Preparing for the Civil Service Examination can be very stressful, as it is one of the most competitive examinations that is conducted in the country. The examination has been conducted in India since 1922. The current examination conducting body, i.e., the Union Public Service Commission, has recently released the notification for the UPSC 2023 examination.
According to the information mentioned in the notification, which was released on February 1, 2023, the Civil Service Examination registration application submission portal will remain open till February 21, 2023.
Candidates who will successfully qualify for all three rounds of the Civil Service examination, i.e., the prelims, mains and last personality test/interview, will be considered for a job post at the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
Overlook at UPSC 2023
| Name of the Examination | Civil Services Exam (UPSC CSE Exam | UPSC Civils) |
| Exam Level | All India/National Level |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Mode | Offline/Pen and paper mode |
| Number of vacancies in Civil Services 2023 | 861 out which 37 have been reserved for people with benchmark disability |
| Eligibility | The Civil Services age limit for Indian Citizens is between 21-32 years. |
| Number of Attempts | ● 6 attempts are allowed for General Category aspirants in UPSC Civil Services. Candidates who belong to SC/ST category can apply as many times till the age of 37.9 attempts are allowed for candidates who belong to the OBC category. |
| Civil Service Exam 2021 Dates | ● UPSC Civil Services Prelims – May 28, 2023 ● UPSC Civil Services Mains – September 15, 2023 |
How to Register for the UPSC 2023?
Mentioned below is the procedure to follow for the UPSC 2023 examination.
- Go to the UPSC website’s official application page (upsconline.nic.in)
- Open the UPSC Civil Services Exam Link.
- Select “Fill Part-I Registration.”
- Use the registration number to complete Part-II Registration after it has been generated.
- When finished, click “Submit.”
Preparation for the UPSC 2023
The UPSC exam is a very competitive exam, and therefore, it’s very important to have a strong strategy in order to mark yourself on the ranking list. Stick yourself to limited resources to avoid any sort of confusion, but also make sure that your research is very thorough and to the point, and for that, you require to study from trusted sources only, like Yojana magazine.
The Publication division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, publishes Yojana magazine on a monthly basis. It discusses various economic problems. Try not to stick to the headlines; rather, study the foundation of the story and then the current scenarios.
Which Books Can I refer to Prepare for the UPSC 2023?
UPSC Prelims
Below mentioned are the books that you can refer to if you are preparing for UPSC preliminary exam
History
- India’s Struggle for Independence – Bipan Chandra
- Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
- NCERT XI (Ancient & Medieval)
- NCERT XII (Modern Indian History)
Geography
- Certificate Physical Geography – G. C. Leong
- NCERT VI – X (Old Syllabus)
- NCERT XI, XII (New Syllabus)
- World Atlas (Orient Black Swan)
Indian Polity
- Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth
- NCERT IX-XII
Economics
- Indian Economy by Nitin Singhania
- Economic Development & Policies in India – Jain & Ohri
- NCERT XI
International Relations
- NCERT XII (Contemporary World Politics)
- Current Affairs
CSAT
- Tata McGraw Hill CSAT Manual
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R. S. Aggarwal
Solved Papers
- IAS General Studies Prelims Solved Papers – Vishal Publications
UPSC Mains
Below mentioned are the books that you can refer to if you are preparing for UPSC mains exam
History, Indian Heritage & Culture [GS Paper 1]
- Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania
- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
- India after Independence by Bipan Chandra
- History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
- Ancient India by R.S. Sharma
Geography [GS Paper 1]
- Geography of India by Majid Husain
- World Geography by Majid Husain
- World Atlas (Orient Black Swan)
- Certificate Physical and Human Geography – G. C. Leong
- Fundamentals of Physical Geography NCERT Class 11
Polity & International Relations [GS Paper 2]
- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
- Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
- International Relations: Pushpesh Pant
Economy [GS Paper 3]
- Indian Economy – Nitin Singhania
- Environment and Disaster Management – Tata McGraw Hill
- Challenges to Internal Security of India – Ashok Kumar
Ethics [GS Paper 4]
- Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude for Civil Services Main Examination by Subba Rao and P.N. Roy Chaudary
Solved Papers
- IAS General Studies Prelims Solved Papers – Vishal Publications
