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Welcome to Sathyaa IAS Academy, the leading online and offline UPSC CSE coaching center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Our mission is to help aspirants to achieve their dream of cracking the UPSC exams and securing top ranks on their first attempt.

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Programme of Examination/Recruitment Tests (RTs) -2026

Sl. No.	Name of Examination	Date of Notification	Last Date for receipt of Applications	Date of commencement of Exam	Duration of Exam
1.	Reserved for UPSC RT/ Examination			10.01.2026 (Saturday)	2 DAYS
2.	Reserved for UPSC Examination			17.01.2026 (Saturday)	2 DAYS
3.	Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026	03.09.2025	23.09.2025	08.02.2026 (Sunday)	1 DAY
4.	Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026	17.09.2025	07.10.2025	08.02.2026 (Sunday)	1 DAY
5.	CBI (DSP) LDCE	24.12.2025	13.01.2026	28.02.2026 (Saturday)	2 DAY
6.	CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026	03.12.2025	23.12.2025	08.03.2026 (Sunday)	1 DAY
7.	N.D.A. & N.A. Examination (I), 2026	10.12.2025	30.12.2025	12.04.2026 (Sunday)	1 DAY
8.	C.D.S. Examination (I), 2026	10.12.2025	30.12.2025	12.04.2026 (Sunday)	1 DAY
9.	Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026	14.01.2026	03.02.2026	24.05.2026 (Sunday)	1 DAY
10.	Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 through CS(P) Examination 2026	14.01.2026	03.02.2026	24.05.2026 (Sunday)	1 DAY

Note: The dates of notification, commencement and duration of Examinations/ RTs are liable to alteration, if the circumstances so warrant.

Selection Process

The selection process after the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), involves several key stages:

1. Preliminary Examination:

Objective Type: This consists of two papers: General Studies Paper I and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper II.
Qualification: Only those who clear the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the main examination.

2. Mains Examination:

Descriptive Type: This consists of nine papers, including two qualifying papers (Language and English) and seven merit-based papers.
Subjects: These include Essay, General Studies (I, II, III, IV), and two Optional Subject papers.

3. Personality Test:

Panel Interview: Candidates who clear the Mains Examination are called for the interview, which assesses their personality, Communication, and suitability for a career in civil services.

Exam Success: Services, Eligibility Criteria, and Essential Exam Insights

With expert guidance from Sathyaa IAS Academy, a leading UPSC coaching center in Tamil Nadu, candidates can unlock opportunities for various services, paving the way for a bright and stable future.

1.Services:

Indian Administrative Service
Indian Foreign Service
Indian Police Service
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A
Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
Indian Railway Management Service, Group ‘A’
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’

2. Eligibility

Education: Any degree from a recognised university

A candidate must possess a degree from Government-recognized University or an equivalent qualification.

Candidates in their final year of graduation or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the UPSC Prelims Examination. However, they must provide proof of having passed the required examination while applying for the UPSC Mains Examination.

Candidates with professional and technical qualifications recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees are also eligible.

Age Limit & Number of Attempts:

Minimum Age limit for all Categories - 21 years

Category	Maximum Age	No of Attempts
General	32	6
OBC	35	9
EWS	32	6
SC & ST	37	No Limits
PwBD	42	9 for GI/EWS/OBC

Exam Pattern & Subjects:

UPSC CSE Preliminary Exam: Objective Type

Papers	Total Questions & Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
General Studies - Paper 1	100 Questions × 2 Marks = 200 Marks	2Hrs	0.66
General Studies - Paper II (CSAT)	80 Questions × 2.5 Marks = 200 Marks (33% is required for qualification)	2Hrs	0.83

UPSC CSE Main Exam Pattern: Descriptive Type

Papers	Total Questions & Marks
Qualifying Papers:
Paper - A - (One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution).	300 Marks
Paper - B - English	300 Marks
Papers to be counted for merit:
Paper - I - Essay	250 Marks
Paper - II - General Studies - I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)	250 Marks
Paper - III - General Studies - II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)	250 Marks
Paper - IV - General Studies - III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)	250 Marks
Paper - V - General Studies - IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)	250 Marks
Paper - VI - Optional Subject - Paper 1	250 Marks
Paper - VII - Optional Subject - Paper 2	250 Marks
Sub Total (Written test)	1750 Marks
Personality Test	275 Marks
Grand Total	2025 Marks

UPSC CSE Exam Syllabus:

1. UPSC CSE Preliminary Exam Syllabus

General Studies - Paper I - (200 marks)

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.

General Studies - Paper II - (200 marks)

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)

Note:

Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination for the purpose of evaluation. Therefore a candidate will be disqualified in case he/she does not appear in both the papers of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.

2. UPSC CSE Main Exam Syllabus

The primary purpose of the examination is to evaluate the candidates' overall intellectual abilities and depth of understanding, rather than simply testing the extent of their knowledge and memory.

Qualifying Papers on Indian Languages and English

The aim of the paper is to test the candidates' ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express ideas clearly and correctly, in English and Indian language concerned.
The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:

Comprehension of given passages
Precis Writing
Usage and Vocabulary
Short Essays

Indian Languages:

Comprehension of given passages
Precis Writing
Usage and Vocabulary
Short Essays
Translation from English to the Indian Language and vice-versa

Note:

The papers on Indian Languages and English will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in these papers will not be counted for ranking.
The candidates will have to answer the English and Indian Language papers in English and the respective Indian language (except where translation is involved).

PAPER-I

Essay: Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They are expected to stick closely to the subject, arrange ideas in an orderly fashion, and write concisely. Credit is given for effective and exact expression.

PAPER-II

General Studies-I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.

PAPER-III

General Studies-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations.

PAPER-IV

General Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.

PAPER-V

General Studies-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude.

PAPER-VI & PAPER-VII

Optional Subject Papers I & II

Candidate may choose any optional subject from amongst the list of optional subjects given below:

(i) Agriculture
(ii) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
(iii) Anthropology
(iv) Botany
(v) Chemistry
(vi) Civil Engineering
(vii) Commerce and Accountancy
(viii) Economics
(ix) Electrical Engineering
(x) Geography
(xi) Geology
(xii) History
(xiii) Law
(xiv) Management
(xv) Mathematics
(xvi) Mechanical Engineering
(xvii) Medical Science
(xviii) Philosophy
(xix) Physics
(xx) Political Science and International Relations
(xxi) Psychology
(xxii) Public Administration
(xxiii) Sociology
(xxiv) Statistics
(xxv) Zoology
(xxvi) Literature of Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English.

3. Interview / Personality Test

The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of the candidate’s career. The candidate will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the Interview/Personality Test is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The Interview/Personality Test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms this is really an assessment of not only intellectual qualities but also social traits and interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgement, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.
The technique of the Interview/Personality Test is not that of a strict cross-examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.
The Interview/Personality Test is not intended to be a test either of the specialized or general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers. Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own State or Country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should rouse the curiosity of well-educated youth.

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FAQs

Why should I choose Sathyaa IAS Academy over other UPSC coaching institutes in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

Although Sathyaa IAS Academy is launching its first UPSC batch, it stands on the strong foundation and rich legacy of the Sathyaa IAS Academy Group, founded in 1956. As part of this trusted institution, we uphold decades of commitment to delivering quality education and ensuring student success.

Unlike many other UPSC coaching institutes in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, we emphasise personalised mentoring, deep conceptual understanding, and rigorous test preparation.

How is Sathyaa IAS Academy different from other IAS coaching institutes in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

While many IAS coaching institutes in Chennai, Tamil Nadu focus only on syllabus coverage, Sathyaa IAS Academy takes a holistic route.

We emphasise answer writing practice, current affairs analysis, and personalised feedback, ensuring you’re fully prepared for Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test. Plus, our interactive sessions make learning both engaging and effective.

What courses does Sathyaa IAS Academy offer for UPSC aspirants in Tamil Nadu?

At Sathyaa IAS Academy, we offer diverse programs customized for every phase of UPSC preparation, including:

• Full-Time UPSC Coaching • Weekend Batches • Foundation Courses • Optional Subjects Coaching • Online Classes

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Do you provide online classes at Sathyaa IAS Academy, Chennai?

Absolutely! Sathyaa IAS Academy offers both offline and online UPSC coaching, allowing you to learn from anywhere in Tamil Nadu or beyond.

Our live classes, recorded sessions, and digital resources ensure you never miss a concept, even if you can’t attend in person.

How does Sathyaa IAS Academy support students beyond classroom teaching?

At Sathyaa IAS Academy, we understand that UPSC preparation goes beyond lectures. We offer:

• Individual mentoring and doubt-clearing sessions • Online classes and resources • Regular test series and performance analysis • Essay writing workshops • Group discussions • Motivational sessions

How successful are Sathyaa IAS Academy’s students in the UPSC exams?

Sathyaa IAS Academy is launching its first UPSC batch, but we’re backed by the Sathyaa IAS Academy Group’s long-standing legacy in education since 1956.

While this is our initial batch, our proven methods, experienced faculty, and student-focused approach are designed to deliver results.

Can working professionals join Sathyaa IAS Academy’s IAS coaching programs?

Of course! Sathyaa IAS Academy offers specially designed weekend batches and flexible online classes to help working professionals prepare while managing their careers.

Our online classes make it easy to access expert guidance and study materials from anywhere.