UPSC Civil Services Samanya Adhyan Paper-II, CSAT Hindi Guide
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- The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a competitive nationwide test in India administered by the Union Public Service Commission.
- Its purpose is to recruit individuals for various Civil Services positions within the Government of India.
- Positions include prestigious roles such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS).
- Commonly known as the UPSC examination, it comprises three stages: preliminary examination, main examination, and a personality test (interview).
- The preliminary examination involves two objective-type papers: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II, also known as the Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT).
About the book:
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS). Also simply referred to as the UPSC examination, it is conducted in three phases – a preliminary examination consisting of two objective-type papers (General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II also popularly known as Civil Service Aptitude Test or CSAT), and a main examination consisting of nine papers of conventional (essay) type, in which two papers are qualifying and only marks of seven are counted followed by a personality test (interview).
Key Features:
- The main examination consists of nine papers, predominantly essay-based, with two qualifying papers and seven counted for marks.
- Following the main examination, successful candidates undergo a personality test, commonly known as the interview.
- The CSE is a rigorous process designed to select the most capable individuals for various administrative roles.
- It is widely regarded as one of the toughest and most prestigious examinations in India.
- Success in the CSE opens doors to a distinguished career in public service.
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He has won several awards and nominations, the prominent one being nominated as one of the Policy Change Agents by The Economics Times during the years 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2016. He was also selected as one of the 35 Action Heroes in India Today’s 35th Annual Edition.
He is the Founder Chairman of Nexus of Good, an initiative towards recognizing positive actions and thereby inspiring society to replicate them. He is the author of well-known books like Not Just a Civil Servant, Ethical Dilemmas of a Civil Servant, and No More a Civil Servant.
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Ethical Dilemmas of a Civil Servant by Anil Swarup is a must-read for all the Civil Services aspirants out there. The book explores the various aspects of ethical dilemmas faced by Civil Servants during their tenure. The information in this book is extremely beneficial for UPSC Mains GS-IV paper Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude. Having served the Government in different capacities, Shri Anil Swarup’s book is one that has colorful anecdotes and his rich experiences. The content can be utilized in writing good case studies and scoring well in the UPSC CSE Ethics paper. The book is divided into five parts, each part covering different experiences, difficulties faced and various aspects of public governance. This book is one of a kind as it explores important dimensions of actions and attitudes of civil servants as they progress in their careers.
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