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    Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    hello

    my date of birth is 08 Dec 1982 could I apply for IAS prelims 2013?

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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Hiiiiii dear,


    according to your date of birth your age will now 30 yrs then offcouse you can apply for IAS prelims 2013 and its other eligibility are mention below:-

    Eligibility Criteria:-


    1. Should be graduate from recognized university.
    2. Age should be for General :- 21-30 yrs.
    OBC :- 21-33 yrs.
    SC/ST :- 21-35 yrs.
    3. Should be citizen of India.



    thank you
    jeet masih

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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Hello,
    Yes definitely you are eligible for IAS Exam. Civil Services Examination is conducted by UPSC every year for the recruitment of candidates for the post of IAS, IRS, IPS.
    You just have to satisfy the other basic eligibility criteria to appear for the Civil Services Examination.

    The Other basic eligibility criteria for Civil Services Exam are as follows:
    Educational Qualification
    The candidate must hold any degree in any discipline from any recognized university
    Final year degree students are also eligible
    Degree obtained by distance education/open university is also eligible if the university is a recognized university

    The candidate should be of the age in between 21-30 yrs
    The maximum number of attempts for General category is 4
    Nationality should be Indian.

    For further details refer the pdf attached below and for Previous Years Question Papers you can refer www.upsc.gov.in
    You can fill the online application form from the official website www.upsconline.nic.in

    Regards...
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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Dear

    To become an IAS officer you would be appear in Civil Service Exam which is conducted by UPSC

    Age calculation for this examination as on 1st August of year

    So dear according to this you are below 31 year

    Maximum age limits are:

    For General 31 year
    For OBC 33 year
    For SC/ST 35 year
    Ex-Servicemen +5 year

    So dear if you are belong to general category then you can apply Civil Service Exam only 2013 after then you can not apply

    Date of Notification : 02-02-2013
    Closing Date : 04-03-2013
    Examination Date : 19-05-2013

    Good Luck

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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?


    • Civil services examination is conducted for the entrance into IAS.
    • This exam is required you should have completed the graduation in any from an university which should be recognised.
    • The age limit for the exam is 21 years to 30 years as on 1st august 2013.
    • If you are from an general category, then you won't be eligibile to appear this exam because as per your date of birth 08 December 1982, you have already completed 30 years.
    • However if you are from an reserved category, then due to upper age relaxations you can apply for this exam.

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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Hello Dear,

    Your Date of Birth is 08/12/1982 means in 203 your age is 31 year approx. so sorry to say that If you are belong from general category then you are not eligible for Civil services exam.

    but If you belong from OBC, SC/ST or PH category then you have few chance to appear for civil services exam.

    Age limit for candidate

    Age of the candidate is 21 to 30 year, If he/she belong from general category

    Age of the candidate is 21 to 33 year, If he/she belong from OBC category

    Age of the candidate is 21 to 35 year, If he/she belong from SC/ST category

    Age of the candidate is 21 to 40 year, If he/she belong from PH category

    Eligibility Criteria
    should be graduate from a recognized university in any stream
    (marks or percentage doesn't matter)

    nationality- Indian

    number of attempts-

    general candidate- 4
    OBC- 7
    SC/ST- no limit

    best of luck

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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Yes you are eligible to apply to UPSC Civil Services Exam(CSE) according to your D.O.B.To become an IAS Officer you have appear/clear the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Exam(CSE).
    CSE
    is conducted by UPSC every year to make recruitments to posts like IAS,IPS,IFS,IRS,etc.
    These posts are given to aspirants based on their rank in the Merit List prepared after interviews.
    There are total
    24 services/posts for which UPSC CSE is held.
    It is conducted in
    3 stages viz.
    1.Prelims/CSAT Exam

    2.Mains Exam

    3.Interviews


    Eligibility For CSE :


    Age Limit :
    General Category-21-30yrs on 1st August of the year of exam
    OBC-21-33yrs

    SC/ST-21-35yrs

    You are eligible to apply based on your age.

    Educational Qualification :

    Minimum educational qualification to appear in the CSE is,
    A Graduate Degree
    in any discipline from a UGC/AICTE recognised University.
    Final year
    appeared/appearing candidates can also applyon provision.
    There is no minimum percentage fixed as criteria for applying to CSE.


    Attempts :
    General Category-4 times
    OBC-7 times

    SC/ST-Unlimited times


    For more details visit
    www.upsc.gov.in
    To apply online visit
    www.upsconline.nic.in

    CSE 2013 Exam notification is expected on 02.02.2013 and Prelims/CSAT exam will be held on 19.05.2013.

    For your refrence find attached CSE 2012 notification.
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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Hello,

    You can NOT apply as you have already crossed 30 yrs age limit. General candidate should be less than 30 yrs on 1 Aug of exam year.

    Age Limit: General (21-30 yrs), OBC non-creamy layer (21-33 yrs) and SC/ST(21-35 yrs).

    Thanks,
    goyalk

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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Yes you can apply for IAS this year as the both Prelims and Mains will be conducted before your Birthday and this year will be your last chance to apply for it and also the other essential trait is:
    You should hold a graduation degree.

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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Yes my dear,

    You are eligible for civil service exam because the age calculation for this exam is as on 1st August of every year. ASper this you are below 31 or 30 is going so you are eligible for this exam. other traits are:

    You should have graduation degree. You are an Indian citizen.

    Your age should not cross the limit of 21 to 30 years (3 years relaxation for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates)

    Civil service exam is conducted by UPSC on national basis once in a year. This exam have three phases Preliminary exam, Main exam and the last part is Interview.

    thanks

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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    my date of birth is 5th august 1992 can i apply for 2013 prelims ???

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    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Re: Can I apply to IAS prelims 2013 if my date of birth is 8th december 1982? What are the other eligibility traits?

    Hello Dear,

    Your Date of Birth is 08/12/1982 means in 203 your age is 31 year approx.
    If you are belong from general category then you are not eligible for Civil services exam.

    but If you belong from OBC, SC/ST or PH category then you have few chance to appear for civil services exam.

    Age limit for candidate---------

    1st--->Age of the candidate is 21 to 30 year, If he/she belong from general category
    2nd--->Age of the candidate is 21 to 33 year, If he/she belong from OBC category
    3rd--->Age of the candidate is 21 to 35 year, If he/she belong from SC/ST category
    4th--->Age of the candidate is 21 to 40 year, If he/she belong from PH category

    Eligibility Criteria -----------------
    should be graduate from a recognized university in any stream
    marks or percentage doesn't matter

    nationality- Indian

    number of attempts------------------

    a.....general candidate- 4
    b.....OBC- 7
    c.....SC/ST- no limit

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