IAS Exam Objective

I am planning to give the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) IAS Exam and some details related to this exam. Will you tell me eligibility and qualification required to apply for this exam and also tell me what the IAS Exam Objective and important dates so that I can apply for exam?

[Shaleen]

The Indian Civil Services examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year.
The examination schedule is announced during January - February after which the selection is done in 3 stages.

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service.
It is considered as one of the toughest exam in India.

IAS Exam objective:

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts this Exam to be recruited into the Indian Administrative Service and various other civil services of India.

IAS Eligibility:

Qualification:

You must have completed Graduation from any recognized University.
You can also appear for this exam, if you are in final year of your Graduation.

Age Criteria:

For General: 21 to 30 years
For OBC: 21 to 33 years
For SC/ST: 21 to 35 years

No. of Attempts:

For General: 3
For OBC: 7
For SC/ST: No Restriction

Stages to Qualify IAS Exam:

Preliminary Exam (CSAT Exam)
Mains Exam
Personal Interview

IAS Exam Dates:

Last date to apply Online Application
20th May 2016

Date of Civil Services Exam (Preliminary)
07th August 2016

Civil Services Exam (Mains)
03rd December 2016