What is the eligibility criteria to appear for UPSC exam? Can I appear for UPSC exam after completing UG in hotel management?
Is it necessary to pursue B.Tech in order to appear for UPSC exam? Which subject should I opt for prelims?
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Hello dear, Although regarded as one of the toughest exams in the country, with the right approach and strategy, an aspirant can crack the IAS examination in the very first attempt. It is essential for aspirants to know and understand the requirements of the IAS exam such as the UPSC syllabus for IAS Exam (Prelims-MCQ and Mains-DESCRIPTIVE), pattern, eligibility criteria, application procedure and other such significant details before kick-starting the preparations. So, at this stage you can :
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Education Qualification for IAS exam: Candidate must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognised University. UPSC Civil Services Exam Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age. General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts. You should choice the option which is subject you interested you choice for option because it's good chance to score more mark in the subject you know well you have a good knowledge. -
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UPSC Exam Details and eligibility:
For the IAS IFS & IPS, a candidate must be a citizen of India. For the IRS and other services, a candidate must be one of the following:
A citizen of India
*a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Educational Qualification:
Here you can get details like Qualification for IAS IFS & IPS from below. All candidates must have as a minimum one of the following educational qualifications:
*A degree from a Central, State or Deemed university
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The age required for UPSC Exam is 21 years.
For General category candidates, upper age limit is 32 years with a maximum of 6 attempts.
For OBC candidates, upper age limit is 35 years with a maximum of 9 attempts.
For SC/ST candidates, upper age limit is 37 and the number of attempts is up to the age limit.
For physically disabled candidates, upper age limit is 35, 38 and 40 for General category, OBC and SC/ST respectively with the number of attempts being 9 for General category and OBC candidates; for SC/ST up to age limit.
Candidates from J&K domicile, upper age limits are 37 years, 40 years, 42 years and 50 years for GC, SC/ST, OBC and ph...more
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