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Who are UPSC candidates?
The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years (for the General category candidate) on 1 August of the year of examination. Prescribed age limits vary with respect to caste reservations. For Other Backward Castes (OBC) the upper age limit is 35 years.
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Who is the first person who crack UPSC?
Satyendranath Tagore was first I.C.S. officer (Indian civil Services) in 1863. Satyendranath Tagore was just 21 years old when he cracked exam. He hailed from the famous Tagore family of Calcutta.
What is the UPSC exam for?
UPSC is India’s central agency which conducts exams like Civil Services Exam (CSE) to recruit candidates into top government services like IAS, IPS, IFS etc. UPSC recruits candidates to both civil services as well as defence services.
Can 12th pass apply for UPSC?
Dear, It is not possible to become an IAS officer with a 12th standard qualification! To become an IAS officer, you must have Graduate Degree from a recognized University/Institute! But, you can apply for the CSE exam conducted by the UPSC while in your final year of graduation.
Who is father of IAS?
During the British raj, Warren Hastings laid the foundation of civil service and Charles Cornwallis reformed, modernised, and rationalised it. Hence, Charles Cornwallis is known as ‘the Father of civil service in India’.
Who is 1st IAS rank?
AIR-1 SHRUTI SHARMA: Choose to Serve the Nation Hailing from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, the AIR-1, Shruti Sharma qualified for her UPSC IAS Examination on her second attempt and excelled in the examination with a total score of 1105 out of 2025. Shruti Sharma is a History Graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi.
Is UPSC very tough?
It is indeed immense and contains a diverse range of subjects, unlike many other exams where you need expertise only in one or two subjects. If you look at the success rate in the IAS exam, you will understand why it is considered one of the toughest exams in India and some say, the world.
Who is the first female IAS?
Anna Rajam Malhotra, who was the first woman IAS officer in India, was posted as a Civil Servant in Madras State in 1951. She was the first woman IAS officer in independent India. During her tenure, she worked under seven chief ministers, one of them being Rajiv Gandhi, during the Asian Games of 1982.
How can I get air 1 in UPSC?
Be clear about the exam pattern, syllabus and the demand of UPSC. Don’t be distracted, always be inquisitive in your approach. Most importantly, don’t waste time. Even if you get 5 minutes, try utilizing it in studies.
Does UPSC need 12th marks?
No class 12 marks don’t matter for SSC and UPSC. The eligibility for civil services is that you should hold a Bachelor’s degree from any recognised institution in respective subjects.
