Civil Servant (IAS/PCS)
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5 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The candidates should note that the Union Public Service Commission conduct the Civil Service Exam every year. The Commission releases the official notification every year which mention all the eligibility criteria for all the categories separately. The number of attempts is also one such criteria which is defined based on the category of the candidate.
The Commission mention the pemissible number of attempts in the following manner:
Category | Number of Attempts (Allowed) |
|---|---|
General/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 6 |
Other Backward Classes | 9 |
SC/ST | Unlimited - till the age limit |
Person with Disabilities | Unlimited - till the age limit |
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5 months agoBeginner-Level 5
The UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025 has been released. The Commission selected 14,161 candidates for the UPSC main exam 2025 which wil commence on August 22, 2025. The Union Public Service Commission conducted the IAS prelims exam 2025 on May 25, 2025. The Commission conducted the CSP 2025 in offline mode and the candidates will be required to mark the answers in OMR sheet provided by the Commission. The candidates will be required to bring one photo identity card along with the UPSC e-call letter to establish their identity when asked for.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 7
In the initial stages of CA careers while working in the private sector, especially with top firms or multinational corporations, often starts with a higher salary package compared to an entry-level IAS officer. External reports suggest that the average starting salary for a CA can range from INR 6 to INR 10 Lacs per annum, and even higher in Big 4 firms. The starting salary for an IAS officer, as per the 7th Pay Commission, begins at aprrox. INR 56,000 per month, which translates to roughly INR 6.7 Lacs per annum, excluding allowances.
Hence, from a monetary perspective, a well-placed and experienced CA in the private sector gen
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5 months agoBeginner-Level 4
"As per UPSC rules, candidates who are in the final year of their qualifying degree, such as MBBS, are eligible to apply for the IAS exam, provided they can furnish proof of degree completion before the declaration of the final results."
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