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what is the age limit for ias exam and how can I apply

Upper age limit for IAS exam is 30 years. Reserved category candidates can have relaxation. OBC candidates can apply up to 33 years. SC/ST candidates can have up to 35 years. Applications can be submitted through the portal of UPSC that conducts the exam.

IAS exam is conducted by UPSc every year as civil services exams.

Age Limit for IAS exam for different categories are:

General - 21 to 30 yrs

OBC - 21 to 33 yrs

SC/ST - 21 to 35 yrs

Defence Personnal - 21 to 33 yrs

Ex serviceman - 21 to 35 yrs


IAS(Civil Service Exam) has three stages :

a)Preliminary Exam

b)Main Exam

c)Personal Interview


You can apply online and offline for IAS exam:
•Apply online by using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in
•Apply offline by purchasing the application form from designated post offices throughout the country.



Website for more details: http://www.upsc.gov.in

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what is the age limit for ias exam and how can I apply

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services .IAS exam is conducted by UPSC. There are some criteria you have to follow for appearing in IAS exam.This exam is conduct through Civil Service Exam .

If you have completed Graduation in any discipline from recognized university are eligible for IAS exam.There is no marks criteria.Final year student are applicable for IAS Exam.

Age criteria for IAS exam for general candidate is 21 to 30 years old.Age relaxation is there as per govt rule .



The maximum no of attempts for Sc/ST candidate is Unlimited. For OBC candidate it is 7 years and for general candidate it will be 5 years.

List of the Optional subject for IAS Exam:-

Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
History
law
Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science and International Relations
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
Anthropology
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce and Accounting

Selection process of this exam are - Preliminary exam ,Mains exam and Personal Interview .Preliminary section contain MCQ type question but in Mains exam , there is descriptive type papers .

I have listed some Books name , you should collect these books from market and prepare well for IAS Exam .

CSAT UPSC Civil Services Examination
Author: Nem Singh
Publisher: Made Easy Publications - New Delhi


UPSC Portal CSAT Comprehensive Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 2)
by
Sachchida Nand Jha
Publisher: UPSC Portal


CSAT Conceptual Approach (Paper - 2
by
P. N. Roy Chowdhury
Publisher: Pearsom

IAS Exam notification is already over for this year because Last date of Receipt of Application by post is 04.03.2013 .So you can wait for one year more .

You can apply for this exam through online or offline by UPSC exam .The Cost of Examination Application form Rs.100/- for General and OBC candidates and Free for SC/ST candidates .

For On-line application click on the link www.upsconline.nic.in

For more details of IAS Exam , You can visit to www.upsc.gov.in
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IAS Exam i.e. Indian Administrative Exam:To become IAS officer you need to give Civil services Exam conducted by UPSC every year.

AGE limit for IAS exam:-
Age must be between 21 to 33 years for General category.
Age must be 21 to 35 for OBC category.
Age must be 21 to 35 for SC/ST category.

You can apply online and offline for IAS exams.

•Apply online by using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in
•Apply offline by purchasing the application form from designated post offices throughout the country.

For details visit website:http://www.upsc.gov.in