UPSC Exam-Civil Services Exam- FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions

Civil Service Examination – Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can a candidate choose an optional subject, which he has not studied at graduate/PG level?

Yes.  

2. Is it necessary for a candidate to take the same optional subject in the Main Exam, which he had taken in the prelims Examination?

       No.

       3. If a candidate has applied for the CS (P) Examination but has not appeared at any paper in the CS (P)     Examination will it be counted as an attempt?

      No. An attempt is counted only if a candidate has appeared in at least one paper in CS (P) Examination.

4. Is a candidate who has done his graduation without passing class X and class X11 eligible for Civil Service Examination?

Yes.

5. Can a candidate write different papers of Civil Service (Main) Examination in different languages?

No, Candidates have the option to write their answers either in English or in any one of the Eighth schedule languages.

6. Can a candidate write the Civil Service (Main) Examination in English and take the interview in Hindi or any other Indian language?

If a candidate opts an Eighth schedule language for the CS (Main) Examination he will have the option to take the interview in same language or in English.