Question

full form of ias please
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Indian administrative service

Answer 2

Answer:

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Explanation:

Full Form of IAS

Formerly known as the Imperial Civil Service (ICS), Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is a Civil Services examination. It is the most prestigious administrative civil service and one of the toughest competitive exams in India. The subjects of Nepal are also eligible to appear and compete in this exam.

The IAS exam is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) for the recruitment of officers for the All India Administrative Civil Service. The qualifying officers are given key and strategic positions in the Union government and public-sector undertakings.

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Educational Qualification

Candidates who want to apply for the civil service exams should:

Hold a bachelor’s degree from any of the recognized universities

Have appeared for the qualifying examination and are awaiting results or those who are yet to appear for the qualifying examination are also eligible for the Preliminary Examination. They must produce proof of passing in the said exam along with an application for the Main Examination

Have professional and technical qualifications that are recognized by the Government of India (or its equivalent as they then become eligible to apply)

Have passed the final year of MBBS or any Medical Examination. Those who are yet to complete the internship can also appear for the Main Examination. However, they must submit a certificate from the concerned University from where they have passed the final professional medical examination

Age Limit for IAS Exam

2018-19

CategoryUpper Age LimitNo. of Attempts AllowedGeneral32 Years6 AttemptsOther Backwards Castes (OBC)32 Years with the relaxation of 03 years = 35 years9 AttemptsScheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)32 Years with the relaxation of 05 Years = 37 yearsTill the Upper Age limitPhysically disabled candidates (Blind, Deaf-Mute, Orthopedic)32 years with relaxation of 10 years. This, therefore, totals up to 42 years.For the General and OBC Candidates= 09 attempts

For SC/ST Candidates = Unlimited numbers of attempts allowed.Jammu & Kashmir DomicileGeneral = 37 years, OBC = 40 Years, SC/ST = 42 Years, PH = 50 yearsUp to the Upper Age limitDisabled servicemen disabled from dutyGeneral= 37 years OBC = 38 Years SC/ST = 40 YearsUp to the Upper Age limit

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