- 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.)
![[Result] UPSC Prelims-2021: Lowest Number of candidates cleared for Mains in last 8 years, result declared in 19 days!](https://mrunal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/csp20-result20-c-500x383.jpg)
![[Admission] UPSC 2021: Mrunal’s Full Length Economy Course with theory, contemporary issues, latest budget, survey- 10% discount promocode “mrunal.org”](https://mrunal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/promo-6-month-horizont-2020-12-500x383.png)
![[Download] Disha’s Annual Current Affairs Compilation 2020 for FREE!](https://mrunal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/disha-annual-ca-2020-c-500x383.gif)
Yes you can choose english..
I have also chosen english even my optional is gujarati literature.
Respected sir, my date of birth is 21.1.1979. Am I eligible to civils? I am SC woman
sir age will be counted on
Age is counted on 1st August of 2015
or 2016 because i will be 21 year in june 2016 will i be able to give this exam
when will have to submit cast certificate?
is it required right now ?
Mrunal Sir, are you sure about class 3 govt employees will be considered in non-creamy layer regardless of their income above 6 or 7 lakhs? will it not be biased towards one type of employed people?
I have completed Part-1 registration. but not able to complete part-2 anyone help me please.
Where to get the central government format for OBC Certificate and non creamy layer certificate.
I have the certification in state format of UP.
Kindly guide.
Thanks, Dilshad
IS THERE ANY RELAXATION IN NO. OF ATTEMPTS FOR THOSE WHO HAD APPLIED AND ATTEMPTED THE 2011 CSE. AS I HAVE ALREADY ATTEMPTED SIX CHANCES AND BELONGS TO GENERAL CATAGORY. PLS REPLY
OBC Non Creamy layer certificate is valid for how many months?
Sir, i prepared g.s in hindi.but i prepared my optional physics paper in english.
so, can i write G.s paper in hindi and physics optional paper in english language.
I applied for IFoS with CSE as well but I do not have a degree in one of the required subject ( thought any engg. grad can apply), should I re apply for ONLY CSE , or my original application is OK ?
Hi priyashi, it is august 2016 . Pls see notification.
Is there any tick option about govt employee or about written intimation to department head………????????? I han’nt seen ….plz reply
Please clarify this –
I have OBC certificate dated June 2015, Do i need to get new one to apply OR this will work?
thanns in advance
no need any new certificate ……
date within 1 year…eligible
That is enough. Validity is 3 years
i am working in state govt as an agril officer
but my total salary income is not exceeds 5lakh.
as obc aspirant i will have show ? my income or my father as agriculturist income as obc and noncreamy layer.
Your Parents income, your income is not included for OBC certification.
If a person complete his age of 32 by 18th of August and the form clearly states – Age is counted on 1st August of 2015 so in this case also a person can attend this exam prior completion of his age during the time of examination and will he be allowed to seat in mains exams if he has already completed his 32 year age limit?
I m in confusion so please you guys help me on that
My father is secondary school teacher.and if his income above 6lakh then tell me is I m eligible for non-crimylayer.
Thanks
And the school is government aided.so the salary is given by gov.
please give some advice on medical science optional sir??
In the common preliminary exam if I have attempted forest services once but for the first time giving choice for civil services, then will the attempts be counted separately or together
sir for GTU student in percentage consideration ,from which to convert the percentage from CGPA/ CPI.
@jaydip
for GTU student
percentage%= (CPI-0.5)*10
the calculation is as follows:
(cgpa/cpi – 0.5) * 100
This calculation is also present in one of the circulars on GTU website! I guess that would have been a better platform to ask this question rather than here.. :P
and cgpa is considered for filling the competitive examinations form!
I’m confused with 2 certificate for obc because obc certificate clarify non creamy layer criteria . What is then this 2 . Pls help with this
Thanks mrunal Sir for this details complied with required information. I would like to know the difference between IAS main and IFS main as well interview.
(ii) Age Limits:
(a) A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age
of 32 years on the 1st of August, 2016 i.e., he must have been born not earlier than 2nd
August, 1984 and not later than 1st August, 1995. Necessary action to make corresponding
changes in respective Rules/Regulations pertaining to various services is being taken
separately. —– WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? — WILL THEY REDUCE AGE NEXT YEAR?
sir,first time i am going to attempt appear civils,i require your support just give the prepration time table based on syllbus,i dont know from where to start,if you give gudiance it will be beneficial for us
Hello sir , non creamy layer certificate is separate certificate or not from obc community certificate.Tell me?
sir i have the OBC certificate dated on june 2014. Can I use it for this year or I should get a new one????
That is enough. Validity is 3 years
Hi sir, I’m having photo copy of obc non creamy layer certificate dated 18-12-2013.can i use it for applying civil services preliminary exam.
We r on same path anjani…………will meet you in training after interview. Good luck
sir am belong to obc (annual income > 7 lac), now in application community certificate date column, what date should i give, whether it is the date on BC community certificate or OBC’s date