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what is the minimum requirement to be an IAS officer?

Dear friend,

The minimum requirements to become IAS officer are:

1.Educational qualification:

To be eligible for becoming an IAS officer,you must possess a degree from Indian university or equivalent qualification.

2.Age:

You must have attained the age of 21 years on 1st August of the year of examination and must have not attained 30 years of age on that date.


The above requirements are strictly preferred to become an IAS officer.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what is the minimum requirement to be an IAS officer?

IAS exam is conducted by UPSC through Civil Service Exam .This exam conduct every year .

Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognized university , the final year students also eligible for applying preliminary examination .There is not required any specific marks criteria for IAS exam .

If you are from general category then your age should be in between 21 to 30 years old.

The maximum attempts for SC/ST candidate is Unlimited. For OBC candidate it is 7 years and for general candidate it will be 5 years.

IAS exam conduct in 3 steps like - 1)Preliminary Exam 2)Mains Exam 3)Personal Interview.

Pattern for Preliminary Exam:-

(Paper 1) (200 marks) - Duration : Two hrs.

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 donot require subject specialization
General science.

(Paper II) (200 marks) – Duration : Two hrs

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.

Pattern for Main exam :-



Best Books for IAS exam:-

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

IAS (Pre.) Solved Papers General Studies wih CSAT 2011 & 2012 (Paper - 1)
by
Expert Compilations

IAS Prelims/CSAT Civil Services: 18 Years General Studies Topic-Wise Solved Papers (1995-2012)
by
Disha Experts

I have attached the syllabus of IAS exam so please check it out .

For more details about IAS exam , Please visit to http://www.upsc.gov.in
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IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service and to become an IAS officer, one has to apply, appear and crack Civil Service Exam, conducted by UPSC once every year.

Minimum Eligibility Requirement for IAS, Civil Service Exa:-

-The candidate must be an Indian National.
-Should have either appeared for the final Graduation Degree exam or passed in any stream of education from a recognised University.
-Should be within the age of 21 to 30 years with upper age relaxation for reserved candidate.

The selection is through three phases:-

CSAT - Civil Service Aptitude Test - Preliminary Exam comprises of objective type questions.

Civil Service Main Exam comprises of subjective type questions from prescribed syllabus.

Personal Interview

For more information you may log on to http://www.upsc.gov.in

Dear friend for apply IAS exam the minimum Education qualification is Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized University.

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service.

IAS exam is conducted by UPSC under Civil Services exam in every year.

Eligibility criteria:-

Candidate should be an Indian citizen.

Candidate should be completed Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized University.

Age should be between 21 years to 30 years for General category candidates.

Age relaxation for OBC category candidates 3 years

And SC/ST category candidates 5 years.


Number of Attempts:-

General category candidates - 4 time

OBC category Candidates - 7 time

SC/ST category candidates - No limit.


Selection procedure :-

- Preliminary entrance exam

- Main entrance exam

- Interview


For more information please visit :- http://www.upsc.gov.in

All the best......

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what is the minimum requirement to be an IAS officer?

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services. This civil service exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and this exam basically has three stages which an IAS aspirant needs to cross. They are as follows:-

1. Civil Services Prelim
2. Civil Services Mains
3. Personality Test

If you wish to give this exam then you need to be a graduate in any discipline of your choice from a recognized university. This exam can also be given by the final year candidates waiting for their results to come out as well. The marksheets should be in their hand before the Mains.

When applying for this exam your age should not be lower than 21 years as that is the lower age limit for giving this exam. For the general category candidates the upper age limit is 30 years.

Number of Attempts:-

1. General Category - 4
2. OBC - 7
3. Physically Handicapped - 7
4. SC & ST - No limit

Prelim exam has 2 papers - paper I (General Studies and current affairs) which is generally very tough and paper II (General Aptitude). This is like the screening test which shortlists candidates for the next stage of selection.

Paper I : General Studies (GS) - 200 marks - 2 hours

• Environment - General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
• Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
• General Science
• Economics - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
• Indian History - History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian Politics - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

Paper II : Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT) - 200 marks - 2 hours

• Comprehension
• English Language Comprehension
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• General Mental Ability & Basic Numeracy
• Decision Making & Interpersonal Skills

Hope this helps :-> :->

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what is the minimum requirement to be an IAS officer?

Dear Aspirant,


IAS is one of the toughest Competitive Exam conducted across the India so, if you are desiring to crack it then you have to work hard. let me give you some of detailed Idea about this exam.....

IAS stands for the Indian Administrative Service this exam is conducted every year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) only once time under the Civil Service Examination.....

So, if you are wish to become an IAS Officer then you have to apply for the Civil Service exam and have to crack each stages of this exam are listed below....

I. Written Exam

1. Preliminary Exam
2. Main Exam

II. Personal Interview

Required Educational Qualification is a candidate must be Graduate in any of the discipline from the recognized Universities, No matter about the percentages......

Final year of graduation degree can also apply for this examination.....

Age Criteria:-

• Minimum age should be 21 years.
• Maximum age should not exists 30 years (General).
• For OBC maximum age 33 years.
• For SC/ST maximum age 35 years.

Attempt Criteria:-

## Generally 4 attempt allowed.

## For OBC it is max. 7 allowed.

## No Restriction for SC/ST category.

Exam Pattern:-

All the best

With Regards.....
DHARM

Eligibility Criteria for IAS:

Nationality: A candidate must be a Citizen of India/Nepal/Bhutan...

Age limit :Age between 21-30 years candidates are eligible.
Upper age relaxation for Reserved category candidates, SC/ST,OBC,PWDS, etc....

Education qualification:

A candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.

No of Attempts

General candidates: 4 attempts.
OBC candidates : 7 attempts.
SC/ST/PWDS candidates: no limit.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear user

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service and to become an IAS officer, one has to apply, appear and crack Civil Service Exam, conducted by UPSC once every year.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must be an Indian National.
Should have either appeared for the final Graduation Degree exam or passed in any stream of education from a recognised University.
age of 21 to 30 years with upper age relaxation for reserved candidate.

The maximum attempts for SC/ST candidate is Unlimited. For OBC candidate it is 7 years and for general candidate it will be 5 years.


The selection is through three phases:

CSAT - Civil Service Aptitude Test - Preliminary Exam comprises of objective type questions.
Civil Service Main Exam comprises of subjective type questions from prescribed syllabus.
Personal Interview

Best Books For preparation:

UPSC Portal CSAT Comprehensive Manual: IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 (Paper - 2)-------Sachchida Nand Jha
IAS (Pre.) Solved Papers General Studies wih CSAT 2011 & 2012 (Paper - 1)-----Expert Compilations
IAS Prelims/CSAT Civil Services: 18 Years General Studies Topic-Wise Solved Papers (1995-2012)-----Disha Expert.

Thanks

IAS exam is conducted by UPSC under Civil Services exam in every year.

Eligibility criteria:-

Candidate should be an Indian citizen.

Candidate should be completed Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized University.

Age should be between 21 years to 30 years for General category candidates.

Age relaxation for OBC category candidates 3 years

And SC/ST category candidates 5 years.


Number of Attempts:-

General category candidates - 4 time

OBC category Candidates - 7 time

SC/ST category candidates - No limit.

Hi,

To join IAS EXAM;-

----you must be graduation degree from a Indian recognized university

---There is no percentage requirement.you just pass graduation.

---Age limit is 21-30 years.

----You must be citizen of India.

---You must be physically as well as mentally fit.


to crack this exam,you must clear preliminary exam as mains exam.

based on these exam ,you will be called for personality test.

Preliminary exam consist General studies, GK and your optional subject papers. This exam will be objective type including negative marking.

mains exam consist written exam also.

I hope you will be next IAS officer.

All the best......................

If you want to become Indian Administrative Service officer then you will have to clear the Civil Services Examination by Union Public Service Commission.

Only the candidates who have passed this entrance exam are considered for the Indian Administrative Service. The Civil Services Examination is also conducted for Indian Forest Service and Indian Police Service.

The are various requirements ranging from nationality, education and age limit that you must meet to be eligible for the Indian Administrative Service. These requirements are:-


IAS Eligibility

1. Must be Indian citizen.

2. With Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

3. There is no marks requirement.

4. You should be minimum of 21 years old.

5. Candidate above 30 years can not apply.

6. Although OBC can apply till 33 years thanks for 3 years relaxation.

7. SC/ST gets 5 years of relaxation in upper age limit.

8. There are no physical requirements for IAS.


Selection Procedure

1. Preliminary Exam

2. Main Exam

3. Interview


How to Prepare

You should buy NCERT Books for Class 12th to study. You should also brush up your English Communication skills. It can be done by joining English speaking course or by having conversation with friends in English. Reading English newpapers and watching English shows also helps.

Read newspaper daily and keep an eye on current events around the world. You should also read political magazines as well.

Download the previous year's question papers from internet and solve them. It will help you a lot in preparing for the exam. Please give yourself at least 8 to 10 months to prepare for the Civil Services Examination.

I am a CA student. Can I apply for IAS?

Dear sir
The minimum requirement to be
an IAS officer is:-

Complete 12th with science + graduation degree


Graduation degree complete Indian any university

Candidate age limit 21to 30 years

Good eye 6/6

Physically and mentally fit

IAS candidate syllabus test:-

Total no. 200marks test

Objectives types

Subjectives types questions

Personal interview

For information in website is:-

WWW.upsc.gov.in

Thank you

Dear friend

The IAS stands for Indian Administrative services.To become an IAS officer,you need to attempt for the IAS exam which is conducted by UPSC every year.

To appear for the IAS exam you need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria :

**Nationality :
-->You must be a citizen of India.

**Eduactional Qualification :
-->To be eligible for the IAS exam,you must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.

**Age Limit :
-->Your age limit should be between 21 to 30 years.For OBC candidates there is an age relaxation of 3 years and for SC/ST candidates it is of 5 years.

**Selection Procedure :
The selection procedure will be consisting of three stages :
1.Preliminary exams
2.Mains exam
3.Interview

**No of Attempts :
There is a limit to appear for the IAS exam as follows
-->General-4
-->OBC-7
-->SC/ST-Unlimited

All The Best

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what is the minimum requirement to be an IAS officer?

hello

to become IAS (indian administrative service )officer is very difficult task but if you handle with care and dedication it is not impossible..IAS has to very responsible about work..

for this you need to crack the upsc CIVIL SERVICE APTITUDE TEST (CSAT) held by upsc to recruit candidates into IPS,IAS,civil service etc in to government field.

CSAT held once in year in the following stages..the candidate is to be passed when he/she cleared teh CSAT stages i.e

a)preliminary test

b)civil service main exam

c)interview

CSAT ,one has to satisfy its requirements which are as follows:=

-age limit=21-30 years

-educational qualification=bachelor degree from a recognized university in any discipline

-must have clear all their subjects with out any backlog

-final year students can alsp appear for the exam

-medically fit and fine

-must be indian

-gender=male and female


work hard,prepare well for teh eam

for exams dates you can visit upsc website=www.upsc.gov.in

good luck

thank you

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what is the minimum requirement to be an IAS officer?

IAS stands for indian administrative services, ias exam is conducted under civil services by upsc,

minimum eligibility for ias exam is :

must have completed graduation from any recognised college with any stream

no marks requirement for ias

age limit for ias is 21-30 years
3 year relaxation allowed for obc students
5 year relaxation for sc/st candidates

no of attempts allowed :

4 for general students
7 for obc students
no limit for sc/st candidates

selection process:

prelims
mains
personal interview

so these are the minimum requirement for ias exam

good luc k