What is the criteria for EWS in UPSC?

EWS full form is ‘Economically Weaker Section’. You should be a ‘general’ candidate (not covered under reservation for SC, ST or OBC). Your family’s gross annual income should be below Rs. 8 lakhs. This includes income from all sources such as agriculture, salary, business, etc.

Is govt employee eligible for EWS?

Hello yeswanth you can get ews status if the following conditions are fulfilled apart from income less thqn 8lakhs : you should be from general category. Your family should not own or possess agricultural land of size 5 acres or above. , your family should not own or possess a residential flat of area 1000 sq.

Who are eligible for ur category?

Students or anyone from the General Category who are not under the Government Reservation Program are Unreserved Candidates. The main loss for the students of this category is that they need high marks, or we can say good percentage for the Admission in Government Institution or for the Government Exams or Jobs.

Does OBC come under category?

OBC candidates have Rank in the Unreserved category and as well as in OBC category. Therefore, they have the right to claim over UR or OBC seats at any of the said ranks as per their choice.

Can EWS apply for OBC?

No you can’t apply for it if you are from obc category as there’s already reservations for obc category. EWS quota is only for general category. So I think you it caters your question. Please feel free to ask your further queries if any.

What is the criteria for Economically Weaker Section?

The criterion that describes Economically Weaker Sections is based on their family income and the size of land they have. In other words, a person is eligible for financial reservation, if he has an annual income of less than eight lakhs Indian rupees.

What is the Economic Weaker Section (EWS) reservation?

Persons from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) who are not covered by the quota system for SCs, STs, and OBCs would be given 10\% reservation in direct recruitment to civil jobs and services in the Government of India.

What are the criteria to come under EWS?

To come under EWS, you will need to satisfy all the criteria listed below. You are not availing the reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs. Your family* has a gross annual income below Rs 8 lakh. Not having 5 acres of agricultural land and above. Not having a residential flat of 1000 sq ft. and above.

Who is eligible for 10\% EWS quota?

The government has introduced a 10\% EWS reservation for general category candidates. This is for all those candidates who are not covered under any reservations (such as OBC, SC, ST and except PH and Ex-servicemen criteria) and belong to economically backward sections. EWS Certificate – Who is eligible to claim EWS Quota?