IAS Prelims exam Eligibility

I want to fill the IAS Prelims exam form? Please tell me what the Eligibility for that exam? also tell me about its paper pattern?

[Kiran Chandar]

The IAS Prelims exam is conducted by UPSC. The duration for the Prelims exam is one day. You are asking for the Eligibility required for that exam. This is as follows:

Eligibility for IAS Exam:


Nationality:

The applicant must be citizen of India (for IAS and IPS)

Age Limit:

Minimum 21 years (all categories) and
Max 32 years (general category),
35 years (OBC),
37 years (SC and ST)

Educational Qualification

A degree (minimum) from a university recognised by UGC

Number of Attempts:

6 for (general category)
9 for (OBC)
No attempt limit till 37 years (SC/ST)

Exam date:
The IAS 2014 Exam or Civil Services Exam was held on 17th May 2014.

IAS 2014 Prelims Pattern:

General Studies Paper I
Maximum marks : 200
Number of Questions : 100
Total Time : 120 minutes (02 hours)

General Studies Paper II
Maximum marks : 200
Number of Questions : 80
Total Time : 120 minutes (02 hours)

Will you tell me what be the eligibility criteria for appearing in IAS Prelims exam as I am looking for the same ?

[Arun Vats]

As you want I am here telling you about the eligibility criteria for IAS Prelims exam.

Qualification :

Candidate should have a bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university.

Age:
21 -30 years.

Nationality:
a citizen of India, or
a subject of Nepal, or
a subject of Bhutan, or
a Tibetan refugee w


IAS Prelims exam Syllabus

IAS Prelims Syllabus :
General Studies Paper I
Maximum marks : 200
Number of Questions : 100
Total Time : 120 minutes (02 hours)

Syllabus

1. Current events of national and international importance
2. History of India and Indian national movement
3. Indian and World Geography
4. Indian Polity and governance
5. Economic and social development
6. General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change
7. General Science

General Studies Paper II
Maximum marks : 200
Number of Questions : 80
Total Time : 120 minutes (02 hours)

Syllabus

1. Comprehension
2. Interpersonal skills which include communication skills
3. Logical reasoning & analytical ability
4. Decision making & problem solving
5. General mental ability
6. Basic numeracy
7. English language comprehension skills (Class X level)