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Will UPSC IAS 2021 exam be postponed? - As per the UPSC calendar 2021 the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is going to conduct the UPSC Civil Services 2021 prelims exam on June 27, 2021. The UPSC notification 2021 was released on March 4, 2021, along with the application form. The UPSC IAS application form 2021 last date was March 24, 2021. Applicants who have successfully completed the Civil Services application process are eligible to appear for the UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam. But due to this unexpected surge in the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 cases in all parts of India, the demand for postponement of the UPSC IAS exam is beginning to pick up pace. Aspirants have started searching things like - ‘Will UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam be postponed’, ‘Postpone UPSC Civil Service 2021 exam’ and more on various social and educational platforms like Quora, Careers360, Twitter, etc.
UPSC IAS Exam Dates 2021
As per the UPSC the UPSC IAS 2021 prelims will be conducted on the said date as mentioned in the UPSC calendar 2021. Check the important dates related to IAS 2021 exam in the table below:
Events | NABARD Grade A exam dates |
UPSC notification 2021 | March 4, 2021 |
UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam | June 27, 2021 |
April 27 - Till date UPSC has not said anything on the postponement of the UPSC IAS 2021 exam. But it has reiterated multiple times that UPSC Civil Services 2021 exam will be held as per schedule i.e. June 27, 2021.
April 19 - As on various notifications issued by the UPSC on April 19, it has postponed the UPSC IAS 2020 interview which were to held from April 26 to June 18, 2021 and the EPFO 2020 exam which was scheduled to held on May 9, 2021.
Due to the unexpected surge in the coronavirus cases throughout the country various recruitment agencies have postponed their exams till further notice. Class 10th CBSE and ICSE exams have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic surge, while class 12th exams have been postponed. NTA has postponed the NEET PG 2021 exam due this outbreak in the country.
Various recruitment exams have also been postponed till further notice like SSC CHSL which had started on April 12 and was to end on April 27, was postponed from April 20, 2021. UGC NET 2021 has been postponed to and as per the NTA it has been rescheduled to be held in the third week of July, 2021. Even UPSC has postponed the UPSC IAS 2020 interview scheduled to be conducted from April to June, 2021. It also has postponed the EPFO 2020 recruitment test after issuing the EPFO admit card on April 16, 2021, for the second time because of COVID-19 situation in the country. So postponing UPSC IAS 2021 exam is not off the table yet if the current situation persists.
As of now it is tough to predict whether the UPSC IAS 2021 exam will be postponed or not. And the chances of UPSC postponing UPSC CSE 2021 exam as of now is very grim. But if the COVID-19 numbers are not down by the second week of June, 2021 or so, the chances of the UPSC Civil Services 2021 exam getting postponed will be increased exponentially. As the UPSC IAS 2021 pre exam is scheduled to be held on June 27, 2021.
So as of now nothing can be said with certainty whether the IAS 2021 exam will be postponed or not.
The Union Public Service Commission on multiple occasions has reiterated that the UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam will be conducted as per schedule on June 27, 2021. But in its press release on April 19, the Commission had said that it will review the coronavirus situation from time to time. And any decision of the UPSC in respect of the examinations, recruitments and interviews will be made available on the Commission’s official website - upsc.gov.in.
The new dates of the deferred recruitment tests/ interviews, will be notified to the candidates at least 15 days in advance.
If by any chance the Commission does not postpone the UPSC IAS 2021 exam and conducts it as per schedule on June 27, 2021, in the midst of this pandemic. It will have to ensure that all the COVID-19 SOPs and guidelines are adhered to through the UPSC IAS exam centres. It might also have to increase the number of UPSC exam centres across the country to maintain social distancing. And ensure that the environment is safe and secure for both candidates to staff on the IAS 2021 exam duty.
SSC CHSL 2021 postponed - The Staff Selection Commission was to conduct the SSC CHSL 2021 tier 1 exam from April 12 to 27, 2021, in online mode. But It has been postponed from April 20, onwards due the surge in the COVID-19 cases
UPSC EPFO 2020 postponed - UPSC has postponed the EPFO 2020 exam for the second time due the pandemic. EPFO recruitment test 2020 was scheduled to be held on May 9, 2021, but it has been postponed.
UPSC IAS 2020 postponed - The Commission has postponed the IAS 2020 interview which was scheduled to be held from April 26 to June 18, 2021, due to the second wave of the pandemic.
UPSC IES ISS 2020 postponed - The UPSC IES ISS 2020 interviews have also been postponed which were to be held from April 20 to 23, 2021.
UGC NET 2021 postponed - NTA has postponed the UGC NET 2021 exam and now it is scheduled to be held in the third week of July, 2021.
Various other state level exams have also been postponed due the curfew restrictions because of the coronavirus outbreak in that state.
The UPSC IAS 2021 prelims exam is scheduled to be held on June 27, 2021.
No, the UPSC IAS 2021 exam is not yet postponed.
At this moment nothing can be said with certainty about the postponement of the UPSC IAS 2021 exam.
Yes, UPSC has postponed one recruitment test and two interviews this year due to COVID-19.
UPSC EPFO 2020 recruitment test has been postponed till further notice.
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A candidate who has undergone heart surgery can be eligible for the IAS post if they are medically fit and can perform the required duties without any serious health problems The UPSC allows candidates to appear for the exam if they meet the general physical and mental fitness criteria After clearing the main examination and interview all selected candidates must undergo a detailed medical examination by a government medical board If the candidate has recovered well from heart surgery and there are no complications they can be declared fit for service However if the surgery has caused any permanent disability and if it is certified under the benchmark disability rules then the candidate may be eligible for reservation under the persons with disabilities category Final eligibility depends on the report given by the medical board during the selection process
If a person has undergone heart surgery for ASD which means Atrial Septal Defect and is now medically fit then they can apply for the IAS exam There is no restriction for such candidates if their physical and mental condition is stable and they can perform the duties required in civil services However selection to IAS also depends on passing the medical test conducted after clearing the main exam and interview If the person has any lasting disability due to the heart condition and it is certified by a government medical board then they may be considered under the benchmark disability category as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act In such cases the candidate may come under reservation for persons with disabilities in the specific category mentioned by the medical authority It is always advised to check the official UPSC notification and consult with a government hospital for proper disability certification before applying
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If you want to give IAS exam then you should complete your graduation first or also if you are in your last year of graduation then you can fill the application form.
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If you want to become an IAS or IPS officer after completing your 12th in PCMC , focus on graduation because the UPSC Civil Services exam requires you to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. You can choose any graduation stream, but many students prefer degrees like Political Science, Public Administration, History, or Sociology because these subjects help build a strong foundation for the UPSC syllabus. it’s not mandatory to pick these; you can also pursue Science, Commerce, or Arts as long as you complete your graduation. Along with your degree, start preparing for the UPSC exam early by reading newspapers, improving your general knowledge, and practicing answer writing. So, after 12th, pick a degree you are comfortable with, and plan your UPSC preparation alongside
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Yes, even if you have an ECE diploma, you can still become an IAS officer. However, you must graduate from an accredited college in any field in order to apply for the IAS exam (UPSC). A diploma is insufficient on its own.
First, enroll in a degree program such as a B.A., B.Sc., or B.Tech (lateral entry is acceptable). You can then get ready for the IAS exam. Many IAS officers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences, or diploma programs. So don't worry, just finish your graduation first and move on.
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