Civil Services Main examination

The main written examination usually takes place in Oct-Nov, it comprises of 9 papers in all (a lot more strenuous than CAT!) Duration of each paper is 3 hrs. Language: ------------ one of the Indian languages, English, Essay GK and Current Affairs: 2 papers on general studies Optionals: ----------- papers from two subjects that fall in optional-1 and two papers from optional-2 (a choice of subjects is listed by the UPSC in the prospectus) Candidates who are successful in the main examinations are eligible for an interview which plays a crucial part in the selection.
General FAQ & HELP
UPSC

Submitted by glmeena on Sat, 2009-04-11 17:26.
does any body have idea about cut-off marks in mains-2008?

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