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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, a post-basic BSc nursing degree holder is eligible to apply for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) exam. The eligibility criteria for the IAS exam primarily focus on educational qualifications, age limit, nationality, and other specified criteria, and they do not restrict candidates based on specific academic disciplines.
Having a background in Nursing can offer a unique perspective and expertise in healthcare-related issues, which can be advantageous in administrative roles related to health, public welfare, or governance.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Average salary is estimated to be anywhere between INR 2.5 LPA and INR 15 LPA for MBBS doctors, while IAS officers are expected to get an estimated 14 LPA.
However, what doctors and IAS officers earn may be entirely different for a host of other reasons.
High earnings are commanded by doctors, more so those with specialised skills or those in private practice, often exceeding levels commanded by IAS officers. earnings chart is headed by surgeons, specialist doctors, and doctors in high-demand fields.
While salaries of IAS officers are ever-increasing, their starting salary is quite less as compared to doctors working in a private sector.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 1
Yes you can take UPSC exam after Bachelors it doesnt matter what subjects or specialisation you have in yours Bachelors what matter is this only that you need to have Bachelors for the test to appear in
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
BA LLB can be helpful for IAS in several ways:
1. Legal Knowledge: Strengthens students’ grasp of law, constitution, legal institutions which are significant for those in the IAS as policy makers, administrators and governors.
2. Analytical Skills: Prepares students for critical evaluation and successful problem solving by providing them with tools that will be effective in decision making.
3. Communication Skills: Strengthens the areas of writing, presentation, and public speaking which are crucial for leadership in administration and for interacting with the public.
4. General Studies: Courses such as history, political science, an
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a year agoBeginner-Level 4
Full form of IAS is Indian Administrative Service.It is the most demanded government job in India & the toughest as well to crack.To get in to IAS, one has to appear in Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).Top notch in the merit list, i.e., top rankers get in to this service based on their category.
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Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted for various civil services job opportunities.Based on the rank, aspirants get their preferrable service.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A total of 1056 positions are expected to be open for UPSC CSE in 2024, 40 of which are designated for candidates with baseline disability categories. On May 26, 2024, the IAS Exam for the 2024 preliminary round will be held. The IAS 2024 application must be completed by applicants who are at least 21 years old and no older than 32. As of August 1, 2024, the candidates must be at least 21 years old and under 32 years old, meaning they must have been born between August 2, 1991, and August 1, 2002. Details about the UPSC Age Limit 2024 will be included in the official notification.Only about 180 applicants are chosen annually throu
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
Yes, the Union Public Service Commission dropped one question from the IAS prelims exam 2023. The Commission dropped one question from the General Studies Paper 1. The question number 34 (SET A) was dropped from the question paper. The Commission dropped the question from any type of marks consideration. The Commission mentioned "X" as its answer in the official answer key.
The Commission released the IAS answer key 2023 on May 9, 2024.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC IAS 2025 prelims and main exam date. The Commission released the IAS 2025 notification online on January 22, 2025. The last date for the IAS 2025 application was February 21, 2025. The Commission will conduct the IAS 2025 prelims exam on May 25, 2025.
The IAS main exam 2025 will be conducted from August 22, 2025. The Commission preponed the main exam by one month.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body in India responsible for conducting various competitive exams, including All India Services, Central Services, Cadres, and the Armed Forces of India. The main function of UPSC is to conduct group A & B examinations for the recruits to the various services of the Union. Following direct recruitment exams are conducted by UPSC
- Civil Services Exam
- Engineering Services Exam (IES)
- Combined Armed Police Forces Exam (CAPF)
- Combined Medical Services Exam (CMS)
- Indian Economic Services/Indian Statistical Services Exam (IES/ISS)
- Combined Geo-Scientist Exam
- Combined Defence Services Exa
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
The UPSC is Union Public Service Commission. It is a constitutional body responsible for conducting various competitive exams such as Civil Services, Central Armed Police Force, National Defence Academy and other Exams.
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