What is upsc

UPSC

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's central agency, which conducts various exams such as, Civil Services Exam, IFS, NDA, CDS, SCRA etc. Civil services examination is popularly known as IAS exam and includes almost 24 services like IFS, IPS, IRS, IRPS and so on.

Why is UPSC so tough?

• The Exam Pattern

The first factor that makes the IAS exam tough is the UPSC exam pattern. It consists of three stages:

1. UPSC Prelims
2. UPSC Mains
3. UPSC Board Interview

You have to cross each stage to move onto the next. And it can be rightly said that the difficulty factor increases with each stage. The last stage can also be a tough nut to crack because here the UPSC tests not only your knowledge and ability to write but also your personality and ability to deal with situations. It takes a special kind of preparation to overcome the UPSC interview stage.

• The UPSC Syllabus

Another very important factor that contributes to the ‘toughness’ of this exam is the UPSC syllabus. It is indeed very large and contains a diverse range of subjects, unlike many other exams where you need expertise only in one or two subjects.

• The pass percentage

If you look at the success rate in the IAS exam, you will understand why it is considered one of the toughest exams in India and some say, the world. Every year, lakhs of people take the IAS prelims exam. Out of this, only about 25% clear it and move onto the IAS mains. Again, from this number, roughly 15% make it to the interview stage. In the interview stage, the success rate is about 50%. So, if you see, on the whole, the pass percentage in the UPSC exam is less than 1%. This is a disheartening figure. But cheer up, with the right kind of IAS preparation, you can fall within this 1%.

• The preparation time

Another factor that makes the IAS exam a tough one is the rather long time it takes to prepare for the exam. On an average, it takes about a whole year to prepare for the USPC exam. Some candidates might take a year and a half whereas some others might take only 10 months. It depends on the individual’s interests and preparation style.

Sure, the UPSC exam can be called tough because of the above-mentioned factors. But, as said before, it is not unassailable. If you follow a strategy and prepare with direction and in the right approach, you can easily crack this exam.

Also See:

      IAS Eligibility Overview

IAS Age Limit	21 to 32 years
Age relaxation	As per category (mentioned below)
Educational qualification for IAS	Graduation
Nationality	Indian citizens only

Link for upsc 

Www.upsc.gov .com