{&#39;faq_list&#39;: [{&#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;, &#39;faq_list&#39;: [{&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc35320993715d1e2ba5b&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;What is the latest pattern of Civil Services Examination?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;The Civil Services Examination comprises of 2 successive stages:\r\n\r\nStage 1 – Prelims Examination (Objective Type). It comprises of 2 compulsory papers (GS Paper – I &amp; II) of 200 marks each. GS Paper-II is a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.\r\n\r\nStage 2 – Main Examination comprises of written exam and interview. In this stage, the written examination comprises of:\r\n\r\n1. 2 language papers (Qualifying Papers)\r\n\r\nFollowing papers are counted for merit -\r\n\r\n2. Essay Paper\r\n\r\n3. 4 GS Papers\r\n\r\n4. 2 Optional Papers\r\n\r\nPersonality Test (Interview – 275 marks) plus Written Exam (1750 marks) together are for 2025 marks and are considered while making the merit.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 1, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc66d20993715d2152e9a&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;What is the pattern of the Preliminary Exam?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;Preliminary Exam is the 1st stage of the Civil Services Examination and consists of objective type questions with penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers. (This year the Prelim exam would be held on 2nd June 2019)\r\n\r\nPaper 1 – General Studies (200 marks) 2 hours Paper 2 – CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) (200 marks) 2 hours (This will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%) There is a cut-off in the Preliminary Test which varies every year and is decided by the UPSC.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 2, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc7e720993715d1e2baa5&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;What is the pattern of the Main Examination?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;The Main Examination consists of 9 papers, which this year will be held for 5 days starting from 20th September 2019. The current pattern of Main examination is as follows:-\r\n\r\nGeneral Studies\r\n\r\nPaper 1 – 250 marks (3 hours)\r\n\r\nPaper 2 – 250 marks (3 hours)\r\n\r\nPaper 3 – 250 marks (3 hours)\r\n\r\nPaper 4 – 250 marks (3 hours)\r\n\r\nOptional Subject\r\n\r\nPaper 1 – 250 marks (3 hours)\r\n\r\nPaper 2 – 250 marks (3 hours)\r\n\r\nEssay – 250 marks (3 hours)\r\n\r\nEnglish Language 300 marks (qualifying paper; marks not included in Main Exam)\r\n\r\nIndian Language 300 marks (qualifying paper; marks not included in Main Exam)\r\n\r\nUsually Paper 1 is held from 9 am to 12 pm and Paper 2 is held from 2 pm to 5 pm.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 3, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc80a20993715cf996aaa&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;What is the Interview or Personality Test?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;Students who qualify for Interview are called by the UPSC in March or April. The Interviews usually start 2 weeks after the Main Exam results are announced. The duration of Interviews is around 60 days.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 4, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc83a20993715d1e2baa7&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;What is the eligibility to appear for Civil Services Examination?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;Students must be degree holders or graduates (degree recognized by University Grants Commission) to appear for this Examination. Indian students holding a foreign degree need to ensure that their degree is accredited or recognized by UGC.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 5, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc89820993715d1e2baa9&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;What is the minimum and maximum age required to appear for the Civil Services Exam?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;Candidates belonging to General category and OBC (creamy layer) must have attained the age of 21 on 1st August of the year of the Exam but must not have attained the age of 32 on 1st August of the year of the Exam.\r\n\r\nCandidates belonging to OBC (non creamy layer) category must have attained the age of 21 on 1st August of the year of the Exam but must not have attained the age of 35 on 1st August of the year of the Exam.\r\n\r\nCandidates belonging to SC category must have attained the age of 21 on 1st August of the year of the Exam but must not have attained the age of 37 on 1st August of the year of the Exam.\r\n\r\nCandidates belonging to ST category must have attained the age of 21 on 1st August of the year of the Exam but must not have attained the age of 37 on 1st August of the year of the Exam.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 6, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc8c820993715d1e2baab&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;What is the number of attempts for different categories?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;General category and OBC (creamy layer) category have a maximum of 6 attempts.\r\n\r\nOBC (non creamy layer) have a maximum of 9 attempts.\r\n\r\nFor Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe category candidates there is no limit on the number of attempts till they attain the age of 37 years.\r\n\r\nStudents belonging to OBC/SC/ST can give the first 4 attempts as General category candidates (if they so desire) and thereafter they can avail the relaxation in the number of attempts by availing the category benefits.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 7, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc8ea20993715d1e2baac&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;What is the number of vacancies in Civil Services for which the examination is conducted every year by UPSC?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;The number of vacancies reported by Union Public Service Commission varies every year. The number of vacancies per year in the last 5 years had varied between 800 and 1300.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 8, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dcfdd20993715d1e2baaf&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;Which courses can I join at Vajiram &amp; Ravi for Civil Services Exam preparation?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;There are 2 types of courses that Vajiram offers:-\r\n\r\n1. Classroom Courses\r\n2. Postal Courses\r\n\r\nTo know more, visit - www.vajiramandravi.com&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 9, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dd61a20993715cf996ab0&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;What is the admission process at Vajiram and Ravi ?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;For the convenience of preparation of the students, we have divided our coaching programme into two sessions viz., May and July sessions.\r\n\r\nIn order to make the admission process easy and smooth for the candidates, we have introduced an online registration process, generally open in early May and again by mid July every year. Candidates are advised to visit the Institute’s website to know the exact date of opening of the online registration process. Admission is based on “first-come- first served” principle to give equal opportunity to interested aspirants. On registration online, our system will generate a token number for the candidates and admission will be offered based on the token numbers. A candidate, who registers sooner on the days of online registration, will get preference for the choice of batches as well. Students who are unable to secure admission online should visit the office to verify their status.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 10, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dd63f20993715d2152eab&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;Classes for which Optional Subjects are offered at Vajiram &amp; Ravi?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;Subjects offered at Vajiram and Ravi are Public Administration, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Commerce &amp; Accountancy, Anthropology, Philosophy and Mathematics.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 11, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dd65d20993715d1e2bab0&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;Where do I find my bookmarked items in app?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;Click on the ‘My Bookmarks’ link given in the ‘Left Menu’ to access all your bookmarked items.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 12, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c57cff71d5def7a851748e6&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;The Listen/Text to Speech feature is not working or accent is not comprehensible.&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &quot;Some Phone models don&#39;t support this feature well. We are working to support all the models. This should be fixed in the upcoming versions. Please drop an email to us on admin@vajiramandravi.com mentioning your Phone Model and Android version.&quot;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 12, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dd6b020993715d2152eac&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;Where do I find my Downloaded study material in app?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;Click on the ‘My Downloads’ link given in the ‘Left Menu’ to access all your downloaded material.\r\n\r\nOn your phone, the files are saved in Downloads -&gt; vajiram_downloads folder&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 13, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}, {&#39;id&#39;: &#39;5c3dd6cd20993715cf996ab4&#39;, &#39;faq_category_id&#39;: &#39;5c3dc33620993715d1e2ba59&#39;, &#39;question&#39;: &#39;How can I change my password?&#39;, &#39;answer&#39;: &#39;Go to ‘Settings’ in the ‘Left Menu’ and click on the ‘pen icon’ given next to password to change your current password.&#39;, &#39;sequence_no&#39;: 14, &#39;faq_category_name&#39;: &#39;Exam&#39;}]}]}