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  • 09-09-2013, 02:36 PM
    cindu

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Dear Friend,


    The acronym for AS is Indian Administrative Services.


    IAS examination is a civil services examination, which is conducted by UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) every year.


    The eligibility criteria required for the IAS examination are prescribed as below:-

    * Completion of graduation in any track from any accredited college or university.

    * Final year contenders are also eligible.

    * Percentage criteria is not required.

    * Age limit:- 21-30 yrs.

    * Age relaxation:- 3 yrs for OBC, 5 yrs for SC/ST and 10 yrs for PWD contenders.

    * Nationality:- Indian.


    Hope the above mentioned will help you to get the information you were searching for.
  • 06-09-2013, 07:15 PM
    end of query

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    hi
    my dear friend it is not the IAS exam only, it is known as the civil services examination, which is conducted by the upsc (union public service commission) once in an year.
    For giving this exam, the eligibility is that you need to be a graduate in any stream from a recognized indian university and your age should be in between 21-30 years.
    There is a relaxation of 3 and 5 years given to the obc and the sc/st candidates respectively.
  • 14-08-2013, 04:50 PM
    chandan katiyar

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Dear Aspirants,

    IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services, It is an officer level post comes under civil services.
    Civil services exam is conducts by Union Public Service Commission once in every year.

    Eligibility Criteria :-

    • Candidate should be graduate from any recognized university and also can apply in last year of graduation.
    • Candidate must be under 21-30 years.
    • Candidate must be citizen of India.
    • Male/Female both are eligible.
    Selection Procedure :-

    1. Preliminary Exam
    2. Main Exam
    3. Interview

    Good Luck....
  • 26-05-2013, 05:49 PM
    PRA

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service.

    This exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) every year.

    Eligibility criteria for IAS :-

    1] The candidate must be citizen of India.

    2] The age limit of the candidate must be between 21 to 30 years.

    3] The candidate must be completed his / her graduation in any degree from any recognized university.

    4] The candidate appearing in final year can apply for this exam.

    Selection procedure for IAS consists of three stages :

    >> Preliminary exam

    >> Mains exam

    >> Personal interview

    For more details, just contact : - http://www.upsc.gov.in

    I hope this information will help you a lot.

    All the best................
  • 26-05-2013, 05:43 PM
    PRA

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service.

    This exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) every year.

    Eligibility criteria for IAS :-

    1] The candidate must be citizen of India.

    2] The age limit of the candidate must be between 21 to 30 years.

    3] The candidate must be completed his / her graduation in any degree from any recognized university.

    4] The candidate appearing in final year can apply for this exam.

    Selection procedure for IAS consists of three stages :

    >> Preliminary exam

    >> Mains exam

    >> Personal interview

    For more details, just contact : - http://www.upsc.gov.in

    I hope this information will help you a lot.

    All the best................
  • 14-03-2013, 10:56 AM
    140312

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS stands for indian administrative services this exam is given if you wanna have an administrative job in the government like collector of a district, secretary of a department.
    the exam if conducted by upsc
    eligibility criteria:
    age limit: 21 to 30 years
    Bachelor�s degree of a recognised university with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physcs, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Enginerring or an equivalent qualification
  • 23-01-2013, 07:25 PM
    Sushil Kumar

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Hello,
    Civil Services Examination is conducted by UPSC every year for the recruitment of candidates for the post of IAS, IRS, IPS.
    IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services.

    The 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

    Age limit
    General 21-30 yrs
    SC/ST 21-35 yrs
    OBC 21-33 yrs
    PH 21-40 yrs

    Number of attempts permitted
    General 4
    OBC 7
    PH 7
    SC/ST No Limit

    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...
  • 11-01-2013, 02:51 PM
    minku

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Hi,IAS means Indian Administrative Services.As far as IAS exam is concern it is conducted by UPSC( UNION PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION)It comprises in 3 stages: Preliminary exam, Main exam and Interview. Preliminary exam is held in April or May everyyear and main in conducted in september oroctoberThe officers ofthe IAS play a major role in managing the bureaucracy of both the Union Government and the State governments, with its members holding strategic posts across the country.Age Limit:21-30 years(GEN)21-33 years(OBC)21-35 years(SC/ST/PD)Educational Qualification:One is required to have a graduation degree(or equivalent) in any stream from aGovt. of Indian recognized university(governmental or private college which is approved by UGC or AICTE or any othergovernmental organization)Good luck.....
  • 05-12-2012, 10:24 AM
    Rock divyanshu

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Dear friend,

    IAS stands for Indian administrative services.This exam conduct by Union public service commission.
    This exam comes into the civil services exam.

    Eligibility criteria-

    Age- For general 21-30
    For OBC 21-33
    For SC/ST 21-35
    3 year age relaxation for OBC candidate and 5 year age relaxation for SC/ST candidate.

    Attempts-
    For general - 4
    For OBC- 7
    For SC/ST- No Limit

    Candidate must be Indian civilization.

    Candidate must be passed his/her graduation course.

    Good Luck......
  • 30-10-2012, 01:32 PM
    Boss

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS examination that means Indian body Services. If you crack IAS communication then you'll be denote on Deputy Collector or DM of a locality. you'll apply on-line for this communication. For additional details you must click computer network.upsc.gov.in

    This communication is conducted by Union Public Service Commission UPSC.

    If you're Graduate or showing in graduation final year communication then you're absolutely eligible for this communication. If you have got B.tech. degree then you'll move to the Railway or alternative Central Engineering job in this case you have got to crack IES communication.

    you'll offer this communication if your age is between twenty one and thirty years on one August of communication year.

    IAS-Indian body service.it is most likely one in every of the toughest communication to crack in Republic of India.Clearing the IAS communication is that the solely thanks to become a member of the distinguished Indian Civil Services, of that the IAS is that the most asked for service.
    the opposite services you may get on clearing the IAS Examination embrace the IPS, IRS, IRTS, IRPS, and plenty of additional.
    UPSC conduct this communication.
    Eligibility:
    age limit-21-30
    you'll seem for the IAS communication a most of four times till the age of thirty.
    there's no most academic qualification needed for the IAS communication and plain graduates and PhD's all contend on constant level.
    there's some relaxation to BC/OBC/SC/ST
  • 26-10-2012, 09:26 PM
    EALPExpert

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    I am a new comer who wants to know about the IAS exam .I don't know what is it ,who conducts it and when .Please provide detailed information
    IAS stands for indian administration service exam and this is conducted by the union public service commission under the civil services examination.

    For become a IAS officer, the selection procedure is based on the following exams conducted by them UPSC.

    ~ Preliminary Exam,
    ~ Main Exam,
    ~ Interview.

    Apart from first conducted the preliminary exam and after qualifying the preliminary called for remaining tests.

    For attending the preliminary exam, r
    equired educational qualifications are you must completed the any graduation from recognized university and here not required any percentage.

    And also required age limit should be 21-30 years and here upper age limit for reserved category candidates as per govt rules such as 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.





    all the best;.
  • 04-08-2012, 09:07 PM
    samrat2012

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?





    Hi Aspirant,

    IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service.

    IAS exam is the one of the most reputed job of India.

    UPSC organizes the CSAT( Civil Service Aptitude Test) every year for the post of IAS.

    CSAT exam is the toughest exam of India.

    Only hard working and continuous students can achieve this exam.


    Eligibility criteria for CSAT

    You must have graduation degree from recognized College or its equivalent

    Final year candidates cal also appear.

    No certain marks of percentage required

    Age should be 21 to 30 years

    Age relaxation as per government norms

    You must be Indain.


    Attempts

    General: 3

    OBC : 7

    SC/ST : no limit


    Exam pattern

    Preliminary exam ( 400 marks)

    Mains exam ( 2000 marks)

    Inerview ( 300 marks)


    You can apply for this exam through UPSC.



    Best of Luck�
  • 04-08-2012, 08:30 PM
    preeti pandey

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    DEAR ASPIRANT ,

    IAS - INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE

    THIS EXAM IS CONDUCT BY UPSC ( UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ) .IF YOU CRACK THIS EXAM THEN YOU BE A

    DC OR DM OF A DISTRICT .THAT WAS A POWERFUL POST .THIS EXAM HELD ON EVERY YEAR .AND NAMED AS

    CIVIL SERVICE EXAM .

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :-

    1. PARTS OF EXAM :
    PRELIMINARY EXAM(HELD ON JUNE)
    MAINS EXAM( HELD ON OCT./NOV.)
    PERSONAL INTERVIEW (FEB. /MAR.)
    2. MODE OF EXAM :
    OFFLINE
    3. QUALIFICATION :
    GRADUATE WITH ANY STREAM OR
    RECOGNIZE UNIVERSITY .
    FINAL YEAR STUDENT CAN ALSO APPLY FOR
    THE SAME .

    4. NATIONALITY :
    MUST BE AN INDIAN CITIZEN .
    SETTLED PERMANENT AFTER 1962 .

    5. SEX :
    MALE
    FEMALE

    6. AGE LIMIT :
    21-30 YEAR FOR GEN. CANDIDATE
    21-33 YEAR FOR OBC CANDIDATE
    21-35 YEAR FOR ST/SC CANDIDATE
    21-40 YEAR FOR PHYSICAL HANDICAPPED

    7. ATTEMPTS :
    4 ATTEMPTS FOR GEN. CANDIDATE
    7 ATTEMPTS FOR OBC CANDIDATE
    NO LIMIT FOR ST/SC CANDIDATE


    MAINS + INTERVIEW = FINAL SELECTION

    FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT THIS WEBSITE

    http://WWW.UPSC.GOV.IN



    ALL THE BEST !!!


  • 04-08-2012, 11:44 AM
    aashisranjan784

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    DEAR FRIEND

    IAS stands for Indian administrative service.

    >>it is a highly prestigious post in India.

    UPSC which stands for union public service commission conducts the entrance exam for IAS.

    >>it is also called civil services examinations.

    the eligibility criteria:


    1.educational qualification: graduation in any stream from a recognised university.

    >>final year candidates are also eligible to apply.

    2.age limitations:

    >>age range : 21-30 years.

    >>3 years relaxation to obc and 5 years to sc/st.

    3.nationality: indian

    4.paper pattern:

    >>preliminary

    >>main examination

    >>personal interview.

    thanks

    hope the information helps you.

    aashisranjan784
  • 03-08-2012, 12:16 AM
    CSI

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS stands for INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES .

    UPSC conducts the exam for this.

    Eligibility criteria for IAS exams is:
    1. Candidate should have completed graduation or engineering from a college under a recognized university.
    2. Candidate appearing in final year can also apply for the upsc exam.
    3. Age limit for upsc exam is 21 to 30 years.
    4. Candidate belonging to OBC and SC/ST category gets an age relaxation of 3 and 5 years respectively.

    For more details about the upsc exams you can visit www.upsc.gov.in
  • 01-08-2012, 02:21 AM
    punjpro

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Hi friend,


    Well, IAS examimnation is an Examination COnducted By UPSC which enables students to get hold of India's Top most posts .

    Eligibility for this :

    >> You must be graduate

    >> Your age should lie in mid of 21 to 30

    >> You must be Indian CItizen


    Hope it helps!!
    ~Punj~
  • 31-07-2012, 12:46 PM
    Milan padariya

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS examination meaning Indian Administrative Services. If you crack IAS exam then you will be posted on Deputy Collector or DM of a district. You will apply online for this exam. For more details you should click www.upsc.gov.in

    This exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission UPSC.

    If you are Graduate or appearing in graduation final year exam then you are fully eligible for this exam. If you have B.tech. degree then you can go to the Railway or other Central Engineering job in that case you have to crack IES exam.

    You can give this exam if your age is between 21 and 30 years on 1 August of Exam year.

    ALL THE BEST
    THANK YOU
  • 31-07-2012, 11:25 AM
    prince

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    dear friend .

    IAS STANDS FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES .

    EVERY YEAR UPSC CONDUCT A COMMON EXAMINATION FOR VARIOUS GOVT. JOBS LIKE IAS/IPS......AND SO MANY OTHERS.

    THE EXAMINATION NAMED AS 'CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION '.

    THERE ARE TWO THINGS IMPORTANT THINGS WHICH YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE EXAMINATION BEFORE FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:-


    1. YOU MUST BE THE CITIZEN OF INDIA.

    2. MUST BE GRADUATE WITH A UGC RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY.


    AGE CRITERIA:-


    GENERAL:-21-30 YEARS.

    OBC: 21-33 YRS.

    SC/ST :-21-35 YRS.



    LOOK INTO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF UPSC FOR MORE DETAILS: http://www.upsc.gov.in


  • 29-07-2012, 10:12 PM
    Misheal

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Ias is an exam that is meant for indian administration.its full meaning is indian administrative services. Its eligibility criteria is a graduation from a recognized university and to be within the age limit of about 21-30
  • 16-07-2012, 12:50 AM
    Mohit Bansal

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    dear friend,

    IAS is Indian Administrative Services. it is a post comes under UPSC civil Services Exam.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    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.

    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.......
  • 15-07-2012, 07:08 PM
    esutcs

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS means Idian Administrative Services....
    This is conducted by UPSC...
    You must be appearing bachelor degree to give this exam..
    You will get detail information regarding this exam on upsc web site...
  • 14-06-2012, 10:41 PM
    AKASH.BHALODI

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS means Indian Administrative Service . After the IAS exam one will give the post of district Collector .
    IAS exam will be conducted by UPSC everyyear .
    The eligibility criteria for the exam is below :
    -> one should done their graduation from any recognized university with minimum 60% marks for general cast , 55% for other cast .
    -> A final year student can also eligible for applying the exam .
    -> age limit is 21-30 for general cast , 3 years relaxion for obc , 5 years relaxion for sc/st/ex-serviceman / physically handicapped .
    -> maximum 4 attempts are allowed for the general cast , 7 for obc cast and no limit for the no of attempts for the sc/st cast .

    The IAS exam will include theree parts
    1) Preliminary Exam
    2) Main Exam
    3) Interview .

    The final selection based on the marks available in the main exam plus interview .
    Preliminary exam consist two papers and one should pass this exam for qualifying for the next round .
    Main exam consists 9 descriptive type paper
    1-Any language
    2-english
    3-essay
    4&5-general study
    6&7-optional subject-1
    8&9-optional subject-2
    The first two papers marks are not considered but one should pass this two paper compulsory .

    The advertisement for the exam will be published on december / january .
    The preliminary exam will be on June
    The Main exam will be on october / november
    The Interview will be on February / march
    The result will be declared on May .
  • 14-06-2012, 11:32 AM
    saasmari

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Dear pal,
    • IAS refers to the Indian Administrative service who are in charge of the various public sector corporations. All the department in a country is headed by minister which in turn is taken care by the IAS officers.
    • There are various posts available the higher post which a IAS officer can get is chief secretary of a state. Other posts include collector, divisional officer, developmental officer etc.
    • Officers are appointed by the central government in the ratio of one outside state aspirant to two insider . So that more preference is given to the aspirant belonging to a particular state.
    • The exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission which is in charge of filling up the various vacancies available in the central governmment.
    • The eligibility criteria for that being bachelor degree from any discipline and also the aspirant must have completed 21 years of age.
  • 12-06-2012, 05:36 PM
    drparvez

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS/IFS/IPS/IES exam are conducted by UPSC, New Delhi. To appear in these exams You need to have only Graduate degree in any stream from UGC recognized university. For other details like age, reservations, fee etc, you can visit UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in.
  • 05-06-2012, 07:50 PM
    jitenhrt

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Indian Administrative Services exam (IAS).

    this is the exam specially for the recruitment of gazetted post in different departments of INDIAN union government's post , it is the highest posts examination to work as a civil servant for the welfare of the people.you ARE being offered with good facility along with the salary of class-a officer but bestowed with many responsibility to serve the nation.




    U
    nion Public Service Commission (UPSC)conducts Indian Administrative Services exam (IAS).


    eligiblity criteria are as follows

    1. must be university graduate form reconised university or equivalent in any descipline
    2.Age criteria :
    -> One should be in the age group of 21-30 years by 1st August of the year in which the examination is going to be conducted.
    ->Relaxation in upper age limit upto 3 years for the candidates of OBC
    ->Relaxation in upper age limit upto 5 years for the candidates of SC/ST.
    ->Relaxation in upper age limit upto 5 years for Ex-service man.

    3. indian nationality is must or subject of it.

    4. no. of attempt for general=4 & obc=7 others are free from restrictions on the basis of attempts.





  • 04-06-2012, 11:17 AM
    pilu

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS means Indian Administrative Service

    this exam conduct by upsc

    the eligible criteria are
    1-you should be indian
    2-your age is bust be 21-30
    3-you should be graduate (minimum educational qualification)
    4-no of attempt is 4
    for brief you can see advt
  • 18-04-2012, 09:38 PM
    romibal

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Civil services exam conducted by UPSC recruits IAS officers

    Required Qualification to appear for Civil Services Exam

    -You should have passed Graduation degree in any specialization from recognized Institute.
    -You are for civil service exam while in graduation final year.
    -UPSC Civil service exam has no restriction on graduation percentage.
    -Your Age should be within the limit of 21 to 23 years.
    -You must be a citizen of India.
  • 17-04-2012, 10:26 PM
    [email protected]

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS STANDS FOR INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND IT IS CONDUCTED BY UPSC.THE ELIGIBLE CRITERIA ARE,The candidate must be an Indian National -Should have either appear for the final Graduation Degree exam or pass in any stream from a recognised University. -Should be within the age of 21 to 30 years of age which is relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST candidate and for OBC candidate up to 3 years. There is certain prescribed Physical Fitness test for those applying for IPS. The height of the General male candidate should be at least 165cm and for female 150cm and for SC/ST/OBC male candidate it should be 160cm and for female it should be at least 145cm. The chest for male candidate should be at least 84cm and that of female should be 79cm expendable to 5cm for both the cases. The selection of Civil Service is through three phases:- CSAT-Civil service Aptitude Test-Preliminary exam Civil Service main Exam Personal Interview
  • 17-04-2012, 02:36 PM
    ShawnaGuha

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS or Indian Administrative Service is an examination conducted by upsc to get into the topmost high rank administration jobs.It consists of the Prelims,Mains and Personal Interview phases.You have to be :
    a)graduate in any stream from a recognized university
    b)aged between 21-30yrs(5yrs relaxation for Sc/STs and 3yrs for OBCSs)
    c)citizen of India,Nepal or Bhutan

    For more details visit http://upsc.gov.in
    Good Luck!
  • 17-04-2012, 10:09 AM
    amogh verma

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS: Indian Administrative Services
    the exam for the his exam recruitment in this post is done by UPSC which conducts twice a year
    the eligibility criteria is:
    u must be a graduate
    age must be 21 yrs and not more than 30 yrs for a general candidate
    age relaxation of 3 yrs for OBC
    5 yrs for sc/st
    10 yrs for pwd
  • 17-04-2012, 01:16 AM
    rajgour

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS means Indian Administrative Service.
    IAS exam conducted by upsc or civil service exam.
    eligibility criteria for IAS exam --
    age should be less than 28 years.
    Qualification- graduation with recognized university.
    and student should be citizen of india.
  • 17-04-2012, 12:40 AM
    sankari

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    I am a new comer who wants to know about the IAS exam .I don't know what is it ,who conducts it and when .Please provide detailed information
    IAS - INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (for easy understand 'DISTRICT COLLECTOR')
    UPSC - UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION conducts an open competitive exam for various post in various govt. department every year.
    IAS comes under CIVIL SERVICE EXAM

    this exam has 3 section

    PRELIMINARY EXAM
    MAIN EXAM
    INTERVIEW

    candidate with a degree of any stream are eligible.
    age limit: 21-30 yrs for gen
    21-33 yrs for obc
    21-35 yrs for sc/st
    no.of attempts: 4 for gen
    7 for obc
    no limits for sc/st

    notification usually comes in the month of jan/feb every year.
    visit www.upsc.gov.in
  • 16-04-2012, 10:53 AM
    4G Solutions

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    I am a new comer who wants to know about the IAS exam .I don't know what is it ,who conducts it and when .Please provide detailed information



    Hello Friend!

    IAS stands for Indian Administrative service.

    If you want to become an IAS Officer then you need to clear the Civil Services Exam which is conducted by the UPSC every year.


    Eligibility condition's required to appear in Civil Service Exam:
    -----------------------------------------------------------------

    Academic Qualification:- You should be a graduate in any specialization from a recognized University. Or in final year of Graduation course.

    AGE limit:- To become an IAS your age must be in between 21 to 30 years. There is Age Relaxation For Reservation category Candidates :-

    SC/ST candidates :- 5 years
    OBC candidates :- 3 years
    Ex-service man :- 5 years
    PH candidates :- 10 years


    Gender:- Both Male & Female are eligible. Nationality:- Must be an Indian Citizen.



    How to apply for Civil Service Exam:
    --------------------------------------

    Eligible candidates may apply for civil service exam in two modes..
    • Online
    • Offline
    You can apply Online through this link:- http://www.upsconline.nic.in Or Offline by using common Application Form available at Head Post Office.



    Scheme of UPSC- Civil Service Examination:
    ----------------------------------------------

    Civil Service Exam has two stages..
    • Preliminary or CSAT Examination
    • Main(Written) Examination
    Civil Service Preliminary Exam Pattern:
    ------------------------------------------

    Paper 1-consists of (200 marks)

    -Current events.
    -History
    -Geography
    -Indian Polity and governance
    -Economic and social development
    -and General science.

    Paper II (200 marks)

    -Comprehension
    -Logical reasoning and analytical ability
    -Decision making and problem solving
    -General mental ability
    -Basic numeracy(Class X level)
    -English language comprehension skills



    Main or Written Examination Pattern:
    ---------------------------------------






    So, Please wait for notification release then fill Application Form online or Offline. If you want to get any other detail or Information please refer to UPSC official website:




    http://upsc.gov.in
  • 07-04-2012, 02:46 PM
    Aman4Shukla

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS stands for INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE.This post is basically related to administrating and formulating rules to govern the centre.
    This posts are available for those who qualify the Civil Service exams conducted by the UPSC.
    The eligibility is as follows :
    * The candidate must be a citizen of India
    or,a subject of Nepal or Bhutan,
    or,a Tibetan refugee settled in India before the independence.
    * The candidate must be of 21-30 yrs of age,if general.
    The upper age limit is relaxable by a 5 yrs for SC/STs and 3yrs for OBCs.
    * The candidate must hold a degree of graduation or equivalent from an UGC recognized university,,or be a final year student in the same.

    ALL ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES CAN APPLY !!
  • 03-04-2012, 01:02 AM
    lakka chandra kanth

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    I am a new comer who wants to know about the IAS exam .I don't know what is it ,who conducts it and when .Please provide detailed information
    it is an high level examination conducted by upsc to select proper persons to administrative officers posts in several depart ments of govt of india.there is big scope to serve india and people in this field. every country works with the support of these officers ,they can play crucial role in ruling of country.every citizen of india with degree in his hand is eligible to this posts all the best to u
  • 03-04-2012, 12:21 AM
    Manpreet

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services conducted by Union Public Service Commission(UPSC).

    Eligibility criteria for exam:

    Attachment 46

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  • 03-04-2012, 12:17 AM
    Manpreet

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services conducted by Union Public Service Commission(UPSC).
    Eligibility criteria for exam:

    Attachment 44

    Attachment 45
  • 03-04-2012, 12:10 AM
    JAGANNATH BEHERA

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    An IAS examination is Indian Administrative Service. UPSC conducts it every year. Bachelor degree or Graduate in any discipline is the eligibility criteria.
  • 03-04-2012, 12:07 AM
    vinay8802

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    it is indian administrative serviceand iy is conducted by upsc u must be graduate from any recognised university for that
  • 03-04-2012, 12:05 AM
    rupa devi

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    if you want to become a civil servant then people give ias exam. its exam is very tough so to clear it i suggest to coaching from any upsc institutes . this exam is conducted by upsc. eligibility- 1 any degree course from any recognized university 2 students who had compleated their degree coarse or appearing both can take part in this exam 3 age should be between 21-30 years 4 there is age relaxation for sc/st and other backward classes for sc/st-5 year relaxation for other backword classes-3 years for domiciled candidates-5 year relaxation 5 candidate should be an indian citizen
  • 03-04-2012, 12:03 AM
    shilpagaba

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    The Indian Administrative Service (abbreviated as IAS) is the administrative civil service of theGovernment of India. It is one of the three All India Services. The officers of the IAS play a major role in managing the bureaucracy of both the Union Government and the State governments, with its members holding strategic posts across the country. The examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Repeated attempts are allowed up to four times for General Merit candidates, seven times for OBC candidates. There is no bar on the number of attempts for SC/ST candidates. The upper age limit to attempt the examination is 35 for SC/ST and 30 years for the General Merit Candidate.

    Eligibility of the candidate for the exam:

    • A degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educatsional institutions .
    • Candidates who have appeared or intend to appear for the qualifying examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the Preliminary Examination. All such candidates who qualify to appear for the Civil Services Main Examination must produce proof of having passed the said examination along with their application for the Main Examination.
    Hope the information is sufficent.
  • 02-04-2012, 11:14 PM
    krishnakantverma

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    upsc conduct this exam for further details login to www.upsc.gov.in
  • 02-04-2012, 10:56 PM
    mudaliyar arvind

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    DEAR CANDIDATE,
    IAS MEANS Indian Administrative Services
    Eligibility Criteria :-

    The minimum qualification required for appearing the competitive examination is Graduation.

    If you are so interested for IAS,after being Engineers, Doctors, or Ph.d you can sit IAS exam conducted by UPSC.

    Application forms will come out in the month of January.

    According to the new exam pattern of the IAS exam
    1) General-Studies paper which carries 150 marks
    2) Optional paper which carries 150 marks.

    The General Studies paper and one Optional paper both the papers are the compulsory paper.

    according to the list of optional paper are as:
    1) Psychology
    2) Commerce and Accountancy
    3) History
    4) Geography
    5) Physics
    6) Medical Science
    7) Law
    8) Mathematics
    9) Mechanical Engineering
    10) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
    11) Public Administration
    12) Agriculture
    13) Sociology
    14) Botany
    15) Chemistry
    16) Geology
    17) Electrical Engineering
    18) Civil Engineering
    19) Economics
    20) Philosophy
    21) Zoology
    22) Political Science
    23) Statistics

    for some questions or subjects follow the link:http://www.iupsc.com/label/ias/
    basic qualification for IAS is graduation.Application forms will come out in the month of January.

    paper pattern for IAS 2011 has been change but it is not publically notified.
    for more details you can get:
    http://www.upsc.gov.in/
    all the best.


  • 02-04-2012, 10:47 PM
    RaoBalram

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    it is indian administrative service.
    this is a civil service. this exam is conducted by union public service commision.
    graduation is eligibility criteria for this exam.
  • 02-04-2012, 10:35 PM
    antonymuthu

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS means Indian Administrative Service. It will be conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). Once in a year this type of exam will be conducted. Any degree from any recognized university by UGC is the Educational qualification of this exam. It will be conducted in three parts. First one is premilinary exam, second one is Main exam and another one is personal interview
  • 02-04-2012, 10:34 PM
    nitesh

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS-Indian administrative service.it is probably one of the toughest exam to crack in india.Clearing the IAS Exam is the only way to become a member of the prestigious Indian Civil Services, of which the IAS is the most sought after service.
    The other services you could get on clearing the IAS Examination include the IPS, IRS, IRTS, IRPS, and many more.
    UPSC conduct this exam.
    Eligibility:
    age limit-21-30
    You can appear for the IAS exam a maximum of 4 times until the age of 30.
    There is no maximum educational qualification required for the IAS exam and plain graduates and PhD's all compete on the same level.
    there is some relaxation to BC/OBC/SC/ST
  • 02-04-2012, 10:34 PM
    Viral

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    The full form of IAS is Indian Administrative Services.

    It is conducted by Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) of India.

    Educational Qualifications required is Graduation in any field.
    Age limit depends on your category (e.g. open,sc,st,obc,others,etc.).
    You can find detailed information from www.civilserviceindia.com .
  • 02-04-2012, 10:29 PM
    mithu ashi

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS exam is conducted by UPSC.
    The eligibility criteria for IAS examination (better known as Civil Services Examination) as follows;
    Age Limit:
    21-30 years(GEN)
    21-33 years(OBC)
    21-35 years(SC/ST/PD)

    Educational Qualification:
    One is required to have a graduation degree(or equivalent) in any stream from a
    Govt. of Indian recognized university
    (governmental or private college which is approved by UGC or AICTE or any other
    governmental organization).

    The pattern of Examination is as follow;
    1. Civil Services Preliminary Exam(Objective), which is now known as CSAT.
    This paper is same for candidates of all stream. A sample paper of CSAT
    (Source: UPSC) is attached with this message.
    2. Civil Services Main Exam and Interview.
    Candidates who qualify Prelims are called for MAIN exam and on the basis
    of their score in MAIN, candidates are called for Interview.
    The total marks of MAIN exam and Interview is added to announce final result.
    The MAIN exam contains following papers.
    - 1 Essay type Indian Language Qualifying Paper (300 marks)
    - 1 English Qualifying Paper (300 marks)
    - 1 General Essay type paper (200 marks)
    - 2 General Studies papers (300 marks each)
    - 4 Optional subjects papers (300 marks each). You have to select two
    subjects from the listed subjects. There will be two papers from each
    subject and full marks of each will be of 300 marks.

    The full marks of Interview will be 300 marks.

    The List of optional subjects for Main Examination
    Agriculture
    Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
    Anthropology
    Botany
    Chemistry
    Civil Engineering
    Commerce and Accountancy
    Economics
    Electrical Engineering
    Geography
    Geology
    History
    Law
    Management
    Mathematics
    Mechanical Engineering
    Medical Science
    Philosophy
    Physics
    Political Science and International Relations
    Psychology
    Public Administration
    Sociology
    Statistics
    Zoology
  • 02-04-2012, 10:07 PM
    ravi srivastava

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    i a s means indian adminstrative service. Union Public Service Commission has conduct this exam . P.g is its eligibility.
  • 02-04-2012, 09:59 PM
    Mrs.Roy

    Re: What is an IAS exam? Who conducts this exam and What is its eligibility criteria?

    IAS(Indian Administrative Service) or UPSC exam is the most prestigious and most difficult exam in our country.The exam is conducted by central Government through out the country.Preliminary exam is held in one day usually in the month of May or June.And if selected candidates are allowed to appear for mains exam usually held in october.
    Eligibility criteria 1) Age between 21 yrs to 30 yrs[relaxation of age limit in case of SC,ST,OBC]
    2) Candidate should graduate from a Government recognized university.
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