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ClearIAS » UPSC Exams » Will General Category Candidates (EWS) get more attempts in the UPSC Civil Services Exam?

Will General Category Candidates (EWS) get more attempts in the UPSC Civil Services Exam?

Last updated on March 2, 2019 by Alex Andrews George

More Attempts for General Category Candidates in UPSCNews reports (like that of Financial Express) mentioned that once the new quota bill for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) comes into effect, there is every chance that more attempts would be given for General Category Candidates in UPSC Civil Services Exam.

However, as of now, no such steps are taken by the (NDA) government.

Even in the rules notified by the DoPT for EWS reservation, there is no mention of any relaxation in terms of age or the number of attempts allowed to the aspirants.

What will happen if General Candidates (EWS) get the same relaxations as of OBC candidates?

The OBC candidates currently have an upper age limit of 35 years and nine attempts to crack civil services examination while candidates from the general category have an age limit of 32 years and are allowed only six attempts. For SC/ST candidates, the upper age limit is 37 years and there is no limit on the number of attempts.

If the Center brings new rules, job aspirants from the general category could enjoy similar relaxations given to OBC candidates. These include relaxations in terms of age limit, number of attempts, and cut-off marks.

(1) The upper age limit of General Category (EWS) may increase to 35 years

EWS candidates from General Category could try for UPSC Civil Services Exam until they attain the age of 35 (just like the non-creamy layer OBC), instead of the present upper-age limit of 32.

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(2) The number of attempts for EWS (General Category) may increase to 9

The number of attempts permitted for the Economically Weaker Section among General Category may increase to 9, instead of what is currently permitted, ie. 6.

(3) Fewer marks may be needed to qualify for the job

The cut-off marks needed for General Category candidates (EWS) to qualify Prelims, Mains or interview may also reduce, similar to OBCs.

Another bill was expected, but…

As per the Financial Express report, the government was most likely introduce a detailed bill in the upcoming budget session that will deal with all these aspects of 10% quota for general category candidates.

It mentioned:

The session is expected to start from 31st January and the government will push through its pending legislative business in this two-week long session which will be the last one before general elections due in April-May this year.

“The government will bring in another bill that will deal with all these aspects,” said a senior BJP leader in the Rajya Sabha who is aware of the development.

However, there was no push for such a bill during the Budget session.

No relaxations for the General (EWS): SSC 2019 Notification

The new relaxations (if introduced) were supposed to be applicable not only for UPSC Civil Services Exam but all other government exams as well.

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Millions of candidates in the general category were expected to enjoy the relaxations in terms of age limit and the number of attempts to apply for government jobs.

However, the 2019 notification by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) didn’t mention any age relaxations for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

Will the Supreme Court allow the EWS relaxations?

All these relaxations (and the quota provision) will be subject to the approval of the EWS quota bill by the Supreme Court.

As the EWS quota crosses the Supreme Court prescribed limit for reservation (50% in total), it will be under the review of SC. Moreover, the new act by affecting the merit has, in turn, reduced the effective share of vacancies for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and General.

If the Supreme Court quash the new bill, the IAS exam eligibility will remain the same, as before.

Who will get the benefit of these relaxations (if introduced)?

The Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) among the General Category.

Will you come under the EWS?

For the purposes of article 15 and article 16, “economically weaker sections” shall be such as may be notified by the State from time to time on the basis of family income and other indicators of economic disadvantage.’

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Central Government of India has specified certain criteria for considering as Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

However, the states will have the freedom to decide on the income criterion of beneficiaries under the bill.

The government referred to an annual household income of up to Rs. 8 lakh for determining the economic backwardness of a candidate from the general category. This is exactly the same for determining the creamy layer for other socially and educationally backward class (OBC) candidates.

UPSC Notification for Prelims 2019 soon

Union Public Service Commission will release the notification for Civil Service Prelims and Indian Forest Service Prelims on February 19, 2019. Hopefully, this would clear the air on many of the new developments.

UPSC Prelims 2019 is on June 02, 2019. All you need to do now is to keep track of these new developments, and prepare hard.

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Comments

  1. Nithya Cg says

    January 11, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    Is this age relaxation only for ews of general category??? If so what about others

    Reply
    • manjeet poonia says

      January 11, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      supreme court will definitely cancel this political lolipop

    • Vipin Mishra says

      January 29, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      sc accept it….

    • Sanket Salunkhe says

      January 11, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      It is mentioned in this article also that the categories other than general category already have relaxation for civil services exams.

  2. Pavan D. Patle says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    What about OBC candidates?? I have heard that age criteria may be change in upcoming notification.

    Reply
  3. Avinash Mudholkar says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    others has to dubanaa in chullu bhar panee

    Reply
  4. Anamika says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    It will be good if it give age relaxation of 5years for women, widow n divorcees, coz they need this facility a lot than others totaling their life better..

    Reply
    • Kajal naina says

      February 4, 2019 at 8:30 pm

      Yes of course because women needs little bit more support from the government of india because there are lots of women who are facing problem in their lives .

  5. Anupam deb says

    January 11, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    This is gonna be a creamy decession by govt, I have seen such obc /sc/st who don’t need any reservations but they are gaining the profite due to this,,,, there are many incompetent person who doesn’t deserve where they are now only due this,,,, but we unreserved talented weaker economy section people only due this reservation are not gaining any opportunitys….

    Reply
    • Armaan says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:26 am

      stressing upon your phrase.” but WE unreserved talented weaker..” well the so called self- proclaimed talent of yours we came to know through the whole paragraph .(RIP English grammar.thank god the Brits ran away before ur arrival).

  6. Andleeb says

    January 11, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    What about OSC candidate? Is there any relaxation for them.

    Reply
  7. Vik says

    January 11, 2019 at 7:46 pm

    They should give priority to widow women who single handedly support the livelihood and kids without support from either husband’s or father’s family. Children of such femals should be given reservation

    Reply
  8. Nilesh says

    January 11, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Age of mine 38 years old, I am eligible for this exam, I will definitely perform well
    Please call 9819424424

    Reply
  9. Secret says

    January 12, 2019 at 12:23 am

    If there is 60% reservation then what will be the effect on open category cut off marks?

    Reply
  10. Ramesh says

    January 18, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    When Supreme Court will give it’s approval?? Any probable date ? Or it may take more than 6 months….??

    Reply
  11. Rajesh says

    January 18, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    Hi
    When Supreme court will give its approval for EWS? Will take more than 6 months ??

    Please do reply …

    Reply
  12. Satyawan says

    January 19, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    How age relaxation in EWS?

    Reply
  13. Deepak says

    January 21, 2019 at 12:33 am

    Thanks sir for providing information about the attempts of UPSC.

    Reply
  14. Arya says

    January 27, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    according to dopt officials, there’s no age relaxation for EWS.

    Reply
  15. Deepak says

    January 30, 2019 at 2:07 am

    Thank you sir

    Reply
  16. Hemant says

    January 31, 2019 at 11:36 pm

    sir, can you please inform us that whether age relaxation under this reservation has been implemented or not?

    Reply
  17. RAJ KUNWAR says

    February 19, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    Is general category reservation will be measured in ews category?
    Is any attempt increased in upsc 2019 for new EWS students?
    Which type of documents are required for EWS category? Till now I haven’t received any reservation from this category

    Reply
  18. Shivank says

    February 23, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    Hi, can anyone tell whether the ews will benefit at each stage of the examination or just in the final list (suppose from the Ips can get into IAS)?

    Reply
  19. kranthi says

    March 29, 2019 at 11:50 am

    EWS People should get age relation also.. it should applicable as for the 10% reservation please support

    Reply
  20. Manju rai says

    September 5, 2020 at 11:15 pm

    Sir ews kab se apply hoga kyonki ab to jyada time ho gya but abhi tak apply nahi hua..jisase kafi problems ho sakti ..plz sir do some think

    Reply
  21. Goldigupta says

    October 27, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    यूपीएससी में जनरल वालों के लिए आयु सीमा बढ़ाना चाहिए अटेंप्ट भी बनाना चाहिए क्योंकि सबको एक दायरे में रखना चाहिए 32 आयु से 34 आयु कर देना चाहिए और 8 अटेंट कर देना चाहिए

    Reply

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