YOU TOO CAN BECOME AN

I.A.S./I.P.S OFFICERby

Dr.C.SYLENDRA BABU, I.P.S Addl. Director General of Police

email: csylendrababu @ hotmail.com

www.sylendrababu.com

Mobile: 9840001121

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MEET YOU STUDENTS

PHILOSOPHY

Happiness lies in whatever you do

DOING THIS GIVES ME HAPPINESS.

1. TREATING A PATIENT2. PILOTING A AIRPLANE/SHIP4. LEADING THE MEN IN WAR5. SOCIAL WORK6. STARTING A BUSINESS7. DOING RESEARCH8. WORKING WITH AN ENGINE9. SINGING/DANCING10.PLAYING MUSIC11.SPORTS.

What do you want?

Money

Power

Fame

Achievement

Recognition

What is CIVIL SERVICES?

The Civil Services are the highest services of the Govt. of India.

IAS and IPS are considered as All India Services as these Officers are allotted to any of the 31 States and also they are required to serve in the Govt. of India.

The Civil Services is a symbol of National Integration as the Civil Servant provide a common character to the Govt. Service.

Other Civil Services

Indian Foreign Service (I.F.S)Indian Audit and Accounts Service (I.A.A.S)Indian Customs and Central Exercise Service.Indian Revenue Service (Group A)Indian Postal Service Indian Railway Traffic Service.Indian Railway Personnel service Indian Information Service

The Job Profile of an I.A.S. Officer

IAS Officers:

-Head the Govt. Departments

- Become District Collectors.

- Face challenges.

- Take Welfare Measures for the poor.

- Gain Rich and Varied Experiences.

- Are appointed to various positions like Governor

or CEO after retirement.

The Job Profile of an I.P.S. Officer

IPS Officers: - Commissioner of Police

- Head the State Police Forces.

- Head the CBI, IB, BSF, CSIF.

- Face challenges and dangers .

- Gain Rich and Varied Experiences.

- Appointment as advisor to Government

- Appointment as Governors after retirement

The Job Profile of an I.F.S. Officer

IFS Officers:- Ambassador to a foreign country.

- High commissioner to a common

wealth country

- Secretary External Affair

SPECIAL FEATURES

High position at young age

Recognition

Responsibility

Opportunity for service

Time bound promotion

Make a difference in the lives of people

UPSC

To become an I.A.S/I.P.S officer you should pass the Civil Services Examination, which is conducted by the UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. (UPSC) This examination is conducted every year to select candidates for IPS and other 21 other services.

Eligibility ConditionsCitizenship - IndianAge - Between 21 and 30 Years

Age Relaxation - Up to 5 years for SC/ST/Ex-service

Up to 3 years for OBC

Education Qualification: Degree of any University MBBS, BDS, BE & BE Final Year

Number of attemptsBC - 4 attempts permitted

OBC - 7 attempts permittedSC/ST - can write till the age of 35

Physical Standard Height : Male 165 cm Female: 160 cm SC/ST : Male 160 cm Female: 145 cm

How to apply

• Apply through Online mode which link is available below for Online registration.

• www.upsconline.nic.in

• Examination Schedule is published in the Newspapers & Website during December 1st week.

• Last date for receipt of application is January last week.

PLAN OF EXAMINATIONCivil Service Examination comprises three stages.

I.Civil Services (Preliminary) exam – Objective type [400 Marks]

Paper 1 – General Studies : 200 Marks (100Questions)

Paper 2 – CSAT : 200 Marks (80 Questions)(Each paper is of 2 hours duration)

PLAN OF EXAMINATION

II. Civil Services (Main) – Written 9 papers -1750 marks

Optional Subjects Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary

Science, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Geology, Indian History, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics & Zoology and

Literature of any one of the Indian Languages.

PLAN OF EXAMINATION

Civil Service Examination comprises three stages.

III. Civil Services (Main) - interview275 marks

PAPER-1, GENEAL STUDIES-200 MARKS.

CURRENT EVENTS OF NATIONAL AND INT. IMPORTANACE . HISTORY OF INDIA AND INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT.INDIAN AND WORLD GEOGRAPHY-PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA AND WORLD.INDIAN POLITY AND GOVERNANCE-CONSTITUTION, POLITICAL SYSTEM, PANCHYAT RAJ,PUBLIC POLICY RIGHTS ISSUES etc.ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT , POVERTY INCLUSION, DEMOGRAPHIS, SOCIAL SECTOR, INITIATIVES etc.GENERAL ISSUES ON ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY BIO DIVERSITY AND CLIMATE CHANE –THAT DO NOT EQUIRE SUBJECT SPECIALIZATION.GENERAL SCIENCE .

PAPER 2, CSAT- 200 Marks

Comprehension. Interpersonal skills including communication skills.Logical reasoning and Analytical ability.Decision making problem solving.General Mental ability. Basic numeracy, data interpretation, [ class X level ]English language comprehension skills,[ class X level ]

Civil Services Awareness

IAS Preliminary Questions Format

Example of a question of format - 1

Q: The 2004 tsunami made people realise that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?

(a) The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in which people neither live nor venture out.

(b) The mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of after any natural disaster.

(c) The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies and serve as an excellent shelter during a cyclone or tsunami.

(d) Mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots.

Of the four responses in the above question, only one response (d) is correct.

Example of a question of format - 2Q: With reference to “Aam Aadmi Beema Yojana,”

consider the following statements:(1) The member insured under the scheme must be the head of

the family or an earning member of the family in a rural, landless household.

(2) The member insured must be in the age group of 30-65(3) There is a provision for free scholarship for up to two

children of the insured who are studying between classes 9 and 12

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1,2, and 3

In the above question, responses 1 and 3 being correct, the answer is (c).

In 2011, there were nearly equal numbers of questions of these two formats.

MODEL QUESTIONS

1. In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material?

1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels. 2. Bioasphalt can be made from non- renewable resources. 3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials. 4. It is ceo-friendly to use bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads.

Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1,2 and 3 only (b) 1,3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1,2,3 and 4 Ans: b

MODEL QUESTIONS2. Consider the following:- 1. Carbon dioxide2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of Sulphur  Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: d

MODEL QUESTIONS3. Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when: 1. The orbit is geosynchronous. 2. The orbit is circular. 3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth's equator. 4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km.

 Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 Only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans: a

MODEL QUESTIONS4. India has experienced persistent, and high food inflation in the recent past, what could be the reasons?  1.Due to a gradual switchover to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area under the cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by about 30%. 2. As a consequence of increasing incomes, the consumption patterns of the people have undergone a significant change. 3. The food supply chain has structural constraints,

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: b

MODEL QUESTIONS5. At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?  1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock. 2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases. 3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds,

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 Only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: c

MODEL QUESTIONS6. With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA’, atrained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization4. Conducting the delivery of babySelect the correct answer using the codes given below:(a) 1, 2 and 3 only(b) 2 and 4 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans: d

MODEL QUESTIONS7. Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R Ambedkar? 1. The peasants and Workers Party of India2. All India scheduled Castes Federation3. The independent Labour PartySelect the correct answer using the codes given below:(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: b

MODEL QUESTIONS8. Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economicdevelopment: 1. Low birthrate with low death rate2. High birthrate with high death rate3. High birthrate with low death rateSelect the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below:(a) 1, 2, 3(b) 2, 1, 3(c) 2, 3, 1(d) 3, 2, 1

Ans: c

MODEL QUESTIONS9. Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’?

 (a) Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops(b) Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field(c) Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together(d) None of the above

Ans: c

MODEL QUESTIONS10. Consider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth2. Air pressure and wind3. Density of ocean water4. Revolution of the EarthWhich of the above factors influence the ocean currents?(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1, 2 and 3(c) 1 and 4(d) 2, 3 and 4

Ans: b

MODEL QUESTIONS1. In a short run, a producer continues his production

as long as he coversa) Variable cost b) Fixed Cost c) Average Cost d) Marginal Cost

2. Speed of bodies exceding speed of sound are calleda) Super sonic b) Ultra sonicc) Ifra sonic d) Mega sonic

MODEL QUESTIONS3. Union Territories are under the direct control of

a) President b) Parliament c) Union Home Minister d) Lt. Governor

4. Which is a direct taxa) Customs duty b) Excise dutyc) Estate duty d) Sales tax

5. What was the immediate cause for 1857 revolt a) Doctrine of Laps b) Annexation of Awadhc) Use of Greased cartridges d) All the above

PLAN OF EXAMINATION

Civil Services (Main) – Written test ;. Written Examination - 9 Papers

PAPER-A Indian Language (300 Marks), PAPER-B-English (300 Marks), PAPER-1Essay (250 Marks), PAPER-2-General Studies-I (250 Marks), PAPER-3-General Studies-II (250 Marks), PAPER-4-General Studies-IIII (250 Marks), PAPER.5.-General Studies-IV (250 Marks), PAPER 6 .Optional Paper-1(250 Marks), PAPER 7. Optional Paper-2 (250 Marks), SUBJECT TOTAL(WRITTEN TEST)= 1750 Marks

Personality test = (275 Marks)

GRAND TOTA L = 2025 Marks

MAIN EXAM- OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Geology, Indian History, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology

and Literature of any one of the Indian Languages.

MODEL QUESTION-MAIN

30 Marks - 250 Words :

Assess the role of Subash Chandra Bose and INA Comment on the differences that existed between him and Gandhiji.

15 marks - 150 Words :

List out major scams in India. Give details of recent major seam which rocked India.

10 Marks - 125 Words :

World Heritage Monuments / Places

Each 2 Marks - 20 Words :

1. Inter State water dispute

2. Cut Motion

3. Service tax

NOTE:

A) Papers on Indian Language and English will be of matriculation Standards. They will be of qualifying nature and marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.

B) The papers on Essay, General studies and Optional subjects of only such candidates will be evaluated, as attained such minimum standard for their qualifying papers on Indian language and English.

C) The question papers of the exam will be of Essay type.

D)Each paper will be of THREE hours duration.

E) Candidates have the option to answer all papers except language paper (Paper I&II) in any of the languages included in the 8th schedule of Constitution or in English.

F) The question paper other than language paper will be set both in Hindi & English.

Negative Marking System:

Applicable to Preliminary Examination

One Third (1/3) marks allotted to that question would be deducted from the total score .

No mark will be deducted for a question that was left unattended.

INTERVIEW TEST

1. Interview carries 275 marks.

2. You will be interviewed by a board consisting of a Chairman and Four Member.

3. Questions will be asked on matters of general interest or on your subject.

4. Test is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service.

5. Traits like mental alertness, critical power of assimilation, balance of judgment, depth of interest, Leadership abilities will be assessed.

Civil Services Journals

1. Competition Success Review, 604, Prabat Kiran,

Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110008.

2. Competition Wizard, B-19, ALS House,

Commercial Complex, Dr. Mukherjee Nagar,

New Delhi - 110009.

3. Competition Master, 126, Industrial Area-1,

Chandigarh.

4. Civil Services Chronicle, Chronicle Publication (P)

Ltd., 208-210 Shivlok House-1, Karampura

Commercial Complex, New Delhi – 110005.

COACHING CENTRES IN CHENNAI

1. ANNA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, R.A Puram,

Chennai.

2. PRABHA IAS ACADEMY, Aminjikarai, Chennai.

3. MANITHANEYAM IAS/IPS ACADEMY, Cit Nagar,

Chennai.

4. SHANKAR IAS Accademy, Anna Nagar, Chennai.

5. STRATEGY IAS ACADEMY, CHENNAI.

6. VAJIRAM IAS TRAINING ACADEMY, NEW DELHI.

7. RAO’S INSTITUTE, NEW DELHI.

What should I do?

1.Learn your degree lessons thoroughly

2.Study LKG to Plus 2 text books again

3.Study English news paper every day

4.Study English novels

5.Listen to English news

6.Improve your communication ability

7.Do exercise one hour a day

羒 Writing in Tamil.Interview also in Tamil.Even Arrear students also eligible.Distance education not eligible.Correspondence degree is eligible.Final year students also can appear the examination.Application online only.Only two centres:- Chennai and Madurai

Age limit :- OC-30, OBC 33, SC/ST - 35Attempt limit:- OC – 4, OBC –7, No limits for SC/ST till age bar.

If you can’t , who else can?

SELF CONFIDENCE

If you can’t , who else can?

HAVE

A

STRATEGY

You too can become an IAS/IPS officer

WITH

Thiru.C.SYLENDRABABU, I.P.S

Addl. Director General of Police

www.sylendrababu.com