As you say that you want to apply for the Civil Services Exam preparation while doing Job. Yes you can prepare for Civil Services Exam while doing job. Here I am providing you some tips for the Civil Services Exam preparation. These are as follows:


You should need to do your preparation according to syllabus and exam pattern. The UPSC Civil Services Exam is conducted in two stages Prelims and Mains which are then followed by an interview.

Preliminary Examination

There are two compulsory papers of 200 marks each in the Civil Services Prelims Exam.

The written examination will consist of the following papers:

Main Examination

Paper-I

Section 1 Essay 200 Marks

Section 2 English Comprehension & English Précis 100 Marks (The level of paper would be Matriculation/ Xth standard level)

Paper-II

General Studies–I 250Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)

Paper-III General Studies –II 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

Paper-IV General Studies –III 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

Paper-V General Studies –IV 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

Paper-VI Optional Subject – Paper 1 250 Marks

Paper-VII Optional Subject – Paper 2 250 Marks

You should also solve the last 10 years question papers as it is the best way for preparation.