UPSC Coaching at ADCI
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts India’s most prestigious examinations to recruit candidates for top government services like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other Group A & Group B services. The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is held annually and comprises three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview (Personality Test). It serves as a gateway to a dynamic career in administration, policy-making, and public service.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Indian citizens for IAS & IPS. For other services, certain exceptions for subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees exist.
Age Limit: Generally 21 to 32 years, with age relaxations for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), and other categories.
Educational Qualification: Graduation from a recognized university. Final-year students can also apply.
Attempts Allowed: 6 for General, 9 for OBC, and unlimited for SC/ST (within age limits).
Exam Paper Pattern
| Stage | Paper | Type | Marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | General Studies I | Objective (MCQ) | 200 | Counts for screening |
| CSAT (General Studies II) | Objective (MCQ) | 200 | Qualifying: 33% needed | |
| Mains | Essay | Descriptive | 250 | Counts for merit |
| General Studies I | Descriptive | 250 | ||
| General Studies II | Descriptive | 250 | ||
| General Studies III | Descriptive | 250 | ||
| General Studies IV | Descriptive | 250 | ||
| Optional Paper I | Descriptive | 250 | Subject chosen by candidate | |
| Optional Paper II | Descriptive | 250 | Subject chosen by candidate | |
| Language Paper (Indian Language) | Descriptive | 300 | Qualifying only | |
| English | Descriptive | 300 | Qualifying only | |
| Interview | Personality Test | Oral | 275 | Final stage |
What is the Benefit of UPSC Exam?
Entry into elite services like IAS, IPS, IFS.
Job security, attractive pay, pensions & perks.
Opportunity to contribute to nation-building & policymaking.
Diverse career growth: from district administration to secretariats, ministries & international postings.
Institutes of UPSC
Some top UPSC coaching institutes in India are:
ADCI (Academy of Defence Careers India) – known for holistic preparation & expert mentorship.
Vajiram & Ravi (Delhi)
Drishti IAS (Delhi)
Vision IAS
Shankar IAS Academy (Chennai)
ALS IAS (Delhi)
Byju’s IAS
Why Choose ADCI?
ADCI offers UPSC coaching with personalized mentorship, comprehensive study material, current affairs capsules, daily answer writing & mock interviews.
Small batches, one-on-one doubt sessions, and online/offline flexibility.
Known for high success ratio & tailored guidance for UPSC Prelims, Mains & Interview.