Is there category reservation in UPSC?
Any applicant’s eligibility to apply for the IAS Exam is also determined based on the reservation factors….How Does the UPSC Reservation System Work?
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 15\% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27\% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10\% |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 4\% |
Is there reservation in UPSC for OBC?
27\% Reservation Quota with respect to the seats in Government Jobs (like IAS, IPS etc) and Government institutes (like the IIMs and IITs). There is relaxation with respect to the upper age limit for various examinations like UPSC Civil Services Exam. There is relaxation with respect to the number of attempts for exams.
What is the UPSC IAS interview experience?
Aspirants can read below the first-hand account of the UPSC IAS Interview experience: Candidates usually reach the venue with some time in hand, and the security in front of UPSC organizes them in a queue and does the preliminary verification (interview call letter and cross-checking the candidate’s name on their list).
When will the UPSC interview 2020 be held?
The UPSC 2020 Interviews were postponed due to the rising cases of COVID-19. Candidates should note that UPSC Civil Services Examination (Interview) 2020 was scheduled to be held between 26th April and 18th June 2021. IAS Interview 2020 to be held from 2 August 2021 to 22 September 2021 as announced by the UPSC on 9 June 2021.
What is the procedure for the UPSC entrance exam?
After the security ushers the candidates inside the hallowed gates of the UPSC; they are required to check in their bags and mobile phones. The candidates are then made to sit in an entrance hall where the actual verification of documents (education documents, caste certificates) takes place.
What is the maximum marks in UPSC Mains and mains?
Maximum Marks: 275 (it seems less when compared to Mains but scoring high marks here can be the path to one’s service/cadre of choice). Aspirants can check the detailed UPSC Notification in the linked article.