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Can I become IAS at the age of 27?
The minimum age to appear for IAS Exam is 21 years. This means that the candidate must have at least 21 years of age on 1st August of that given year when the exam is held.
Can I get home cadre in IAS?
Generally, an IAS/IPS officer cannot get his home cadre. However, there is a very slim chance of it. This is possible only if you get a very high rank and then there are vacancies in your home state for your category in that year. In addition, you should have given your first preference as your home state.
Can I prepare for UPSC at 27?
As of now the upper age limit for UPSC Civil Services Exam is 32 years for General Category. It is 35 for OBC, and 37 years for SC/ST. However, NITI Aayog has recommended that the UPSC upper age limit for the civil services should be brought down to 27 years for the general category in a phased manner by 2022-23.
What is it like to be an IAS/IPS officer at 30?
Yes its true that if you become IAS at the age of 30 then your chances of becoming Secretary etc is remote. However, I think the opportunity to work in villages and at district level for about 10 years is what makes IAS / IPS most exciting. So the real fun is in the initial years where your initiatives can create a lot of difference.
How to become an IAS officer after completing a bachelor’s degree?
IAS preparation needs full commitment and at this age, generally, a student completes the minimum eligibility criteria required to appear in the UPSC IAS Exam. There is no such a mandatory course to pursue after completing a bachelor degree course.
What is the right age to start IAS exam preparation?
Some of the students choose to do civil services IAS Exam preparation at the age of 18 years and this is the standard age known for completing senior secondary courses. After completing the senior secondary course, a student will pursue bachelor courses in which they can opt the subjects of their own choice by keeping UPSC IAS Exam in mind.
What is the new age limit for OBC in IAS exam?
For OBC category candidates,the new age limit is 35 years and number of attempts is 9. For Ph category candidates , age limit is 42,45,47 for general,obc and sc/st candidates , for PH general category candidate attempts is 9 and unlimited for Obc or sc/st candidates.