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Do we have to give prelims again if we fail in mains?
You have to follow the whole process again to become an IAS officer. Once you are out of the track then, you have to go back to the step 1 which means you need to write mains and prelims again. You have to follow the whole process again to become an IAS officer.
Can we use blue pen in UPSC mains?
As the Mains Examination is a subjective paper. So, choosing the right pen for the exam becomes crucial. In the Prelims Exam, UPSC has allowed using only a black ball point pen to answer in the OMR Sheet. And, in the Mains Exam, an aspirant can use either a black or blue pen.
Can we use pencil in UPSC mains?
Write your Roll number and other particulars, in the space provided on the cover page of the Question-Cum-Answer-Booklet. 3. Write legibly and neatly in ink. Pencil may be used for drawing diagrams, sketches, etc.
Is tattoo allowed in IAS?
Wearing a tattoo doesn’t restrict you to appear for UPSC civil services. IAS aspirants and civil service aspirants can definitely have a tattoo on their body parts except for the face, finger, forearm, and other parts, which are generally visible.
Why do people fail in mains?
A key reason why we fail to improve in Mains / Prelims or the whole process is because we are either not able to identify the problem from where we see it, or we refuse to acknowledge there is a problem in the first place.
Which pen did Kanishak Kataria used?
If you are still interested, I used a “Hauser” blue gel pen for all my exams. On the day of the examination, write for 15-20 minutes before leaving for the test centre.
Does handwriting matter in UPSC mains?
To clear the UPSC civil services exam, you must practice writing answers and when you do this, you should practise for good handwriting as well. It will definitely help you in scoring good marks in the mains exam. If you already have clear handwriting, don’t bother too much about not having ‘beautiful’ writing.
Which colour pen is best for UPSC mains?
UPSC in its instructions it is mentioned using a black ballpoint pen.
What is 7 5 3 rule in UPSC?
SEVEN – Candidates’ should aim to answer questions within 7 minutes per question. FIVE – Write 5 points in their answers related to the keyword. It would be better to break down the answer into bulleted points. THREE – Elaborate each point in 3 dimensions as per the requirements listed in the question.
Can I wear makeup in UPSC interview?
If you are not comfortable with a sari, a salwar suit would do. But make sure whatever you wear is of a light, sober colour. It should be cotton. Very little or no make-up is fine.
