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    How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    hello
    how to prepare upsc exam & what is the age limit required

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    PREPARE YOUR SUBJECT PAPERS WELL AND REFER SOME COMPETETIVE BOOKS FOR APTITUDE,REASONING,ENGLISH.
    PREPARE BOTH OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS.Read news papers daily.

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    the age limit for the general category 21 to 30 years attempts the chance for the exam 4 times.

    the age limit for obc category is 21 to 33 years and attempt the chance for the exam 7 times.

    age limit for the sc/st category is 21 t0 35 years and attempt the chance unlimitied till the complete years.

    best wishes

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    civil services examinatiion can be conducts in 2 stages namely

    Preliminary exam
    Main examination.


    After completion of preliminary exam you are eligible for Main examination.

    After clearing the main examination you will be called for final interview.

    Preliminary examination should consist of 2 papers.Which is conducted on objective type only.

    Main examination should consist of 9 papers,it is a descriptive exam.

    Eligiblity:


    Education qualifications;

    You have to pass your graduation in any recognized university.
    Age qualifications:

    Your age should in between 21-30 years.
    Upper age limit will be applicable for ST/SC/OBC candidates.

    No.of Permissible attempts:

    4 for General candidates.
    7 for OBC
    No limit for SC/ST's.

    Nationality:Indian.

    You must be physically fit as per rules.


    For further details visit the official website of UPSC.
    http://www.upsc.gov.in


    TIPS:-

    tips
    1.choose two optionals carefully & start improving writing in them, do practice to write answers in essay manners in particularily these two subjects atleast.
    2. learn NCERT BOOKS FROM class III to XII,fro the general studies.
    3.start reading two good level competitive magazines like compeptition success review,prtiyogita darpan,frontline for the current affairs.
    4.purchase a good ATLAS,learn it heartly.
    5.order correspondance study material (though it is optional upto you)



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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    Dear,

    preparation for UPSC exam is not a easy task and not impossible also. but it needs regular learning habit and clearing your concept which you learn.

    do these things:-
    1. Read regular News paper specially Editorial Column for current Affairs and Essy

    2. Read Magazines, like Competition Success, Pratiyogita Darpan etc.

    3. prepare Optional Subjects seriously, clear your concepts. Don't use many books clear a single topic, just clear your concept.

    4. For preparation of English Grammar, practice model papers

    so, Good luck...

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    Dear friend

    work hard for clearing the aptitude tests and you can also clear the exam by solving some previous years questions so that you can have some idea about the questions that can come. the more you work hard the more will you score so.ALL THE VERY BEST FOR YOUR EXAM.

    And the age limit is 21-30 years for General category ,21-33 years for OBC category and 21-35 for SC/ST category.

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    Hello friend,

    UPSC exam stands for Union Public Service Commission exam.And it conducts near about 10 type of examinations.So Different type of examinations have different type of age limit criteria.So, i am providing you the basic age limit Criteria of the UPSC Examinations.


    INFORMATION REGARDING UPSC AGE CRITERIA

    Age limit: The Age must be between 20 to 30 years at the time of appearing the UPSC Exam

    Age relaxation for Reservation Category Candidates



    For SC/ST Candidates 5 year
    For OBC Candidates 3 years
    For PH Candidates 10 years

    For EX-Service men 5 years

    For any more information reguarding UPSC examination http://www.upsc.gov.in/

    All the best.................

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    Hello friend,

    UPSC exam stands for Union Public Service Commission exam.And it conducts near about 10 type of examinations.So Different type of examinations have different type of age limit criteria.So, i am providing you the basic age limit Criteria of the UPSC Examinations.


    INFORMATION REGARDING UPSC AGE CRITERIA

    Age limit: The Age must be between 20 to 30 years at the time of appearing the UPSC Exam

    Age relaxation for Reservation Category Candidates



    For SC/ST Candidates 5 year
    For OBC Candidates 3 years
    For PH Candidates 10 years

    For EX-Service men 5 years

    For any more information reguarding UPSC examination http://www.upsc.gov.in/

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    Dear friend

    start preparing for the very first day so that you have enough time for the preparation
    solve more and more mcq's ,aptitude questions ,previous years question papers
    age limit
    21-30 general category
    21-33 obc category
    21-35 sc/st category

    all the best

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    hi...friend... preparation for UPSC exam is not a easy task.

    • Read regular News papers
    • Don't use many books clear a single topic, just clear your concept.
    • purchase a good ATLAS,learn it heartly.
    For further details visit the official website of UPSC.
    http://www.upsc.gov.in
    age limit is
    21-30 general category
    21-33 obc category
    21-35 sc/st category
    After completion of preliminary exam you are eligible for Main examination.

    After clearing the main examination you will be called for final interview.
    Any way all the best my friend....

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    Dear friends,
    at first choose two main subject. then study it properly. you must study ncert book of 9th to 12th and for current affair you should study monthly like partiyogita darpan.
    age limit is 21-30 years.

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    dear friend,

    you can solve previous year question papers. for that you can take help of
    http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles-s...n-1316430146-1


    for UPSC exams 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
    for more detail visit http://www.upsc.gov.in/


    Good Luck�..

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

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    hello
    how to prepare upsc exam & what is the age limit required
    Union public service commission conducted the exam in three stages there are:-
    Preliminary Examination

    Written Main Examination

    Personal Interview



    >>Preliminary Exam:-




    You can prepare in the above related topics and you can crack the previous year preliminary question papers it is really help full for the examination.

    >>Written Main Exam:-



    You can prepare for the main examination in the above related topic and you can crack the previous year main exam paper.


    If you want to more details just click the link:-http://Upsc.gov.in
    Attached Files

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    dear you can prepare well ,
    just manage you time for studies,
    select a time in which you will study only for the preparation of exam,
    then make a time table for that time period and include every subjects in it and give appropriate time to each subjects ,
    solve more and more practice papers .

    dear good preparation does not depend upon how much hours you study it depends upon the sufficient and time managed study,
    you should manage your time well so that every subject gets the proper time to do better preparation,
    also you should make time table of all subjects and give appropriate time for study to each subjects,
    solve practice papers daily,

    eligibility criteria for upsc exam:

    candidate must have completed graduation or engineering from a recognized university.
    final year appearing candiadates can also apply for the upsc exam.
    age limit for upsc exam is 21 to 30 years.
    candidates belonging to OBC and SC/ST category gets age relaxation of 3 years and 5 years respectively.

    for more details regarding upsc exams you can go to official website of upsc ,
    www.upsc.gov.in

    good luck

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    Go to www.civilserviceindia.com and download upsc past questions and solutions and also enrol in one of the best coaching centres in your area

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    dear ,

    upsc examination means civil services examination is not considered as easy examination.

    because there are very less seats and the no. of candidates are very large.

    so you just prepare for it at the time of first year.

    follow the points to get selection ion the examination.



    1. first you should manage your time .
    2. collect all the study material according to your syllabus.
    3. make short notes ,it will help you to rewind your topic in a quick view .
    4. make a time table and follow it any how strictly.
    5. and finally give the time to your books as much as possible.



    AGE LIMIT:-

    1. FOR GENERAL CATEGORY :21-30 YEARS(4 attempts)

    2. FOR OBC CATEGORY :-21-33 YEARS.

    3. FOR SC/ST CATEGORY:- 21-35 YEARS.


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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    dear aspirant,

    there are few ways through which you can anhance your preparation.

    follow the previous year question papers ,
    read newspapers and magazines daily,

    try to follow NCERT books more,
    solve more and practice papers,

    AGE LIMITS


    candidate should have attained the age of atleast 21 years to become eligible for the exam,
    age limit for the exam is 21 to 30 years,
    upsc provides age relaxation to the category like OBC and SC/ST,
    age relaxation of 3 years is given to the OBC candidates.
    age relaxation of 5 years is given to SC/ST candidates.


    good luck

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    hello friend.........
    the age limit for upsc-21 to 30 years
    age relaxiation is-obc-3
    sc/st-5
    phd-10 years


    preparation;-
    solve the previous years quesition papers
    read the newspapers
    english news papers
    you should learn two subjects completly from your graduation
    watch the news

    thank you

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    HELLO FRIEND.....


    THE AGE LIMITS ARE GIVEN BELOW...

    OBC 3 years
    SC/ST 5 years
    EX-Servicemen 5 years




    METHOD OF PREPARATION...

    1.read news paper daily.
    2.thorough reading of syllabus
    3.good coaching classes
    4.good selection of subjects
    5.smart study rather than devoting more hours
    6.read magazines like CHRONICLE....
    7.make your concepts crystal clear






    ABOVE ALL THE DEVOTION TOWARDS IT MATTERS A LOT...


    GOOD LUCK

    HAPPY TO HELP...

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    • The age limit for the upsc exam if you comes under general category is 21 years to 30 years.
    • As per relaxations, the age limit for obc student is 21years to 33 years and for sc/st student it is 21 years to 35 years.
    Tips for preparation of upsc exam-
    • You must have to read the newspaper and watch news channel daily to get the knowledge of current affairs.
    • Solve the sample papers in the examination condition.
    • you must Prepare the time paper and follow accordingly.
    • Go through the previous year question papers.

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    Cool Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    hello ,


    PREPARATION FOR UPSC EXAM:-


    • you should have to read daily news papers likes HINDUSTAN, TIMES OF INDIAN for taking general knowledge.
    • You should have to solved previous year papers for practice.
    • you should have to know short tricks for mathematics.


    AGE LIMITS:-
    • for general candidates age should be 21 to 30 years.
    • for obc candidates age should be 21 to 33 years.
    • for sc/st candidates age should be 21 to 35 years.
    all the best





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    <<:Preparation:>>


    you can practice solved previous papers which is very helpful for you. you can read daily news papers hindi and english both. practice to solved maths question with short tricks. read current affairs daily.


    <<:AGE LIMIT:>>



    general = 21 to 30 years
    obc = 3 years relaxation
    sc/st = 5 years relaxation.



    best wishes



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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    Dear

    By hard work you can crack the upsc exam.

    For preparation of the examination all the first you schedule the time table.

    You must read newspaper daily
    You should read magazine
    You must watch news channel daily.
    You should read NCERT Books
    You should solved previous question papers
    You can join best coaching center
    You can get help with your friends

    Best of Luck

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    work hard for clearing the power tests and you'll additionally clear the test by resolution some previous years queries so you'll have some plan concerning the queries that may come back. the additional you're employed exhausting the additional can you score therefore.ALL THE best FOR YOUR test.

    and therefore the ordinance is 21-30 years for General class ,21-33 years for OBC class and 21-35 for SC/ST class.UPSC test stands for Union Public Service Commission test.And it conducts close to concerning ten sort of examinations.So totally {different|completely different} sort of examinations have different sort of ordinance criteria.So, i'm providing you the fundamental ordinance Criteria of the UPSC Examinations.

    INFORMATION concerning UPSC AGE CRITERIA

    Age limit: The Age should be between twenty to thirty years at the time of showing the UPSC test.
    you can prepare well ,
    simply manage you time for studies,
    choose a time within which you may study just for the preparation of test,
    then build a schedule for that point amount and embody each subjects in it and provides acceptable time to every subjects ,
    solve additional and additional observe papers .

    expensive smart preparation doesn't rely on what proportion hours you study it depends upon the comfortable and time managed study,
    you must manage some time well so each subject gets the right time to try and do higher preparation,
    additionally you must build schedule of all subjects and provides acceptable time for study to every subjects,
    solve observe papers daily,

    eligibility criteria for upsc exam:

    candidate should have completed graduation or engineering from a recognized university.
    final year showing candidates also can apply for the upsc test.
    ordinance for upsc test is twenty one to thirty years.
    candidates happiness to OBC and SC/ST class gets age relaxation of three years and five years severally.

    for additional details concerning upsc exams you'll move to official web site of upsc ,
    www.upsc.gov.in

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    Hello Dear,

    Age Limit
    age should be 21 to 30 years
    age relaxation for OBC candidate 3 years
    age relaxation for SC/ST candidate 5 years

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

    Tips For Cracking exam is
    read news paper daily. reading newspaper is very beneficial for you because you cover a lot of awareness from this.
    be regular that means continuity in your study is very important part of your preparation.
    Be confident
    never think negative thinking in your mind
    make a friend circle where you can discuss your problem related to UPSC

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    General English, Quantitt Aptitude, Reasoning and English Comprehence

    read all of these subjects which wrote on the above be prepared.
    and age limit 19-25.....................

    All the best for your exam
    Best of Luck

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    Hi

    India holds a UPSC((Union Public Service Commission) examination every year to recruit a number of civil service officers.
    To prepare for the UPSC exam first you should know the following things
    It has three-step process i.e.
    Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
    Main Exam (Mains), and Interview
    And also you have to know the what are the optional subjects for UPSC exam
    List of Optional Subjects for UPSC preliminary exam
    Agriculture
    Management
    Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science Mathematics
    Anthropology Mechanical Engineering
    Botany Medical Science
    Chemistry
    Philosophy
    Civil Engineering
    Physics
    Commerce & Accountancy
    Political Science & International Relations
    Economics
    Psychology
    Geography
    Sociology
    Geology
    Statistics
    Indian History
    Zoology
    Any two subjects (each having 2 papers) to be selected from the prescribed optional subjects (300 marks for each paper)
    Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
    1.Current events of national and international importance
    2. History of India and Indian National Movement
    3.Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
    4. Indian Polity and Governance � Constitution, Political System,Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
    5. Economic and Social Development � Sustainable Development,Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
    6. General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
    7.General Science.
    Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours
    1.Comprehension
    2.Interpersonal skills including communication skills
    3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
    4 Decision making and problem solving
    5.General mental ability
    6.Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)
    7. English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
    9.Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.
    The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.
    How to prepare?
    To crack the exam, the preparation requires the right approach along with the right study materials and strategy. The preparation requires focused study rather than plain hard work.
    You can read guide books like General Studies Manual, Indian Politics by Lakshmikanth, Ancient History by D.D.Kausambi�s, R.S.Agarwal [Arithmetic], Wren & Martin [English Grammar], Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma, etc.
    The strategy for success must include: early, continuous, and serious preparation, starting right now.
    Age Limit: The upsc civil exam appear candidates age between 21 to 30 years .Age relaxation for SC ,ST ,OBC ,handicapped persons details given below.
    (i)5 years age relaxable for SC,ST candidates
    (ii)3 years age relaxable for OBC candidates
    (iii)5 years age relaxable for defence service personnel
    (iv)5 years age relaxable for ECOs /SSCOs who have rendered at least 5 years assignment in the military service.
    (v)5 years age relaxable in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of 5 years in military service.
    (vi)10 years age relaxable for blind ,deaf .mute and orthopedically ,handicapped persons.

    All the best�..

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    for the preparation of UPSC exam you need to very hard work..

    UPSC conducts various competitive exam every year.

    All exam of UPSC are quite tough and you have need of very hard work and dedication to crack the UPSC exam.

    The age limit for UPSC exam vary as per the exam.

    the age limit for civil exam is 21 to 30 years.

    IES exam 21 to 30 years

    NDA exam 16.5 to 19 years

    CDS exam 19 to 25 years

    SCRA exam 17 to 21 years

    CAPF exam 20 to 25 years

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    Hey friend,
    If you want to prepare the exam of UPSC exam.
    Then start prepartion now .
    Study hard and regular study is the key of cracking the UPSC exam.
    And also read newspaper daily and try to communicate in english .
    Also go for a walk after study so it make your mind fresh .
    Also you are asking for the age limit.
    Then i provide you the list of the age limit.
    general 21 to 30.
    OBC 21 to 33.
    SC/ST 21 to 35.
    I hope it ll helpful for you.
    GUD LUCK FOR YOUR PREPARETION.

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    Re: How to prepare for UPSC exam? What are the age limits?

    Well UPSC stands for Union Public Service Comission.They conduct various exams which are broadly classified into two types 1. First type of exams is for non graduates.Example: NDA ,SCRANDA - National Defence AcademySCRA : Special Class Railway Apperentices2. The second type of exams is for graduatesExample : IAS,IES,IPS etcIAS - Indian Administrative Service.IES - Indian Engineering Service.IPS - Indian Police Service.You can prepare on your own if you are well enough else you can join in any coaching classes.The age limit for various exam are listed below* NDA : 16.5 - 19 years* SCRA : 17 - 21 years* IAS,IES,IPS etc. General Category : 21 - 30 years OBC : 21 - 33 years SC & ST : 21 - 35 years. ..... All the best ....

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    Determination is the only factor gonna change your life. if you are strongly determines then you can easily crack the IAS exams for UPSC Exams. ans practice hard and hard
    As a pre final year students you can apply for this exams

    1. Name of the Exams:
    Civil Services Exams conducted by UPSC

    Age : 21yrs to 30yrs for General Candidates Only
    21 yrs to 33 ysr for OBC
    21 yrs to 35 yrs for SC/ST


    Educational Qualification : Graduate in nay discipline from any recognised university in India.
    Attempts : 4 attempts for general and 7 attempts for OBC and as many they can for SC/ST candidates

    Satges of the Exams : 3stages with PT, mains and followed by interview


    ALL THE BEST !!



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