- CSAT 2017 Notification out
- No change in Age-Attempt limit
- No change in structure of the exam
- No change in the syllabus of the exam
- 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?
- Warning: Optional and centre
- OBC alert
CSAT 2017 Notification out but with less vacancies
- UPSC has released notification for civil services 2017 and forest services 2017 exam.
- 980 vacancies this time. [99 less than last year]. Therefore, less candidates will qualify for mains and interview compared to previous years.
- Last date to apply is 17th March 2017, 6PM.
- Online application link is http://www.upsconline.nic.in
- Apply at earlier because exam centers are first applying first allot basis.
- Prelim exam to be held on 18th June 2017. (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
- It is same as last year. Minimum age is 21 years.
- Age is counted on 1st August of 2017. i.e. you must not be born later than 1st August 1996.
- Candidate already in IAS or Indian foreign service (IFS)- not eligible to appear.
| Category | Maximum Age | Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| General | 32 | 6 [must not be born before 2nd August 1985] |
| 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
Can last semester student apply?
- Minimum education standard is graduation.
- Candidates from last semester can apply. Once you clear prelims, you’ll have to fillup a new form called “Detailed application form” to appear in UPSC Mains exam. With this form, you’ve to submit scanned copies of your graduation Certi / last year mark sheet.
- MBBS candidate must finish internship before interview phase.
How much fees do I need to pay?
| 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.
Warning: Optional and centre
- in prelim online form itself, UPSC will ask you to fill the choice of optional subject and mains exam centre. And later on they don’t allow to change it. (Because in the Mains-DAF form, same data will be prepopulated.)
- Therefore, make no mistake in filling up mains-optional and mains-exam centre.
OBC alert
To claim OBC reservation benefit in UPSC, you need TWO certificates:
- OBC caste certificate [under central list.] MIND IT: some castes are in state backward list but not in central backward list.
- 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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The march is on….i will not sit idle…let it be one more to go…
Gud evening Sir kya mains gs me general candidate ke liye minimum marks kya hai……….
sir! please correct me if i am wrong.i think there is a mistake in what you have mentioned.you have mentioned that if ones parents are government employee earning 6 or 7 lakhs then they are non-creamy layer candidate.i think you wanted to say creamy layer.typo error perhaps.
thanks.
Can we fill two forms with two optionals later to decide which optional to take after seeing the marks?
or it will be rejected by upsc only later one will be considered please clarify..
TIA
thanks
Hi…
My dad is a Class3 employee in state government. Along with OBC caste certificate I should have a certificate stating he is class3 employee?
Only OBC NCL certificate is required.
Feeling Pity of all Delhi Coachingwallahas who spread rumours for last 6 months that Optional will be scrapped 100% this time!!! :D
Haha, yes! I remember Sriram’s office staff suggested me to not focus on optional when I went there for query regarding admission
My father is class B officer in bihar government and my mother is a housewife my father income from salary exceeds 6 LPA . And we do not have any other source of income . Am i eligible for obc non creamy layer certificate if yes how can i get it.
Sir, Plz provide such info about UP PSC as well. Thank you!
less Vacancies…. :( Need to study more .. :|
Since NDA govt has came to power it has been reducing the vacancies by 100 as compared to the preceding year…. it seems that if it again came to power in 2019 for next 5 years… Number of vacancies will be just 100 to 200…
Can write essay and gs paper in different languages or same language ?
Same language for all written papers of mains
They are making a mockery of the highly prestigious exam.they are planning to implement their ambitious schemes without the help of bureaucrats.strange!!!
I wonder why their is a decrease!!!
sir hw far is it advisable to mention previous work experience while filling upsc cse 2017 online application form since i’m working in psb obtaining noc isnt possible
Hi Mrunal sir, What is the validity of OBC certificate. I took in 2015. Is it valid?
How to know about previous
attempts …..
If someone is from general category and has already appeared in prelims 6 times, can he sit for an extra attempt as UPSC once said that everyone is eligible for an extra attempt if one had appeared in 2011 prelims. Please confirm
Brother please file rti
Sir, I am belongs to SBC category in Maharashtra state so Can I apply in OBC category for Civil Services Pre exam 2017 ?
is there any reservation in these 980 seats also?
Abe mrunal koi age limit ya attempt changes nhi hogi…..
wah beta!! kya sanskaar hain tere..
tu to pakka IAS hi banega……….
mohit…….. mind your language. If you are preparing for IAS then you shd hv etiquette how to talk about respected peoples.
tameej sikh le bado se bat krne ki
have some shame… ask your parents to teach you some manners…
if I registered and do not appear for the exam will it be still counted as an attempt.
Attempt will be counted only after appearing in the upsc pre exam.
naa re.. u wl be treat as nalla still
no it wont be counted if u dont appear for exam
Essay paper is missing in main subject list
Bhai, can you please help me out about Non creamy layer issue.
My father is coal mine worker in PSU. Earns more than 7 lakh per annum. My mother is zp school teacher. Can I apply for Non creamy layer.
Last yr I had attempted prelims only for indian forest service. Does that attempt will b counted for civil services??
No
M pursuing 5 year law degree and m for 3rd year.. after clearing 3rd year i will get BSL degree.. so my question is “m i eligible for upsc?”
u r eligible if u really get the Degree .
One query. Preliminary syllabus does not mention Indian art and culture .explicitly.. so do we need to still need to refer some speciallized book like indian Art and Culture by Nitin Sanghi… or whatever art and culture portion we are encounter in history books of ncert , that will ne sufficent…
Asking this because art and culture is damn boring and studying one whole book for pre dedicted to art and culture is herculius task for me
Sir i could not understand the last statement – “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”.
Actually my mom n dad both are in service , are class 3 employee, and cumulative income would be nearly 8 lac per annum . So where do i belong in OBC category , CL(treated as general) or NCL.??
PLEASE REPLY SOON..
My father is retired college lecturer (class B ). Can i get non creme layer benifits for upsc cse ?
Anyone help please, jinke father PSU me job karte hai unke salary obc certificate ke liye income me count Hoti hai ya nahi??
yes
Friends please help, mere father PSU me job karte hai to OBC k liye unki salary income me count hogi ya nahi, wese mere paas OBC NCL certificate hai, but last year UPSC ne OBC selected students ko disqualify kar diya tha, so please help k me OBC se apply karu ya general category se karu???