Are there any related optional subjects for Chemical Engineers in UPSC exam?

hello sir/madam

Are there any related subjects for chemical engineers in UPSC exam?

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yes friend you can choose chemistry as optional subject.

in the prelims exam of civil service no need to choose optional subject but in mains exam you will have to choose two subject.

so You can choose the chemistry as optional subject.


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Yes there are some engineering related optional subjects in UPSC exams for various posts and jobs under UPSC but you would only be able to choose these subjects after qualifying preliminary exam means choosing of the subjects is only allowed for those who have qualified the prelims exam for mains.

You can choose any two of the following subjects in mains exams :

1. Civil Engineering
2. Mechanical Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. E and T Engineering
5. Chemical Engineering

Exam pattern :

Preliminary Exam : This would be an objective type paper in which you will have to qualify two papers which carries 400 marks means each paper contains 200 marks

Mains Exam : If you qualify the prelims exam then you would be allowed to apply for Mains exam and you will have to choose any two subjects according to your choice and one paper would be separate would be for english subject and other paper would be for any Indian language which would be chosen by you so that you have to qualify only 7 descriptive type papers in mains exam for 2000 marks and if you qualify this section also then you will be eligible for Interview process.

All the best

dear friend,

being a chemical engineer you must have good knowledge of Chemistry and Mathematics. As in your Academic carrier you must have studied these subjects.

Mathematics and Chemistry subjects are also listed in the category of optional subjects for UPSC Civil Services mains exam.

To get success in these exams you have to prepare hard and concentrate on quality of study also try to solve previous year papers.

Eligibility Criteria for Civil Services:

1. Graduation in any stream with any percentage.

2. Age limit: your age must be within 21 years to 30 years on 1 August of the year of exam
there is also age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years of relaxation for Sc/St aspirants.


Good Luck.....