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Does gap year matter in UPSC interview?
ANSWER (1) There is no impact of that. You must be a graduate for applying in UPSC CSE exam. There is no impact of that.
How do I justify my gap year 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.
Is age a factor in UPSC interview?
If you show eagerness to pick up new things while preparing as well as during personality test, age becomes a mere number and nobody is going to deny you a chance to be part of civil service. (Remya Roshni, ex-IPS, is a civil service trainer and author of “How to Ace Civil Service Interviews”.)
When will the UPSC interview 2020 be held?
The UPSC 2020 Interviews were postponed due to the rising cases of COVID-19. Candidates should note that UPSC Civil Services Examination (Interview) 2020 was scheduled to be held between 26th April and 18th June 2021. IAS Interview 2020 to be held from 2 August 2021 to 22 September 2021 as announced by the UPSC on 9 June 2021.
Can a final year student apply for the UPSC Civil Services exam?
But there are conditions attached to this: The passing of the said final year exam should render the candidates eligible for the UPSC civil services exam, i.e., it should be a graduation-level degree from a recognised university. It can also be a professional or technical degree.
Will there be an extra chance in UPSC 2021 exam?
An extra chance in UPSC 2021 for the candidates who stayed away from their final shot at the civil services exams in 2020 has been consistently in the news. Recently, the Supreme court had allowed candidates to submit a representation before the Central government for what it termed as ‘lenient view’ over this appeal.
What is the eligibility criteria for UPSC exam in India?
Indian Citizens Only. UPSC aspirant should know the eligibility criteria first. The age required for UPSC Exam is 21 years. For General category candidates, upper age limit is 32 years with a maximum of 6 attempts. For OBC candidates, upper age limit is 35 years with a maximum of 9 attempts.
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