Union Publice Service Commission (UPSC) Entrance Exam-2012 for recruitment to INDIAN POLICE SERVICE. The admit card issuing process was started by UPSC on 04-05-2012. The candidates who have not recieved their admit card, can download there admit card by UPSE official Website. admit card can be downloaded by using Registration ID, your Roll Number or by your Name. The last date to download admit card for Indian Police Service Limited exam is 22-05-2012.

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) has declared the Final Merit list for the candidates who had appeared in Civil Services main exam held in October-November 2011. The merit list also includes the result of Personal Interviews held in the month of March-April 2012.

Two top slots in the Examinations 2011 have been achieved by women candidates. According to the results announced today, Shena Aggarwal, who holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences here, has topped the examination. Whereas, Rukmani Riar, a Master of Arts (Social Entrepreneurship) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, has got second rank.

1. SHENA AGGARWAL (Rank-1)
2. RUKMANI RIAR (Rank-2)
3. PRINCE DHAWAN (Rank-3)
4. MANGESH KUMAR (Rank-4)
5. S GOPALA SUNDARA RAJ (Rank-5)
6. GITANJALI BRANDON (Rank-6)
7. HIMANSHU GUPTA (Rank-7)
8. HARSHIKA SINGH (Rank-8)
9. D KRISHNA BHASKAR (Rank-9)
10. AURANGABADKAR AMRUTESH KALIDAS (Rank-10)
11. NEERAJ KUMAR SINGH (Rank-11)
12. SANYAM AGGARWAL (Rank-12)
13. NAMIT MEHTA (Rank-13)
14. MUKESH PANDEY (Rank-14)
15. PANKAJ JAIN (Rank-15)
16. RAVEESH GUPTA (Rank-16)
17. OM PRAKASH KASERA (Rank-17)
18. NITIKA PAWAR (Rank-18)
19. VINEET KUMAR (Rank-19)
20. MALLIKARJUNA A (Rank-20).

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the results of the Civil Services 2011-12 examinations. The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2011 was conducted on June 12, 2011. A total of 4,72,290 candidates applied for the examination, out of which 2,43,003 candidates actually appeared. For the Main written examination held in October-November, 2011 a total of 11984 candidates were declared qualified out of which 2417 candidates were selected for the Personality Test conducted in March-April, 2012.

The list includes in order of merit the roll no and name of candidates who have been recommended for appointment to –
I.  Indian Administrative Service;
II. Indian Foreign Service;
III.Indian Police Service; and
IV. Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’

A total number of 910 candidates were recommended for appointment including 420 General (including 21 Physically Challenged candidates), 255 Other Backward Classes (including 8 Physically Challenged candidates), 157 Scheduled Castes (including 4 Physically Challenged candidate) and 78 Scheduled Tribes candidates.

Indian Administrative Services (IAS) is perceived by people as highly regarded job in India. This is evident from the fact that more than 200000 people apply for IAS every year out of whom not more than a 1000 or 1500 succeed by receiving appointment orders. IAS exam is conducted by UPSC Union Public Service commission, a constitutional body created under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. The UPSC located in New Delhi, releases all the details regarding Civil Services examination every year in the month of December

History syllabus: Following topics are covered in history exam
I. Paper

Section-A
1. Sources and approaches to study of early Indian history.
2. Early pastoral and agricultural communities. The archaeological evidence.
3. The Indus Civilization: its origins, nature and decline.
4. Patterns of settlement, economy, social organization and religion in India (c. 2000 to 500 B.C.) : archaeological perspectives.
5. Evolution of north Indian society and culture: evidence of Vedic texts (Samhitas to Sutras).
6. Teachings of Mahavira and Buddha. Contemporary society. Early phase of state formation and urbanization.
7. Rise of Magadha; the Mauryan empire. Ashoka’s inscriptions; his dhamma. Nature of the Mauryan state.
8-9Post-Mauryan period in northern and peninsular India: Political and administrative history,. Society, economy, culture and religion. Tamilaham and its society: the Sangam texts.
10-11 India in the Gupta and post-Gupta period (to c. 750) : Political histroy of northern and peninsular India; Samanta system and changes in political structure; economy; social structure; culture; religion.
12. Themes in early Indian cultural history: languages and texts; major stages in the evolution of art and architecture; major philosphical thinkers and schools; ideas in science and mathematics.

Section-B
13. India, 750-1200 : Polity, society and economy. Major dynasties and political structurs in North India. Agrarian structures. ” Indian feudalism”. Rise of Rajputs. The Imperial Cholas and their contemporaries in Peninsular India. Villagle communities in the South. Conditions fof women. commerce mercantile groups and guilds; towns. Problem of coinage. Arab conquest of Sind; the Ghaznavide empire.
14. India, 750-1200: Culture, Literature, Kalhana, historian. Styles of temple architecture; sculpture. Religious thought and institutions: Sankaracharya’s vedanta. Ramanuja. Growth of Bhakti, Islam and its arrival in India. Sufism. Indian science. Alberuni and his study of Indian science and civilization.
15. The 13th Century. The Ghorian invasions. Factors behind Ghorian success. Economic, social and cultural consequences. Foundation of Delhi Sultanate. The “slave” Dynasty. IItutmish; Balban. “The Khalji Revolution”. Early Sultanate architecture.
16. The 14th Century. Alauddin Khalji’s conquests, agrarian and economic measures. Muhammad Tughluq’s major “projects”. Firuz Tughluq’s concessions and public works. Decline of the Sultante. Foreing contacts: Ibn Battuta.
17. Economy societyand culture in the 13th and 14th centureis. Caste and slavery under sultanate. Tehnological changes. Sultanate architecture. [persian literature: Amir Khusrau, Historiography; Ziya Barani. Evolution of a composite culture. Sufism in North India. Lingayats. Bhakti schools in the south.
18. The 15th and early16th Century (Political History). Rise of Provincial Dynasties: Bengal, Kashmir (Zainul Abedin), Gujarat, Malwa, Bahmanids. The Vijayanagra Empire. Lodis. Mughal Empire, First phase : Babur, Humayun. The Sur Empire : Sher Shah’s administration. The Portuguese colonial enterprise.
19. The 15th and early 16th Century (society, economy and culture). Regional cultures and literatures. provincial architectural styles. Society, culture, literature and the arts in Vijayanagara Empire.
Monotheistic movements: Kabir and Guru Nank. Bhakti Movements: Chaitanya. Sufism in its pantheistic phase.
20. Akbar: His conquests and consolidation of empire. Establishment of jagir and mansab systems. His Rajput policy. Evolution of religious and social outlook. Theory of Sulh-i-kul and religious policy. Abul Fazl, thinker and historian. Court patronage of art and technology.
21. Mughal empire in the 17th Century. Major policies (administrative and religious) of Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb. The Empire and the Zamindars. Nature of the Mughal state. Late 17th Century crisis: Revolts. The Ahom kingdom, Shivaji and the early maratha kingdom.
22. Economy and society, 16th and 17th Centuries. Population. Agricultural and craft production. Towns, commerce with Europe through Dutch, English and French companies- a “trade revolution”. Indian mercantile classes. Banking, insurance and credit systems. Conditions of peasants, famines. Condition of Women.
23. Culture during Mughal Empire. Persian literature (including historical works). Hindi and relgious literatures. Mughal architecture. Mughal painting. Provincial schools of architecture and painting. Classical music. Science and technology. Sawai Jai Singh, astronomer. Mystic eclecticism : Dara Shukoh. Vaishnav Bhakti. Mahrasthra Dharma. Evolution of the Sikh community (Khalsa).
24. First half of 18th Century: Factors behind decline of the Mughal Empire. The regional principalities (Nizam’s Deccan, Bengal, Awadh). Rise of Maratha ascendancy under the Peshwas. The Maratha fiscal and financial system. Emergency of Afghan Power. Panipat, 1761. Internal weakness, political cultural and economic, on eve of the British conquest.

I. Papers:-

1. History of Modern India and Indian Culture:
The History of Modern India will cover history of the Country from about the middle of nineteenth century and would also include questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom movement and social reforms. The part relating to Indian culture will cover all aspects of Indian culture from the ancient to modern times as well as principal features of literature, arts and architecture.

2. Geogrphy of India:
In this part, questions will be on the physical, economic and social geography of India.

3. Constitution of India and Indian Polity
This part will include questions on the Constitution of India as well as all constitutional, legal, administrative and other issues emerging from the politico-administrative system prevalent in the country.

4. Current National issues and topics of social relevance
This part is intended to test the candidate’s awareness of current national issues and topics of social relevance in present-day India, such as the following:

II. Paper:

1. India and the World:
This part will include questions to test candidate’s awareness of India’s relationship with the world in various spheres such as the following:-

* Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighbouring countries and in the region.
* Security and defence related matters.
* Nuclear policy, issues, and conflicts.
* The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world.

2. India’s Economic Interaction with the World
In this part, questions will be on economic and trade issues such as foreign trade, foreign investment; economic and diplomacy issues relating to oil, gas and energy flows; the role and functions of I.M.F., World Bank, W.T.O., WIPO etc. which influence India’s economic interaction with other countries and international institutions.

3. Developments in the Field of Science & Technology, IT and space
In this part, questions will test the candidate’s awareness of the developments in the field of science and technology, information technology, space and basic ideas about computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and related issues regarding intellectual property rights.

4. International Affairs and Institutions
This part will include questions on important events in world affairs and on international institutions.

5. Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams
This part will test the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to interpret them.

Essay:- Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.

Preliminary Examination of the Civil Services Examination for recruitment to the Services and Posts of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and certain other Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Central Services will be held by the Union Public Service Commission on 20 May 2012. Applications are now invited for the Preliminary Examination only.

Important Dates:-
Date for Prelim examination: 20 May 2012.
Application for Main examination: July/ August 2012.
Civil Services Main Examination: October/ November 2012.

Eligibility Criteria:-
Educational Qualification: The candidate must hold a degree of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University Under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification

Selection Procedure:-
Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination.
Civil Services Main Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts.

The Civil Services Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) every year. Here we will giving information about General studies papers syllabus.

General Studies: I-Paper
Marks : 200
Number of questions : 100
Time : Two hours

Syllabus:-
1. Current events of national and international importance
2. History of India and Indian national movement
3. Indian and World Geography – physical, social, economic geography of India and the world
4. Indian Polity and governance – Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, Rights issues, etc.
5. Economic and social development – sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives etc.
6. General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change – that do not require subject specialization
7. General Science

General Studies :  II-Paper
Marks : 200
Number of questions : 80
Time : Two hours

Syllabus:-
1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
4. Decision making and problem solving
5. General mental ability
6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc. – Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level)
7. English language comprehension skills (Class X level)

National Current Affairs is a most important part for students, who aspiring for civil services. significance of national events could well be assessed by the fact that it makes up a better part of current affairs, which plays a vital role on various levels of civil services exams. If you are an IAS aspirant and in a state of confusion about what to read to make it perfect for the national current affairs, then don’t waste your time further and start reading the issues which held the lime light over the past 1 year. In order to prepare national affairs section well for the exams we are suggesting you the topics you must go through. Reading should be in a manner that you don’t leave any significant aspect related to the topic. Important facts and figures must be given a special attention as it corroborates your answer.

Candidates preparing for civil services are expected to be well aware of every issue which holds a national significance. The section is also important given its practicability in daily affairs. As an IAS officer, one is expected to deliver his personal and professional best. Given the diversified and larger responsibility, which the state bestows upon an IAS officer, only a person aware of national affairs could be able to deliver to perfection.

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year in a pan-Indian basis. IAS is the most intelligent exams to crack and successfully join this stellar Central Govt. service.

The paper pattern for IAS Exam are as follows..

Paper I:  One of the Indian Languages to be selected by the candidate from the 18 languages included in the VIIIth Schedule to the Constitution (Qualifying Paper) (300 Marks).

Paper II:  English (Qualifying Paper) (300 Marks).
Paper III:  Essay (200 Marks).
Paper IV & V:  General Studies (300 Marks for each paper) (300 Marks).
Papers VI, VII, VIII & IX:  Any two subjects (each having 2 papers) to be selected from the prescribed optional subjects (300 marks for each paper)

The IAS Exam in 2012 will be special. Not only will it feature the new CSAT syllabus introduced from 2011 onwards but also the pattern will be different from the 2011 IAS exam. This hub explains all the details relating to the 2012 IAS Exam including the procedure, syllabus, possible exam pattern, books to refer, and tips to crack the 2012 IAS exam.

Basics points for IAS Exam 2012..

The IAS Exam will consist of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview (Personality Test). While the Preliminary exam will be objective in nature, the mains will be written while the personality test is verbal. You have to clear the preceding stage to reach the next stage of IAS 2012 Exam.