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Which type subject helpful for IAS,and minimum age and maximum age,

and what is minimum qualification for it

For IAS exam, minimum educational qualification should be graduation from any recognised university.
Age limit: 21 years must be completed on 1st August of the year, which a candidate is appearing. Maximum 30 for general category, 33 for OBCs and 35 for SCs/STs. Ex-servicemen will get 5 more years exemption from the prescribed age limit.

you have various options like
General Studies
Essay
English Qualifying
Indian Languages
Mathematics
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History
Law
Mathematics
Management
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology
Anthropology

what are the books available for preliminary round test in I.A.S?

The minimum age of this exam is 21 year and maximum age is 30 years for this exam.

IAS

IAS:- Age limits :- 21 to 30 (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/STs, OBCs).

Educational Qualifications :- Bachelor’s degree of a recognised
university.

No. of permissible attempts :-for genrel 4 attempts
for OBCs 7 attemps and no limit for SCs/STs .

IAS 2011 Syllabus


Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours

Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
General Science.


Paper II - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours

Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)
English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.



There are two papers in prilims exam:-
1. General Studies (150 marks)
2. Some optional subject (300 marks)

General Studies paper consists of questions :-
1. Indian Polity & Economy
2. History of India including Indian National Movement
3. Indian and World Geography
4. Current Affairs of National and International Importance
5. General and day-to-day Science
6. Mental Ability and Basics of Statistics etc.
Questions on planning, budgeting, current affairs, developmental programs, latest issues of political and constitutional importance, panchayati raj, electoral reforms, natural resources, culture, growth of nationalism, Committees, Commission etc can be expected every year.

Some optional subject paper:- These are some optional subject.

Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History
Law
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology

you can choose any subject accourding your interest and strength.
By the way if you will choose history then it covers General Studies also.

Originally Posted by vinod.k1611

Which type subject helpful for IAS,and minimum age and maximum age,

and what is minimum qualification for it

Minimum education criteria = Graduate

Age limit for civil service exam is:

General category:
candidate must have attained 21 years and not be over 30 years on August 1 of the year of examination.

SC/ST:
up to a maximum of 5 years.

OBC:
up to a maximum of 3 years.


This time UPSC pattern is changed and it is called as CSAT which is coming into effect from Civil Services Examination, 2011.and so there is no option subjects...


It consits of two paper and each paper of Two hrs..


(Paper 1) (200 marks) consists of

• Current events.
• History
• Geography
• Indian Polity and governance
• Economic and social development
• and General science.

It is of purely objective type and qualifying exam...

(Paper II) (200 marks)

• Comprehension
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy(Class X level)
• English language comprehension skills (Class X level)

It is of purely subjective type and followed by interview....
Based on the overall ranking and your choice of cadre, you will be provided IFS (Indian Foreign Service), IAS or IPS. The higher your rank, the choice is with you.

In case you have not not got a good rank and got into IFS, IAS or IPS, you may still become a Group A or B officer in the Central Govt.


In comprehension subjective paper following are the optional subject you can choose any one of it

• Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
• Anthropology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce and Accountancy
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Law
• Management
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Science
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science and International
• Relations
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology

IAS Eligibility 2011 exam-

Age limits :
21-30 years as on 1.7.2011. (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/STs, OBCs 5 year and 3 year respectively.

Educational Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree of a recognized university with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering or an equivalent.

Fee :

Rs. 100/-
(No fee for SCs/ST/Physically disabled only)

No. of permissible attempts :

Four (Seven attemps of OBCs and no limit for SC/ST...
For more details you can visit-
www.upsc.gov.in

Dear friend
Minimum education qualification is graduation or equivalent degree.
For general catogaries min age is 21 and max is 30.
However for obc and other reserved catogaries there is relaxation in upper age limit.
You have to give following papers in main exam:
english(qualifying paper)
any one indian language
essay writing
two optional papers of your choice.
Interview.

As preliminary exam is common for all.
No need to think about subject choice.

You have to think for subject choice only in the two optional subjects of main exam.

It is better to take that two subjects which is better at your graduation level and in which you are comfortable.
As this is the most scoring paper for you and decides your rank.

Originally Posted by vinod.k1611

Which type subject helpful for IAS,and minimum age and maximum age,

and what is minimum qualification for it

hi,

there are number of optional subject for IAS (main) :Agriculture,Management,Science,Mathematics,Anthro pology,Botany,Medical Science,Chemistry,Philosophy,Physics,Commerce & Accountancy ,Political Science & International Relations,Economics,Psychology,Geography,Sociology ,Geology,Statistics,Indian History,Zoology.

so you can choose any og them.

criteria for IAs exam

(i)Age limits :
21-30 years. (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/STs, OBCs and certain other categories).

(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

so best of luck dear.

Min Qualification for civil services exam is graduation.
Min age is 21 years and max is 30 years.
You should take the subject of your graduation as you have command on these subjects.

The age limit for IAS exam is 21-30 years. OBC candidates get age relaxation of 3 years and SC/ST candidates get age relaxation of 5 years.
There are various subjects, you have to choose one of them.
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Agriculture
Botany
Goology
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
etc

Dear,

The qualifications required for the IAS exam is as follows:-

-> The minimum educational qualification required is to be a graduate in any field from any recognized university of India.

-> Age limitation is between 21-30 years for the general , 21-35 years for the SC/ST, 21-33 years for the OBC.

-> You first need to clear the CSAT before applying for the mains.

-> In case of no. of attempts , general category get 4 , SC/ST get unlimited while the OBC get 7 attempts to clear the exam.

More details:- www.upsc.gov.in.

Thanks.

When is d next IPS xam in 2011and2012? From where i can get application form?what is the fee and how much salary an ips officer will paid?In which city exam will be conducted?what are the books and is there any ips academy in Dehri anson,gaya,sasaram, patna (BIHAR) varnasi,UP ?

i read in ba standered so i given exam IAS&PCS please cleared the question

does qualifying exam marks will decide the rank

which subjects are more interestable?so that one can easily score.what is CSAT?

Dear friend,
Following is the Eligibility criteria to appear in the IAS exam:-
1. You must have a Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
2. Your age must be within 21-30 years.
Age relaxation for-
(a) OBC-3years
(b) SC/ST-5years
Following are the subjects you can choose:-
~Mathematics
~Agriculture
~Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
~Botany
~Chemistry
~Civil Engineering
~Economics
~Electrical Engineering
~Geography
~Geology
~Indian History
~Law
~Anthropology
~Management
~Mechanical Engineering
~Medical Science
~Philosophy
~Physics
~Political Science
~Psychology
~Public Administration
~Sociology
~Statistics
~Zoology
__All the best___

For IAS exam, minimum educational qualification should be graduation from any recognised university.
Age limit: 21 years must be completed on 1st August of the year, which a candidate is appearing. Maximum 30 for general category, 33 for OBCs and 35 for SCs/STs. Ex-servicemen will get 5 more years exemption from the prescribed age limit.

you have various options like
General Studies
Essay
English Qualifying
Indian Languages
Mathematics
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History
Law
Mathematics
Management
Mechanical Engineering

For IAS exam, minimum educational qualification should be graduation from any recognised university.
Age limit: 21 years must be completed on 1st August of the year, which a candidate is appearing. Maximum 30 for general category, 33 for OBCs and 35 for SCs/STs. Ex-servicemen will get 5 more years exemption from the prescribed age limit.

you have various options like
General Studies
Essay
English Qualifying
Indian Languages
Mathematics
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History
Law
Mathematics
Management
Mechanical Engineering

i have pursed class 12 , in the age of 17,i will take admission in Mechanical engineering can i have minimum qualification to become IAS,

Dear Friend,

There is no specific subject that you have to choose for IAS Exam because you can give IAS Exam to whichever subject you want and whichever subject you have chosen as your main subject in your graduation.

The only thing that matters the most that in which subject you have the most interest so as after completing your 12th you can easily go for that subject in your graduation.

The Eligibility Criteria to appear in IAS Exam are :

* You must have completed your graduation from any recognized college/university.

* Your age should lie in between 21-30 years.

* You must be an Indian Citizen.

* There is also a relaxation in upper age of 3 years for OBC Candidates and 5 years for SC/ST Candidates.

This is the information i have to the best of my knowledge regarding your query. Hope the information will help you to the extent you want.

hi friend,

There many subjects which you can choose like:

=> Botany

=> Chemistry

=> Civil Engineering
=> Commerce

=> Economics

=> Electrical Engineering

=> Geography

=> Geology

=> Indian History
=> Law

=> Mathematics

=> Management

For applying IAS you have to following qualification:

- A Candidate should have completed their 12th from any stream from recognise university.

-A candidate should have completed their gradution in any stream from recognise universyties.

- Cityzenship of India.

- Age limit should be between 21 to 30 years.
There is a relaxation in upper age for obc and sc/st category available.

- you have to pass civil apptitude test for applying IAS.

No. Attempt:

General- 4 attempt
Obc- 7 attempt
Sc/St- No limit.

ALL THE BEST

Time in which one can become ias

im will be 21 yr on next june is im able for ias 2014

HELLO
Age must be within 21-30 years.

Age relaxation for- OBC-3years SC/ST-5years

Eligibility criteria to appear in the IAS exam:-You must have a Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university.


Following are the subjects you can choose:-

Physics

Agriculture

Mechanical Engineering

Political Science

Botany

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Economics

Geography

Mathematics

Indian History

Law

Anthropology

Philosophy

Psychology