Can we give UPSC mains exam in Hindi?

Even those candidates, who give the main exam in English, can now choose English, Hindi or any other Indian language for the interview, opted by them for the compulsory Indian language paper in the written part of the test.

What language should I write for UPSC essay?

Schedule: Language: Essay can be written in English/Hindi. Word limit: The word limit of 3000 words has to be strictly adhered to. Prepare a draft of the essay which is longer than the prescribed word limit.

Is hindi must for IAS?

No Hindi language is not compulsory for UPSC preparation unless one chooses to give exam in hindi. This is applicable for both prelims and mains. But there are 2 cumpulsory language papers in CSE MAINS. One is English which is cumpulsory for all.

Can I give UPSC in hindi medium?

Know about the Medium of Language in IAS Interview. Candidates can opt for English, Hindi or any other regional language when facing the UPSC panel. Only those candidates who are exempt from taking the compulsory Indian language paper should attend the interview in either English or Hindi.

What is the word limit of essay writing in UPSC?

The essay paper is an area where you can let loose your creativity while displaying your knowledge about the topics. Also, you have three hours to write about 1000 to 1200 words per topic (word limit for essay in UPSC exam).

What is qualifying paper in UPSC mains?

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam consists of nine papers out of which Paper A is the Compulsory Indian Language Paper. It is a qualifying paper, hence, the score obtained in this paper is not calculated while determining the final rank. You need to score 25\% or 75+ marks out of 300 marks in order to pass this paper.

Can I Write my UPSC GS paper in English only?

Now, UPSC has removed that long-standing anomaly. And allows aspirants to write in Any medium and for optional again you will have the option to write in English also. However, You can not write Only essay in Hindi and other GS papers in English. You have to choose. Hope it helps. You can write essay paper in any language you wish.

How to choose language for UPSC entrance exam?

But UPSC from year 2018, started allowing candidates to choose their language choice for the five subjects (Essay + 4 GS Papers) separately and Language for Optional language Separately. So, while filling the application form, choose language as per your choice i.e. Hindi for the first five papers and English for the Optional papers.

Do we have to write all the papers in Hindi for engineering?

E.g. If you choose Hindi medium for Mains examination, then you have to write all other papers like Essay, GS-1,2,3, 4 as well as Optional paper. Even if your optional is technical like Medical Science or Electrical Engineering, You have to write in Hindi only. But that was nightmare for aspirants.

Do all mains papers have to be written in a particular language?

NO, all mains paper barring the language papers, you have to write in your one selected medium. Suppose you have opted for answers in marathi/english/hindi/tamil or any medium, then All GS and optional papers have to be answered in that particular language.