Result PDF links
UPSC has uploaded result for CSAT-2014 preliminary exam
- For Civil service click me ~16,900 candidates selected. (So Delhi-rumor that 20,000 will clear prelim turns out to be fake.)
- For Forest service click me ~1100 candidates selected.
I stopped applying in UPSC since a long time, but the gang members cum content writers Rajtanil and Shivaram have cleared
Moral of the story: sharing knowledge with others, doesn’t reduce your competitive chances.
@those who couldn’t clear CSAT-2014
I know how much it hurts. In 2008, I gave my first prelim and despite high hopes, I failed. Why?
- I had underestimated Delhi and all India level competition. So while my preparation was ‘good’ but not ‘excellent’- in terms of number of hours spent every day in reading, revision and practice.
- Pushed too much luck in negative marking to cross imaginary cutoffs.
- I had relied on chronicle, wizard, CST for both current affairs and static-theory preparation using their ‘prelim-special history-geography-science’ etc. editions.
- I did not touch Hindu because I thought those magazines were sufficient. Besides Hindu paper wasn’t available at my place, so it gave me convenient excuse from that majoori.
- I read NCERTs and Laxmikanth, but in a causal manner, hardly any revision.
- I never bothered to solve past UPSC papers on my own – to find the source of question and topicwise trend. Otherwise I would not have made the mistakes number 3, 4 and 5.
- I did not maintain notes for anything.
- I did not prepare aptitude in exhaustive manner, only mugged up a few formulas and “read” a few sums. I was a math-hater therefore a grave-digger myself.
- In those pre-CSAT years, we had to give optional subject’s paper as well. In Public Administration, I had prepared Laxmikanth but, did not focus on Mohit, Prasad etc, nor did I maintain notes for the thinkers and their quotes.
Back in those days, internet was a ‘luxury’, and hardly any online resources available. All the “How-to” was concentrated only in the coaching factories of Delhi.
The world has changed a lot in last six years. But those who fail in prelims, they continue to make similar set of mistakes even today. and 2014, new factors crept in:
- Anti-CSAT protests, whether Government will postpone the prelim or not? That uncertainty would have affected preparation of many.
- CSAT-2014 was rather a trend breaker particularly in the environment-agro part as we saw during answer key analysis. But in such unusually tough papers, the first timers make silly mistake of ticking too many MCQs on gut-feeling, in fear of ‘imaginary cutoffs’, thus dig their own graves.
Anyways, the debate over cutoffs, question quality, UPSC’s back-breakingTM and back-strengtheningTM moves- will never end. But at some point, you’ve have to find and rectify the mistakes. Otherwise, can’t hope for a different result, if you keep doing the same things. And the nature of UPSC exam is such that you’ll end up wasting 3-4 attempts without even realizing that time has passed so quickly and precious years of youthlife are gone.
- Large scale vacancies announced in ACIO and NICL. You can check their last dates on left hand navigation column.
- Soon IGNOU will launch registration forms for its PG programs for December cycle. do register yourself for any decent course of your choice.
As I keep saying never put all eggs in one basket. Always have “backup” ready in advance. The fact that you care to read this far- shows that you’re a serious player, and I’ve no doubt that you’ll be a successful person sooner or later. But Hard work, perseverance and at the ability to learn from mistakes= essential.
@Those who cleared
Congratulations. Next stage: you’ve to fillup a new form called “DAF application form”
detail | civil service | forest service |
---|---|---|
candidates cleared | ~16900 | ~1100 |
form will be uploaded on UPSC site | 28th October to 11th Nov. | 17 to 31 October |
last date to print and send paper-post of that form to UPSC office | 18th November | 7th November |
Mains exam starts from | 14th December Sun. | 22nd November Sat. |
UnHelpdesk numbers
un-helpdesk because they rarely respond, and every guy gives a new or vague answer: 011-23385271, 011-23098543 or 011-23381125
RTI stonewalling continues
This time, Lord Curzone specifically mentioned in the result PDF itself that:
- they won’t release Answerkey and cutoffs before entire process is over (i.e. 2015- after interview and final selection)
- They won’t entertain any RTI in this regard.
I had won this case at CIC level few years ago, but UPSC went to high court. Since then just Taarikh pe taarikh and I don’t even have Sunny Deol to fight my case.
Civil service | 407292 , 051913, 990000 , 990001 , 990002 , 990003 , 990004 , 990005 , 990006 , 990007 , 990008 |
Forest service | None. lucky guys. |
Mains Timetable (Civil Service)
This year’s timetable, yet to be uploaded. But here is last year’s timetable for reference for first time players. You can see 2 papers every day, hardly any holiday between two exams.
date | time | paper |
---|---|---|
2 Dec. 2013 | 9 to 12 | Essay |
2 to 5 | Compulsory English language paper | |
3 Dec. 2013 | 9 to 12 | GS1 |
2 to 5 | GS2 | |
5th Dec. 2013 | 9 to 12 | GS3 |
2 to 5 | GS4 | |
7th | 9 to 12 | Optional Paper 1 |
2 to 5 | Optional Paper 2 | |
8th | 9 to 12 | regional language paper |
Mains Timetable (Forest Service)
click me to download PDF.
Hi Friends,
THOSE who could not clear prelims this time… it should be the last time!!!
Target for IAS 2015 now!!!
Let us start with Insights Mock Test series 2015 (Total 33 Mock tests PDF format along with Detailed solutions) for prelims GS Paper-I.
Its cost is Rs,5999/- i.e.6k.
Lets form a group and share the cost.
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I will send you the bank a/c particulars on receipt of your e-mail along with the first 03 test.
Does New india assurance scale 1 has bond of four years??? can anybody help me the nature of this recruitment???
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I am looking for last person to share insight pre test series 2015 .its only at 1000 and we would be 6.
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Looking for a companion for discussion on mains.. …. online or anywhere in Hyderabad……. if anybody is ON for it…….plz contct me @ amithamazing@gmail.com
Hi amith, i am from hyd and looking for a study partner for mains…what is ur optional and whr do U stay
hey guys anyone interested in weekend small discussions and analysis(Mumbai ) (only serious candidates)
please contact me at palajay36@gmail.com
hi I’m facing the same problem! now, even if we mention it in DAF there will be no issue in mains but at The time of interview, we are supposed to submit NOC which is very unlikely to be given subsequently due to breach of official procedure and code. or if we altogether don’t mention it, we will be in trouble later on due to single NPS account n all. we are stuck :(
Can anyone please tell me approximately what was the cut off this year for CSE Prelims.
1. 200-210
2. 210-220
3. 230-240
4. 240-250
5. 250-260
Plz tell your estimate. I know it cannot be 100 pc current. But you can tell your feelings whatsoever.
Cleared the prelims in the first attempt without any coaching, but i m stagnant in ‘having-cleared-the-prelims’ phase now. never had any experience of writing mains, neither of preparing for that specifically, i m in a conundrum as to what to study, where to begin with and where to seek recourse for .
I m a maths student (maths (h) ) and due to the paucity of good materials and guidance in maths, i m thinking of taking pub ad as the optional subject, but apart from what i had studied for polity from Lakshmikant’s for the prelims, i don’t know the very ABC of pub ad.
Plz somebody help with suggestions about books,reading materials, or even the dreadful coaching notes, which can possibly help me to fetch, at least, some decent marks in the mains 2014 exam.
anybody here want to share/make platform..for preparing for MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission). Rajya Seva exam..Pre is expected in Feb 2015 with very decent posts..we plan to prepare Mains first and then shift to Pre..I have written Rajya seva mains 2013 and 2014 twice..currently preparing in Pune…if mutually interested..may contact-sohamse@gmail.com
anybody here want to share/make platform..for preparing for MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission). Rajya Seva exam..Pre is expected in Feb 2015 with very decent posts..we plan to prepare Mains first and then shift to Pre..mains preparation CANNOT b completed between pre and mains..thatz y need to prepare mains part forehand is the key to succeed..from personal experiences..addly MPSC Mains syllabus is much extensive.. I have written Rajya seva mains 2013 and 2014 twice..currently preparing in Pune…if mutually interested..may contact-sohamse@gmail.com
please anyone tell me,if i didn’t get IFos cut off in prelims means can i write IAS mains ?
UPSC emotionless body …… days are not far only iitians , aiimsians, iims are elegible to apply? cutoff will be 400…
Cleared pre.. friends pls help for mains…esp gs topics..thanks
GS-1
1 Indian culture GK Today/GA Notes /Ancient History PD
2 Modern Indian history from about The middle of the eighteenth Vision Notes
3 The Freedom Struggle Spectrum-Rajiv Ahir/Bipan Chandra
4 Post-independence consolidation R.Guha/Bipan Chandra
5 History of the world Vision IAS Notes
6 Salient features of Indian Society,Diversity of India. My Sociology Notes
7 Role of women and women’s organization, population Vajiram Notes/Internet
8 Poverty and developmental issues, urbanization Vajiram Notes/Internet/Sociology Notes/GK Today
9 Effects of globalization on Indian society Vajiram Notes/Internet/Sociology Notes/GK Today
10 Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism Vajiram Notes/Internet/Sociology Notes/GK Today
11 Salient features of world’s physical geography Vajiram Notes/Majid Hussain
12 Distribution of key natural resources Vajiram Notes/Majid Hussain
13 Important Geophysical phenomena Vajiram Notes/Majid Hussain
GS-4
1 Ethics and Human Interface: Synergy/Baliyan/Vajiram/JTS/Rao & Chaudhary/GK Today Case Studies
Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human
actions; dimensions of ethics;
ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings
of great leaders, reformers and
administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in
inculcating values.
2 Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with Synergy/Baliyan/Vajiram/JTS/Rao & Chaudhary/GK Today Case Studies
thought and behaviour; moral and
political attitudes; social influence
and persuasion.
3 Aptitude and foundational values Synergy/Baliyan/Vajiram/JTS/Rao & Chaudhary/GK Today Case Studies
for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service,
empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.
4 Emotional intelligence-concepts, Synergy/Baliyan/Vajiram/JTS/Rao & Chaudhary/GK Today Case Studies
and their utilities and application in
administration and governance.
5 Contributions of moral thinkers and Synergy/Baliyan/Vajiram/JTS/Rao & Chaudhary/GK Today Case Studies
philosophers from India and world.
6 Public/Civil service values and Synergy/Baliyan/Vajiram/JTS/Rao & Chaudhary/GK Today Case Studies
Ethics in Public administration:
Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws,
rules, regulations and conscience
as sources of ethical guidance;
accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical
and moral values in governance;
ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
7 Probity in Governance: Concept of Synergy/Baliyan/Vajiram/JTS/Rao & Chaudhary/GK Today Case Studies
public service; Philosophical basis
of governance and probity;
Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to
Information, Codes of Ethics,
Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s
Charters, Work culture, Quality of
service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
8 Case Studies on above issues. Synergy/Baliyan/Vajiram/JTS/Rao & Chaudhary/GK Today Case Studies
plz tel me the age limit n attempts for 2015
hi shivendra,is ur optional sociology.if yes please guide me in detailed manner from where and how to complete the syllabus.thnks
in advance
Dear Shivendra,
There is one little doubt which I am facing whether to buy Vajiram printed notes or class notes photocopies…..
regards,
Himanshu
Hyderabad
1 Indian Constitution Wizard Notes
2 Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein Wizard Notes/ Punchhi Commission/Synergy Polity Material
3 Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions Wizard Notes/ Punchhi Commission/Synergy Polity Material
4 Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries Synergy Polity Material
5 Parliament and State Legislatures business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Wizard Notes/Synergy Polity Material
6 Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity Rajni Goyal/Synergy Polity Material/Wizard Notes
7 Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Vajiram Notes/Synergy Polity Material
8 Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers,functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Wizard Notes/Synergy Polity Material
9 Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Wizard Notes/Synergy Polity Material
10 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Vajiram Notes/GA Material
11 Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities,institutional and other stakeholders Wizard Notes/Synergy Polity Material
12 Welfare schemes for vulnerable Vajiram Notes/Synergy Polity Material
sections of the population by the
Centre and States and the performance of these schemes;
mechanisms, laws, institutions
and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these
vulnerable sections.
13 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,Education, Human Resources. Vajiram Notes/Synergy Polity Material
14 Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Vajiram Notes/Synergy Polity Material
15 Important aspects of governance,transparency and accountability,e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Vajiram Notes/Synergy Polity Material
16 Role of civil services in a democracy. Rajni Goyal
17 India and its neighborhood- relations Ramvir Goria/Vajiram Notes/EPW/MEA
18 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Ramvir Goria/Vajiram Notes/EPW/MEA
19 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora Ramvir Goria/Vajiram Notes/EPW/MEA
20 Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Ramvir Goria/Vajiram Notes/EPW/MEA
GS-3
1 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of Made Easy Series
resources, growth, development
and employment.
2 Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Made Easy Series
3 Government Budgeting. Made Easy Series/Puncchi Commission
4 Major crops cropping patterns in Made Easy Series
various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport
and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of
farmers
5 Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum Made Easy Series
support prices; Public Distribution
System- objectives, functioning,
limitations, revamping; issues of
buffer stocks and food security;
6 Technology missions; economics Made Easy Series
of animal-rearing.
7 Food processing and related Made Easy Series/My Notes
industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and
downstream requirements, supply
chain management.
8 Land reforms in India. Made Easy Series/My Notes
9 Effects of liberalization on the Made Easy Series/Internet
economy, changes in industrial
policy and their effects on industrial growth.
10 Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, GK Today
Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
11 Investment models. GK Today
12 Science and Technology- developments and their applications GK Today
and effects in everyday life
13 Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization GK Today
of technology and developing new
technology.
14 Awareness in the fields of IT, GK Today Vajiram Notes/GK Today
Space, Computers, robotics,
nano-technology, bio-technology
and issues relating to intellectual
property rights.
15 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Vajiram Notes
16 Disaster and disaster management. Vajiram Notes/GK Today
17 Linkages between development Vajiram Notes/GK Today
and spread of extremism.
18 Role of external state and nonstate actors in creating challenges Vajiram Notes/GK Today
to internal security.
19 Challenges to internal security Vajiram Notes/GK Today
through communication networks,
role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security;
money-laundering and its prevention
20 Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism Vajiram Notes/GK Today
21 Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate Vajiram Notes/GK Today
Current Affairs & Essay
1 Current Affairs & Essay Vajiram & Ravi Current Affairs Notes
2 Current Affairs & Essay The Complete Gist-UPSC Portal
3 Current Affairs & Essay Hand Made Notes from The Hindu & The Indian Express
4 Current Affairs & Essay GK Today Complete Notes
Thanks shivendra…
What is your subject
Guys, I scored around 220-225 in upsc prelims according to all keys. I had the obc certificate too. But I still did not make it. There are people who have cleared at 225 in open. How exactly is it possible then!? Because obc cutoff is 10 marks short
One thing is clear this time-that there has been some clear cut discrepancies and many people who were scoring high has noticed it . Stonewalling of RTI is seriously not acceptable. Anyone out here who felt that he was scoring high and yet not cleared but others with less expected marks cleared need to send their applications to UPSC once. Otherwise wait for next year when they will provide copy of OMR sheets and answer key and then they can be made accountable to errors and made answerable.
Bhai….i was 200% confident this time but out….i have already sent an application to Secretary and filed RTI….
Friend….nothing will work. But yes there is one way….. next year once the key answers out. if u still feel there is some erroneous calculation then you can write to all the secretaries of upsc + send a copy to chairman…. also demand omr…. if ur lucky enough u wil get the omr. do it before one month of the results decleration
one thing i wanna ask you . I have seen people here , have given 4 attempts but still could not clear .With the feeling of this loss of your prestigious youth , does it go smooth afterwords to survive ? How have you prepared yourself against this fear ? Fear of loss of 6 years of your life , your youth ? From where you will start after these 6 years ?
Anybody want preparation cs 2015 from delhi and share room please contact me,
i also want prepar. in delhi…. in hindi medium from 1 nov.……….09755805294
Anybody want preparation upsc cs 2015 from delhi and share room please contact me,
i also want prepar. in delhi…. in hindi medium from 1 nov.……….09755805294
is there anyone who is preparing for cse 2015 from chandigarh ?
I am preparing for 2015. we can share and consult each other while prep.
Hi. I didnt clear. But i want to know the marks i got. can anyone tell me where to get the marks list. i checked on the upsc.gov.in website but couldnt find anything.
IFS Exam Mains Result out.
Check UPSC Website. People there is No respite. Prepare for Interview of IFS. Best Luck
IFS Exam Mains Result out.
Check UPSC Website. People there is No respite. Prepare for Interview of IFS. Best Luck