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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:

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:

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

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

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 Declared CDS 2 2019 Results With Name; Download Here.

Source – news.careers360.com

 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the result of Combined Defense Services (CDS) 2 results with candidates name. The result is released by UPSC on their official website upsc.gov.in in PDF format. UPSC conducted the CDS 2 exam on September 08, 2019 across major cities in India. A total of 8120 candidates have passed the CDS II 2019 written test and are now eligible to be interviewed by the Service Selection Board (SSB). After qualifying the SSB interview candidates will be selected for admission in Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA).

Steps to check the result:

1. Visit the official website – upsc.gov.in

2. Go to ‘What’s New’ section

3. Click on the notification titled ‘Written Result (with name) Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2019’

4. Search your roll number or name in the result PDF

5. Download and save the PDF for future reference

What’s the next step for the candidates who got selected?

According to the official notification, those candidates who qualified in the CDS II and if their first choice is in Army (IMA/OTA) they will be required to register on joinindianarmy.nic.in to receive call up information for the SSB interview. Candidates who have already registered are advised not to register again.

Qualified candidates will be required to submit their original documents like – Date of Birth, educational qualifications and other relevant certificates.

Candidates who want to obtain any information related to the CDS II 2019 exam can contact UPSC as it has a facilitation counter near the Examination Hall Building in its Campus. Candidates may contact the facilitation centre on all working days between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, in person or over telephone No.011-23385271, 011-23381125 and 011-23098543.

What about the candidates who are not selected?

UPSC will release the mark sheet of candidates who have not qualified within 15 days after conducting the SSB Interview and from the date of publication of the final result of OTA. The result will be available on the website for 30 days.