SFG 2027 Level-1 Starts 21st December 2026

Dear Friends,

ForumIAS's most disciplined program,SFG Level-1 for Prelims 2027, is commencing on21 December 2026.

The Entrance Test for the program is scheduled for22 November 2026 at 9:30 AM.

Registrations for the Entrance Test are now open. You can register by visiting:https://academy.forumias.com/events/

SFG is a unique initiative by ForumIAS designed to test the discipline, dedication, and perseverance of aspirants through daily tests at 7 AM, conducted 5–6 days a week based on a pre-planned syllabus, followed by comprehensive discussions.

About SFG and How It Is Conducted

SFG is a test-based program for Civil Services Prelims, where GS tests are conducted five days a week at 7 AM, across several cities and centres. Students receive a daily rank list within a few hours of taking the test, along with weekly rankings to track their performance. The tests are followed by comprehensive post-test discussions.

At the end of each month (four weeks), a monthly rank list is published. Based on their performance, students are reassigned to SFG, RLG, or the Not Selected category. Students who are not selected cannot continue into the next month. This system helps maintain a competitive environment and encourages students to remain disciplined and consistent throughout their preparation.

Over the years, many SFG aspirants have successfully cleared the UPSC CSE and gone on to train at LBSNAA. You may well meet some of your fellow SFG aspirants there.

SFG is conducted in two levels – Level-1 and Level-2, each typically lasting around 8–9 weeks. Level-1 begins in the third week of December and continues until late February. Level-2 begins in the first week of March and concludes approximately 3–4 weeks before the UPSC Prelims Exam. Level-1 primarily focuses on questions based on standard books.

SFG 2027 Level-1 is commencing on 21 December 2026. In this level, we will focus on:

• Coverage of NCERTs and standard basic books.
• Coverage of both static and current affairs topics relevant to General Studies Paper-I.
• Questions with a pattern and difficulty level similar to the UPSC CSE Prelims Exam.
• Developing analytical skills, conceptual clarity, and knowledge consolidation.
• Dedicated CSAT tests every Saturday, with scores counted towards the overall ranking.
• Comprehensive coverage of Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from each topic as per the schedule.

Want to know more about SFG and how it works? Read here:https://forumias.com/blog/sfg2027/

The Entrance Test for SFG 2027 Level-1 will be conducted on22 November 2026 at 9:30 AM.

Register for the SFG 2027 Level-1 Entrance Test:

https://academy.forumias.com/events/

Please Note:

• Students who have a scheduling conflict with another examination may be allowed to appear for the second Entrance Test. This opportunity will be available only to students who email a copy of their other examination's admit card tohelpdesk@forumias.academy.
• The program offers offline test facilities at New Delhi, Hyderabad, Patna, Gurugram, Jaipur, Bhopal, Pune, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Thiruvananthapuram. SFG selection is available only in offline mode, while RLG students can take their regular tests in either online or offline mode.
• All tests will be supplemented with comprehensive discussions. Students selected for SFG will have access to online discussions as well as offline discussions at the ForumIAS Karol Bagh Centre, New Delhi. Students selected for RLG will have access to online discussions through their student portal only.

What to Expect in the Entrance Test?

• The test duration will be1 hour, comprising both GS and CSAT questions.
• The test will consist of50 questions, carrying 2 marks each. There will be a negative marking of 0.67 marks for every incorrect answer.
• Candidates are expected to have studied the basic books and developed conceptual understanding across different subjects.
• The GS section will include a balanced mix of questions from Polity (8 questions), Economy (8 questions), History and Art & Culture (4 questions), Environment (4 questions), Science & Technology (4 questions), Indian Geography (6 questions), and Current Affairs (6 questions). Current Affairs questions will cover the last three months, i.e.,August, September, and October 2026.
• The CSAT section will consist of 10 questions covering Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, and Aptitude. Candidates may refer to the UPSC CSAT 2013 question paper to understand the nature of questions from these topics.
• The Entrance Test will assess aspirants' conceptual understanding, problem-solving aptitude, accuracy, and time management skills.

For regular updates on the program, bookmark:https://forumias.com/blog/sfg/

For any assistance, you can email us atadmissions@forumias.academyor call us at9311740400.

Wishing you success!
Always,
ForumIAS Academy