Union Public Service Commission Entrance Exam (UPSC)

UPS or ‘Union Public Service Commission’ test came into existence under the article 315 of Indian constitution. The basic as well as the prominent role of UPSC is to recruit officers and students under Central Government. The foremost functions of this commission is to advise the government on all  the matters related to recruitment for numerous posts in Indian services and to take care of the disciplinary cases related to civil services.

UPSC is responsible for conducting competitive examinations in India. This method of recruitment is a permanent one and after clearing UPSC entrance test, the candidates are required to appear for an interview too.

The recruitment is done by different methods. First one is by competitive exams and thereby clearing an interview. Second method of recruitment adopted by UPSC is by direct selection. This type of method is applied in case of immediate or irregular jobs. To achieve this, the commission conducts direct interviews, however, at times; written exam can also take place.

Eligibility Criteria for Appearing in UPSC Test

Since UPSC test is meant for numerous jobs or services, it is not possible to mention the eligibility criteria for each job or service that comes under UPSC, but general eligibility criteria can be discussed here:

• To appear in UPSC test, you must have cleared 10+2 level from a recognized school or institution.
• You should be physically and medically fit.
• You are required to meet all the specifications mentioned in the application form of the exam for which you intend to appear. For example, for NDA you must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects at 10+2 level.

UPSC Test Application Form

All the exams that are conducted by UPSC have common forms. You are required to mention the name of the exam you want to appear for, in the form. These UPSC application forms are easily available from various post offices all over the India.

Examination Pattern

Most of the UPSC tests are divided into two papers in which one paper will be based on Mathematics and other one will be on General Ability Test which has English and General Knowledge sections. You will be given about 2 and ½ hours to attempt the papers.

Selection

After clearing the written test successfully, you will be required to face multiple round of interviews, group discussions and a Medical test (wherever necessary).

Preparation Tips for UPSC Test

• Do not think restlessly, instead concentrate on your exam with calm mind. Lest, you will feel nervous and uneasy.
• Remember, you need to be fully dedicated to your competitive exam preparation.
• Make a proper planning for your preparation and execute it too.
• Keep your confidence level high and take deep interest in the subjects of importance. 
• Learn to fight with fatigue but spare some time for relaxation too. 
• Check your speed, output by self testing on your own in advance. For this you can appear in the mock test. 
• Figure out your weak points and work on them so that they disappear before your exam day.