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Eligibility criteria to apply for IAS exam? What is the age limit?


what are the eligibility needed to apply for an IAS exam and age limit?




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31st March 2011, 03:50 PM
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Indian Administrative Service (IAS) exam is conducted by UPSC in every year.
IAS officer job is the one of the best job of India. The eligibility criteria for
IAS exam is given below:

Educational Qualification :

The minimum educational qualification for the appearing in the IAS exam is
graduation in any stream from a recognize university. The final year graduation
student are also eligible for IAS exam.

Age Limits :

The age must be between 21 to 30 years at the time of appearing of IAS exam.
The SC, ST,OBC and PD candidate gets age relaxation on the upper age.

For more information please see the official website of UPSC.
http://www.upsc.gov.in

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1st April 2011, 08:30 PM
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For IAS, one need to go through a civil services examination conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) every year.

The eligibility criteria for this exam is as follows :
Academic qualification :
One should be a graduate from a recognized university.

Age criteria :
One should be in the age group of 21-30 years (for General)
21-33 years for OBC candidates (Relaxation upto 3 years)
21-35 years for SC/ST ( Relaxation upto 5 years )

Number of attempts :
Maximum of 4 times (for General)
Maximum of 7 times (for OBC)
No limit for SC/ST

The selection procedure will be by
1)CSAT - Civil Services Aptitude Test
2)Main examination
3)Interview.
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1st April 2011, 09:10 PM
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To apply for IAS you need the following criteria:

Educational criteria:

The only educational criteria is a graduate degree in any field/stream from any recognized university.

Age limit:

should be between 21 years and 30 years.

Age relaxation is 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST.
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1st April 2011, 09:44 PM
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hello sir,

its great to hear that you have made your choice to appear for civil services.your requirements are:
1.YOU need to give UPSC held Civil Services Examination which is a common examination for getting into IAS.
You should make yourself very well acquainted with the examination pattern and the sample questions so that you can prepare accordingly and prepare yourself mentally.

2.Only Indian nationals are eligible for IAS .

3.AGE LIMITS
A. CANDIDATE must have attained 21 years and not be over 30 years (FOR GENERAL)
B.(ii). The upper age limit is relaxed in specific cases as mentioned blow:
upto a maximum of 5 years if the candidate belongs to SC/ST.
upto a maximum of 3 years if the candidate belongs to Other Backward Classes.
upto a maximum of 5 years if the candidate had been domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir during the period between January 1, 1980 and December 31, 1989.
upto a maximum of 3 years in the case of Defense Services personnel disabled during hostilities with foreign countries or in a disturbed area and consequently released.

I WISH YOU BEST OF LUCK....AND START PREPAIRING FOR IT AND IF YOU PREPARE WITH YOUR 100% YOU WILL DEFINITELY SUCCEED.....MY WISHES ARE WITH YOU.
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1st April 2011, 10:18 PM
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(i) Age limits :

21-30 years as on 1.7.2011. (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/STs, OBCs)


(ii) Educational Qualifications :

A degree of any of the 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 a Deemed University under the UGC Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification.


(iii) No. of permissible attempts :

Four (Seven attemps of OBCs and no limit for SCs/STs)


(iv) Fee :

Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only)
(No fee for SCs/STs/Physically disabled only)
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1st April 2011, 10:21 PM
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Eligibility criteria for IAS exam:

Education qualification:
  • Any bachelor degree from any stream
Age:
  • 21 to 30 years for General category candidates
  • 21 to 33 years for OBC category candidates
  • 21 to the end for SC/ST category candidates
Number of attempts:
  • 4 attempts for General category
  • 7 attempts for OBC category
  • no limit for SC/ST category
Important dates for IAS exam 2011:

Date of submission of application is 19th Feb 2011
Last of submission of application is 21st March 2011
Exam date is 12th June 2011

Visit official website for the more information:

http://www.upsc.gov.in

SEE THIS ATTACHMENT FOR THIS YEAR NOTIFICATION:
Attached Files
File Type: pdf cs2011_eng.pdf(346.2 KB, 87 views)
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1st April 2011, 10:35 PM
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what are the eligibility needed to apply for an IAS exam and age limit?
dear friend,
I am providing you Eligibility Criteria For IAS, 2011,
(i) Age limits :
21-30 years as on 1.7.2011. (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/STs, OBCs and certain other categories as specified in Para 3(ii) of Notice).
(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 (Para 3(iii) of Notice)
(iii) No. of permissible attempts :
Four (Seven attemps of OBCs and no limit for SCs/STs (Para 3 (iv) of Notice)

(iv) Fee :

Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only)
(No fee for SCs/STs/Physically disabled and women candidates only)


hope these information will be beneficial to you.

best wishes
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1st April 2011, 10:57 PM
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Hi

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service and the exam are conducted by UPSC once in a year.

The eligibility criteria for this are as following:-
QUALIFICATION:-
Candidate must be graduated from any stream.

AGE LIMIT:-
Candidate age limit must be from 21-30 years.further relaxation is provided for SC/ST for 5 years and OBC for 3 years on maximum age limit.

ATTEMPTS GIVEN:-
general-4 times
OBC-7 times
SC/ST - NO LIMIT.


For more information you can also visit the official site of UPSC.

www.upsc.gov.in

Best of luck.
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1st April 2011, 11:07 PM
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HI FRIEND,

Eligibility Criteria For IAS:-

(i) Age limits :


21-30 years as on 1.7.2011. (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/STs, OBCs and certain other categories as specified in Para 3(ii) of Notice).

(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.


For more information please see the official website of UPSC.
http://www.upsc.gov.in

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1st April 2011, 11:12 PM
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HELLO,

Eligibility Criteria For IAS:-

(i) Age limits :


21-30 years as on 1.7.2011. (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/STs, OBCs and certain other categories as specified in Para 3(ii) of Notice).

(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
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(i) Age limits :


21-30 years as on 1.7.2011. (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/STs, OBCs and certain other categories as specified in Para 3(ii) of Notice).

(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 (Para 3(iii) of Notice).
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(iii) No. of permissible attempts :


Four (Seven attemps of OBCs and no limit for SCs/STs (Para 3 (iv) of Notice)

(iv) Fee :

Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only)
(No fee for SCs/STs/Physically disabled only)



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1st April 2011, 11:15 PM
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IAS Eligibility criteria :

Age limits :

The candidate must have attained the age of 21 yrs and must not attained

the age of 30 yrs on 1st Aug,2011.(i.e The candidate must have been born

not earlier than 2nd Aug,1981 and not later than 1st Aug,1990
).

The upper age limit will be relaxed by 3 yrs for OBC candidates

and 5 yrs for SC/ST candidates.


Education Qualification :

The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree from any recognized

university.Those in the final year of a degree course can also Eligible.

More details,Visit the official website : www.upsc.gov.in
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2nd April 2011, 12:40 AM
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You should have any degree from a recognized university.The age limit is between 21-30yrs.
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2nd April 2011, 01:18 AM
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Age limit for IAS exam is 21years to 30.One must have completed his graduation & must have minimum 60 percent marks.
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Eligibility Criteria For IAS



(i) Age limits :

21-30 years as on 1.7.2011. (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/STs, OBCs and certain other categories as specified in Para 3(ii) of Notice).



(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 (Seven attemps of OBCs and no limit for SCs/STs (Para 3 (iv) of Notice)



(iv) Fee :


Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only)
(No fee for SCs/STs/Physically disabled only)
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2nd April 2011, 03:42 PM
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR IAS EXAM:


Academic Eligibility for IAS Exams:
o A degree of any of the Universities or an equivalent qualification.

o Candidates who are awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the Preliminary Examination.
All such candidates who qualify to appear for the Civil Services Main Examination must produce proof of having passed the said examination along with their application for the Main Examination.

o Candidates with professional and technical qualifications recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees.

Nationality:

Only Indian nationals are eligible for IAS.

Age Limit:

i. A candidate must have attained 21 years and not be over 30 years on August 1 of the year of examination.

ii. The upper age limit is relaxed in specific cases as mentioned below:
a. upto a maximum of 5 years if the candidate belongs to SC/ST.
b. upto a maximum of 3 years if the candidate belongs to Other Backward Classes.
c. upto a maximum of 5 years if the candidate had been domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir during the period between January 1, 1980 and December 31, 1989.
d. upto a maximum of 3 years in the case of Defence Services personnel disabled during hostilities with foreign countries or in a disturbed area and consequently released.
e. upto a maximum of 5 years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs / SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on August 1 of the year.
g. upto a maximum of 10 years in the case of blind, deaf-mute and orthopaedically handicapped candidates.
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what are the eligibility needed to apply for an IAS exam and age limit?

Eligibility criteria for IAS Exams:-
-A degree of any of the Universities.
- Candidates who are awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the

Age Limit

i. A candidate must have attained 21 years and not be over 30 years on August 1 of the year of examination.
ii. The upper age limit is relaxed in specific cases as mentioned below:
- candidate belongs to SC/ST upto a maximum of 5 years
- candidate belongs to Other Backwardupto a maximum of 3 years if the Classes.

Examination pattern:
consist of two papers in preliminary exam
1. GS- Paper I
2. Reasoning and aptitude and english comprehension- Paper II

For main exam you will have to select two optional subjects and also there
will be a paper of GS and English and Hindi .
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Age limit for IAS exam is 21years to 30.One must have completed his graduation & must have minimum 60 percent marks.

Eligibility for IAS Exams
-A degree of any of the Universities.
- Candidates who are awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the

Age Limit

i. A candidate must have attained 21 years and not be over 30 years on August 1 of the year of examination.
ii. The upper age limit is relaxed in specific cases as mentioned below:
- candidate belongs to SC/ST upto a maximum of 5 years
- candidate belongs to Other Backwardupto a maximum of 3 years if the Classes.

Examination pattern:
consist of two papers in preliminary exam
1. GS- Paper I
2. Reasoning and aptitude and english comprehension- Paper II

For main exam you will have to select two optional subjects and also there
will be a paper of GS and English and Hindi .
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what are the eligibility needed to apply for an IAS exam and age limit?

Eligibility Criteria For Indian Civil Service Exams


According to the UPSC guidelines..a candidate must satisfy the following criterion to appear for the Civil Service Exam :-

1) You need to be a graduate or a final year graduation student in any stream from an AICTE or UGC recognized University..

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

The maximum number of attempts allowed for the general category is 4,for OBC it is 7 and for SC/ST there is no limit..


Exam Pattern :-

There are 2 rounds for clearing this exam

1) Prelims :- This round..also known as Civil Service Aptitude Test(CSAT) has 2 objective papers which will test your general knowledge,current affairs and aptitude..

2) Mains :- If you clear the Prelims,then you shall qualify for the Mains where you will face nine papers..where your knowledge of your graduation subjects shall be tested..

If you clear both the rounds..you shall be called for the interview and the final selection..

all the best..

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15th October 2011, 12:54 AM
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Hello dear

Eligibility Criteria For IAS exam are given below

>>Nationality
candidate must be a citizen of India.

>> Educational Qualifications :

Minimum Graduate in any discipline from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)/AICTE.

>>Age Limits:

21-30 years for general candidate.

There have three years and five years age relation for OBC and ST/SC candidate.

etc.

for more information check-http://upsc.gov.in

all the best........
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15th October 2011, 01:05 AM
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Hi dear,

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) exam is conducted by UPSC in every year.
IAS officer job is the one of the best job of India. The eligibility criteria for
IAS exam is given below:

Educational Qualification :

The minimum educational qualification for the appearing in the IAS exam is
graduation in any stream from a recognize university. The final year graduation
student are also eligible for IAS exam.

Age Limits :

The age must be between 21 to 30 years at the time of appearing of IAS exam.
The SC, ST,OBC and PD candidate gets age relaxation on the upper age.

For more information please see the official website of UPSC.
http://www.upsc.gov.in



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