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people, I've passed my engineering in second class, i.e,45%, I am now 24yrs old, can I appear for IAS, or what else can I do? Pls do reply me!

Yes. You are eligible to appear for IAS Exam since you have been fulfilling all the required eligibility criteria for IAS Exam.

There is no separate Entrance Exam to be an IAS Officer. But instead, you have to go through the civil services examination which is being conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) to become an IAS.

The selection procedure to become an IAS is by
-CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)
-Civil Services Main Examination
-Interview

In order to be eligible for CSAT Exam, one should have completed Graduation with any of the stream from a recognized university. There is no percentage criteria at all in order to be eligible for this examination.

One should be in the age group of 21-30 years to be eligible for this examination. Relaxation is there in upper age limit for the candidates of OBC and SC/ST category.

As you have secured 2nd class in Engineering and you are at the age of 24 years, you can attempt this exam.

The upcoming CSAT Exam is going to be conducted on 20-05-2012. If you are interested, you can appear for this examination by having good preparation to the exam.

For more information on this exam, you can visit the official website of UPSC. Here it is,

http://www.upsc.gov.in/

Originally Posted by 903shr

people, I've passed my engineering in second class, i.e,45%, I am now 24yrs old, can I appear for IAS, or what else can I do? Pls do reply me!

dear marks in graduation has nothing to do for an IAS exam.....IAS is a post for which civil service is the exam----to be cleared ---it is conducted by UPSC , has 3 stages --- 1)written test (premilinary exam) 2)mains exam 3)interview.. it is one of the most prestigious services ,,,,try for it ...good luck....

Originally Posted by 903shr

people, I've passed my engineering in second class, i.e,45%, I am now 24yrs old, can I appear for IAS, or what else can I do? Pls do reply me!

Eligibility Criteria for IAS

Your percentage or division in which you end up is not a criterion for sitting for the UPSC Civil Service Exams after clearing which..you will become an IAS..

In order to appear for the Civil Service Exams..you need to fulfill the following minimum conditions..

1) You should be within the age limit of 21-30 years for general category,21-33 years for OBC and 21-35 years for SC/ST..

2) You should have completed your graduation from a recognized University..

General candidates have a maximum of 4 attempts,for OBC its 7 and there is no limit for SC/ST..

The Civil Service Exam consists of 2 rounds..

1) Prelims :- Also known by the name of CSAT..the prelims shall test your basic general knowledge,current affairs and aptitude skills..

2) Mains :- The Mains shall test your knowledge of graduation subjects..you will face 9 papers in all ranged over 21 days..

If you clear both the rounds..you will be called for the final interview..

The forms for the Civil Service Exams 2012 will be released on 4th February,2012 and the last date for submission of forms is 5th March,2012

The Prelims exam will take place on 20th May,2012 and the Mains shall be conducted on 5th October,2012..

all the best..

With Warm Regards
"Nitz"

Originally Posted by 903shr

people, I've passed my engineering in second class, i.e,45%, I am now 24yrs old, can I appear for IAS, or what else can I do? Pls do reply me!

Dear Friend,

You have every chance to apply for the IAS. The examination for the post of IAS is conducted by the UPSC in the form of Civil Service Examination.
The eligibility criteria for the examination is as under :-

• The candidate should be a graduate from a recognized institute.
• The age of the candidate should be between 21` years to 30 years.

The marks in graduation will not matter in the civil Service Examination.

So you don't need to worry. As you have passed B.Tech course and your age is 24 years so you are quite eligible to apply for the examination.

Best Wishes.....

Yes. You are eligible to appear for IAS Exam since you have been fulfilling all the required eligibility criteria for IAS Exam. Which basically are a graduate with in age limit of 21- 30 years (age relaxation for reserved candidates as per Govt guide lines)

Yes, you are eligible .
Minimum Educational Qualifications are:
The candidate must hold a degree of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of the
Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an
Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University Under Section-3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.

Age :- 21 years to 35 years, age relaxation for reserved candidates as per Govt guide lines i.e 3 years in upper limit for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

No. of Attempts:- 4 for General , 7 for OBC and no limit for reserved categories,PH,ex service men

You are eligible to appear for IAS Exam since you have been fulfilling all the required eligibility criteria for IAS Exam.
The examination for the post of IAS is conducted by the UPSC in the form of Civil Service Examination.
The eligibility criteria for the examination is as under :-
The candidate should be a graduate from a recognized institute.
The age of the candidate should be between 21` years to 30 years.
1) You should be within the age limit of 21-30 years for general category,21-33 years for OBC and 21-35 years for SC/ST..
2) You should have completed your graduation from a recognized University..
General candidates have a maximum of 4 attempts,for OBC its 7 and there is no limit for SC/ST..
The Civil Service Exam consists of 2 rounds..
1) Prelims :- Also known by the name of CSAT..the prelims shall test your basic general knowledge,current affairs and aptitude skills..
2) Mains :- The Mains shall test your knowledge of graduation subjects..you will face 9 papers in all ranged over 21 days..
If you clear both the rounds..you will be called for the final interview..
The forms for the Civil Service Exams 2012 will be released on 4th February,2012 and the last date for submission of forms is 5th March,2012

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