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can i select mechnical engneering suject for UPSC exam ? Please tell me if i am allowed to do so

Originally Posted by Hetu04

can i select mechnical engneering suject for UPSC exam ? Please tell me if i am allowed to do so

Your Question was Incomplete because You have Not Mentioned in your Question that In which UPSC Examination you are Interested To choose Mechanical Subject, But I think your want to know the Information about UPSC IES (Engineering Services Examination).

And In IES Examination You are choose and select the Mechanical Engineering Subjects, So If you have Pursuing your Mechanical Engineering Graduate course, then after completing this course you are eligible to apply for IES Examination.

In IES Examination candidates may choose any one of the Optional Subject -

>> Civil Engineering.
>> Mecahnical Engineering.
>> Electrical Engineering.
>> Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

And If you have study Mechanical Engineering Course in your Graduation, then you are eligible to choose Mechanical Engineering Subject in IES Examination.

To apply for IES Examination, Your age should between 21 to 30 years and candidates must have Pursuing the Graduate Engineering Degree from a recognised University.

>>>> Candidates are also Select the mechanical Engineering subject in UPSC Civil services examination, But firstly You have to crack the Preliminary examination and then you are eligible to Choose Subject in UPSC Civil services Main Examination.

The Notification of Both these examination was Published in the Month of January and February and Eligible Candidates may fill the application form Online and For More Information Please visit the official UPSC website -


http://upsc.gov.in

IES is for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and EC.
You just have to be of 21 to 30 years of age, have a degree in one of the above and have 50% marks.

Cheers,

UPSC exam requires a mnimum qualification of Graduation. So Graduation in any discipline can appear for the examination.

Originally Posted by Hetu04

can i select mechnical engneering suject for UPSC exam ? Please tell me if i am allowed to do so

Your question is not Complete......

I think your ask about optional subjects of Civil Service examination.

If you ask about Civil Service Examination.

Yes,you can choose Opt of Mechanical Engineering and you can select another opt subject also.There is two options subjects in main examination.

For Civil Service Examination,You must have a graduate degree from any recognized Institution/University.

Candidates Studying in the last semester of degree course can also apply for this examination.

The candidate age should between 21 years to 30 years of age 1st August of the year of examination.

as a mechaical engg guy,whether to go for engg service or public service,and which one is most preffered,and why?

Your question is incomplete.
What you are asking is not understood.
But i think you are asking for optional papers of civil service mains exam.
The list of OPTIONAL SUBJECTS in IAS mains Exam:-

1. Agriculture Management
2. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
3. Botany
4. Mathematics
5. Public Administration
6. Mechanical Engineering
7. Law
8. Medical Science
9. Chemistry
10. Philosophy
11. Civil Engineering
12. Physics
13. Electrical Engineering
14. Political Science & International Relations
15. Economics
16. Psychology
17. Geography
18. Sociology
19. Geology
20. Statistics
21. Indian History
22. Zoology
23. Commerce & Accountancy

Yes, you can choose mechanical engineering subject as your optional subject.
The choice of optional subject is totally dependent upon you.
You can go for this mechanical engineering subject if you have depth & knowledge in this subject.

hi...I have studied Production Engineering.Shall i select mechanical engineering option to write UPSC Exam?