Free UPSC Training Centre by Govt.

UPSC syllabus
UPSC Prelims Exam Syllabus 2012
Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
General Science.
Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level)
Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)
English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).


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Govt UPSC Training Centres In Maharashtra
To guide and encourage IAS candidates in Maharashtra the govt has set up SIAC (State Institute for Administrative Careers), Hazarimal Somani marg (CST) Opposite V.T. Station, Mumbai -400 001.Tel : 2070942(You must have Maharashtra domicile to get admission here) Full-time training and teaching for Civil Services (IAS) Preliminary and Main Examination.Duration: 11 months training (with 6 weeks vacations in June-July).Eligibility: Bachelors degree with 55% from S.S.C. to degree. Domicile of Maharashtra.Age: 21 - 26 yrs.Requirements: Candidates have to apply to U.P.S.C. for I.A.S. Preliminary Examination, willingness to undergo training on a full-time basis. Provision for part-time studentship. Double graduate candidates or those who are well versed in two subjects with post-graduate level proficiency will be given preference. Facilities: Free training, library facilities, and free hostel. Intake: 60 (30 reserved for ST. - Reservation for SC & OBC is from remaining 30).Selection: Entrance Exams on general studies of U.P.S.C. Preliminary pattern. An essay type test. Also free training for those selected for interview

Information About Coaching Centers In Maharashtra State
1. Pre- IAS Coaching Center for SCs, OBC and Minority
Candidates Appearing for All India Competitive
Examination, Auragabad
Address: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada Vidyapith,
Aurangabad- 431004
Name of the Head: Dr. A. G. Khan, Director
Phone No.: ( 0240) 240043137 Extn. 460
Fax No.: (0240) 2400291, 2400491 (Telegram BAMUSITY)
E-mail ID: barnuaur(a)born4vsnl.net.in
Website: www.barnuniversity.ac.in
Eligibility for Admission:
 Graduate of Any faculty with minimum 50% marks.
 Post reserved for
SC - 20 (Male-14, Female-06)
OBC – 12 (Male –09, Female-3)
Minority 08 (Male-05, Female-3)
Total = 40
Age Limit: 21 to 35 years
Advertisement: In the month of September in Daily Lokmat and Daily Sakal
Entrance Test: Entrance Test conducted by the Coaching Center, on General Studies 150/- marks Optional Paper 150 marks (Prelim. Exam) Final selection is
based on the performance of the candidates in the test and interview conducted
by the Selection Committee.
Income: Not more than Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum
Stipend:
All the candidates admitted to the course and attending the classes regularly are paid monthly stipend as per the Government of India rules.
2. State Institute for Administrative Careers, Mumbai
Address: Hazarimal Somani Marg, Opp. CST
Mumbai –400 001
Name of the Head: Dr. B. G. Kulkarni, Incharge Director
Phone No.: (022)22070942/ 22061071
Website: www.siac.ac.in
Eligibility for Admission: Graduate from recognized University,
Domicile of Maharashtra
Age Limit: Open category – 21 to 30 yrs
SC/ST- 21 to 35 yrs
OBC/SBC/NT-B/NT-C/NT-D/VJ – 21 to 33 yrs.
Admission Form: Admission Form can be collected from Institute in October
Form Fees: For Open category Rs. 100/- for SC/ST Rs. 50/-
Entrance Test: In the month of December,
Admission Criteria: On merit basis
Duration for Coaching: January to November- 11 month
Available Seats: 100 candidates
Accommodation: For 30 candidates
3. Pre IAS Training Center, Kolhapur
Address: Rajaram College Campus, Jymkhana Bldg.
Kolhapur-416004
Name of the Head: Dr. A. S. Parit, Incharge Director
Phone No.: (0231)-2528351
Fax No. : (0231)-2528351
E-mail ID: kip_iastree@sancharnet.in
Website: www/preias_kop.com
Eligibility for Admission: Graduate from any recognized University.
Advertisement: Published in the month of October
Admission Form: Admission form free, Information Broucher Rs. 50/-
Entrance Test: Base on (UPSC) General Study – Marks 100
Available Seats: 60 candidates
Starting of Course: Month of January till Prelim Examination
Stipend: Rs. 1000/-
4. Pre IAS Training Center, Nagpur
Address: Old Mori’s College Bldg. Sitabardi Nagpur- 440001
Name of the Head: Director, Dr. M. M. Gadegone
Phone No/ Fax No.: (0712) 2565626
Eligibility for Admission: Graduate in any faculty from recognized University.
Age Limit: 21 years
Advertisement: Published First week in the month of November
Admission: Admission in the month of December
Entrance Test: Objective Type, General Knowledge – Marks 100
 Available Seats: 60 candidates
 Duration of Course: Month of January till May.
 Stipend: Rs.1000/-
 Accommodation: 30 Candidate (20 Male, 10 Female)
Pune University’s Competitive Examination Center .
Address: The Competitive Examination Center
University of Pune – 411 007
Name of the Head: Prof. Arun Dalvi, Director
(Head of Dept. of Defence and Strategic Studies)
Phone No.: (020)-25690342, 25601117
Website: www.unipune.ernet.in
 Entrance Test: Written Test – Marks 100, Interview-Marks 30, 20 marks for
previous Academic background
 Available Seats: 60 candidates
 Commencement of Course: In the month of August and ends in month of June
 Duration: 1 year
 Accommodation: Provided to few outstation students (Male and Female)
6. Dr. Chintamanrao Deshmukh, Administrative Training Institute
Address: Administrative Training Institute,
Thane Corporation Old Building,
First Floor, Station Road,
Thane- 400601
Name of the Head: Prof. Subhan Soman, Director
Phone No.: 022-25386945
Advertisement: In leading Newspapers in the month of July.
 Eligibility for Admission : Graduate from any Recognized University, Minimum 55%
marks at Graduation and Post Graduation for General Category
and 50% marks for Reserve Category.
 Distribution of Forms: 1 st to 25 th August.
 Entrance Test:- Written Test – (G.S.) in first week of September followed by  Interview
 Available Seats:- 50
 Commencement of Course: - In the month of October and ends in month of March.
 Duration:- 6 months
 Accommodation:- No Accommodation.