there is no dedicated section for this, questions from various subjects are influenced by the events of national and international importance. 

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