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Dear Ashok
I would like to congratulate you for your dream. Civil service is considered as the top level official jobs in central government. Please understand that there is no separate exams for IAS and IPS. There is only one exam called as Civil service examination. The examination is conducted by UPSC each year. On the basis of marks scored on this test, IAS, IPS, IFS,IRS services are allotted to the right candidates.
Eligibility : for Appearing Civil service premlims, Graduation in any stream from a recognized university , is enough. Please note that there is not mark restriction in graduation.
Age : One should complete minimum 21 years for appaering examination. Maximum age is 32 years for General Category.
There is a relaxation of 3 Years in (Upper age ) for OBC candidates and 5 Years for SC /SCT Candidates and EX.Service men.
There are two sessions for CIVIL SERVICE
1. Prelims
2. Main
Preliminary examination is usually conducted on the month of May/June. It is an objective type examination of 3 hours duration. 300 questions will there to answer.
Negative marketing system is applicable.
Prelims syllabus is based on
1. Indian and World History
2. Indian Constitution and Legal System
3. Current Affairs
4. General Knowledge
5. Basic Maths
6. Basic English and Grammar
The one who have passed Prelims can continue with main examination. Not like Prelims, it is descriptive. We can choose a subject from the given subjects. It may not related with your grafuation. For example, a MBBS, graduate can take History as his elective subject for main examination.
Now candidates can write the examination in their regional language also. This will help the candidates to score more in written examination.
Successful candidates are called asked to give their preferences, ie IAS,IPS,IFS,IRS etc.on the basis of rank secured , they will be given appropriate services. They will called for interview with board members. It will be a cruicial statge. Any questions can expect from your CV, It may be personal, from your elective subjects, currunt affair, your political views etc.
successful candidates needs to undergo training at Musury, civil service training academy. After this , candidates will be send for training as trainee in various caders .
So as a first step, you should take a Bachelor degree in any subject and start preparation for prelims right now.
Hope these informations are useful.
All the Best
SEHEER A KADER OTTAYIL
CAREER EXPER

Astronomy / Astro physics requires strong knowledge / base in physics and mathematics. Astronomy is one of the oldest fields of scientific enquiry. It is an observational Science that studies about Planets, Galaxies,Stars, Dark energies etc.
Astrophysics deals with the physics or its a branch of physics , that helps to understand the nature of the Universe and applies many disciplines of physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, and atomic and molecular physics, field theory etc
Astronomy is not avilable at Graduate Level. So it is better to pursue B.Sc in Physics as a fist step into astronomy research career. Master level programs are offered by various universities.
1. Pondichery University -Dept.of Astrophysics
2. OSMANIYA University- Dept.of Astronomy
3. Indian Institute of Atrophysics
4. Pandit Ravishankar Sukla University
Indian Institute of Astrophysics has recently introduced an integrated M.Sc-PhD course in Astrophysics in collobaration with IGNOU.
The Admission will be on the basis of entrance test and mark in qualifying examinations.
Eligibility : B.Sc-Physics / B Tech Graduates who have studies engineering physics are eligible to apply for the program.
The selected students are eligible for a stipend of Rs.10,000 / Month, book grant, Hostel etc.
Up on the succesful completion of two years, candidates will be awarded M.Sc-Degree.
PhD
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Candidates with Minimum grade points are only permitted to continue with PhD, They are eligible for Rs. 16,000 Studentship / Month.