Civil Servant (IAS/PCS) eligibility

Hi,
Eligibility-
An Indian National Citizen
A graduate in any discipline from a recognized university and
In the age limit of 21-30 years
So it is suggestible that you pick a degree course through lateral entry and then proceed with Civil services.
It is also advisable that you pick bachelors's degree program now and by the end of 3rd year, pick coaching for the IAS/KAS exam
*Till the time you join a professional coaching institute, I would advice you for self preparation.
For general awareness,you should read the daily newspaper and even watching the news will help.
You could also use magazines such as CSR, Competition Master, Banking Service Chronicle, etc.
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Hi,
The eligibility norms are as follows:
1. Nationality
-For the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service, a candidate must be a citizen of India.
-For the Indian Revenue Service, 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
-For other services, a candidate must be one of the following:
A citizen of India A citizen of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan 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
2. Education
All candidates must have a minimum of any of the following educational qualifications: -
-A degree from a Central, State or Deemed university
-A degree received through Correspondence Education or Distance Education
-A degree from an Open University
-A qualification recognized by the Government of India as being equivalent to either of the above
3. Age Prescribed age limits are minimum 21 years and maximum of 30 years as on 1 August of the year of Examination. A candidate who turns 21 on 1 August is eligible whereas a candidate who turns 30 is not.
Upper age limit relaxation is also provided to certain candidates
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,
Eligibility Criteria for IPS Exam:
1. An Indian National Citizen
2. Age limit- 21-30 years, 33 for OBC's and 35 for SC's/ST's
3. A graduate in any discipline from a recognized university
4. Physical Standard-
Height – 165 cm
Chest – Minimum 84 cm. Expansion 5 cm
Eye sight – 6/6 or 6/9 distant vision for good eye. 6/12 or 6/9 for worst eye. Near vision J 1 for good eye. J2 for worst eye. The correction is by lenses
only. High standard for the Color-blind test. No inherent night blindness. Vision should stereoscopic.
Blood pressure (High) – Age 23 – 123, age 24 – 124, age 25 –122, age 28 – 124, age 30 –125, age 32 – 126, age 34 – 127.
Ear- good listening & normal ear cavity. 1000 to 4000 frequency hearing impairment should not be more than 30 decibels.
5. Two papers in prelims- Reasoning Aptitude and English Comprehension. Main exam is entirely subjective.
6. 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.
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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