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UPSC to hold exclusive Railway Service Exam from 2021 after merger of services.

Source – theprint.in

New Delhi: With the Modi government having decided to merge all eight existing rail services into a single Indian Railways Management Service (IRMS), the UPSC will now be holding an exclusive railway service exam, ThePrint has learnt.

The exclusive UPSC exam for the new Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) will be first conducted in 2021.

This year’s UPSC exam will follow the earlier pattern — in which officers for the Indian Railway Accounts Service, Indian Railway Traffic Service, Indian Railway and the Indian Railway Personnel Service will be recruited through the Civil Services Exam (CSE), while those for the other services will be recruited through the Indian Engineering Service (IES) exam.

From next year onwards, however, there will be a common preliminary exam for the railway service but the main exam for engineers will be on their specialised domain expertise and not general studies, an official said on condition of anonymity.

“It would follow the Indian Forest Service (IFS) exam pattern,” the official said. “IFS officers have the same preliminary exam as IAS, IPS among others but have a specialised mains paper exclusively designed for them.”

UPSC will be intimated about the number of officers needed in the IRMS from 2021 onwards.

Senior UPSC officials, however, said the commission has received no such proposal.

“The government will decide how to go about it…We have not been informed or asked about anything yet,” an official said.

The commission also has no knowledge of whether the new IRMS will be considered a civil service or not.

DoPT not consulted before Railways service merger

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which is the coordinating agency for all personnel matters, was not consulted by the Modi government before the controversial merger, ThePrint has learnt.

The DoPT looks after recruitment, regulation of service conditions, postings and transfers, deputation and training of civil servants, and comes directly under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

“They announced that they would consult the DoPT and UPSC after making the announcement,” said a DoPT official. “But despite the fact that the DoPT is the nodal agency for these matters, it was not consulted before the announcement was made.”

Officials are foreseeing a lot of problems in unifying the existing cadres of the eight services as well. “There will be issues of promotion, seniority, among others. All those need to be reconciled,” the official added.

UPSC Civil Services exam 2020: All you need to know.

Source – indiatvnews.com

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will announce the 2020 Civil Services Exam details on February 12. The exam in 2020 will be conducted earlier than usual, breaking the 6 year pattern of UPSC to conduct the Civil Services Preliminary exam in July/August.

What is UPSC Civil Services Exam?

One of the biggest exams in the country, UPSC Civil Services, gets over 10 lakh applications every year. The applicants include Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Services (IPS) and Indian Foreign Services (IFS) aspirants among others. The Civil Services Selection is a rigorous process that begins with a competitive preliminary exam, those candidates who clear the preliminary exam are eligible to appear for the main exam. This main exam comprises of a written exam plus an interview.

Civil Services Exam 2020: Important Dates

Notification: February 12

Registration Date: February 12 to March 3

Preliminary Exam Date: May 31

In 2020, after 6 years, the Civil Services exam would be conducted early. In the last few years, the preliminary exam was held in July/August. The preliminary exam is a screening test for the main exam and the scores obtained in the exam is not calculated while deciding the merit.

Eligibility Criteria for IAS Exam 2020

All candidates who wish to appear in IAS exam 2020 need to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned below:

Nationality

For Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), a candidate must be a citizen of India. For all other services a candidate can either be a citizen of India or

A subject of Nepal/ Bhutan
A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

Note: Candidates who are subjects of Nepal/ Bhutan or Tibetan refugees are not eligible to apply for Indian Foreign Service (IFS).

Age Limit for IAS Exam 2020

Candidates must be minimum 21 years and maximum 32 years of age as on August 1, 2020. This means that candidates must have born not earlier than August 2, 1988, and not later than August 1, 1999.

There is also age relaxation of some years for reserved category candidates:

What is UPSC Civil Services Exam?

Civil Services Exam 2020: Important Dates

Notification: February 12

Registration Date: February 12 to March 3

Preliminary Exam Date: May 31

Eligibility Criteria for IAS Exam 2020

All candidates who wish to appear in IAS exam 2020 need to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned below:

Nationality

For Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), a candidate must be a citizen of India. For all other services a candidate can either be a citizen of India or

A subject of Nepal/ Bhutan
A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

Note: Candidates who are subjects of Nepal/ Bhutan or Tibetan refugees are not eligible to apply for Indian Foreign Service (IFS).

Age Limit for IAS Exam 2020

Candidates must be minimum 21 years and maximum 32 years of age as on August 1, 2020. This means that candidates must have born not earlier than August 2, 1988, and not later than August 1, 1999.

There is also age relaxation of some years for reserved category candidates:

The application forms for the Civil Services exam will be available at the official website of the UPSC (upsc.gov.in).

UPSC CDS 2020 Application Rejected List Released Official on upsc.gov.in, Steps How to Check.

Source – pagalguy.com

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s central recruitment body that carries out the recruitment of candidates for civil service posts.

It is one of the most premier institutions and is known for its rigorous recruitment process. Each year a large number of candidates in India apply for the vacancies issued by UPSC. Applicants have to undergo a long process of examinations, physical and medical checks and even interviews.

One of the commonly conducted examinations by the UPSC is that of the UPSC CDS exam or the Combined Defence Services exam. This exam is conducted by the UPSC twice a year, in November and February.

Once candidates are selected through these examinations, they are sent to the respective training academies and then are recruited.

UPSC had announced the recruitment of 418 candidates through UPSC CDS 1 2020. The application for these posts started on 30^th October 2019 and was over by 19^th November 2019.

The application process has now been completed. Now that the application process is over, the UPSC has taken to its official website to release a rejection list.

This application rejection list features names of candidates whose applications have not been accepted by the commission because of any inconsistency made by the candidate during the application process. The UPSC CDS 1 2020 Application Rejection list was released on 25^th November 2019.

As per the list, a total of 16 candidates failed to pay their application fee successfully as the respective bank authorities did not receive a confirmation.

If the candidates have made the payment successfully, they can issue an appeal to the Commission by providing the requisite documentary proof. If the UPSC finds that the fees have genuinely been paid by the candidate, it will change their application status.

The appeal has to be sent by hand or by post within 10 days of receiving an email by the UPSC. Any pleas sent after that will not be attended to by the commission.

The address where the appeal along with the necessary documents are to be sent is as follows –

Smt. Pushpa Minz

Under Secretary (CDS),

Union Public Service Commission,

Room No. 427,

Ayoug Sachivalaya Building,

Dholpur House,

Shahjahan Road,

New Delhi-110069.

Candidates should also make a note of the documents that they can furnish before the commission. The documents are –

The Bank pay-in-slip, if the payment was made by the candidates through the cash mode in SBI or in any of its designated branches. The slip should be submitted in the original print form.

A copy of the Credit card, Debit card or Bank account statement, if the payment was made by the candidates in any of the online modes.

This is the last chance for the candidates to get their application status changed. The appeal should be made in a timely manner so that UPSC can act on the mistake as soon as possible.

5 UPSC exam myths busted.

Source – tribuneindia.com

Akhand Swaroop Pandit

Joining the Indian Civil Services is considered a dream career by many ambitious and talented individuals aspiring to become an IAS, IPS or IFS officer. These prestigious jobs mark authority and power in India along with job security, salary package, the opportunity of a foreign posting, job satisfaction, etc. Moreover, civil servants are the ones deciding the fate of the nation in terms of implementing all developmental and other government policies. However, securing a job in one of these three posts demands to undergo a gruelling, three-tier UPSC civil services exam which is considered one of the toughest competitive examinations. Lakhs of aspirants appear for UPSC every year but only a few get selected.

Although proper preparation is necessary for cracking this examination, it’s also crucial for the candidates to handle the exam pressure and the myths floating around that further aggravates their fear, making them nervous towards pursuing such a field. So aspirants it’s time to debunk these common myths you might be hearing and gear up to ace the journey towards your dream career:

Myth 1: One needs years of preparation

Reality: UPSC might be a tough examination demanding complete dedication but that does not necessarily mean that one would need to start preparing from an early stage. Even a year’s preparation can be good to clear the examination if aspirants are studying with perseverance. There numerous success stories of aspirants cracking the examination in one go after just a year or even less than a year’s preparation.

Myth 2: IAS aspirants must be aware of every topic/subject

Reality: This is not true. Since this is a general exam, one needs to be well-read along with having a balanced outlook towards issues. Moreover, as the syllabus itself is so vast covering multiple subjects, aspirants are already more aware than the others. There is no need to mug topics and become experts. Instead, simply focus on all the NCERT books, current affairs, and books by a few renowned authors. The exam demands its aspirants to have a general awareness and analytical skills.

Myth 3: Aspirants need to make at least 2-3 attempts

Reality: This is just a misconception. There have been so many aspirants who have cleared the examination in the very first attempt. All it needs is to keep your head straight and focus on your preparation. Revise once you are done and take multiple mock tests to evaluate your pitfalls and work on it. If you have religiously revised everything in the syllabus and are confident to give the shot, nothing can stop you from clearing the UPSC preliminary exam in a go.

Myth 4: Candidates should follow the toppers’ strategies

Reality: There is no quick route to crack the UPSC. Even though you listen to the toppers revealing their strategies and study patterns, it is your hard work that will ultimately pay off. Thus, it is crucial for the aspirants to follow their own rhythm and routine and make an informed choice when it comes to creating a preparation strategy.

Myth 5: It is mandatory to have a good command over English to ace the interview

Reality: This is a misapprehension, particularly among the regional language-speaking candidates. The UPSC examination assesses your awareness and analysing skills, and not the medium of language you write in. The aspirants are allowed to attempt the paper and give the interview in almost 22 regional languages, as per their comfort level. So put your best foot forward!

While this exam can be a bit overwhelming, UPSC is just another competitive examination featuring a lengthy syllabus. So rather than losing your confidence on the ground of some baseless myths, stay disciplined, determined and believe in your hard work to make through this journey smoothly.

— The writer is Founder & CEO, Catalyst Group – Online Learning Platform

UPSC NDA 1 Marksheet 2019 Released @upsconline.nic.in, Check Download Link.

Source – jagranjosh.com

UPSC NDA 1 Marksheet 2019: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the marksheet for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2019. Candidates, who have qualified in NDA 1 and also candidates who have not qualified, can view their marks through UPSC Official website www.upsconline.nic.in.

UPSC NDA 1 Marksheet Direct Link is given below. Candidates can also download their UPSC marksheet by providing their login ID and Password through the prescribed link on or before 14 December 2019.

UPSC has released the marksheet for NDA 1 2019 for which candidates have to provide their roll number/registration number, date of birth, post applied and captcha for verification.

Earlier, UPSC had released cut-off for UPSC NDA 1 2019 Exam. A total of 447candidates have been qualified for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of the National Defence Academy for the 143th Course and for the 105th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 01 January 2020. Marks secured by last recommended candidate at final stage are 704 out of 1800 (900 for Written Test and 900 for SSC Interview).

UPSC NDA 1 recruitment is being done to fill up 392 vacancies out of which 208 vacancies are in Army, 42 in Navy, 92 in Air Force and 50 in Naval Academy.

UPSC NDA 1 notification was released on 09 January 2019, and the NDA exam was held on 21 April 2019.

UPSC IES 2019 interview: Tips and tricks to crack the exam.

Source – hindustantimes.com

Qualifying for the interview of UPSC engineering services, which is the final stage of selection has always been a dream for its aspirants. Everyone wants to perform their best at this stage. Afterall, the selected candidates are among the 0.5% who manage to crack the IES examination.

Nearly 1 lakh students compete for around 600 vacancies every year for different Engineering branches. While the written test evaluates the technical knowledge of the candidates, the IES Interview gauges their personality combined with their field-related knowledge. The interview also tries to bring out qualities like intuitive powers, spontaneity, practicality, soft skills, leadership qualities, confidence level and team spirit of the finalists. That said, it is the 200 marks and a set of rigorous questions that ultimately decides the fate of those 0.5% candidates whether they can manage to get through one of the most sought-after engineering recruitment examinations. Sounds gruelling? Fret not! All you need is a well-defined plan and some extra efforts to tackle all your apprehensions and give your best shot.

Here is a list of preparation tips and tricks for the upcoming IES interview:

1.Pay attention while filling the Detailed Application Form (DAF): Prior to your interview, the most crucial thing is to fill the Detailed Application Form (DAF) very carefully. Because, a lion’s share of the interview questions will be based on your own profile such as your previous job experience, hobbies, your hometown, college, etc. You cannot afford to go wrong while answering those questions and stick to the information while you are talking at the interview.

2.Focus on current affairs: The candidate must stay updated with the latest national and international affairs. So flip through the newspapers, surf the current affairs blogs and news pieces and take quizzes as much as possible.

3.Keeping the knowledge about your subjects and the final year college project in place: The interview board pays a lot of attention to a candidate’s technical & subject know-how. So make sure you get your basic concepts right and prepare two/three of your favourite technical subjects and their practical applications as you will be asked questions about your understanding of the subjects

4.Emphasize on the tricky questions: The interviewer might ask questions related to your state /city and its historical importance, your hobbies, your weaknesses, the reason behind joining IES and much more. These questions should be answered tactically to avoid creating any negative impression on the panel. For instance, while talking about your weaknesses, direct your answers smartly towards your strengths.

5.Never create answers: Not sure about your answer to a particular question? Say it clearly to the interviewer. Never try to say anything negative or create answers to something you are not sure about. It will only create a negative impact and confusion.

6. Groom yourself well on the D-day: We all must have heard the saying, the First impression is the last impression. So, make sure you are formally dressed and well-groomed for the interview as this will create a lasting impression on the interviewer from the time you enter the interview room.

Remember, it is the selection day so give your best shot at the interview with patience, confidence and clarity. This will increase your chances of getting through the interview with utmost success. Good Luck!

UPSC CDS 2020 Notification for 418 Posts Released @upsc.gov.in: Check CDS 1 Online Application Link, Exam Date & Details.

Source – jagranjosh.com

UPSC CDS 2020 Notification: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2020. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for UPSC CDS 1 from 30 October 2019. The last date for submitting UPSC CDS Online Application is available 19 November 2019.

Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in. UPSC CDS 1 Online Application Link is also given below.

UPSC CDS 1 Exam will be held on 02 February 2020 (Sunday). Selected candidates will get admission to the 150th (DE) course at Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun, Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala course, Air Force Academy (AFA) Hyderabad training course, 113th SSC Men NT in Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai, and 27th SSC Women NT in Officers Training Academy Chennai. The final selection will be made in order of merit subject to medical fitness and suitability in all other respects and number of vacancies available.Job Summary

Notification	UPSC CDS 2020 Notification to Release Tomorrow @upsc.gov.in: Check CDS 1 Exam Date, Eligibility and Updates
Last Date of Submission	Nov 19, 2019
Official URL	upsc.gov.in
City	new delhi
State	Delhi
Country	India

Candidates seeking to apply for IMA, OTA courses should have graduation in any stream while for INA graduation in engineering is required. For AFA, candidates should be a graduate and studied physics and maths in 12^th standard or possesses B.E/B.Tech.

Candidates can check more details such as vacancy, age limit, application procedure based on previous year notification by scrolling down:

Important Dates for UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2020

Opening Date of Application: 30 October 2019
Last Date of Online Application: 19 November 2019 till 06:00 PM
The online Applications can be withdrawn from – 26 November to 03 December 2019 till 6.00 PM.
Date of Examination: 02 February 2020

UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2020 Vacancy Details:

Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 150th (DE) Course commencing in January, 2021 — 100 (including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders)
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Course commencing in January, 2021 Executive (General Service)/Hydro — 45 (including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special entry holders)
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad—(Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in January, 2021 i.e. No. 209 F(P) Course – 32 (03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry)
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras)— 113th SSC (Men) Course (NT) commencing in April, 2021 – 225 [(i) 170 vacs for SSC (Men) (NT) UPSC, (ii) 05 vacs for JAG (Men) (NT) April, 2021 Non UPSC and (iii) 50 vacs for NCC Special entry Non UPSC]
Officers Training Academy, Chennai—27th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in April, 2021 – 16

UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2020 Eligibility Criteria

Educational/Technical Qualification & Experience:

For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy – Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
For Indian Naval Academy – Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
For Air Force Academy – Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Age Limit:

For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1997 and not later than 1st January, 2002 only are eligible.
For Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1997 and not later than 1st January, 2002 only are eligible.
For Air Force Academy— 20 to 24 years as on 1st January, 2021 i.e. born not earlier than 2nd January, 1997 and not later than 1st January, 2001
For Officers’ Training Academy— (SSC Course for men) unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd January, 1996 and not later than 1st January, 2002 only are eligible.
For Officers’ Training Academy—(SSC Women Non-Technical Course) Unmarried women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1996 and not later than 1stJanuary, 2002.

UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2020 Selection Process

The selection process will be done on the basis of:

Written Examination – Candidates who successfully fill the application will be called for written exam.
Intelligence and Personality Test – Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the written examination will called for the intelligence and personality test at the Service Selection Board.

How to Apply for UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2020

Candidates can apply for UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2020 can apply hrough the official site of UPSC at upsc.gov.in till 19 November 2019.

Application Fee:

Rs. 200/- (No Fee for Female/SC/ST candidates )

UPSC CDS 1 2020 Notification PDF – https://testchampion.jagranjosh.com/free-pdf-page?file=upsc-cds-1-notice.pdf

UPSC CDS 1 Application Form – https://upsconline.nic.in/guideline.php?exam_code=CDSI&year=2020&notice_no=03/2020-CDS-I&notice_date=30-10-2019