- Notification released
- No change in Age-Attempt limit
- No change in structure of the exam
- No change in the syllabus of the exam
- How to prepare for UPSC?
- Can last semester student apply?
- How much fees do I need to pay?
- When will I get the hallticket/admit-card for prelims?
- Multiple applications by same candidate?
- OBC alert
UPSC-2016 Notification released
- UPSC has released notification for civil services 2016 and forest services 2016 exam.
- 1079 vacancies. [100 less than last year, although more vacancies for PH this time- 34.)
- Last date to apply is 27th May 2016, midnight
- Online application link is upsconline.nic.in
- Apply at earlier because exam centers are first apply first allot basis.
- Prelim exam to be held on 7th August 2016. (How many days left- just watch the left hand corner green box of our website).
- Helpdesk numbers: No. 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543
No change in Age-Attempt limit
- Minimum age is 21 years.
- Age is counted on 1st August of 2015.
- Candidate already 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 (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.
- If you fail in prelims, attempt is counted.
No change in structure of the exam
| Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|
| general studies (GS) | aptitude / CSAT |
| Marks counted for selection in mains exam…yes |
|
| 200 marks | 200 marks |
| 0.33% negative marking | 0.33% negative marking |
| 20 minutes for blind and locomotors disability | Same |
| English | 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 |
No change in the syllabus of the exam
- No change in structure or syllabus or number of optionals in the exam.
- For civil services Click to see this PDF
- For forest services: click to see this PDF
How to prepare for UPSC?
Go through this lecture video click me
Can last semester student apply?
- Minimum education standard is graduation.
- 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.
| General Male and OBC male | Rs.100 for Prelims, Rs. 200 for Mains. |
| Female of any category | No fees |
| SC/ ST, PH | no fees |
When will I get the hallticket/admit-card for prelims?
- Hall ticket will be available online, usually 3 weeks before prelim exam. They don’t send it through post anymore. You’ve to download and take printout.
- If problem, contact 011-23381125/011-23385271/011-23098543.
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.
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.)
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acha….
Nice analysis sir
Thanks for information sir
what is the validity of obc certificate?
Last year it was 3 years.
http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/misc/2015/Revised_format_OBC/Clarification_CreamyLayerOBC_28072015_New.pdf
Plz clarify.
Sir I have a question.I’m new here.You wrote that the marks of English( 300 ) and marks of a regional language (300) will not be counted.Then how the total written marks is 1750 (4 GS papers 4*250 =1000, 1 optional subject 500 marks.Its 1500)?
+1 essay , This essay paper (250) is different from English(300)
Thanks Amit. I had the same question on mind
sir, what should be the percentage at d graduation level.
only graduation is required. no minimum percentage required.
tu padhai kar re.. vacancy ka mat soch. All the very best.
Even Chief Justice of India was crying to get the Judges posts filled, but no use….
true that brother….
sir, OBC certificate should be made on or after any particular date? and different states have different format, so any universal format of UPSC available?
format given on UPSC site ; and you have to fill date of certificate in application form
Can you provide the certificate link ????? annexure or performa II ????
sir if i ám mistaken then correct me, but notification main IPS mention nahi kiya hai. can anyone reconfirm it. and pardon me if iam wrong.
u are pardoned aditya_s
Sir, if I get IAS or IPS can I not join it and try next year for a better rank so that I am not sure of getting my home state..is not joining after the result an option in civil service or IAS/ips
Sir you first clear this exam then talk about “not Joining” which is available in almost all jobs with few exceptions.
First and foremost, there is no better service or not-so good service, all ‘A’ grade services are good, only difference is the authority and exposure. If you get IAS or IFS you cannot try for any other service next year without resigning the given services. But if you get any other service you can try for other services by taking a leave from the training or your duty.
please notify me!!! if possible.
do we have to apply seperately for ifs and upsc
No single application ; with in form given
No single application ; with in form given.
I had bought OBC Non Creamy Layer certificate dated 14 June 2015, is it enough to apply or i have to apply for new one.What is the validity of OBC Non Creamy Layer Certificate
That is enough. Validity is 3 years
Sir, I am in slight confusion. What is necessary for a Central Government employee to appear for CSE ?
1. NOC from department/organisation
2. Just providing intimation before applying
3. or anything else.
Please help me regarding this.
Hey I am unable to fill the form. It does not gets continued from the page where Optional Subject and Center is chosen. Am I the only one having this problem?
What are the physical qualification for Forest service such as height ,weight etc…
Anybody suggest me plz
Nice post sir :)
Sir where from can get to know how much post allotted for particular services as it is not mentioned in notification or it not disclosed?
finally we are here … notifications are out .. all the veryy best everyone … 100 days left for homework .. mrunal sir please do help us … at least 2/3 times a week .. lot of stuff is pending .. thank you sir for todays article \,,/
I am unable to fill the form. It does not gets continued from the page where Optional Subject and Center is chosen. Am I the only one having this problem?
AS STATED IN PAGE 12 “5 (b) All candidates, whether already in Government Service, Government owned industrial
undertakings or other similar organisations or in private employment should submit their
applications direct to the Commission.” I’M WORKING IN A MNC. CAN I NOT APPLY ONLINE? PLS CLARIFY
Please confirm the age limit for Divorce/widow woman. I understand it is 35.
Ab aega maja…..
Finally…..the wait is over!!!!
CSAT will be a qualifying paper, what does that mean? would marks won’t be count in ranking…?
My dob is 15.07.1981.am i applicable?
sir i have last year obc certificate and do i need to take new one before applying for prelims itself or can i apply first for prelims and then take new obc certificate before expiry of applying date????
is it mandatory to mention optional subject now itself?if so,is there any chance of changing optional after prelims exam.???
please guide me sir….
I am obc candidate. my dob is 15.07.1981.am i applicable?please suggest
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