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Does applying for UPSC count as an attempt?
Answer – No, an attempt is counted only if a candidate has appeared in at least one paper in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.
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How many students appeared in UPSC 2022?
The number of students who applied for the UPSC 2022 exam was 11.52 lakhs, out of which 13090 cleared the Prelims exam and qualified for Mains.
Who is youngest cracking UPSC?
Ansar Shaikh is the youngest IAS Officer in India. He is a 2016 batch IAS who secured an AIR 361 and made his place on the UPSC Toppers List. Ansar Shaikh was just 21 years of age when he achieved this feat. He chose Marathi as a subject for taking the Mains exam and Interview.
Who cleared IAS without coaching?
Arunraj, reportedly, did not join any coaching and prepared on his own. He focused a lot on the NCERT textbooks for UPSC. Relying almost entirely on the NCERTs, he was able to crack the UPSC exam in his very first attempt.
Do IAS officers get less salary?
The basic salary of an IAS officer is Rs 56,100 as per 7th Pay Commission. In addition to the salary, an IAS officer is also given several other allowances, including Travel Allowance and Dearness Allowance.
What is the highest UPSC score?
AIR- 1 Kanishak Kataria (Total 1121/2025, 55.36%) AIR- 2 Akshat Jain (Total 1080/2025, 53.33%) AIR-3 Junaid Ahmed (Total 1077/2025, 53.18%)
Can IAS officers have tattoo?
Wearing a tattoo doesn’t restrict you to appear for UPSC civil services. IAS aspirants and civil service aspirants can definitely have a tattoo on their body parts except for the face, finger, forearm, and other parts, which are generally visible.
Can I submit UPSC application twice?
You can submit multiple applications & required to pay the fee with the new RID in case you are not a fee exempted candidate and your RID for the latest submitted completed application will be considered for processing and all earlier submitted applications will be cancelled by the online system.
How many new IAS are selected every year?
Through the UPSC examination, 180 IAS officers are selected for the Indian Administrative Services each year. Despite receiving thousands of applications, only 180 candidates make it to the final merit list. The Government established the Baswan Committee in the last decade, with Shri BS Baswan serving as Chairman.
Can a 15 year old give UPSC exam?
UPSC Civil Services Exam Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age. General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts. OBC (with certificate): 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts. SC/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts.
