UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2020: UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2020 officially released by the Union Public Service Commission. The official notification for Indian Administrative Sevice 2020 was out on 8th January 2020. UPSC 2020 application will be available from 12th February 2020 to 03rd March 2020. The latest UPPSC calendar for 2020 mentioned the dates of Indian Administrative Sevice 2020 Prelims (May 31, 2020).UPPSC official notification for the Indian Administrative Sevice 2020 exam date is out on the official site. The latest eligibility criteria for the Indian Administrative Sevice Exam 2020 will be updated ( following the official notification by UPSC.
IAS Eligibility – In terms of Age Limit
As per the Civil Services Age Limit, the candidate should have completed 21 years as on 1st August 2020 (for the UPSC CSE 2020) and not completed 32 years as on 1st August 2020.
Civil Services Age Limit is an important factor in the Eligibility criteria. Therefore candidates applying for UPSC Exam should check these details properly before filling the online application form.
(Civil Services Age limit relaxations, as discussed below, will apply).
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Category
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UPSC Age Limit- Upper Relaxation
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Number of Attempts
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General
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32
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6
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OBC
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35
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9
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SC/ST
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37
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Unlimited (Up to age limit)
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General Physically Disabled
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35
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9
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OBC Physically Disabled
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38
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9
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SC/ST Physically Disabled
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40
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Unlimited (Up to age limit)
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Disabled servicemen (General)
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35
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|
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Disabled servicemen (OBC)
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38
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|
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Disabled servicemen (SC/ST)
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40
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Note:
As per the IAS Eligibility for Defence Servicemen, the persons Disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof have special Civil Services age limit relaxation.
The IAS Eligibility states that in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of 5 years Military Service as on 1st August 2020 and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defense issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months’ notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.
IAS Eligibility - In terms of Educational Qualification
The various academic requirements as per the IAS Eligibility Criteria are given below:
- Minimum qualification for UPSC exam: The candidate must hold a degree from Government recognized Universities or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates who are in their final year or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for UPSC preliminary Examination. All such candidates who are eligible to appear for IAS exams must produce proof of having passed the said examination along with the application for the main IAS examination.
- Candidates are having professional and technical qualifications recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees.
- Medical students who have passed the final year of MBBS, but are yet to complete their internship also have eligibility for IAS. Although, along with the Main Examination application, a certificate of course completion (including internship) from the concerned authority of the University/Institution has to be submitted.
UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2020- FAQ
1. What is the importance of checking the UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2020?
Candidates can refer to the UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2020 to know about the examinations going to be conducted throughout the year. So every candidate will get an idea about the examinations of various posts and their other details on time without missing them. Candidates should check the official PDF of UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2020 released on the UPSC official website.
2. How to check UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2020?
Candidates can visit the UPSC official website. On the homepage, the link for UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2020 will be available. Candidates can click on the link and check the UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2020 and download them for future references.
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