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Our Toppers
Suchismita Panigrahy
Rank-2 | OPSC-2021
Parleen Kaleka
Rank-3 | PPSC-2018
Pronamika Konwar
Rank-12 | APSC-2020
Mayank Prakash
Rank-14 | 66th BPSC
Abhay Kumar Gautam
Rank-29 | UPPSC
Lopamudra Dash
Rank-34 | OPSC-2021
Shrusty Pradhan
Rank-36 | OPSC-2021
Ratan Parwez
Rank-39 | 66th BPSC
Radhika Sharma
Rank-47 | OPSC-2021
Rajat Awasthi
Rank-58 | HCS-2022
Abrar Ali Bhat
Rank-65 | JKPSC-2022
Dharmendra Kumar
Rank-82 | 67th BPSC
Tarun Pandey
Rank-87 | 66th BPSC
Laxmipriya Nayak
Rank-91 | OPSC-2021
Namiya Azad
Rank-94 | JKPSC-2022
Saswat Sovan Mahapatra
Rank-153 | OPSC-2020
Dhanamali Mahananda
Rank-248 | OPSC-2020
Subhashree Mallick
Rank-306 | OPSC-2021
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Our Vision
At Sleepy Classes IAS, we’re committed to democratising top-quality coaching for PSC exams, ensuring that financial constraints never hinder aspirations.
We’re dedicated to nurturing India’s next generation of public administrators and proud of producing top-ranked holders in prestigious exams like UPPSC, BPSC, OPSC, JKPSC, and RPSC, among others. Our expert-curated programs offer comprehensive and personalized guidance, providing aspirants with in-depth, structured, and rank-oriented content. These programs not only assist in cracking the exams but also aid in developing an officer-like mindset.
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Importance of CSAT
The Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) plays a crucial role in the State PCS selection process by serving as a qualifying exam that assesses candidates’ aptitude for Civil Services. It effectively assess candidates on essential skills such as comprehension, interpersonal proficiency, and logical reasoning, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals proceed to the next stage.
Additionally, the CSAT provides a level playing field for candidates from diverse backgrounds, fostering fair competition and identifying those with the necessary mental abilities for Civil Services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Age Limit for Various State PCS Exams?
State PCS Exam | Age Limit | Number of Attempts |
UPPCS | 21-40 years (for General) | Unlimited |
PUNJAB PCS | 21- 35 years (for General) | 4 attempts |
HARYANA PCS | 21-42 years (for General) | Unlimited |
BIHAR PCS | 21-37 years (for General) | Unlimited |
HIMACHAL PRADESH PCS | 21-35 years (for General) | 3 attempts |
JAMMU & KASHMIR PCS | 21-32 years (for General) | 6 attempts |
MADHYA PRADESH PCS | 21-40 years (for General) | Unlimited |
RAJASTHAN PCS | 21-35 years (for General) | Unlimited |
ODISHA PCS | 21-38 years (for General) | 6 attempts |
What is the Status of Optionals in Various State PCS?
State PCS Exam | Optionals |
UPPCS | No Optionals |
PUNJAB PCS | No Optionals |
HARYANA PCS | 1 Optional |
BIHAR PCS | 1 Optional; Qualifying (MCQ based) |
HIMACHAL PRADESH PCS | 1 Optional |
JAMMU & KASHMIR PCS | 2 Optionals |
MADHYA PRADESH PCS | No Optionals |
RAJASTHAN PCS | No Optionals |
ODISHA PCS | 1 Optional |
What is the GS and CSAT Marking Scheme in Various State PCS Exams?
State PCS Exam | Prelims | Mains | Interview | Total Marks |
UPPCS |
GS ā 200 marks CSAT ā 200 marks (Q) |
1500 marks | 100 marks | 1600 marks |
PUNJAB PCS |
GS ā 200 marks CSAT ā 200 marks (CSAT Marks included in Prelims Cut-Off) |
1350 marks | 150 marks | 1500 marks |
HARYANA PCS |
GS ā 100 marks CSAT ā 100 marks (Q) |
600 marks | 75 marks | 675 marks |
BIHAR PCS | GS ā 150 marks | 900 marks | 120 marks | 1020 marks |
HIMACHAL PRADESH PCS |
GS ā 200 marks CSAT ā 200 marks (Q) |
900 marks | 150 marks | 1050 marks |
JAMMU & KASHMIR PCS |
GS ā 200 marks CSAT ā 200 marks (Q) |
1750 marks | 250 marks | 2000 marks |
MADHYA PRADESH PCS |
GS ā 200 marks CSAT ā 200 marks (Q) |
1500 marks | 185 marks | 1685 marks |
RAJASTHAN PCS | GS ā 200 marks | 800 marks | 100 marks | 900 marks |
ODISHA PCS |
GS ā 200 marks CSAT ā 200 marks (Q) |
1750 marks | 250 marks | 2000 marks |