UPSC IAS Examination 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Indian Administrative Service (IAS), previously known as the Imperial Civil Service (ICS), is a bureaucracy in India. The conducting body, UPSC, selects the candidates for All-India Services including Indian Administrative Services (IAS) through the IAS (UPSC CSE) test.

On its official website, the UPSC has published the official announcement for the IAS (UPSC CSE) Recruitment test, 2022.

The number of vacancies to be filled through the examination is expected to be approximately 861.

UPSC IAS CSE Prelims 2022: How to apply?

• Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC – upsconline.nic.in.
• Step 2: On the homepage, click on the application link for CSE 2022.
• Step 3: On the next page, click on the part I registration link available against the CSE prelims 2022.
• Step 4: Fill in the UPSC CSE application form with the necessary details to complete the part I registration.
• Step 5: Once done, save the registration number and password and proceed to part II registration.
• Step 6: Complete the remaining details and upload the required documents.
• Step 7: Pay the application fee and download a copy of the UPSC CSE prelims application form 2022 for future reference.

In this regard, the UPSC examination eligibility requirements, such as UPSC age restriction, number of attempts, and so on, are the first thing you should verify and thoroughly grasp before applying for the IAS exam.

The following are the various criteria to appear for the IAS exam:

• Minimum Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 21 years old
• Maximum age limit and number of attempts
• EWS & General Category: 32 years; 6 attempts
• OBC (with certificate): 32 + 3 years; 9 attempts
• SC/ST: 32 years plus 5 years, with an unlimited number of attempts.
• Physically Disabled: 32 + 10 years; Gen/OBC/Person with Benchmark Disability (EWS category): 9 attempts; SC/ST: limitless attempts
• Jammu and Kashmir Domicile: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years if OBC OR 5 years if SC/ST); several attempts vary according to reserved category.
• Disabled and discharged members of the armed forces: 32 years + 3 years + (3 years if Gen/OBC OR 5 years if SC/ST)
• Commission Officer for Ex-Servicemen: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years if OBC OR 5 years if SC/ST)
• Minimum UPSC exam qualification:
• The candidate must have a degree from a government-approved university or an equivalent level.
• Candidates in their last year of study or awaiting results are also eligible to take the UPSC preliminary examination. All such applicants who intend to take the IAS examinations must submit documentation of passing the stated exam along with their application for the main IAS exam.
• Candidates with professional and technical qualifications equal to professional and technical degrees as determined by the government.
• IAS is open to medical students who have completed their last year of MBBS but have yet to complete their internship. A certificate of course completion (including internship) from the appropriate authorities of the University/Institution must be presented with the Main Examination application.

What is counted as an attempt? Approximately half of those who fill out the application form appear for the test. Your attempt will not be counted if you fill out the form but do not appear for the exam.

Furthermore, anyone who has ever served as an IAS or IFS official cannot retake the exam. Whereas an IPS can sit for the exam to compete for an IAS position.

Conclusion

If you ought to serve the nation, being IAS can be one of the great ways to do that. However, it is crucial to check the eligibility criteria while filling the application form. Besides, enroll yourself with standard coaching for the fool proof preparation of the exam.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]