how to prepare for an ias examinations
In this article we will talk about the process involved in becoming an IAS or (Indian Administrative Services) officer!
Please Note: Becoming an:
IAS (Indian Administrative Services) officer
IPS (Indian Police Services) officer etc…
Is all done though the same “UPSC held Civil Services examination”! This guide is written from the point of view of becoming an IAS officer. However, the procedure to become an IPS etc. officer is also the same! If you are interested in becoming an IAS officer, you probably know what the IAS is all about and why becoming an IAS officer is a very good career option.
You will have “job security”, “discount on Govt. services”, “Govt. provided transportation” and many more things... Even though the monthly salary provided by the IAS career is not too high, the “perks” make up for the less salary!
To get into the IAS, you will have to give the “UPSC held Civil Services Examination”. It is a common exam for getting into the IAS, IPS etc. To succeed in the “Civil Services Examination” you first need to understand how the examination is conducted or the “examination format
Can anyone apply, what is the eligibility criteria?
I. Academic Eligibility
The candidate must possess a degree from an Indian University or an educational institution deemed as a University or possess an equivalent qualification. Those in the final year of a degree course can also appear in the Preliminary Examination.
II. Other Eligibility Conditions
1. For the IAS and the IPS, the candidate must be a citizen of India. The candidate must have attained 21 years of age on August 1st of the year of examination and must not have attained 30 years of age on that date. The upper age limit will be relaxed by 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates. The upper age limit is also relaxed in favor of certain categories of civil servants working under the Government of India and Defense Services Personnel.
These are the Govt.
Please Note: Becoming an:
IAS (Indian Administrative Services) officer
IPS (Indian Police Services) officer etc…
Is all done though the same “UPSC held Civil Services examination”! This guide is written from the point of view of becoming an IAS officer. However, the procedure to become an IPS etc. officer is also the same! If you are interested in becoming an IAS officer, you probably know what the IAS is all about and why becoming an IAS officer is a very good career option.
You will have “job security”, “discount on Govt. services”, “Govt. provided transportation” and many more things... Even though the monthly salary provided by the IAS career is not too high, the “perks” make up for the less salary!
To get into the IAS, you will have to give the “UPSC held Civil Services Examination”. It is a common exam for getting into the IAS, IPS etc. To succeed in the “Civil Services Examination” you first need to understand how the examination is conducted or the “examination format
Can anyone apply, what is the eligibility criteria?
I. Academic Eligibility
The candidate must possess a degree from an Indian University or an educational institution deemed as a University or possess an equivalent qualification. Those in the final year of a degree course can also appear in the Preliminary Examination.
II. Other Eligibility Conditions
1. For the IAS and the IPS, the candidate must be a citizen of India. The candidate must have attained 21 years of age on August 1st of the year of examination and must not have attained 30 years of age on that date. The upper age limit will be relaxed by 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates. The upper age limit is also relaxed in favor of certain categories of civil servants working under the Government of India and Defense Services Personnel.
These are the Govt.