IAS Exam Pattern

Pattern of the Examination:

The Civil Services Examination will consist of two successive stages.

  • Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination; and
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination (includes Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts. Candidates who qualify in the mains exam (written) will be called for an interview (oral).

From above it is clear that the Civil Services Examination will consist of following stages.

1. Prelims stage – Click Here to know about the pattern of Prelims Exam and its syllabus.

2. Mains stage – Click Here to know about the pattern of Mains Exam and its syllabus.

3. Interview stage – Click Here to know about Interview.