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while joining in btech first year can we simultaneously prepare for IAS exam or any other civil exams can we

IAS

You can simultaneously prepare for IAS exam,but there are some eligibility criteria like

(i) Age limits :21-30 years

(ii) Educational Qualifications :Bachelor’s degree of a recognised university with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physcs, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Enginerring or an equivalent qualification

(iii) No. of permissible attempts :Four

You can prepare from several sources.You can get book for various disciplines from the link given:
http://www.onestopias.com/books/

All the best!!!

You can surely prepare for the IAS or any other Civil Service Examination while doing your B.Tech course. In fact it is adviced to candidates who wish to apply for Indian Administrative Service or any other Civil Service Examination to start preparing well in advance.


However I would say that since you are first year student, it would be too soon for you to start preparing. The ideal time for you to start preparing would be 3rd or 4th year. This timeframe is only applicable when preparing for the Civil Service Exam on your own.


If you don't have problem with the idea of joining coaching classes to prepare for IAS, then I would say that 6-8 months would be enough. For more you should check with the good coaching center in your region. Before you take admission please make sure that the coaching centre has good track record.


Today it is almost essential to join coaching classes to prepare for Indian Administrative Service. The reason being large number of candidates who appear for the Civil Service Exam. It has lead to huge competition.


However all the hard work is worth it. IAS is important part of Bureaucracy in India. It is one of the most reputed jobs that you can find in India, not to mention well paid along with good perks as well.

IAS officer is very critical for state government. After all it is the job of IAS officer to draft and implement the policies of state government. IAS officer also requires to take necessary measures during natural disaster and riot like situation. IAS officer also keeps the government informed and suggest necessary decisions to ensure that relief work during earthquake or flood could be effective.


Eligibility

To become IAS officer, you need to appear for Civil Service Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

The criteria include nationality, which should be Indian.

Educational criteria is graduation degree in any stream from a recognized college.

The age of the candidate should be 21 to 30 years.

The age limit for OBC is relaxed by 3 years.

Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates.



Number of Attempts

It is important to know that regardless of your category, you are entitled for more at least four chances to crack the exam. Therefore one should be feel disappointed on not being able to crack the exam on first attempt.

General - 4 Attempts

OBC - 7 Attempts

SC/ST - No limit

Hi dear............
Required Eligibility criteria for IAS exam:

Age Limit

A general category candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on 1st August 2012

(upper age limit relaxable for SCs, STs, OBCs).

Educational Qualification

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.


Number of attempts permitted

For General Category - 4

For OBC - 7

For SC & ST - No Limit

The Exam pattern:



For more details visit official website of UPSC.
http://www.upsc.gov.in

Good luck............