UPSC Exam 2025 – Complete Guide in Hinglish | IAS, IPS, IFS ke liye Preparation
Introduction: UPSC Kya Hai?
UPSC ka full form hai Union Public Service Commission. Ye ek constitutional body hai jo India me sabse badi aur prestigious exams conduct karti hai. Sabse important exam jo UPSC har saal conduct karti hai wo hai Civil Services Examination (CSE). Isi exam ke through candidates IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service) aur doosri Group A & B Group services me recruit hote hain.
Har saal lagbhag 10–12 lakh candidates UPSC exam ke liye apply karte hain, lekin selection sirf 800–1000 logon ka hota hai. Isi wajah se isse India ka toughest exam mana jata hai.
UPSC ke Major Exams
UPSC sirf IAS ke liye hi nahi balki aur bhi exams conduct karta hai:
- Civil Services Examination (CSE) – IAS, IPS, IFS
- Indian Forest Service (IFoS)
- Engineering Services Examination (ESE)
- Combined Defence Services (CDS)
- National Defence Academy (NDA)
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF – AC)
- Combined Medical Services (CMS)
Par sabse popular aur zyada students jo target karte hain wo hai UPSC CSE (IAS Exam).
UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria 2025
Eligibility ke latest details official notification se liye gaye hain.
Nationality
IAS & IPS – sirf Indian Citizen. Baaki services – India/Nepal/Bhutan ya Refugees jo India me settled hain.
Educational Qualification
Minimum Graduation hona zaroori hai (any stream). Final year students bhi apply kar sakte hain.
Age Limit
Minimum: 21 years. Maximum: 32 years (General) as of 1 August 2025.
Relaxation: OBC: +3 years (35 years tak), SC/ST: +5 years (37 years tak), PwD: +10 years.
Number of Attempts
General: 6 attempts, OBC: 9 attempts, SC/ST: Unlimited (age limit tak).
UPSC Exam Pattern 2025
UPSC exam teen stages me hota hai:
Stage 1 – Prelims
Do papers hote hain (MCQ based). Paper 1 – General Studies (200 marks). Paper 2 – CSAT (200 marks, qualifying). Negative marking – 1/3rd. Prelims sirf qualifying nature ka hota hai. Prelims ka score final merit list me count nahi hota.
Stage 2 – Mains
Total 9 papers hote hain (descriptive/written). Paper A – Indian Language (Qualifying). Paper B – English (Qualifying). Paper I – Essay (250 marks). Paper II – GS I (Indian Heritage, History, Geography, Society). Paper III – GS II (Polity, Governance, IR). Paper IV – GS III (Economy, Science, Environment, Security). Paper V – GS IV (Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude). Paper VI & VII – Optional Subject (250 marks each).
Stage 3 – Interview (Personality Test)
275 marks ka hota hai. Yaha candidate ke confidence, communication skills, decision-making, aur awareness test ki jati hai. Final merit = Mains (1750 marks) + Interview (275 marks) = 2025 marks.
UPSC Syllabus Detail 2025
Prelims Syllabus
History of India & Indian National Movement. Indian Polity & Governance. Economic & Social Development. General Science & Environment. Current Affairs (National & International). CSAT – Comprehension, Logical reasoning, Maths, Data Interpretation.
Mains Syllabus
Essay Writing. GS Paper I – History, Art & Culture, Geography, Indian Society. GS Paper II – Polity, Constitution, Governance, International Relations. GS Paper III – Economy, Agriculture, Science & Tech, Environment, Internal Security. GS Paper IV – Ethics, Integrity, Case Studies. Optional Subject – Candidate apne interest ke hisaab se choose karta hai (Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, History, Political Science etc.).
UPSC Preparation Strategy 2025
Step 1: NCERT Books. Class 6 to 12 ke NCERT (History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science). Basic concepts clear karne ke liye ye sabse important hain.
Step 2: Standard Books. Polity – Laxmikant. History – Spectrum + NCERT. Geography – NCERT + GC Leong. Economy – Ramesh Singh + NCERT. Environment – Shankar IAS Book. Current Affairs – The Hindu / Indian Express / PIB / Yojana / Kurukshetra.
Step 3: Current Affairs. Roz newspaper padhna (The Hindu, Indian Express). Monthly current affairs magazine (Vision IAS, Insights IAS, Drishti IAS Hindi).
Step 4: Practice & Revision. Previous Year Question Papers (at least 10 years). Test series join karna. Regular answer writing practice.
Self Study vs Coaching – Kya Choose Kare?
Agar aapke basics strong hain aur discipline hai to Self Study best hai. Agar aapko structured guidance chahiye, time management aur peer group exposure chahiye to Coaching helpful ho sakta hai. Online Platforms (Unacademy, BYJU’S, Vision IAS, Drishti IAS) bhi kaafi popular hain.
Time Management for UPSC Aspirants
Daily 6–8 ghante study (beginner level). Serious aspirants ke liye 10–12 ghante study per day. Weekly revision schedule. Newspaper reading – 1 hour. Answer writing practice – daily 1 question.
UPSC Preparation Tips 2025
Ek hi baar me 5–6 sources mat uthao, limited books rakho. Notes banao aur revise karo. Optional subject wisely choose karo (interest + scoring + availability of material). Current affairs ke saath integrate karke padhai karo. Health aur mental stability maintain karo.
UPSC Toppers ki Advice
Consistency is the key. Har din chhoti chhoti cheezein revise karo. Mock tests aur answer writing practice karte raho. Focus sirf syllabus par rakho, distractions avoid karo.
UPSC ke Baad Career Options
IAS – District administration, policy making, governance.
IAS Job Responsibilities
IAS officers ki main duties include policy formulation, implementation, law and order maintenance, revenue collection, development work, disaster management, aur interdepartmental coordination. Powers me quasi-judicial aur magisterial roles shamil hain.
IAS Salary 2025
Entry-level IAS salary basic pay Rs 56,100 per month hai, jo allowances ke sath Rs 80,000-90,000 tak pahunch jati hai. Senior levels pe up to Rs 2,50,000. Allowances me DA (50%+), HRA (8-24%), TA, medical, pension shamil.
