UPSC Civil Services IAS Prelims 2021 Notification

on 8 February, The supreme court asked the centre to consider granting one-time relaxation on age limit to UPSC Civil Services Aspirants including the candidates who had exhausted their last attempt in 2020 exam due to covid 19. The matter is to be heard today again in the court. In the February 5 hearing, the central government agreed to give one more chance only to those candidates who appeared in their last attempt in the 2020 exam and are not age barred. The centre was not in favour of giving relief to the candidates who have crossed their age limit for the year 2021 examination. However, the Center had also clarified that it is ready to give the candidates the last chance, but will not waive the age limit.

Specification:

• Age: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years
• Start Date: Jan 21, 2021- Mar 2, 2021
• Fees: Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates - No Fee All Others - Rs. 100/
• Total Vacancies: to be announced
• Pay Scale: Nil
• Qualifications: The candidate must hold a degree of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions.
• Process (How To): Interested candidates will be able to apply for UPSC IAS (Civil Services) Prelims 2021 through the online mode at upsc.gov.in from 10 February 2021 onwards. The direct link for registration of UPSC IAS Prelims 2021 will be provided in this article. All candidates are advised to keep their eyes on the official website for latest updates.
• Selection Process: The civil services exam comprises two successive stages. i.e. Prelims and Mains and Interview for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts.

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