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IAS Eligibility Criteria – Get Details from Bharat IAS & KAS Academy Classes

Basic requirements for UPSC exam applicants include meeting the IAS eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting body, as notified by the Central Government.

The eligibility criteria consist of three key points: nationality, educational qualification, and age. The best IAS coaching in Bangalore not only teaches candidates but also guides them at every step.

Nationality

>> For the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service, the candidate must be a citizen of India.
>> For other services, the candidate must be one of the following:
       1. A citizen of India
       2. A citizen of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan
       3. A Tibetan refugee who settled permanently in India before 1 January 1962.
       4. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of Permanently settling in India

IAS Exam Educational qualification

>> Undergraduate who pursuing final semester
>> Graduates of any discipline
>> Educational qualification for UPSC exam is a degree from a university established by law in India or possesses an equivalent qualification
>> All candidates must have minimum one of the following educational qualifications:
       1. A degree from a central, state or a deemed university
       2. A degree received through correspondence or distance education
       3. A degree from an open university
       4. A qualification recognized by the government of India as being equivalent to one of the above
       5. Under graduates who are pursuing their final year can also appear

Note: Under graduates must submit proof of their eligibility from a competent authority at their institute/university at the time of the main examination, failing which they will not be allowed to attend the exam.

Age and Number of Attempts

>> Minimum Age – The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years
>> Based on caste category the age limits and number of attempts will vary

Our team of dedicated professionals helps you to understand the IAS eligibility criteria well. According to the terms and conditions of UPSC, candidates pursuing the final semester of their graduation program can apply for the IAS or IPS prelim. Graduates of any discipline from a central, state, or deemed university can apply for the exam with the help of Best IAS Coaching in Bangalore.

Caste Categories - Age Limits, No of Attempts

General Merit (GM) - 32 Years, 6 attempts

Other Backward Castes (OBC) - 35 Years, 9 attempts

Scheduled Castes (SC) Scheduled Tribes (ST) - 37 Years, Unlimited attempts

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UPSC Eligibility Criteria for Defense Service Personnel

UPSC eligibility criteria for age category are different for Defense Service Personnel, who are disabled in Operations during Hostilities. For them, the age limit is 40 years.

Note: For Candidates belonging to ex-servicemen including Commissioned officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered military services for at least five years as on 1 August, of the year and have been released.

>> How are the IAS exams conducted..?
>> IAS is one of civil services but not an exam, it is a regular tendency to be called as IAS exam by all. These exams are called as CSE (Civil service Exams) which are conducted by UPSC (Union Public service)
>> CSE(Civil Service Exam) Pattern, Exam is conducted in three Stages–
       1. Stage 1 – Preliminary
       2. Stage 2 – Mains
       3. Stage 3 – Interview (about IAS)