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Hi, I am going to complete my MA in next 2 months, I want to know can I apply for IAS exam in 2013, if yes then how?
Gaurav Kumar
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IAS exams are conducted by UPSC every year.You must have graduation degree from a recognized university for IAS.

See the details below for this exam:
IAS Exam i.e Indian Administrative Exam
It is under Civil Service Exam conducted once in a Year by UPSC.

To become an IAS Officer One Needs to crack Civil Service Exam.

Eligibility criteria in Details:
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree of a recognized 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.

Number of Attempts:
Four attempts for open, seven for OBCs and no limit for SCs/STs.
If a person appears in the Preliminary Examination or even one paper is counted as an attempt.

Civil Services Preliminary Exam date:19.05.2013

Civil Service Main Exam Date : 08.11.2013

How to apply:
•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 complete details go to http://www.upsc.gov.in