Career

Hi,
Civil Services offer an attractive and challenging career to the ambitious, the aspiring and the talented.
1. Eligibility-
An Indian National Citizen
A graduate in any discipline from a recognized university and
In the age limit of 21-30 years
2. Two papers in prelims- Reasoning Aptitude and English Comprehension. Main exam is entirely subjective.
3. Select optional subjects considering your own comfort in understanding the subject and the process should be done carefully since it is the very deciding factor for your selection in this prestigious exam.
4. preparing for UPSC requires combination of smartness and hard work. Do the right things to gain an edge over your competition:
*Get the right books for Prelims
*Start preparing at least 10 months before
*Solve past year questions to test yourself on regular basis
*Cover the scoring sections early
*Cover the syllabus strategically. Don't go for a "prepare all" approach for prelims
*Balance paper 1 and 2
5. Books that you can consider-
Indian Politics by Lakshmikanth
Ancient History by D.D.Kausambi's
R.S. Agarwal [Arithmetic]
Essential of Grammar- Oxford Publications
Wren & Martin [English Grammar]
A Brief Introduction to Indian Constitution by Xavier's Pinto
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
6. A few popular institutes that offer IAS coaching in India-
Dronacharya IAS Academy
Achievers IAS Classes
Rajesh Academy For Civil Examinations
Nirvana IAS Academy
Ujjwal IAS Academy
BRAIN TREE Institute
7. Also you may refer-
http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2013/csp_ifs/csp2013.pdf
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/192/Civil-Services-Entry
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Hi,
Teachers are the professionals who provide education to the students studying at different schools.
Qualifying Exam
Pre-Primary teachers should have passed plus two from any recognized Institution. Candidates who have completed graduation or post graduation from any recognized university can teach in primary schools. Such candidates should also possess B.Ed degree or diploma in teaching or education to pursue their career in primary school teaching. Secondary or Higher Secondary teachers should need post graduation along with a B.Ed degree.
Who are eligible to apply?
Candidates who are applying for pre-primary teacher post should have fifty percent aggregate during their plus two examination. Those who are applying for primary teacher post need fifty five percent aggregate during their graduation or post graduation. Candidates should possess good percentage during their post graduation while applying for Secondary or Higher Secondary teacher post. B.Ed degree or diploma in teaching or education is a must for the candidates who are applying for primary or secondary or higher secondary teacher post. Candidates can pursue B.Ed or diploma course after graduation or post graduation. They also need to qualify the concerned entrance test to pursue B.Ed or diploma course in any recognized Institution.
Skills required for a Teacher
As the teachers plays a crucial role in the overall personality development of the students, good personal and aptitude skills are must for a teacher. They should possess good communication skills to develop a strong bond between the students. Teachers should possess a positive mental attitude while dealing with emergency situations. They need good presentation skills as they are introducing new topics before the students each day. Teacher should have an attitude to learn as much as they can from the available sources.
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Hi,
Please let us know in detail about your past academic record for better advice, however if you are 12th pass then you may consider pursuing BHM (Bachelor degree in Hotel Management)
While pursuing this course you may opt for specialization in:
- Front office.
- Food and beverage services.
- Food and beverages production (cooking and baking)
- House keeping.
As you are interested in being a chef so in that case you may opt for Food and beverages production (cooking and baking) as your specialization.
While opting this specialization you will learn about various national and international cuisines.
In order to pursue BHM you need to be 12th pass from any stream with English as one of the subjects, plus you need to take entrance test conducted by various institutes.
For your reference find below some of the finest institutes in India offering BHM:
- IHM- Mumbai.
- IHM- Delhi.
- IHM- Meerut, and many more institutes.
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Hi,
If you mean commercial pilot then please remember training in commercial flying can be taken with Flying clubs, the Rashtriya Udan Academy, Private Flying academies.
The training goes through 3 stages of licence.
The licences have to be procured in the following order:
1. Student Pilot Licence (SPL)
2. Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
3. Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- After Class XI/XII (with PCM) students can apply for the SPL.
- On passing Class XII(PCM) they may enroll for the next licence -PPL.
- On getting the PPL training begins for CPL.
Details of the Licences:
Student pilot licence can be taken at flying clubs in every State . It is a theory exam.
Eligibility - Age of 16 years minimum and pass in Class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee is required.
Selection - Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month. Candidates have to enroll a month before the examination. Selected candidates go through a medical test and the Pilot Aptitude Test.
Private pilot licence is a practical training. A total of 60 hours of flying is needed of which 20 hours minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.
There is a theory examination also.
Commercial pilot licence requires flying training for 190 hours to complete 250 hours of flying.
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Hi,
Aircraft maintenance engineers or aircraft mechanics readily find jobs in aircraft manufacturing or maintenance firms as well as airports.
Students of AME course can also appear and qualify as AMAeSI (Associate Membership of Aeronautical Society of India), which is considered equivalent to B.E. or B.Tech programme in Aeronautical Engineering by Government of India.
They can find jobs as engineers at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), Air India, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), BHEL, DRDO, Indian Air Force (IAF), Coast Guard and Airline Industries.
Candidates, who qualify as AMAeSI, are also eligible for M.Tech Admission in IITs through GATE, at Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, as well as at Madras Institute of Technology.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) is slightly different from Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering.
Aeronautical engineers specialise for the field at the B.Tech level and are involved in designing and manufacturing of aircrafts while Aircraft Maintenance Engineers service the aircraft and keep it in perfect flying condition.
Aircraft Maintenance Engg is a three-year training programme. Candidates who successfully complete the programme are issued license by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The course should only be pursued at the institutes that are approved by DGCA.
AME has two major streams:
1. Mechanical, which covers jet and piston engines, as well as light and heavy aircrafts.
2. Avionics, which cover radio navigation, and electrical and instrument systems.
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Hi,
* To become an astronaut you have to get these basic requirements-
-Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics.
- Should be a citizen of India
-You should be at least 21 years of age by the time you join. Age relaxation is there for SC/ST candidates.
-At least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Flight test experience is highly desirable.
* After graduation candidates can appear for the entrance exam which is held by NASA for the recruitment of scientists, Astronauts etc.
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Hi,
* Biotechnology is a rewarding and promising career option.
- After completing the course, graduates can seek employment in chemical industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.
- Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.
- Bio-technologists can seek employment in research laboratories, which are run by government or private sector.
- Professionals can seek job opportunities in private sectors such as food processing and agro-based industries, pharmaceutical farms and aquaculture.
- Environmental experts are also employed in different government agencies and private institutions.
- Bio-technologists can also opt for science writer in media houses.
* Below is the list of some of Biotechnology companies in India :
-Excel Industries Limited, Mumbai
-BrainWave Bioinformatics Ltd., Chennai
-Catalyst Pharma Consulting , Mumbai
-Hi Tech Bio Laboratories, Pune
-Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai
-Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
-Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Kerala (RGCB)
-Biotech Consortium India Limited, New Delhi
-All India Biotech Association (AIBA), New Delhi
-Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Asia Pacific Ltd., Chennai
* As far as salary is concerned, it depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
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Hi,
Psychology signifies the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. There is tremendous scope in the field.
To build a career in Psychology, you have two options :
1)
If you have completed 12th in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology as your subjects, you may go for MBBS. And after that you may either do a postgraduate course (M.D.- Doctor of Medicine) in Psychiatry or a Diploma in Psychiatric Medicine (DPM) to become a qualified Psychiatrist.
Besides MD and DPM, The National Board of Examinations conducts a programme called Diploma of National Board Exam (DNB). The DNB is considered to be equivalent to a MD degree.
2)
To become a Psychologist, you need to obtain a degree in Psychology or allied subjects.
You may then go for Post graduation in the desired branch of Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Child Psychology, Sports Psychology etc).
You may alongside attend workshops and short term therapeutic / organizational courses to enhance your counselling skills and widen up your opportunities.
Then, opt for research programs and apply for jobs in public or private sector and acquire experience alongside in the related field.
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If you wish to establish yourself as a Clinical Psychologist and open up your clinic, then, it would be advisable to enroll in those courses which are recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and be in touch with the council for the rules and regulations to obtain a licence. This licence will help you to open your own clinic legally.
3)
After completing the course, you can seek job in various sectors such as private industry, universities, schools & colleges, clinics, hospitals and in government agencies.
You may work under the management of doctoral level psychologists.
You can also work in sectors such as in health centers as assistant in administrative department and rehabilitation sector.
You may even work in research establishments, welfare organizations, child / youth guidance centers.
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