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    Can I appear in UPSC exam for the post of IAS officer after completing B.Sc (Honours in Zoology)?

    hello
    sir!i have completed my bsc(honours) in zoology can i appear for upsc exam for IAS OFFICER?

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    Re: Can I appear in UPSC exam for the post of IAS officer after completing B.Sc (Honours in Zoology)?

    Dear Aspirant,
    -You can definitely appear for the CIVIL SERVICES exams after completing your BSc in ZOOLOGY.
    You could have also appeared for the exams while in your final year.
    It is these exams which are carried out for recruitment of candidates into the honorary posts of IAS,IPS,Foreign Services,etc.

    - The forms of the CIVIL SERVICES exams are released by First week of FEBRUARY and the last date to apply is about n the first week of March.
    - You can apply either ONLINE on the website :: www.upsconline.nic.in !!
    You may also apply offline by purchasing the forms from the regional main branch Post Office.
    Take care that you apply only once.

    -The CIVIL SERVICES exams are conducted in three phases.
    >> The Preliminary Exams.
    >> The Mains Exams.
    >> The Interviews.
    -
    The preliminary exams are conducted in May.It is followed by the Mains exams which are conducted in October-November.Only candidates who qualify the preliminary exams proceed to the mains,and those who qualify the Mains proceed to the interviews.

    -The COMPLETE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for the exams are mentioned below ::
    01. NATIONALITY.
    You must be a citizen of INDIA,
    or,You must be a subject of NEPAL or BHUTAN,
    or,You must be a TIBETAN refugee settled permanently in INDIA before 1962.


    02. AGE LIMITS.
    You must be 21 To 30 years of age.
    However,the upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST & Ex-servicemen and by 3 years for OBCs and Physically Handicapped.


    03. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.
    You must have completed your Graduation or equivalent,from a recognized university with any subject or stream.
    Final year students are also applicable.
    ONLY PASSING PERCENTAGE IS REQUIRED.


    04 NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS.

    For OPEN category : 04
    For OBC candidates : 07
    For SC/ST candidates : UNLIMITED.


    -For further details and notifications regarding the CIVIL SERVICES Exams,visit the official website of the UPSC :: www.upsc.gov.in !!

    all the best.
    aman//

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    Re: Can I appear in UPSC exam for the post of IAS officer after completing B.Sc (Honours in Zoology)?

    Dear,
    The UPSC conducts the CSAT preliminary examination every year. The essential qualification for the CSAT of UPSC is to pass the Bachelors degree in any stream at any recognized university. So as a zoology honours students, if you passed the examination from the recognized University, you must appear for the CSAT examination. The age limit for it is 21-30years. The upper age limit for OBC is 3years and for SC/ST,it is 5years. The number of attempts for general category is 04 and for OBC candidates, it is 07 and for SC/ST, it is upto their last upper age limit. Best of Luck

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    Re: Can I appear in UPSC exam for the post of IAS officer after completing B.Sc (Honours in Zoology)?

    dear friend,

    IAS post comes Under UPSC Civil Services Exam. to become an IAS officer you have to clear CS exam.

    yes, you can appear for CS exam after completing bsc(honours) in zoology .


    Eligibility Criteria:

    you must complete or appearing in final year of graduation from recognized college or university.

    your age must be within 21 years to 30 years.

    And there is relaxation in UPPER AGE limit for reserved category candidates(3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates).



    Good Luck.........

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    Re: Can I appear in UPSC exam for the post of IAS officer after completing B.Sc (Honours in Zoology)?

    dear friend,

    you can definitely apply for the same .


    to become an ias officer you have to give the

    civil services examination 'which is conducted by

    union public service commission in the month of

    may and the advertisement for the same is released in

    the month of february every year once.

    But first check your eligibility and age criteria that you are eligible or not.


    1. You must be an indian.

    2. You must be a graduate from any govt. Recognized university.


    And your age must be in between 21-30 years.and the age relaxation of 5 years and 3 years for sc/st and obc

    category candidates.




    Good luck !!



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    Re: Can I appear in UPSC exam for the post of IAS officer after completing B.Sc (Honours in Zoology)?

    Hello Friend,
    Yes,you can appear the UPSC exam for the post of IAS officer.
    Civil service exam is one of the prestigious exam conducted by UPSC for recruitment to various All India Services. IAS is one of them.
    Educational Qualification:
    1.Graduation in any dicipline from any recognized University or any equivalent.
    2.The final year degree course students are also eligible to apply for UPSC exams.
    you are a B.sc graduate with zoology honours. so,you are also eligible for the post of Indian Administrative service officer.
    All The Best.

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    Re: Can I appear in UPSC exam for the post of IAS officer after completing B.Sc (Honours in Zoology)?

    Hi Friend,

    Yes, You can Appear in UPSC Exam for the post of IAS Officer after Completing B.Sc in Zoology.

    >> In IAS Exam the minimum Education Qualification is Any Graduation Degree from recognized University.

    >> In UPSC Exam Age limit for General Category Candidate is 21 to 30 years.

    >> For OBC Category Candidate 21 to 33 years.

    >> For SC/ST Category Candidate 21 to 35 years.

    >> And Candidate must be belong India.

    >> Graduation Degree in Science is valid for IAS, so you can apply for IAS Exam.

    >> Final year Student Can also Apply for IAS Exam.

    I hope you will understand.

    All the Best

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    Re: Can I appear in UPSC exam for the post of IAS officer after completing B.Sc (Honours in Zoology)?

    Definitely you can appear for the exam as the basic qualification required is Graduation in any stream from a recognised university.Your age limit should be 21-30years for general category.There is relaxation in age for reserved categories as +3years for OBC and +5years for SC/ST category..You have to select Optional paper for Mains exam of Civil service.As your honours paper is zoology you have a very good option to select.Prepare for the better result.All the best

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