Image: UPSC IFS Exam
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Candidates must note that the UPSC IFS or the Indian Foreign Service examination will be conducted on 05th June 2022. Those who are interested in the examination must read the whole information provided by Eduriefy.

 

UPSC IFS Apply Online 2022

In the following section, you will get the instructions for the UPSC IFS Apply Online 2022. Follow each of the instructions given below pertinently to apply online without any issues.

  • The candidates can apply online on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.

 

  • The applicants are required to have any one of the following identities in their possession while applying online for the UPSC IFS exam-
  • Voter Card
  • Aadhar Card
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • School Photo ID
  • Driving License

 

  • You will be providing the number of your Photo ID card in the application form along with a scanned softcopy of the same Photo ID.

 

  • Aspirants are now also facilitated with the opportunity to withdraw their application for the UPSC IFS, in case they do not wish to appear for the exam.

 

  • The Photo Identification mentioned and provided by the candidate will be used for all future purposes co-relating the UPSC IFS Recruitment, For example, the same Photo Id card will be mandatory.
Events Dates
Notification Released 05th February 2022
Application Begins 06th February 2022
Application Ends 21st February 2022
Application Fee Starting Date Same
Application Fee Ending Date Same
Admit Card Last week of May
Exam Date 05th June 2022

 

UPSC IFS Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who are preparing for the UPSC IFS exam must know whether they meet the eligibility criteria or not. There are certain criteria for the eligibility of any candidate aspiring for the UPSC IFS exam. The IFS eligibility criteria include physical requirements for IFS, height, weight, and eyesight required IFS. For the UPSC IFS 2022 the eligibility criteria are as follows:-

 

  • The candidate must be a graduate of any recognized university.

 

  • Must be an Indian or some other friendly nation such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, etc.

 

  • He/she must be within the age limit of 21 years to 32 years of age.

 

UPSC IFS 2022 Exam Pattern

The candidates who wish to clear the UPSC IFS 2022 exam on the first attempt, should know about the UPSC IFS 2022 exam pattern. Knowing the exam pattern helps a lot in deciding the exam preparation strategy for the UPSC IFS 2022.

The Written Exam of UPSC IFS 2022 consists of Two Papers:-

  • Paper 1 General Studies
  • Paper 2 is the General Ability Test or Aptitude Test.
  • The Two Papers Carry a total Mark of 400. The second paper is qualifying in nature.

 

UPSC IFS Syllabus 2022

 

UPSC IFS Prelims Syllabus

  • The Preliminary exam is the first stage of the selection process for the UPSC IFS 2022.
  • It comprises two compulsory papers that are UPSC question papers.
  • The UPSC 2022 Pre-Paper is composed of two papers: Paper Ⅰ & Paper Ⅱ.
Sr No General Studies
     1. History Of India
     2. Constitution Of India & Polity
     3. Indian Economy
     4. General Science & Technology
     5. Indian Philosophy, Art, Literature & Culture
     6. Current Affairs & Sports
     7. Environment
     8. Physical, Social & Economic Geography of India

 

 

 

Paper Ⅱ

It is an Aptitude test composed of 100 questions.

Sr No.  Aptitude test
    1 Interpersonal skills including communication skills
    2 Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
    3 Decision Making & Problem Solving
    4 Basic Numeracy & Data Interpretation
    5 Knowledge of basic reasoning
    6 Knowledge of numerals

 
    7 General Mental Ability

 

UPSC IFS Mains Syllabus

 

Paper Subject Syllabus
Paper Ⅰ Language  

●      General Hindi

●      General English
Paper Ⅱ Essay ●      International & National Issues

●      Philosophical

 
Paper Ⅲ GS 1
  1. Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature & Architecture from ancient to modern times.
  2. Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.
  3. Salient features of the world’s physical geography.
  4. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)
Paper Ⅳ GS 2
  1. Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure.
  2. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues, and challenges about the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels, and challenges therein.
  3. Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms, and institutions.
  4. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries, Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
  5. Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary, Ministries, and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
Paper Ⅴ GS 3
  1. Government Budgeting. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport, and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints;
  2. E-technology in the aid of farmers Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices;
  3. Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
  4. Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
  5. Land reforms in India. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy, and their effects on industrial growth.
Paper Ⅵ GS 4
  1. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, and administrators; the role of family, society, and educational institutions in inculcating values.
  2. Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
  3. Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance, and compassion towards the weaker sections.
  4. Emotional intelligence concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
  5. Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

 
Paper Ⅶ Optional  Different for various papers

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Question No 1:- What is the selection process for the UPSC IFS examination?

Ans:- The selection process of the IFS exam is Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

 

Question No 2:- How many candidates appear for the UPSC IFS examination?

Ans:- Around 6 lakh candidates appear for the examination every year.

 

Question No 3:- What is the date of the Preliminary Examination?

Ans:- The date of the Preliminary Examination is 05th June 2022.

 

Question No 4:- How to apply for the UPSC IFS examination?

Ans:- Candidates can apply for the examination directly through the UPSC examination official website.

 

Question No 5:- Is there any application fee for women candidates?

Ans:- No, there are no application fees for women candidates of all the categories.

 

 

 

 

 

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