- UPSC 2015 application
- Age & Attempt limit for UPSC
- Education requirement
- Physical Standard: Eye, Height, Chest from gazette
- Which jobs reserved for PH?
- Multiple applications by same candidate?
- Prelim Papers / CSAT
- How to prepare for UPSC Prelims?
- Mains exam structure
- Syllabus of mains exam?
- Syllabus of optional subject
- OBC alert
- Fees
- Download Hallticket?
UPSC Notification 2015 is out
- online application link: upsconline.nic.in
- Read the notification carefully before applying.
- Last date to pay fees: 18th June 2015.
- Last date to apply: 19th June 2015. Till 23:59 hours.
- Prelim Exam date: 23rd August 2015 (Sunday)
- Total vacancies: 1129. within that, 29 for physically disabled
Age & Attempt limit for UPSC
- Minimum age is 21 years.
- Age is counted on 1st August of 2015.
- Candidate who gave Prelims-2011, is eligible for one more attempt, even if he has crossed the age / attempt limit in following table. Ref: rule 3(ii)C on page 2 of notification
- Candidate already selected in IAS or Indian foreign service (IFS)- not eligible to appear.
| Category | Maximum Age | Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| General | 32 | 6 |
| OBC | 32+3=35 | 9 |
| SC/ST | 32+5=37 | till upper age |
| Physically disabled (Blind, Deaf-mute, Orthopedic) |
32+10=42 |
|
| J&K domicile | 32+5=37 | depending on above categories viz.Gen, OBC, SC/ST, PH |
| Disabled serviceman discharged from duty | 32+3=35 | same as above |
| Ex-serviceman with five years duty* specific condition on page2 of notification | 32+5=37 | same as above |
Above relaxation are cumulative e.g. OBC candidate from J&K = 32 + 3(OBC) + 5 (J&K) = 40 years up age limit.
What doesn’t count as an attempt?
Ans. If you applied in previous exam, but remain absent in BOTH prelim papers, then your attempt is not counted.
Education requirement
- Bachelor’s degree from a university setup under union or state act or ‘deemed university’ under Union Government C.
- Candidates from last semester can apply, provided that they can show proof passing examination in October /November 2015. Because at that time, they’ll be required to fill up a new form for Mains exam (known as DAF form i.e. detailed application form).
- MBBS candidate must finish internship before interview phase.
Physical Standard: Eye, Height, Chest from gazette
This pdf file (click me) has all the answers about eyesight, height, chest, color blindness, lasik surgery etc.
Which jobs reserved for PH?
- 13 for Locomotor + 5 for blind + 11 for hearing impairment = total 29 jobs reserved.
- The ‘physical requirement’ for particular service, are mentioned in first table of the notification. from there you can find out whether your given disability is eligible for IAS / IFS or not?
Multiple applications by same candidate?
- Every time you apply, you get new registration ID (RID). you must preserve RID because you’ll have to quote it again in the Mains application form i.e. DAF form.
- If you applied multiple times (because of computer glitch, fee problem or xyz reason) then when downloading hallticket, you should use higher RID. Because higher RID corresponds to your latest application.
Prelim Papers / CSAT
| Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|
| general studies (GS) | aptitude / CSAT |
| Marks counted for selection in mains exam…yes | You need to get only 33% passing marks. i.e. 200 x 0.33 = 66 passing marks required to clear prelims. |
| 200 marks | 200 marks |
| 0.33% negative marking | 0.33% negative marking |
| 20 minutes for blind and locomotors disability | same |
How to prepare for UPSC Prelims?
Mains exam structure
| Paper | Max. Marks |
|---|---|
| English Compulsory Paper | 300. Marks not counted in merit only 25% passing marks required. |
| Indian language paper (Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi etc. depending on your choice) | Same as above. |
| GS (mains) Paper1, 2, 3, 4 | 250 each x 4 papers = 1000 marks. |
| ONE Optional subject | 500 marks. |
| written total | 1750 |
| interview | 275 |
| grand total | 2025 |
Syllabus of mains exam?
Refer to page 6 of notification
Syllabus of optional subject
Refer to page 7 onwards of notification
OBC alert
To claim OBC reservation benefit in UPSC, you need TWO certificates:
- OBC caste certificate
- Non-creamy layer certificate.
- Non creamy layer status depends on your parents’ income and property.
- It doesn’t depend on your income/property
- It doesn’t depend on your husband/wife’s income/property.
- If your mom/dad is government employee then INCOME criteria doesn’t apply. (e.g. if dad is class3 employee, then it doesn’t matter whether he gets 6 lakhs or 7 lakhs. You’re still non-cream layer. For more, read this PDF file click me)
| General Male and OBC male | Rs.100 for Prelims, Rs. 200 for Mains. |
| Female of any category | No fees |
| SC/ ST, PH | no fees |
Download Hallticket?
- Hall ticket will be available online, 3 weeks before prelim exam. exam on 23rd August
- If problem, contact 011-23381125/011-23385271/011-23098543.
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bc 9 attempts not 7
All the Best…. May GOD Bless all!
on a lighter note…..An all India competition to become roll no.1 will start very soon at upsconline.nic.in.
is there an extra attempt for all those who have taken the exam in 2011? for eg. do GEN category people who have appeared for 2011 have 6+1 attempts now?
No
All those candidates of 2011 who are otherwise ineligible to give this year’s exam(either due to age limit or attempt limit expiry) are given chance to appear this year’s exam.
So if you are eligible to give this year’s exam without claiming the waiver(i.e you are within the criterion of 6 attempts or 32 years) then you won’t get an additional chance(i.e 6+1 attempt or 32+1 years) for next year, even if you had appeared in 2011 exam.
This is what I understood from the notification. Hope this helps.
No way bro…
It is only for such candidates
1) Those who appeared in Pre 2011…
If they played it safe didn’t appear in 2011 due to pattern change not eligible for this special +1 attempt
and
2) It was their last attempt…
like If they gave their 3rd attempt in 2011 they are also not eligible for this special +1 attempt…
Thanks Mrunal.
Stop Bluffing…. Start Studying…. Excellent decision by UPSC
sir, I want to seek clarification that I appeared in 2011 in pre. exam of civil services. this was my last attemt on the bases of age. Whether I am elligible for 2015? I belong to sc category.
Notification is not clear to me regarding 2011 matter.
I have been taking coaching for this exam for last o e year.
help me in this regard.
thanking you.
Hi Mrunal,
Regarding OBC creamy layer: My father is Head-Master in a govt school. SO am i in the creamy layer ?
thanks
Best of luck to all ….
Sir.
abhi bhi pre ke max marks 400 hi likhe hain notifi mein.
jaise mains mein qualifying papers (english and language) ke marks add nhi hote, us hisaab se agar csat-2 bhi qualifying ho gya hai to iske marks kyun add ho rhe hain abhi bhi.
please explain sir.
Brother, just read 2014 notification and compare it with 2015 Notification , your doubts will vanish. I also had same doubt ..
I have the same doubt. Could you please elaborate what is the difference between 2014 & 20150 notification?
Hope..ill make it
fingures crossed
Sir ,
I want to clarify one think ,
students BA form IGNOU eligible for UPSC exam ??
if not why
Absolutely eligible. Not only UPSC, all others. IGNOU graduates are at par with other universities graduates. Do not belittle IGNOU.
Sir, i applied in 2011, but did not appear in the exam…so, am i eligible to appear now or not? means those who were eligible or those who appeared will get chance??
यू पी एस सी नोटिफिकेशन 2015 में प्रीलिम्स एग्जाम के पेपर हेतु advt में कही भी यह नहीं लिखा है कि GS -II के प्राप्तांक मेरिट के लिए काउंट नहीं किये जायेंगे | हाँ, यह अवश्य लिखा है की GS -II एक क्वालीफाइंग पेपर होगा | किन्तु संशय अभी भी इसलिए बरक़रार है क्योंकि मुख्य परीक्षा वाले कॉलम में यह लिखा हुआ है कि ” पेपर 1 से पेपर ८ (मुख्य परीक्षा ) तक के अंक मेरिट हेतु काउंट किये जायेंगे….इस लिए मुझे कुछ संशय अभी भी है…..यदि GS -II एक क्वालीफाइंग पेपर है तो यह भी लिखा होना चाहिए था कि इस पेपर के अंक / मार्क्स मेरिट हेतु काउंट नहीं होंगे…!!!!!!!!!!
Yes
Kyunki csat paper 2 mein abhi bhi negative marking hai..although its qualifying..so keep that thing in mind while attempting paper 2
Respected Sir,
I have Applied For ssc cgl 2015 .BY mistake i have chosen compiler post as a last preference. But i select No for the question Whether you are applying for Compiler/Statistical Investigator .Whether My Application will be rejected.????.Kindly give me a solution Sir
No…probably.
Is the number of attempts for OBC(non-creamy) 7 or 9?
Sir csat paper 2 marks will be added for merit or not please tell me I am very confused
Sir csat paper 2 marks will be added for merit or not please tell me I am very confused….
Nabargalae ….enathu vazhthukal….
NAN tamil la sonna ethana per ku puriyum nu therila….so m telling in english
Friends…my best wishes…!!
csat gone and real fight begins…
nanbane !!!!!!un arivai paarthu naan viyakureen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! konjam samayogidamaa think pannu…. is reall csat is tougher than sky limit gs paper 1 ?..okay i accept that u may blessed with high intense of rote learning knowledge n mugging up too much facts, historic events, places, then by chance if u sails through easily or somewhat qualify through mains, now real intellectuals play , with just limited amount of time , always asking unhitherldo questions in recent years… this modification will really creates lots of burden towards sincere aspirants , never seen before!!!!!!!!!!!!! at last i wish u best , hope to see u crack this time !!!!!!!!!!!!
Putting notifi of both years across each other, the only difference is of this para of 33% stuff.
but isnt it a basic thing that marks of qualifying paper is never added in total score.
Then why 400 and not 200?
And the para in which they have written bout how they ll make the lisy of successful candi at pre stage, they have used the word “and” to connect the performance of paper 1 &2.
Why not to make whole patternas clear as it is in “mains exam” section!!
Sir it is quit confusing about the non creamy layer for Agriculture land owner plss sir can you explaine it in simpler terms what exactly rule is..
NOTE : The Commission will draw a listof candidates to be qualified for CivilService (Main) Examination based onthe criterion of minimum qualifyingmarks of 33% in General Studies Paper-II of Civil Services (Preliminary)Examination and total qualifying marksof General Studies Paper-I of CivilServices (Preliminary) Examination asmay be determined by the Commission
yeh clearly likha hua hai notification mein ..its clear ki 33 percent marks qualifying for paper 2 and total qualify marks in paper 1 jo ki cuttoff hogi as set by d commision ..wats d confusion..its clearly mention..read it properly friends..
Yes, ur right. Many candidates are unnecessarily confused. CSAT P2 will be qualifying with minimum 33% and P1 will be total qualifying marks, which means the cut off of GS P1. Moreover, qualifying papers means, u just need to secure the minimum marks to pass.
: The Commission will draw a list
of candidates to be qualified for Civil
Service (Main) Examination based on
the criterion of minimum qualifying
marks of 33% in General Studies PaperII
of Civil Services (Preliminary)
Examination and total qualifying marks
of General Studies Paper-I of Civil
Services (Preliminary) Examination as
may be determined by the Commission
Nivi
read paragraph above it.
they have written that total marks of prelim exam is 400.
And then read “mains” exam section of notifi where they have written that there are two papers which are of qualifying and their marks will not be added in total score.
My only query is this that while deciding total marks of “mains” exam (1750) upsc is not adding marks of two qualifying papers, then why it is adding marks of a qualifying paper (csat-2) into total marks of prelim.
why have they mentioned 400 in para, why not 200?
Will csat score be considered while drawing cutoffs for prelims or is it jus a qualifying paper now?
N what abt gs1 papers score being considered in mains exam? Plz clarify sir its really confusing..thank u
hi.. just one question. is this age limit of 32 years for general category going to remain or is it for this year only??
Rashmi
This is not confirm that whether the age limit of 32 years for general category going to remain same or not. UPSC in itself is unpredictable, so take yur every shot as if it is your last shot.
Did he forget to mention 250 marks of essay in mains or am i the only one missing it?
Please upload lectures for history