Department of Political Science GUIDE LINES TO CIVIL SERVICES Department of Political Science

Introduction What is Civil Services? Civil Service is the back bone of the Indian Government Machinery Body of Professional Administrators Sum total of many diverse professions with single aim of implementing State Policy What is Civil Services?

Three Misconceptions One should have extraordinary intelligence. One should have excellent academic track record. Only Convent Educated can pass the exam.

List of Services Selection for Civil Service is based on Qualifying Examination conducted by UPSC. Civil Services All India Services (IAS/ IPS/ IFS) Central Services – Group A Central Services – Group B

Aim of the Paper Inculcate Awareness and provide guidance about Civil Services Recruitment System Procedures of Civil Service Examination Academic Eligibility Scheme of Examination Preliminary Examination Main Examination (Written & Interview) Choosing the correct optional subjects Importance of General Studies Methods of preparation for Examination Presentation Skills Strategy for writing Examination Updating Current Affairs Review of past question papers Preparation for the interview Role of Personality Development etc.

Conclusion This would enable the students to take up Civil Services as a career after the degree. It also simultaneously prepares them to appear for other examinations like TNPSC (Group I to Group IV) RBI Staff Selection Commission Exam etc. Civil Services Examinations depends on continued hardwork, the right guidance, a reasonable level of intelligence and proper planning. Our department will provide you the mantra to succeed in Civil Services Examination.