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I am physically handicapped candidate with 55% disability. Is there any reservation for such candidates in Indian Administrative Service (IAS)? examination Can apply for IAS I am a physical handicapped (55%)?

Reservation in IAS exam is offered in terms of age relaxation, the number of attempts, IAS eligibility, relaxation in cutoff and total number of seats.

Relaxation in a upper age limit upto 10 years is given to orthopedically handicapped candidates blind,deaf and mute.

Yes, physically handicapped candidates are eligible for IAS.

Physically handicapped candidates who have disability of 40% or more are eligible for benefits given to physically handicapped candidates like relaxation in the age limit and in number of attempts.

Physically handicapped candidates must submit a disability certificate issued by a medical board constituted by central or state government.

After the IAS interview, a physically handicapped candidate would be medically examined by the Central Standing Medical Board (CSMB).