- 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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My query is regarding Part -1 of the registration form. I belong to OBC community and after mentioning that it asks be if I belong to creamy layer or not, which I don’t. However, it again asks for Community Certificate Date, of which I’m not sure what date I should mention as my certificate are quite old. So, I just want to know that is there any date period to which the certificate should belong or even my old certificate will do ? Also, the certificate has to be from State govt. or Central ? And is there any prescribed format ?
Lastly, my father is at a clerical post in a govt. office. Do I still need an income certificate mentioning if I belong to a creamy layer or not ?
I’m sorry, the pdf you provided is quite confusing, so had to ask.
Dear Sir, I am B.Sc.graduate, is there any condition ? If I apply for the Civil service and Indian Forest Service. please confirm. Thank you From Vara Kumar @ 9164 87 8611; vara_kumar@hotmail.com
I am having four portions in my name as per the Matriculation. But in the online registration it is having only 3 text boxes and not allowing the space. So how to fill my full name as per the matriculation certificate?
Anybody getting 33% in Paper 2 preliminary is qualified for mains ?
I not , than what is the criteria to get promoted for mains ?
I filled up the CSE 2015 form just a few days after it was released. But yesterday i decided to change the optional i had taken and filled up the form again. Also i had to pay the rs 100 fee again. And a new registration ID was generated. Now i have two registration IDs. And both of them are currently working when i enter those on the UPSC site to check my call letter !! what to do?? I know the thing about ‘higher RID’ but the new RID that was generated is not named “higher RID’. It is simply ‘RID’. please help….
Would someone elaborate whether the marks of both papers of CS-Prelims would be used for determining the merit ? I know that CSAT paper II has been made a qualifying one. But the notification nowhere says that only marks obtained in Paper I would determine the merit list for Mains Exam ! Thanks in advance.
will signature in blue ink accepted? or it should only be black ink.
no problem….see upsc FAQs (http://www.upsconline.nic.in/faq.php):
“51. What should i do in case my Photo / Sign does not match with pixel sizes mentioned in UPSC guidelines?
UPSC is concerned with identification of a candidate at the Exam Hall based on the images uploaded by the candidate and not to cancel the candidature based on the size or color of ink used.”
Hello Mrunal,
I am biswaranjan preparing for the CSP 2015. I have one clarification based on the new criteria for the CSAT(Paper – II).
Suppose i scored 33%(66 marks) in the CSAT and i have qualified for the mains.And i need to qualify for the cut offs for GS(paper I) separately..??
1:- There is a separate cutoff for CSAT(i,e 33% marks)..?
2:- There is a separate cutoff for GS,Paper I (will be decided by the committee)..??
3:- So if some one qualifies the cut offs for the CSAT and GS, then only that person will be eligible for the mains exam. Am i right..?
Please correct me if i am wrong.
Thanks
Biswaranjan
IMPORTANT:Got an official reply from UPSC through mail regarding the csp 2011 issue.here is what UPSC said:
“In case you have appeared for CSP-2011, your answer should be ‘YES’ to the said question. ‘NO’ answer even if you have appeared for 2011 irrespective of your eligibility may be treated as suppression of facts in case of its scrutiny at later stage.”
What is your Message? Search before asking questions & confine discussions to exams related matter only.
m appeared in csat 2011
bt eligible to apply 2015 bcose of sc category
what should I opt…yes or no…in additionl chance given option ?????
I hve talked two times to upsc given helpline nos.
jst replied…if appeared in 2011,choose YES…no matter u r still eligible….
Can you share the screenshot of the mail? It would be easier to understand that way.
Sir, I completed my graduation with history, english n computer application (ba) so wgat should I mention in onlineform for ias about my qualification ..will it come as ithers or a degree in …. like history ot english or in comouter application??? As upsc does not provide option for ba n bcom
Dear friends,
Is there any way to confirm that the no. of attempts I have give , actually i am not sure whether 8 or 9 i belongs to obc category and appeared in csp 2011.
Thanks
Sir plz tell me question 1.3.5.7.9.11.13.15=30 any 3 dixit plus _ _ _=30
I filled the CSAT form on 30 May and also downloaded the submitted form. But on 31 May I received a mail from UPSC that my part II registration is incomplete and hence the form submission. When I entered my RID for part II, it is showing completed also giving the option of print/download. I called the help line numbers and they said it might be a computer error. Yet I am not sure what to do whether filled a next form? Any suggestions….
i have completed graduation (b.tech) in 2012 but still have a current backlog result of which will out till July 15 end,May i appear in csp 15 with appeard/appearing status of graduation
@Mrunal Sir.. in the form… in column .. have you appeared at CSP2011? -I belong to SC category and I have appeared at csp2011 and I am eligible for CSP 2015 . what should I put in this column YES o NO .. PLEASE HELP ..
Sir,
I have started preparing for civil services since 2012.My 2 attempts are already over.I am now working in a bank.I was selected in ibps last year.I want to prepare for civil services but given the bank schedule i am unable to concentrate on studies.Could you please guide me in preparing for the exam while managing my job?
Is any one living in varanasi and preparing ?
i live in vns.and an aspirant of cse.
hi, i m from vns…optional history..
my obc certificate is dated 21/02/2011 . Cn anybody tell me if it is valid for the current xam 2015 ?
@ all the aspirants
I am a first timer and facing a problem. in 24 dpi and with prescribed pixels , my photo and signature size is getting too small, not within the limits .what to do? pls help
i enquired at upsc facilitation center on 11/06/2015 at 4 pm and fortunately they attended the call and simply the other end person at upsc said if u have given an attempt in 2011 then you have to mark as YES otherwise NO. no more conditionals.
Mrunal sir, this qualifying system is for this year only……………………..??????/??
for 2016 all things will change
csat qualifying system is fr this year only………..
While registering for pt-I, Q. whether you appeared at CSP 2011? I had appeared in 2011 but I am still eligible for CSE 2015, then what to select YES/NO? Please respond…
hiii can anyone suggest me some books for geology for forest service exam.??
Hello Mrunal,
Can you provide the physical standards details of the indian forest service exam 2015 contained in the gazette extraordinary 23rd may 2015. I am unable to locate it on internet.
@Megha and anyone.. mail me your email id on rahulmhatre7@gmail.com I will forward you an official mail which i received from UPSC regarding the 2011 issue.
sir….what will happen if i may not able to show OBC non creamy certificate during the filling of DAB form, if i fill OBC non creamy layer in prelims …..whether my candidature will be cancelled or will i be treated as general category if i score more than general cuttoff…
Friends, regarding that CSP 2011 issue, I twice talked to UPSC facilitation counter today because I am also facing the same problem as I had appeared in 2011 also and still have attempts left. Everytime they said, that I should fill ‘YES’ against that question. They also gave a veiled warning that, if I write ‘NO’ which I had already wrote in my first application 20 days back, there will be complications later as it will be counted as suppression of facts. They said, if you have appeared in 2011 even if you are eligible to appear on the basis of age and no of attempts for CSE, 2015, YOU HAVE TO WRITE ‘YES’. Accordingly, I reapplied for the CSP today. All the best friends. God be with us.
Friends, regarding that CSP 2011 issue, I twice talked to UPSC facilitation counter today because I am also facing the same problem as I had appeared in 2011 also and still have attempts left. Everytime they said, that I should fill ‘YES’ against that question. They also gave a veiled warning that, if I write ‘NO’ which I had already wrote in my first application 20 days back, there will be complications later as it will be counted as suppression of facts. They said, if you have appeared in 2011 even if you are eligible to appear on the basis of age and no of attempts for CSE, 2015, YOU HAVE TO WRITE ‘YES’. Accordingly, I reapplied for the CSP today. All the best friends. God be with us.
Thanks Meghna :) same issue , confusion cleared !!! Will fill my form again .
Regards
Jaya