The Union Public Service Commission conducts a series of annual exams for recruiting the most elite posts under the country’s bureaucracy. The program starts with holding the UPSC Civil Services prelims in the months of May- June, followed by, UPSC Civil Services Mains and the Interview sessions. The candidates who successfully clear these levels of assessment are then trained in the very astute Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand in India.
This year’s Preliminary examination will be conducted on May 25th, 2025.
Every year more than 5,00,000 candidates appear for the same. With the onset of this exam around the corner, the candidates are both anxious and overwhelmed. Inspiration Study Circle (ISC), the best coaching institute in Dehradun for the preparation of UPSC and several other governmental and public exams, brings to you the key points and strategies to be followed in your line of passion.
Veni, vidi, vici! I came, I saw, I conquered- a phrase very popularly attributed to Julius Caesar gives a realization of the kind of determination and hard work one requires to walk the path of preparation for the civil services exam.
The preparation starts the minute you start searching for tips and strategic planning for the same. The first step is to be aware of your syllabus and the exam pattern.
Here is the complete information on the said topic, i.e., the Civil Services prelims exam 2025, brought to you by ISC, Dehradun.
The UPSC 2025 prelims exam will have two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
The paper-wise content, duration, and weightage are as follows:
| Total No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration | Topics covered | |
Paper 1 (General Studies) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
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| Paper 2 (CSAT- Civil Services Aptitude Test) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
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The above said topics with the techniques for solving them are covered thoroughly at Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun.
The candidates must remember that there are a limited number of attempts and age criteria.
The minimum age to appear for the UPSC Civil Services exam is 21 years.
| Category | Max. No. of attempts | Age Limit |
| General and EWS | 6 | 32 years of age |
| OBC | 9 | 35 years of age |
| SC/ ST | Unlimited | 37 |
| Paper | Marks awarded for every correct answer: | Negative Marking? | Marks deducted for every wrong answer: |
| Paper 1 (GS) | 2 Marks | Yes | 0.66 Marks |
| Paper 2 (CSAT) | 2.5 Marks | Yes | 0.83 Marks |
Important Points:
More than 500,000 candidates appear for the UPSC CSE every year. When this exam starts, the candidates are anxious and nervous. ISC is the ideal place for candidates seeking guidance for 2025 Preliminary preparation.
Inspirational Study Circle (ISC), Dehradun’s best coaching institute for UPSC / PCS preparation and various other government and public exams offers the ideal guidance and strategies to follow your passion.
“I came, I saw, I conquered” – very well defines the determination and hard work needed to follow the path of preparation for the civil service exam.
Inspiration Study Circle offers preparation for IAS, PCS, CAPF, CDS, AFCAT, and other state and Civil Services Exams in Dehradun, through both online and offline class modules. With an outstanding faculty, comprehensive curriculum, introductory study materials, and personal attention, the institute offers a blend of perfect preparation and outstanding results to candidates.
If you are a candidate who wants to join All India Civil Services, Central Civil Services, or Defense Services, consider enrolling in ISC to get the best experience in training and education. ISC will guide you to achieve your goals.
Dedication and consistency are the keys to success in any field. The rest are supplementary to hard work.
ISC, Dehradun lays a good emphasis on current affairs and burning topics. These are not only discussed in class but are also provided to students through various digital means as well as hard copy handouts.
The Director of Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun, Mr. Nisheeth Saxena, is an expert in General Studies and Geo-political issues.
Can I crack UPSC Prelims on the first attempt?
The question is more of self-introspection. The UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam, though is very hard to crack and only a few dedicated and hard-working ones achieve it, but it is not impossible.
Once, you know what it takes to achieve your goal, the only thing left is to put it to use.
Can UPSC Prelims be qualified in 1 month?
This is an uphill battle that takes back-breaking work and persistence from one’s side. It is possible to make it happen if you decide and dedicate most of your time and efforts to it.
How to manage stress during preparation?
Preparing for Civil Services can be very stressful at times. Working regularly with a rigorous schedule can get apprehensive and concerning. One must not forget that stress is a part of every journey. It comes as a counterpart of all the decisions that we take.
If you ever think of quitting, remember, why you started and how far you have come!
The aspiration for UPSC exams can be very rightly expressed in the words of the Great Missile Man of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, “A dream is not what you experience in your sleep. A dream is that which does not let you sleep.”
Your dream can always become a reality once you start aiming for it in your awake state. Understand and get familiar with the syllabus. Brush up your basics with NCERT books. Your target should be your priority. Regularity and revision should become your rituals. It should be kept in mind that UPSC demands an analysis of a topic. It aims at evaluating your critical thinking and decisiveness.
Adapt the “Read and Stay Updated” strategy.
Best Wishes!
Dehradun
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