The official announcement for the UPSC 2022 exam dates was released on February 02, 2022. The number of vacancies to be filled through the examination is expected to be approximately 861 which include 34 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability. There are 19 services according to initial notification but later on 17th Feb 2022 UPSC published on the Union Public Service Commission’s website on 02.02.2022 inviting applications from the aspirants of the Civil Services Examination- 2022, it is informed that the Government has decided to recruit 150 personnel in the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), Group ‘A’ through the Civil Services Examination- 2022. The tentative number of vacancies i.e. 861 as indicated in the Examination Notice dated 02.02.2022 now stands modified to 1011.
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UPSC Exam Date 2022
| Civil Service Examination 2022 (Notifications & Important dates) | |
| Date of Notification | 02.02.2022 |
| Date of | 17.02.2022 |
| Laat date for receipt of applications | 22.02.2022 |
| Preliminary Examination | 05.06.2022 |
| Main Examination | 16.09.2022 |
| Preliminary Examination (Result delayered) | 22.06.2022 |
| Detail Application Form (DAF-1) For Main appearing students | 06.07.2022 to 15.07.2022 |
IAS Exam Pattern
The IAS exam pattern consists of three stages that are prelims, mains, and interview or personality test. To successfully qualify the exam the candidates must perform wonderfully on all the stages. These different stages test the aptitude and knowledge of the candidates on a variety of subjects such as general knowledge, environment, politics, etc. UPSC exam patterns are designed to help candidates take sound decisions if and when required during the term of employment. Tarun IAS makes various strategies for clearance of the IAS exam with proper planning and mock tests so that candidates can prepare themselves easily without taking much pressure and put their effort to clear the exam effectively.
Stage 1 of IAS Exam Date 2020: Prelims
The prelims are stage 1 of the UPSC civil service exam 2022 syllabus and consist of two papers. The candidates appearing for the UPSC exam are to appear for both the papers is mandatory.
| Number of Paper | Name of paper | Category of paper | Time allotted | Number of questions |
| Paper 1 | General studies | Merit ranking | 2 hours | 100 |
| Paper 2 | General studies (CSAT) |
qualifying | 2 hours | 80 |
The questions asked in prelims are objective-based and carries negative marking on every incorrect answer. The negative marking on each question is 1/3rd of the allotted marks of the question asked. In order to qualify for the IAS exam, the candidate must secure at least 33% in Paper 2 i.e., CSAT. However, the prelims are not considered as the final score; the candidates who fail to qualify the cut-off marks are eliminated after the screening tests.
Stage 2 of the IAS Exam: Mains
Mains exams are a descriptive written examination. It is the second stage of the UPSC exam pattern. It comprises 9 different papers however, the candidates can select the desired medium of written examination based on their desired language as prescribed by schedule 8 by the Indian constitution.
| No of paper | Name of paper | Category of paper | Time allotted | Marks |
| Paper – A | Indian Language | Qualifying Paper | 3 hours | 300 |
| Paper – B | English | Qualifying Paper | 3 hours | 300 |
| Paper – I | Essay | Merit Ranking | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper-II | General Studies I | Merit Ranking | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper – III | General Studies II | Merit Ranking | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper – IV | General Studies III | Merit Ranking | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper – V | General Studies IV | Merit Ranking | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper – VI | Optional Paper I | Merit Ranking | 3 hours | 250 |
| Paper – VII | Optional Paper-II | Merit | 3 hours | 250 |
The candidates can select the medium of writing IAS Civil Services IAS Main Exam as English or Hindi or any other Indian languages. So, the final ranking is based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the main Examinations and Interview of the IAS exam. Tarun IAS provides various strategies for the preparation of the IAS exam effectively and diligently.
Mock test papers are an essential part of preparations of the IAS Exam for successful candidates. It is a best practice to review the attempted tests you get a chance to identify your mistakes, also the area where you are lacking knowledge and requires more concentration. Writing mock tests helps you to revise your IAS Syllabus and also helps to increase your speed to solve the exam within less time. UPSC exam paper is tough and hence practicing mock test papers will help you with time management.
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Stage 3 of the IAS Exam: Interview
After clearing the main exam of the IAS exam with the required qualifying marks for the final stage, then comes the Interview round with UPSC Board members. The qualified candidates are summoned by the commission for face-to-face discussion round with UPSC board members. Then the interview board assesses the personality traits of the candidates and ask questions related to their hobbies, current affairs, general knowledge, situation questions, etc. These questions are asked to check the fitness of the candidates in civil services. However, the personality test is held only in UPSC Bhavan in New Delhi. Tarun IAS also prepares the candidates for the interview round confidently and also motivates the candidates to clear the exam efficiently and effectively.
