- 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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hello friends.. i have done BA in history economics & political science. But in IAS application i donot found all subjects, hence i have mentioned OTHERS. is it ok? will my candidature liable tobe rejected during document verification if i clear the exam? please clarify helping nature guys.
No, you don’t need to worry, your candidature won’t be rejected . after filling other have you filled your subjects or not
i was also having same problem so i filled OTHERS and history as my optional IS that correct.
I have an OBC certificate (for non creamy layer) issued to me dt 19.12.2013. Kindly confirm if it is valid or not. Or do I need to get a new certificate
You need to obtain a fresh OBC certificate in UPSC PRESCRIBED FORMAT by issuing authority at interview stage
On the certificate the date till which it is valid is mentioned.
Sir,
I have OBC non creamy layer certificate dated 07/01/2013. will upsc accept this certificate for claim OBC relaxaton.
I have obc certificate dated 05-11-2011.shuld i use its number in pre form.?and produce new certificate at the time if interview? The new certificate will be accepted by upsc??? Please reply
I am having the same case. I entered the issue date of 2011 in application form, and got my new OBC certificate just a week ago, Will it be accepted by UPSC?
what should i fill as my degree subject for graduation in part 1 of reg.i was having history and geography and economics.and upsc has written all of them separately.
sonum how are your prepretion to you
Unable to fill part-2 of csp aplication. Did pament online but at the time of filling center detail it is returing to
login for part-2 . For my transaction Id status it is showing * Subject to verification of transaction details.
Please help me sir.
Hai sir,
I have a clarification regarding PART-II.
The options (i.e I Agree/ I do not Agree) shown twice up and below In the Declaration statement. I chose I AGREE in the upward….
is it correct ???…..
sir bymistake I filled geography optional in form..how can I change my optional ? can I apply again with new registration ?
You Can apply Again….Highest RID will taken
hello Sir, I have OBC Certificate Of Last Year Dated 23 May, 2015. Is it valid to use to fill out this year Civil Services. Or else there is some time bound period after which this certificate gets invalid.
thank sir
Is there any relevance for submitting date of obc non creamy certificate? Do upsc verify it before declaring prelims result ? I have submitted a wrong date…plz help me
I suggest that you fill the form and get peace of mind.
Hai to all….
I have a clarification regarding PART-II.
The options (i.e I Agree/ I do not Agree) shown twice up and below In the Declaration statement. I chose I AGREE in the upward….
is it correct ??..please let me know….
any one will do.it is not a matter of concern.but one has to agree,thats imp.
Hi i want to know the full duration of UPSC CSAT 2016 prelims test duration? Is the test for 2 hours or 4 hours for both part 1 and part 2? Also do we need to complete both part 1 & 2 in one sitting?
I have a query about OBC criteria….
1) My father is retired as Drawing teacher (Govt school) this year and my mother is serving as Drawing teacher.
2) We have 6 acres of agriculture land (with irrigation).
3) We have a house in district of 580 square metre.
Considering the above facts am I eligible for the OBC creamy layer?
Please answer me as soon as possible. I am going to apply for UPSC this year.
hello sir., मै ips बनना चाहता हू। मै अभी bcom कर रहा हू ये मेरा 2 year hai. aur main ips banne ke liye kya karu. plzz help me.
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Hi sir, i have submitted part2 without reading declaration part. i Jus want to knw what is there in that declaration… because i didn’t press the button below that declaration..Is it the declaration for the persons already working in central Or state govt.? pls clarify
Hy
I want to ask that i already filled my upsc exam form bt i had made a mistake during selection of exam center…as my first preference was delhi bt is not available bcz of full seat so i selected agra ….bt now i heard that faridabad is also there in exam center list ….can i change my exam center by filling form again and last date of exam is still there 27/05/2016
Sir
I have completed BE and now working in Maharashtra state electricity board as Asst. Engineer , I have to start to prepare for upsc but dont know how to start and where to start, which books should refer and which topic to prepare with how much depth?
So please guide me.
i want to know is there any chance that upsc syallabus could change in future?
and if yes, then what kind of changes it could be?
and before how many days upsc notifies about it?
If i apply for Indian Forest Service only, then Will my attempt be counted for IAS too as prelims is common?
SIr i hv submitted my Upsc csp exam form… But bymistake wrong signtature is uploaded instead of me.. How can i solve this problem…??
I have an obc certificate which is issued 2008.please tell me I am eligible for obc status or not.when will be obc certificate will be required.
Dear Sir,
My father is a retired government employee, and his income was less than 6lpa. Am I eligible to apply for OBC non creamy layer certificate.
Regards,
Chandan
My self retired BSNL group III employee my wife now BSNL serving employee in Group III our total income exceeds 6 laks per year. Whether creamy layer certificate may apply/eligible for my son for appearing UPSC exam.?
There is a lot of confusion regarding OBC Certificate. First of all people need to understand that there are two types of certificate. One is permanent and other is temporary. Your OBC certificate, which shows your community is permanent. In some states this certificate is called BC, MBC certificate etc., All it mentions is which backward community you belong to. This is a permanent certificate and need be changed, as your community will not be changed.
Now coming to the second certificate, OBC – Non Creamy Layer Certificate. Here is the difference is that, all will get the certificate mentioned above if they belong to the community. But this OBC-NCL certificate is issued based on certain conditions (accidentally many revenue departments in India doesn’t follow it strictly). I suggest to read mandal commission report from National Commission for OBC site for better clarity about whether you are eligible. Since this certificate is income/criteria’s dependent, it is not a permanent certificate. But validity of the certificate is not well defined. For example IBPS accepts certificate which is less than 1 year old and SSC accepts certificates upto to 3 years old. UPSC has not specifically mentioned, like SSC or IBPS. All it mentions is that the community certificate should be taken before the last date. After all at the interview stage it will ask you to submit new certificate in the prescribed format which is not 6 months old. As simple as that. So need not worry, that your certificate is taken in 2011, 2012, 2013 etc., Without any clause in notification, UPSC is not going to reject you.
Hi, i found ur knowledge quite relavant, my query is about cremy layer status, mrunal sir here mentions that govt employee doesnt need to produce or concern about there salary they just need to certify their rank(grade)
but, when i go to tahasildar they ll say u exceed income limit so ceases to get caste certificate,
plz help me how to sail through d process??
Hello mrunal sir
Hello everyone.
Plz answer my query.
At present i am working as a Medical officer with a state govt.
I have submitted my application form for CSP -16.
In the notification, upsc has written that aspirants like me need to submit an undertaking that we have informed our head of office in written about our candidature.
I have submitted such a written letter to head of my department.
Now the remaining doubt in my mind is whether i need to submit any another undertaking ( online or print) to the commission ?
Please answer.
Thanks.
Hi harsh.
I am posted as a medical officer in a far flung area of a hilly district.
Here d communication is still through written letters and not emails!
In such condition, how does one need to get a “permission granted” stuff from head.
Moreover, notification say that “one has informed the head of department in writing” and not that ” one has taken permission from the department.”
Aren’t both different things.
Plz answer.
Hi mohit.
I am also in govt job.
I also hav same doubt as yours.
I called the technical query number of UPSC and they informed me dat i need NOT to submit any seprate document in this regard.
If u know anything different from this, plz share.
Thanks
Dear Aditya.
Are you sure one need to send a hard copy of “intimation to employer” letter to UPSC.
Have you confirmed it from some authority in UPSC.
Please share dear.
Thanks
Hi mohit.
1.Have u informed head of your department through an email or in written form?
2. Is it ok if we are informing head of our department a day AFTER applying?
Or it always should be before applying?
Plz answer