Hello Vihaa, IAS exam acted in 3 stages - Prelims (Objective), Mains (Subjective), and Personality test (Interview). Subject that need to be covered - History (Ancient, medieval, modern, Art and culture), Geography, Environment, Science & tech, Current affairs, Polity, Economics, international affairs, Decision-making question.

Prelims - Paper 1 (200 marks) and paper 2 (200 marks)

Main s - Total 7 paper. Paper 1 (300 marks), Paper 2 to 7 (250 marks)

Interview - 275 marks

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Hi Vihaa,

The exam is conducted in three stages:



Preliminary:It is objective type test and shortlists the candidates for Mains exams.



Mains:It is a descriptive test which further shortlists the candidates for interview round.



Interview round/Personality Test:This is the last stage of selection process. It is done to select candidates for various posts.



Paper 1: General Ability Test (GAT) - 2 hours time and 200 marks.



Paper 2: English Language and Aptitude - 2 hours time and 200 marks.



Qualifying Paper-



Paper 1 (Candidates have to select one of the Indian language included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution)



Papers Considered for Merit-



Paper 1  Essay



Paper 2  General Studies I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)



Paper 3  General Studies II (Constitution, Governance, Social Justice, Polity and International Relation)



Paper 4  General Studies III (Economic Development, Technology, Environment, Bio-diversity, Security and Disaster Management)



Paper 5  General Studies IV (Integrity, Ethics and Aptitude)



Paper 6  Optional Subject 1



Paper 7  Optional Subject 2



Total 1750 marks



Each paper is of 3 hours time duration.



Good luck to you!

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