The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the result of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2023. A total of 14,624 candidates have qualified for the Mains Examination. The result was declared on the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination was conducted on May 28, 2023. The exam was a two-hour written examination consisting of two papers. The first paper was on General Studies, while the second paper was on Comprehension and Logical Reasoning.
The qualifying marks for the Prelims Examination were 60% for General Category candidates, 50% for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, and 40% for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates.
The Mains Examination will be conducted in two stages: the written examination and the interview. The written examination will be held in October 2023. The interview will be held in February 2024.
The Civil Services Examination is one of the most competitive examinations in India. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for the exam. The exam is conducted to select candidates for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Group A and Group B civil services.
The UPSC has congratulated all the candidates who have qualified for the Mains Examination. The Commission has also advised the candidates to start preparing for the Mains Examination in earnest.
Here are some tips for preparing for the UPSC Mains Examination:
- Start preparing early. The Mains Examination is a very demanding exam, and it is important to give yourself plenty of time to prepare.
- Make a study plan. Decide how much time you can realistically spend studying each day, and stick to your plan.
- Take mock tests. Mock tests are a great way to assess your progress and identify areas where you need to improve.
- Join a coaching institute. Coaching institutes can provide you with the support and resources you need to succeed in the exam.
- Stay motivated. The UPSC Mains Examination is a long and challenging process, but it is important to stay motivated. Remember why you are taking the exam, and keep your goals in mind.
With hard work and dedication, you can achieve your dream of becoming a civil servant.
