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1 .  Subject : Change of Syllabus
Question : Sir, when is the syllabus likely to change?
-ELSI, (2/6/2010)
It is too difficult to judge now.
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2 .  Subject : eligibility for IES
Question : sir i am doing my b.tech in chemical engg from IIT bombay. Will i be eligible to give the IES examination.if yes, suggest subjects.
-Rini, (2/6/2010)
Yes. You may go with one of the FOUR subjects given in the list.
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3 .  Subject : requesting for how to start a preparation
Question : dear sir, this is ramakrishna persuing my prefinal year of BE.I want to start my preparation for civils 2011.Can you give me some information about how to start my preparation.
-ramakrishna, (2/5/2010)
Follow the tips given in the site " If you are college level"
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4 .  Subject : about ias & ips exams
Question : sir iam studying enggering II-year cse group (computers),after comoletion of enggering as i want write ips & ias ,is it possible for cse(computer) student,as a request give me answer.........!!!!!
-abhinav, (2/5/2010)
Yes. To write the Civil Services, one has to have a recognized degree thats all.
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5 .  Subject : About preparation of notes.
Question : Sir, I want to know that is zoology a scoring paper?
-priyanka, (2/5/2010)
Yes.
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6 .  Subject : SHOULD I GO FOR CSP,2010??
Question : RESPECTED SIR/MADAM,I am a law student ,presently in 9th sem,presently my examz are going on on of 9th sem & will be over on 10th march.I HAVE FILLED UP THE PRELIMS FORM..there will be less time for me to prepare for civils..its my first attempt..& i have taken law as optional..should i prepare for csp,2010 or not??what is the age limit & numner of attempts for permanent residents of j&k??thankyou..!!
-SUHASINI VASISATHA, (2/5/2010)
You can write also. If you are from general category, you have FOUR attempts. You can write till 30 years at present Rules and Regulations.
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7 .  Subject : age limit regarding
Question : sir, i'm right now pursuing my final year B.E. i have planned to apply for upsc eng exam. but my age is less by ten days on 01.08.2010 what shall i do?
-neeraja, (2/5/2010)
There won't be any relaxation. Rule is Rule. You can apply for the next year only.
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8 .  Subject : Civil Services
Question : Sir, I was born on 6th July 1981, am I eligible to write civil services exam next year- 2011? I have applied for the prelims exam this year as well.
-Chithra, (2/5/2010)
You will be over aged next year.
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9 .  Subject : regarding maximum height in civil services
Question : sir,what is the maximum height requirement in civil services exam.sir my height is 5 fit 2 inch ,am i eligible for ias or ips post.
-deepak, (2/5/2010)
You are NOT eligible for IPS. BUT, you are eligible for IAS and other services.
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10 .  Subject : regarding IES
Question : Dear sir i am a student of final year (VIII sem) B-Tech comp. science engg. so can i appear for i.e.s. exam.
-sampat, (2/5/2010)
Yes, if you fulfill the age criteria laos i.e 21 years completeion as on 1st August of this year.
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11 .  Subject : Upsc optionals
Question : Sir, I am doing bcom (hons) part1 and would like to take commerce as my first optional as i am pretty comfortable with it in the prelims.But the wide scope of the subject is making it difficult for me to opt for it in the mains.I am confident in history too but commerce is my parent subject and i would like to take it but Both subjjects have their cross and cons.Sir, is commerce isky to take as the marking scheme might be conservative or something like that?Should i go for commerce or history?Are there any disadvantages of going in for commerce as my 1st optional.
-Anurag Prasad, (2/5/2010)
Commerce is fine. You can very well go with it. Commerce is better than History. The second optional may be some other subject.
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12 .  Subject : about cot off for civil services main examination 2009
Question : Respected sir, I have appeared the UPSC civil services main exam. 2009. I want to know about the minimum marks required ( mains + interview) to get a rank in the final merrit list for a general candidate. Further this years GS paper was a bit difficult and unexpected. Do you think that the cut off is going to decrease due to this factor.
-Biswajit chaki, (2/5/2010)
55% will do. The difficulty may be felt by you. Was it felt by other students also. So, it is very difficult to predict the cut off.
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13 .  Subject : CHANGES IN PATTERN
Question : Dear Sir, I have heard that acc to the ARC recommendations the optionals are surely going to be scrapped by 2013....what is the possibility of the same? Is it advisable to appear for UPSC exams the very year that you graduate?
-nikita, (2/4/2010)
These are the recommendations. It has to be accepted by the government and it has to be notified also.
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14 .  Subject : regarding payment of fees
Question : sir,i am a female candidate n applying for engg. services exam 2010 in general category. In the advertisement it is mentioned that female candidates need not pay the fees.if i am not paying any fee ,then should i leave the place blank purposed for the CRF stamp or stamp must be pasted there?
-sonu, (2/4/2010)
Yes. In the gender column, you must have written Female. Thats enoufg.
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15 .  Subject : about to give upsc.
Question : sir, i am doing bachelor of computer science . so can i give upsc from computer stream.
-RAHUL GOARDE, (2/4/2010)
As Computer Science is not there, you may go with some other optional.
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16 .  Subject : about subject
Question : sir, Can poltical science is sutable for prepartion in exam. I am confused. and I want konw about {poltical science} subject. ans syllabus.
-pankaj, (2/4/2010)
Its ok. You may go ahead.
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17 .  Subject : subject combination
Question : sir, can you please tell me what other subjects can i choose with my 1st paper being law.
-binisa mohanty, (2/4/2010)
Political Science or Public Administration.
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18 .  Subject : Combination of Physics with Geography
Question : Sir please suggest if geography can be selected with physics as combination for mains given the difficulty level and vastness of either of the two......will it be feasible and a sensible option to go with.....Please advise
-Abhishek Avi, (2/4/2010)
Yes.
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19 .  Subject : change the subject
Question : sir i have applied for csp 2010 with optional subject public add but i want to change my subject as political science is it possible
-satish jatav, (2/4/2010)
No.
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20 .  Subject : QUERY
Question : respected sir,im a student of instrumentation & control. can i appear in IES EXAM. THANKS
-PRIYANKA, (2/3/2010)
Yes.
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21 .  Subject : Regarding optional choice
Question : Sir my first optional subject is Law, plz suggest for me the second optional among Pol science and Pub-ad, in respect of small psyllabus and corrusponding to my first optional. Sir I am a visually handicapped if I get good rank still I will be given appointment under recognised posts.
-Mohib Anwar Raafay, (2/3/2010)
Political Science will be fine.
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22 .  Subject : information technology
Question : sir is it vrey tough to prepare for ias with it branch of engineering?sir when i will be eligible for exam if my date of birth is 07/09/1989
-vijay patel, (2/3/2010)
Fpr the Civil Service, you may think of some other subject. You can write in 2012 attempt.
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23 .  Subject : regarding M.tech.
Question : sir,is a postgraduate engineer(M.Tech.) is eligible for Indian engineering service exam?
-Tarun, (2/3/2010)
Yes.
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24 .  Subject : query
Question : sir is a student of b.tech.(computers) with 3 backlogs (but then clearing it of course) eligible to appear in any of the civil services exams?
-zaid, (2/2/2010)
Yes. You can very well appear.
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25 .  Subject : made a mistake in form
Question : sir, i have submitted the form but now i m confused whether i put my signature in the form or not. what can be done if i haven't put my signature in it. will it be rejected. can i do something now?. this exam is really imp. for me.
-rashmi, (2/2/2010)
If you have not signed, the application will be summarily rejected. Now, you can't do anything.
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26 .  Subject : Civil Service Examination
Question : Sir/Madam, I am in the final stages of my AMIE course ( Mechanical Stream) and would like to go for Civil service Exam. Sir, I am a little confused. Is it possible for me to opt for Mechanical Engineering and Sociology as my subjects? Kindly help me in this matter. Thank you sir.
-T.K.Nair, (2/2/2010)
Intead of Mechanical Engineering, you can think of soem other subject.
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27 .  Subject : eligibilty for ies exam
Question : sir, I have completed my graduation in computer engineering but i want to apply for IES in civil engineering category. Is it possible? Please tell me as early as possible so I can apply for exam. Thank you.
-Gauree, (2/2/2010)
Yes. You may go wth Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
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28 .  Subject : suggestion about sub combination
Question : Dear sir.. I have choosen Geology. what's the success ratio for this subject. and please guide me, what should be my other subject??? thank u
-jerab, (2/2/2010)
The succeess ratio of Geology is about 1:9. The other optional may be Geography.
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29 .  Subject : QUERY
Question : sir i want to know when is the ies exam and where will i get the form?sir can you pl send me the previous years questions of ies exam,(mechanical)
-tausif ali, (2/2/2010)
The IES (Engg) exam notification is issued by the UPSC. The last date for receipt of the filled application to reach the UPSC is 2nd March 2010 and the exam date is 26.06.10
Previous years questions are available in the market.
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30 .  Subject : IFS/IAS
Question : SIr/Ma'am What is success ratio of Botany and Zoology in IAS/IFS examination??One of my friend is done M.A. in Economics from IGNOU is that he is eligible for Indian Economics services??
-Vipul, (2/2/2010)
The success ratio of Botaby is about 1:10 and Zoology is about 1:12. Your friedn is very much eligible to write Indian Economic Service
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31 .  Subject : Regarding IAS
Question : Sir, I am from Information Technology stream currently in 4th year. So I can appear for UPSC. Sir my first question is 1) Is there single exam UPSC for both IAS and IES or is there any difference? 2)What are the options for choosing subjects?
-Eshant Gupta, (2/2/2010)
Both IES and Civil services exams are diffferent. The list of subjects are given by the UPSC. In the IES, you may go with Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
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32 .  Subject : Change of Syllabus
Question : Sir, my graduation classes are about to begin from the coming June. Can I begin my preparation from this academic year itself? When is the syllabus likely to change? Sir, which combination is better-Zoology-Botany or Zoology-Psychology?
-ELSI, (2/2/2010)
You can start your preparation now itself. Zoology and Psychology will be better. First concentrate on General Studies.
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33 .  Subject : indianeconomicalservice
Question : sir i had the will to write ies ,but now i am an 2yearbba student ,now what type of learning could you suggest for ,is that syllabus mention in your website is exactly correct
-murali, (2/2/2010)
You may do your masters in Economics. Then you will be eligible.
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34 .  Subject : IFS/PCS
Question : Sir/Ma'am I've domicile of Delhi So,can I appear in other State Public Service examination like U.P,M.P.,Haryana??I have graduation in Biochemistry from Delhi University is that and done MSc. in Bio-technology.So, is that I'm eligible for Indian forest service??
-Sudhir Pandey, (2/2/2010)
Yes. You are eligible to write any PCS. You are also eligible for Indian Forest Service.
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35 .  Subject : problem in selecting books
Question : Sir, i have opted physics as optional for prelims as i have done Masters in this subject.But i am finding difficulty in selecting the books for the 6 topics in the pre. paper.Plz suggest me the relevant 6 books for these topics. And what are your views about the study material of Brilliant Tutorials?? should i subscribe this as it costs 16000??
-Pardeep, (2/2/2010)
Go with the standard books. The list is there in the toppers Interview.
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36 .  Subject : how to prepare and perform better in exam?
Question : dear sir, i am going to complete my b.d.s in the feb only.how should i prepare for my exam as i have not gone for coaching.i have opt psychology .please guide me for preparing general studies as well as for psychology.....
-dr monica bhatia, (2/1/2010)
You may follow thw general strategy given in the site.
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37 .  Subject : ELIGIBILITY
Question : Sir i m a student of b.tech in applied electronic&instrumention branch can i apply ies and in which subject.
-ASIT SANNIGRAHI, (2/1/2010)
Yes and go with Electrical Engineering.
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38 .  Subject : information techmology
Question : resp, i am student of b.e , my sream is i.t. so what is my syllabus
-bharat golechha, (2/1/2010)
IT is not there as an optional subject, you may go with some other optional given in the list.
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39 .  Subject : suggest me
Question : respected sir , iam doing my 1st mbbs ,iam very intrested to appear in civils and to become an ias officer . i want to prepare for that from know itself.is it bettet for medical students are not? and how many seats are there in exam in every exam ?
-y.dineshreddy, (2/1/2010)
You may go with Medical Sciences and Sociology/ Psychology/Zoology. The no.of seats vary from year to year.
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40 .  Subject : Science in general studies
Question : sir, ty for replying but actully i was asking abt sciece to be study in general studies. i am a commerce bacground person and have not studied scince for last 1-12 years and hve no idea abt ne thing mentioned in gs books. so should i leave this subject and prepare more better in the subject i have studies till graduation or i should study a bit of science as well
-sumit verma, (2/1/2010)
You must have studied basic science during your school days. That is enough.
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41 .  Subject : query-acknowledgement card
Question : Sir, I am from Tirunelveli,southern most part of Tamil Nadu just near Cape Comorin.I had applied for civil services prelims 2010.I sent the application by speed post on Jan 11.The grave blunder that I did was that I failed to note down my application number.Its a great mistake and I regret it.The problem now is I didnt get the acknowledgement card yet.In order to write to commission I might need the application no.But as I bought 2 application forms, I know very well that the nos are continuous.So if I happen to write to commission about the non-receipt of the acknowledgement card and if I mention the two possiblities of my form no.will my query be taken into account or will it be ignored?
-parvathy, (2/1/2010)
No problem. You need not worry about it. You will get the call Letter. Just concentrate on your studies.
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42 .  Subject : about optionals
Question : sir,can we choose indian language paper as an optional in main exam
-Maharajan.c, (2/1/2010)
Yes. You may check the list of Literatures avaialble as an optional subjects.
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43 .  Subject : About eligiblity for CS.
Question : Sir i have done BBA from distance learning university which is recognised by UGC but not from DEC.. so am i eligible for civil services exam..
-rakesh, (2/1/2010)
Distance education has no problem. Open Universities have problem. Even in the Open Universities if you have 10+2+3 degree, then you will be eligible.
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44 .  Subject : Doubts in notification
Question : Sir, In the UPSC Civils notification -2010, they have give 3 categories for visual impairment (Low vision, partially blind and one- eyed). Does the candidates with visual impairment come under Physically handicapped? Can a visually impaired person apply in general category? If they do so, will they be barred from the examinations, during the medical check up for the supression of facts?
-Anusha, (2/1/2010)
Its not sure. There are cases also in the Court, where people with good Rank were given other service under the handicapped category. We don't have the details now.
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45 .  Subject : Indian Engineering services examination 2010
Question : Respected madam/sir, Am final student of B.E(Computer Science Engineering) may i appear in IES 2010 Exam? if yes please intimate to me which subject i hava 2 select. Thanking you.....
-Iswarya, (2/1/2010)
Yes. You may go with Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
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46 .  Subject : for general knowledge and current affairs
Question : sir i have taken admission in engineering college and ZERO in GK for CAT,interviews and civil services . when should i start reading newspaper,magazines ,sports news RIGOROUSLY..i can learn quickly ...i think its a waste of time to start now..every thing will be changed after 3 years in politics,sports etc,.,.(not talking about general studies for IAS but current affairs )i have limited time becoz i m focusing on btech seriously ,, am i thinking right ?please reply
-harish, (2/1/2010)
First try to have the basics. So, now itself, you have to start. The General Knowledge building is not an easy thing to do overnight like the other subjects.
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47 .  Subject : Maths and physics as optionals
Question : Sir, Iam reposting my question as your suggestion will truely help me. I have done my Btech and am working as a software engineer. Iam seriously concerned about the scores for physics and maths.I can take the pain in opting for geography and anthropology even though iam not much into those subjects. It would just be enough for me if it is scoring.Could you please guide me with my thinking.
-Suvarna, (2/1/2010)
Its fine. Go with Geography and Anthropology.
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48 .  Subject : optional subject
Question : dear sir i am pursuing an mba from mumbai university & i m going to appear cse exam in 2012 .As my 1st optional sub. is history but for 2nd optional there is confusion between public administration & management.Please suggest me For which optional subject would i go. in terms of syllabus & scoring marks in exam.
-ankit parab, (1/31/2010)
Both are fine. Go with a subject of your liking.
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49 .  Subject : Is b.tech(CSE) eligible for IES 2010
Question : Sir I ahve done B.tech in Computer Science...so am i eligible for IES 2010....if yes then what subjects i can select......??
-Manjot, (1/31/2010)
Yes. Go with Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
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50 .  Subject : want to know abt the combination.
Question : sir, i am in 1st year of ba pol sc (hons), i had chosen pol sc and psychology for both preliems and mains? i want your suggestion regarding the subject i chosen is it right combination to go with?
-swati, (1/31/2010)
Its fine. You may go ahead.
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