UPSC 2020: The application process for IAS/IPS exam has started. Apply before the last date!
To get selected into services like IAS or IPS, you need to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Exam.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications from candidates for the Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2020 from February 12, 2020.
Who can apply for the IAS Exam: Know the Eligibility Criteria
For the Indian Administrative Service, the Indian Foreign Service and the Indian Police Service, a candidate must be a citizen of India. For other services, subjects of Nepal and Bhutan can also apply. Tibetan refugees and PIOs can also file their application.
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification is a degree.
The degree may be obtained via regular, private, or distance education.
Age Limit
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the 1st of August, 2020.
i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1988 and not later than 1st August 1999.
Relaxation in age limit
The upper age-limit prescribed above (32 years) will be relaxable up to:
- a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe;
- a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) non-creamy layer.
- a maximum of three years in the case of Defence Services Personnel.
- a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen.
- a maximum of five years in the case of Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs) and Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs).
- a maximum of 10 years in the case of differently-abled.
Notification for UPSC 2020 CSE out on February 12, 2020
UPSC released the notification for Civil Service Prelims and Indian Forest Service Prelims on February 12, 2020.
You can refer UPSC syllabus here.
The last date to apply for Civil Service Prelims and Indian Forest Service Prelims 2020 is March 03, 2020.
Here is the link to apply.
Date of UPSC 2020 CSE Preliminary Exam (Objective)
The date of UPSC CSE Prelims 2020 and IFS Prelims 2020 is May 31, 2020.
Date of UPSC 2020 CSE Main Exam (Written)
Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination will be invited to appear for the Main Examination (written). There are 9 papers in the written exam, out of which 2 papers are qualifying in nature.
UPSC CSE Mains 2020 is scheduled to start on September 18, 2020.
Date of UPSC 2020-21 CSE Interview (Personality Test)
Candidates who qualify the Main examination (written) will be summoned for the interview (personality test) which will be conducted at the UPSC building in New Delhi. The date of UPSC Civil Services Interview for 2020-21 is expected to be in February – March 2021.
How should you prepare for IAS exam 2020?
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Aspirants who are just starting their UPSC preparation may refer ClearIAS beginners’ guide for the road map to clear IAS.
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Many toppers have certified that ClearIAS test-based approach is one of the most efficient strategies to succeed in the UPSC Civil Services Exam. This strategy is a smooth integration of learning with test-taking – thereby covering the whole syllabus via mock exams.
ClearIAS timetable has integrated online study-materials and recommended standard text-books along with mock exams. Take ClearIAS online mock exams and learn the most probable topics faster!
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Is there any age relaxation for divorced woman according any clause. What about & what’s the actual mean of 6th sentence in age relaxation criteria. Pls.. can u give any information about these doubts.
@ Kalpana – At the moment, there is no age relaxation for divorced women. However, women are encouraged to apply for UPSC CSE. No fees are charged from women candidates.
PS: Terms which you asked for explanation: Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs) and Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs)
Last year degree student can apply upsc preliminary exam , how
@Aswathi – UPSC allows final year students (degree) to sit for UPSC Civil Services Exam if they meet the age requirements (ie. candidate must have at least 21 years of age on 1st August of that given year when the exam is held).
PS: All candidates who are declared qualified by the Commission for taking the Civil Services (Main) Examination will be required to produce proof of passing the requisite examination along with their application for the Main Examination failing which such candidates will not be admitted to the Main Examination.
In which class appear in this exam (UPSC )
Sir i am appearing for prelims on 2021 is this application for 2021 prelims or 2020 prelims ?
@Karthik – For 2020 Exam – which will start on May 31, 2020.
Any age relaxation for permanent residents of jammu and kashmir
What about jammu and Kashmir residents…. As per the govt orders the five year age relaxation has been withdrawn perhaps…. Or the order is awaited…. Please help me out if I can apply… My date of birth is 10-04-88.
@Mohammed – You will get more clarity, once the notification is out.
My date of Birth is 13/01/1989 and belongs to General category. Let me know whether I will be eligible for UPSC 2021 or Not , whereas I am eligible for UPSC 2020 that I understand. Your reply with exact reply will be helpful for me.