UPSC Exam 2026
Complete UPSC preparation hub for IAS and IPS aspirants with exam information, syllabus, preparation guidance, current affairs, previous year questions and practice resources.
About UPSC Examination
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Examination for recruitment to various services of the Government of India. IAS and IPS are among the major services associated with the Civil Services Examination.
ExamMitra provides a dedicated UPSC preparation section focused on IAS and IPS. Aspirants can select their preferred exam below and access detailed information about the examination, syllabus, preparation strategy and relevant resources.
The UPSC main page is designed as a simple starting point so that students can quickly find the preparation page they need.
UPSC Exams
Select an exam to open its complete preparation page.
IAS
Indian Administrative Service preparation for aspirants targeting a career in public administration, governance and civil services.
- Complete UPSC Civil Services syllabus
- Prelims preparation
- Mains preparation
- General Studies preparation
- Current affairs
- Previous year questions
- MCQs and mock tests
- Essay preparation
- Mains answer writing
- Interview preparation
IPS
Indian Police Service preparation for aspirants targeting a career in policing, internal security, public safety and law enforcement.
- Complete UPSC Civil Services syllabus
- Prelims preparation
- Mains preparation
- General Studies preparation
- Current affairs
- Previous year questions
- MCQs and mock tests
- Internal security preparation
- Interview preparation
- Physical and medical requirements guidance
UPSC Examination Structure
IAS and IPS aspirants recruited through the Civil Services Examination follow the applicable UPSC examination stages.
Preliminary Examination
Objective screening examination consisting of General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II.
Main Examination
Written examination covering qualifying papers, Essay, General Studies and optional subject papers.
Personality Test
Assessment of personality, suitability, awareness and qualities required for public service.
Service Allocation
Service allocation is made according to applicable rules, merit, preferences and prescribed conditions.
UPSC Preparation Strategy
A consistent and syllabus-focused approach is important for long-term UPSC preparation.
Understand the Syllabus
Start by understanding the UPSC syllabus and use it as a checklist while studying each subject.
Build Strong Fundamentals
Strengthen basic concepts before moving towards advanced preparation and specialised topics.
Follow Current Affairs
Read current affairs regularly and connect important national and international developments with the static syllabus.
Solve Previous Questions
Previous year questions help aspirants understand UPSC question patterns and identify important areas.
Practise Regularly
Include MCQs, mock tests, revision and Mains answer writing in the preparation schedule.
Revise Consistently
Regular revision helps retain important facts, concepts, examples and current affairs for the examination.
IAS and IPS Preparation
IAS Focus
Governance, administration, public policy, development, economy, social issues and public service responsibilities.
IPS Focus
Internal security, policing, public safety, organised crime, terrorism, cyber security and law and order.
Common Preparation
Prelims, Mains, current affairs, General Studies, Essay, Ethics, optional subject and Personality Test preparation.
Additional IPS Preparation
Candidates seeking IPS should also verify the latest applicable physical and medical standards before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Choose IAS or IPS and open the dedicated ExamMitra preparation page for detailed syllabus, study resources, practice and preparation guidance.