What should I do if I am not selected in IAS?

Here are a few alternative options:

1. If you want to join PSU or are interested in MTech then you can go for GATE exam.
2. You can go to Bank PO’s.
3. Aspirants who haven’t cleared they can appear for government job exams like preparing for CSE papers, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, banking exams, teaching (TET), etc.

Can I become IAS in 4 years?

After completing the bachelor course in three or four years, at the age of 21 years or 22 years an IAS aspirant can appear in the UPSC IAS Exam.

How do you justify gap years in UPSC interview?

Admit the gap year and the reasons behind it. Don’t deny the gap year. Don’t gloss over any unnecessary details or don’t pretend like it never happened. Find a proper balance in your answer and tell the reviewer what happened by showcasing the importance of the gap year on career and personality.

What are the other options for UPSC aspirants?

Alternative Career Options for UPSC Aspirants

• Mentors for aspirants or run NGOs: The failure in cracking the UPSC examination can reroute your journey towards a better future.
• GATE exam: If any UPSC aspirant wants to join PSU and to pursue M.
• Bank PO:
• Higher studies:
• Other government job exams:

Can 4 Year crack UPSC?

Please remember the eligibility criteria for UPSC Civil Service Exam (CSE) is 21 years and a graduation in any subject. You should also take note that final year students can apply for IAS Prelims.

Does age matter in UPSC?

You can pursue IAS examination anytime, provided that the upper age limit for appearing in IAS examination is 32 years. But most IAS aspirants start preparing for this exam after graduation at the age of 21 or 22 years.

What is the training period of IAS?

two years
IAS officers upon entry are trained for a period of two years at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration at Mussoorie1 where the training follows the ubiquitous “sandwich” pattern, i.e. institutional training is interspersed by field training.

Is PSC exam tough?

But as PSC exams are counted among the toughest competitive exams in India, it is a hard task to crack the exam and make your dream fulfilled. It is highly recommended to go through the Syllabus and examination pattern before you starting preparation for it.

What is the career path of an IAS officer?

In the career path of IAS, after training, the IAS officers are sent to their cadre regions on probation for a couple of years. When an IAS officer joins the State, he is placed as a Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and it is the 1st posting of an IAS officer after probation period at the Sub-divisional level of a district.

When an IAS officer is promoted to an ADM?

An IAS is promoted to this scale after 9 years of service. He also gets two additional increments. After serving 2/3 years as the ADM, the officer is selected as the District Magistrate / Collector of a district. The collector looks after the development and law and order of the district.

Where are newly recruited IAS trainees called for training?

The newly recruited IAS trainees are called at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) for training after having successfully negotiated the gruelling Union Public Service Commission recruitment process. It is situated at the hill station Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

What is the salary of an IAS officer after 16 years service?

An IAS gets Super Time Scale (Rs. 37,400-67,000 with GP 10000) after 16 years of service. He /She will get the post of an Additional Secretary or Secretary of a department of a State Government. He may also become a divisional commissioner in field posting.