• Tuesday Edition of open page, has editorial in analysis form, helps to develop viewpoint
• Thursday edition of special page on science and technology,
• Friday edition of art and culture section

Hello aspirant, 

1. Understand UPSC exam structure. You may refer articles in this website – ClearIAS.com. 
2. 2. Make newspaper reading a habit. Develop the habit of newspaper reading – particularly editorials and the op-ed page. 
3. Be thorough with your NCERT Books. 
4. Finish your optional subject. 
5. Read books about India.

Hi dear,

Hope you are doing well!

Now let's go through your question.

According to the news that once the new quota bill for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) comes into effect, there is every chance that more attempts would be given for General Category Candidates in UPSC Civil Services Exam.

However, as of now, no such steps are taken by the (NDA) government.

Minimum age :

The minimum age to appear for IAS Exam is 21 years. This means that the you must have at least 21 years of age on 1st August of that given year when the exam is held. For example, if you are appearing for 2019 prelims, you should be above 21 years of age by Aug 1, 2019.

Upper age limit:

 A general category candidate has an age limit of 32 years, but that doesn’t mean that he can write this exam as many times as he wishes. There are some restrictions on the number of times this exam can be taken, which again is different for different categories.

The number of attempts for IAS exam are as follows:

• General Category: 6 attempts till 32 years of age.
• Upper age limit for OBC: 9 attempts till 35 years.
• Upper age limit for SC/ST: unlimited attempts till 37 Years.
• Upper age limit for Defense Services personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof: 35 years.
• Upper age limit for Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service: 37 years.
• Upper age limit for blind, deaf-mute and Orthopaedically handicapped persons (general category): 9 attempts till 42 years.

Thank You & All the best!

• You must have obtained a Bachelor's degree from any recognized university or institution, even who are going to write final year examination and those who have awaiting results can apply
• You must be the citizen of India, Nepal, or Bhutan, etc.
• The candidate must have minimum age of 21 years.
• So you would be eligible for writing UPSC exam after graduating from Functional English + all above criterias are also applicable.
• Good luck!

Hello Jyoti,

Yes, BA is very beneficial if you want to prepare for IAS while graduation. Through BA you already have a grasp on general studies and most of the subject realted to UPSC syllabus. BA is the plus point for improved GS and Optional subjects. Also, BA is generally easier as compared to any other option so its less time consuming and you can focus on the preparations.

All The Best. 

Yes you can give ias or ips exam

Hello Kamal!

That is a very good option!

For becoming an IAS officer after CSE you have to appear in UPSC civil services exam after completing your degree. It will be better if you grasp your course very well around those 4 years so that the papers related to your course will become easier to clear.

Now you can take a drop as well for your preparation or you can prepare from beginning of your degree or during final year of your b.tech for other paper of Civil Services exam like Aptitude and reasoning. 

Make sure to don't harm your subject studies during your degree.

All the best! 

Hello Rahul,

As far as I know that rural certificate  is 2% or 3% reservation for the students who have done their schooling from the rural areas under the condition that they are not benefited from any other reservation . It is basically for  UPGE category candidates 

Hope this help you in a good way