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title: "Every UPSC aspirant should know these crucial facts"  
description: "The Civil Services Exam is considered one of the most competitive exams in India, with lakhs of candidates appearing for it every year."  
author: "Babita Soni"  
published: 2023-03-15  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2035/every-upsc-aspirant-should-know-these-crucial-facts  
category: "political"  
tags: ["UPSC aspirant"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Every UPSC aspirant should know these crucial facts

![Every UPSC aspirant should know these crucial facts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/57ff5bac-cfbe-4529-a8f6-5b9e9f7d3ab4/images/9dacb035-f8cd-4ada-a5a6-b171210578aa.jpeg) ![Every UPSC aspirant should know these crucial facts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/57ff5bac-cfbe-4529-a8f6-5b9e9f7d3ab4/images/1f013a47-7d2f-426f-827f-24e8c25eda5f.jpeg) The Civil Services Exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Exam (Objective Type), Main Exam (Descriptive Type), and Personality Test. ![Every UPSC aspirant should know these crucial facts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/57ff5bac-cfbe-4529-a8f6-5b9e9f7d3ab4/images/1809135e-7250-4f0c-843b-c79df6ff3d4b.jpeg) The Preliminary Exam consists of two papers: General Studies and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). ![Every UPSC aspirant should know these crucial facts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/57ff5bac-cfbe-4529-a8f6-5b9e9f7d3ab4/images/1aa1d826-7606-4812-99a3-dd1b107ef272.jpeg) The Personality Test (Interview) assesses the candidate's personality, communication skills, and overall suitability for a career in civil services. ![Every UPSC aspirant should know these crucial facts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/57ff5bac-cfbe-4529-a8f6-5b9e9f7d3ab4/images/87c6db96-09c8-4f1a-a075-c4e5ac9053ca.jpeg) The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, and candidates can choose their preferred language. ![Every UPSC aspirant should know these crucial facts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/57ff5bac-cfbe-4529-a8f6-5b9e9f7d3ab4/images/1f799d4e-e05f-40e3-917d-48b30ca6331a.jpeg) The eligibility criteria for the exam include age limit, educational qualifications, and nationality. ![Every UPSC aspirant should know these crucial facts](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/57ff5bac-cfbe-4529-a8f6-5b9e9f7d3ab4/images/a3e2d631-693d-4bbf-aed3-6931b68872a8.jpeg) The exam is conducted once a year, usually in June or July, and the notification for the exam is released in February or March.

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