1. YOU TOO CAN BECOME AN I.A.S./I.P.S OFFICER by Dr.C.SYLENDRA BABU, I.P.S Addl. Director General of Police email: csylendrababu @ hotmail.com www.sylendrababu.com Mobile: 9840001121 2. I AM PLEASED TO MEET YOU STUDENTS 3. PHILOSOPHY Happiness lies in whatever you do 4. DOING THIS GIVES ME HAPPINESS. 1. TREATING A PATIENT 2. PILOTING A AIRPLANE/SHIP 4. LEADING THE MEN IN WAR 5. SOCIAL WORK 6. STARTING A BUSINESS 7. DOING RESEARCH 8. WORKING WITH AN ENGINE 9. SINGING/DANCING 10.PLAYING MUSIC 11.SPORTS. 5. What do you want? Money Power Fame Achievement Recognition 6. 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. 7. 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 8. 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. 9. 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 10. 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 11. SPECIAL FEATURES High position at young age Recognition Responsibility Opportunity for service Time bound promotion Make a difference in the lives of people 12. 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. 13. Eligibility Conditions Citizenship - Indian Age - 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 attempts BC - 4 attempts permitted OBC - 7 attempts permitted SC/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 14. 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. 15. PLAN OF EXAMINATION Civil 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) 16. 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. 17. PLAN OF EXAMINATION Civil Service Examination comprises three stages. III. Civil Services (Main) - interview 275 marks 18. 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 . 19. 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 ] 20. Civil Services Awareness 21. 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. 22. Example of a question of format - 2 Q: 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. 23. 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 24. MODEL QUESTIONS 2. Consider the following:- 1. Carbon dioxide 2. 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 25. MODEL QUESTIONS 3. 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 26. MODEL QUESTIONS 4. 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 27. MODEL QUESTIONS 5. 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 28. MODEL QUESTIONS 6. With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA’, a trained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup 2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy 3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization 4. Conducting the delivery of baby Select 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 29. MODEL QUESTIONS 7. Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R Ambedkar? 1. The peasants and Workers Party of India 2. All India scheduled Castes Federation 3. The independent Labour Party Select 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 30. MODEL QUESTIONS 8. Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development: 1. Low birthrate with low death rate 2. High birthrate with high death rate 3. High birthrate with low death rate Select 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 31. MODEL QUESTIONS 9. 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 32. MODEL QUESTIONS 10. Consider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Revolution of the Earth Which 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 33. MODEL QUESTIONS 1. In a short run, a producer continues his production as long as he covers a) Variable cost b) Fixed Cost c) Average Cost d) Marginal Cost 2. Speed of bodies exceding speed of sound are called a) Super sonic b) Ultra sonic c) Ifra sonic d) Mega sonic 34. MODEL QUESTIONS 3. Union Territories are under the direct control of a) President b) Parliament c) Union Home Minister d) Lt. Governor 4. Which is a direct tax a) Customs duty b) Excise duty c) Estate duty d) Sales tax 5. What was the immediate cause for 1857 revolt a) Doctrine of Laps b) Annexation of Awadh c) Use of Greased cartridges d) All the above 35. 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 36. 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. 37. 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 38. 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. 39. 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. 40. 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. 41. 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. 42. 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. 43. 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 44. 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 - 35 Attempt limit:- OC – 4, OBC –7, No limits for SC/ST till age bar. 45. If you can’t , who else can? SELF CONFIDENCE 46. If you can’t , who else can? HAVE A STRATEGY 47. You too can become an IAS/IPS officer WITH Thiru.C.SYLENDRABABU, I.P.S Addl. Director General of Police www.sylendrababu.com