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23rd September 2012 01:21 PM

gamble007

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Sir,.
Its good to know that, you want to serve the nation.
As you have completed your graduation , so you are eligible for this civil service examination.Because the minimum educational requirement for eligibility for this exam is a graduation degree in any stream, but from a recognized college.

IPS Stands for INDIAN POLICE SERVE & IFS stands for INDIAN FOREIGN SERVICE.
These exa,s are conducted by the UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC). every year.

This exam have three stages to be clear-
1. CSAT (CIVIL SERVICE APTITUDE TEST)
2. MAINS
3.INTERVIEW...

The age limit for this examination is 21-30 years,.As there are 3 & 5 years of the age relaxations are also applicable for the OBC & SC\ST candidates.

CSAT exam pattern-

Physical requirements for IPS -

Notifications of UPSC examinations in 2012-

Thank you!!!!
!gamble!

23rd September 2012 10:24 AM

sudha001

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

HEY FRIEND,
THE AGE LIMIT FOR IPS/IFS IS PERSON HAVE TO BE BETWEEN 21-30years. THERE IS A RELAXMENT FOR SC/ST UPTO 5 YEARS.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION IS CANDIDATES NEED TO PASS THEIR GRADUATION WITH 50 PERCENTAGE FOR GENERAL AND 45 PERCENTAGE FOR SC/ST IN ANY STREAM FROM RECOGNIZED COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY.

THANK YOU.

23rd September 2012 01:37 AM

Ravikanth2027

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

IPS/IFS both are the civil services exams .
Civil services exam conducted by upsc once a year

Educational qualification :

Candidates must be complete degree from recognized university

Age limit :

Min of age limit 21 years as on 1st august during which they will write exam
Max age 30 years for
general candidates
Age relaxation as per govt rules
3 years age relaxation for obc candidates
5 years age relaxation for sc / st candidates

22nd September 2012 10:57 PM

sampathkumar29

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

IPS / IFS Qualification :

you must be complete degree in any recognized university
you are age limit between 21 to 30 years
upper age relaxation as per gout rules to the OBC , SC/ST Candidates
21 to 33 years for OBC Candidates
21 to 35 years for SC/ST Candidates

22nd September 2012 05:52 PM

AshwinKumar S.Hallikar

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Age-limits

• 21-30 Years on 1st July of the year of examination

• Certain categories of persons as specified such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes etc are eligible for age relaxation.

23rd August 2012 03:59 PM

Unregistered

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

can an OBC candidate appear in IAS exam through a general category.
i am an OBC candidate but appeared in IAS 2011 & 12 as a general candidate but now i have crossed the 30 years of age limit for a general candidate & i want to appear in IAS 2013 through an OBC category as it provides an exemption of 3 years can i do so.

29th June 2012 08:06 AM

Unregistered

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

sir i am raghu . I born on 6th march 1980. I belong to obc comunity. am i eligible ifs2013 exam?

11th September 2011 10:47 AM

Unregistered

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

iam deepak and iam 22 june 1982 born , i have completed 29 yrs of age , am i applicable to sit fr the ips exam.plz let me know ,.thanks

2nd September 2011 08:37 AM

sanju38121

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Helo sir, get all details related to civil services exams at
www.upsc.gov.in

all the best
regards

2nd September 2011 08:34 AM

sanju38121

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Helo sir, IPS/IFS exams are conducted by upsc every year
the age limit for these exams is 21 to 30 years and relaxation for sc/st/obc is provided as per rule.

For more details please go to
www.upsc.gov.in

all the best

13th June 2011 08:02 AM

Unregistered

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Sir mydate of birth is march 1980..i got MBA & ME.Please let me know whether am fit for IPS exam..Thanks

31st May 2011 01:12 AM

PRINCE_AKG

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHAIBALRAMSINGH

Good afternoon sir,
My self Balram Singh and now days I am pursuing MCA from IGNOU University and I am BCA Passed from Dr.B.R.AUniversity With 71%. And my 10th percentage is 59.4%
And 12th percentage is 58%.

So my question is that sir I want go to in civil cervices (IPS/IFS) .so please tell me that what is the minimum age structure .

Thank you sir

Friend as per your given personal information you are eligible for public service commission jobs...

the various eligible criteria to be full filled by each appearing students is given below..

Eligibility criteria:-

1)student have passed in a degree from any recognized University,

2)candidate must be a citizen of India,

AGE LIMIT

- minimum age limit is 21 years that must be completed by the 1st AUGUST of that year,

Age relaxation:-

- for GENERAL-30,
- for OBC-33,
- for SC/ST-35;
- and for EX-SERVICEMEN will have 5 Years

No of attempts:-

- General-4

- OBC-7

- SC/ST- any number of times

Selection procedure:-

The examination consist of 3 stages....

1)Preliminary examination(normally conducted during the second half of may)

2)Main examination (for selected members in main exam)

3)Interview (for students selected in both the above examination..)

preliminary examination:-

General Studies-150 marks

Optional subject-300 marks

28th May 2011 06:15 PM

MonuRai

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Dear,

The age limitation criteria is as follows:-

General category:- 21-30 years.

OBC:- 21-33 years.

SC/St:- 21-35 years.

The minimum educational qualification required is to a graduate in any field.

General categories get 4 , OBC get 7 while SC/ST candidates has unlimited attemots to clear the exam.

For more details:-
http://www.upsc.gov.in/.

Thanks.

23rd March 2011 06:09 AM

aditya436

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHAIBALRAMSINGH

Yeah Mr. Balaram

we are here to help you..

Quote:

I want go to in civil cervices (IPS/IFS)

its a very good decision, i appreciate you..

the eligibility criteria for civil services are

->you should have a degree of any stream and it should be from a recognized Indian University.

->Your age should be minimum of 21 and it should not cross 30 as its max for a general category..

Relaxation For Reserved Class.

Relaxation upto 3 years for obc candidates

Relaxation upto 5 years for SC/ST and PD candidates

these are the basic eligibility criteria for Civils

regards

~aditya~

22nd March 2011 06:17 PM

HIMANSHU ADHIKARI

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

hi,
age limit for IPS/IFS is from 21 year to 30 year .candidate age must be according to this limit to be eligible.

in addition to this relaxation is provided for OBC and SC/ST category

for SC/ST relaxation of 5 year is provided on maximum age

for OBC category relaxation of 3 year is provided on maximum age.

best of luck

22nd March 2011 04:51 PM

rks@estate

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Hiiiiiii,

IPS (Indian Police Service or Indian Postal Service) and IFS (Indian Foreign Service) examinations are conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

Age Limit for IPS / IFS Exam are as follows: -

1. For General Candidates = 21 Years to 30 Years

2. For OBC Candidates = 21 Years to 33 Years and

3. For SC / ST Candidates = 21 Years to 35 Years

NOTE: - For more details & updated information visit www.upsc.gov.in

Good Wishes

22nd March 2011 01:59 PM

rakesh11135

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

All the papers of CIVIL Services are governed by UPSC so the educational qualifications & the age limit are almost same.

Age Limit of IPS/IFS Exams :
21 to 30 years as on 1/7/2011.

for further details log on to www.upsc.gov.in

22nd March 2011 09:24 AM

venkataprakash.v

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

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 1980.)

21 - 33 yrs For OBC candidates.

21 - 35 yrs For SC/ST candidates.

22nd March 2011 07:42 AM

maddusajj

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

sorry for inconvenience i send the last post by mistake without the attachments

22nd March 2011 07:39 AM

maddusajj

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

hi..
i am attaching the notification of both ias and ifs exam to give you the complete detailed information and these will clear all your doubts

22nd March 2011 12:47 AM

mukul0094

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHAIBALRAMSINGH

IPS/IFS both exam are conducted by UPSC in every year.
For IPS/IFS exam the minimum age must be 21 years and the
maximum age must be 30 years. So i think that you are eligible.
For details information please see the official website of UPSC.
http://www.upsc.gov.in

22nd March 2011 12:13 AM

kanikabansal22aug

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

UPSC-IPS

Age limit

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

The upper age limit is relaxed in specific cases as mentioned below:

1. upto a maximum of 5 years if the candidate belongs to SC/ST.

2. upto a maximum of 3 years if the candidate belongs to Other Backward Classes.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 of examination and have been released:

1. on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from August 1 of the year of examination) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency,
2. on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service, or
3. on invalidment.

6. upto a maximum of 5 years in the case of ECOs / SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment (5 years Military Service) as on August 1 of the year of examination and whose assignment has been extended beyond 5 years. Such candidates will have to provide a certificate from the Ministry of Defence stating that they can apply for civil employment and they will be released on a notice of 3 months, upon selection, from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.

7. upto a maximum of 10 years in the case of blind, deaf-mute and orthopaedically handicapped candidates.

21st March 2011 01:55 PM

kapila Chaudhary

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

AGE LIMIT FOR IPS/IFS:

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 .

For more details about the exam,please refer to official website:
www.upsc.gov.in

11th February 2011 12:10 AM

shiraj

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Hi,

Its good that you are attempting to sit for IPS exam.Well the age limit is between 21years till 30 years.

10th February 2011 11:57 PM

shiraj

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Hi,

The minimum age you must attain is that you must be between 21 years (minimum) and 30 years (maximum) at the time of taking exam.Its a good thing that you are doing MCA.You can prepare well and get through it.

10th February 2011 05:58 PM

xavi

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

hi,

--Age limit for applying civil service 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.

--A general candidate can attempt Four times only.
--Where as Seven attempts of OBCs.
--And no limit for SCs/STs.

al the best

9th February 2011 11:16 PM

ROOPA SAMAL

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHAIBALRAMSINGH

hi.....

age limit for gen is 21-30
5 yrs relaxation for sc/st
3yrs relaxtion for obc,,,

3rd February 2011 12:37 AM

aryabhatta

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

dear

age limit for general category is more than 21 years and less than 30 years

for SC/ST there is a relaxation of 5 years

and for OBC there is a relaxation of 3 years

1st February 2011 06:38 PM

Unregistered

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

MY AGE IS 29 YEAR OLD MALE AND I HAVE DONE M.Sc IN MATHS WITH 53.33 % AND B.Sc NON - MEICAL WITH 54.45 %. AM I ELIGIBLE FOR IPS AND IAS ENTRANCE EXAM?

20th January 2011 10:15 PM

sherleytwain

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHAIBALRAMSINGH

For the same 21 years of age must be completed by 1 aug of the year
Max age for general is 30, for obc is 33, sc/st-35 while ex-servicemen get 5 years of exemption

2nd January 2011 07:09 PM

Rudraprasad

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

Dear Balaram,

Very nice to hear about you.

Age limit for applying civil service 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.

A general candidate can attempt Four times only.Where as Seven attempts of OBCs. And no limit for SCs/STs.

2nd January 2011 10:43 AM

venkataprakash.v

Re: Age limit for IPS/IFS exams?

dear friend.

age limit :
The candidate should be between the ages of 21 and 30 as on 1st of August of the year of examination. There are relaxations in the upper age limit in cases like SC/ST, OBC

candidates, etc.

Eligible for the exam any degree holder from any recognized university in the country. Final year students, awaiting results are also eligible.There is no minimum percentage.

all the best...........

1st January 2011 01:41 PM

BHAIBALRAMSINGH

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