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

2. 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?

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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.