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Union Public Service Commission will conduct the UPSC IAS Prelims 2020 exam on 4 October 2020 for recruitment of IAS\/IPS\/IFS officers in Civil Services. UPSC IAS\u00a0 Civil Services is a good opportunity for candidates aspiring to get a job as officer in the Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Services (IPS) and Indian Foreign Services (IFS). In this articles, we have answered the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in context of UPSC IAS\u00a0 FAQs Exam 2020 such as Vacancies, Exam Date, Admit Card Date, Exam Pattern & Syllabus, Cut Off, Exam Centre, Result Date, and Notifications. IAS aspirants should definitely go through the following questions to get answers for all their queries.\u00a0 In this blog we will discuss about UPSC IAS FAQs.<\/p>\n

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List of UPSC IAS <\/strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. What is UPSC IAS Exam 2020?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0UPSC IAS is the most coveted exam held every year for the recruitment of IAS, IPS, IFS and other officers in Indian Civil Services. The exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in three phases – Prelims, Mains and Interview.<\/p>\n

2. What is UPSC IAS Prelims Exam Date 2020?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0The UPSC IAS Prelims exam date is 4 October 2020.<\/p>\n

3. Is UPSC IAS 2020 Prelims Exam Postponed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, the UPSC IAS Prelims 2020 exam has been postponed. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be held on 31st May 2020. Now the exam has been postponed to 4th October.<\/p>\n

4. How many Vacancies will be filled through UPSC IAS Civil Services Recruitment 2020?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0UPSC has notified a total of 796 vacancies under the UPSC IAS Civil Services Recruitment 2020. These 796 posts include 24 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD).<\/p>\n

5. What are the UPSC IAS Important Dates 2020?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Have a look at the Important Dates of UPSC IAS 2020 Exam below:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IAS Notification 2020 Release Date<\/strong><\/td>\n12 February 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start of IAS Application Process<\/strong><\/td>\n12 February 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last Date of IAS Application Process<\/strong><\/td>\n3 March 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IAS Admit Card 2020 release date<\/strong><\/td>\nReleased @upsc.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IAS Prelims Exam Date 2020<\/strong><\/td>\n4 October 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IAS Mains Exam Date 2020<\/strong><\/td>\n18 September 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

6. What is the AGE LIMIT to apply for UPSC IAS Recruitment 2020?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Have a look at the age limit for UPSC IAS 2020:<\/p>\n

Minimum Age Limit:<\/strong>\u00a021 Years<\/p>\n

Upper Age Limit for IAS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
General<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong>32 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a035 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SC & ST<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong>37 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwD<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a042 Years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

7. What is the Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualifications for UPSC IAS\/IPS\/IFS 2020?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Have a look at the detailed eligibility criteria including the educational qualification for the UPSC IAS Recruitment 2020:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Nationality<\/strong><\/td>\nCitizen of India OR<\/p>\n

Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, OR<\/p>\n

Indian-origin person migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaire, and Ethiopia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\nGraduate Degree in any discipline<\/p>\n

(no minimum percent required)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>\nAs mentioned above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

8. What is the Selection Process for IAS Officer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0The UPSC follows three-phased selection process for IAS Officer:<\/p>\n

Prelims<\/p>\n

Mains<\/p>\n

Interview<\/p>\n

9. Is UPSC IAS Exam conducted Online OR Offline?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0UPSC IAS 2020 Prelims & Mains Exam are held offline in pen and paper mode.<\/p>\n

10. What is the EXAM PATTERN for UPSC IAS Prelims & Mains 2020 exams?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0The exam pattern is different for UPSC IAS Prelims and IAS Mains exam. The UPSC IAS Prelims is an objective multiple choice questions (MCQ) format exam and the IAS Mains is a descriptive format exams. Have a look at the detailed exam pattern of both the phases below along with the number of questions asked and marking scheme:<\/p>\n

IAS Prelims 2020 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/strong><\/td>\nNo. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal Marks<\/strong><\/td>\nTime Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper I: General Studies<\/strong><\/td>\n100<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper II: General Studies (CSAT) – Qualifying<\/strong><\/td>\n80<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

IAS Mains 2020 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/strong><\/td>\nName<\/strong><\/td>\nTime Duration<\/strong><\/td>\nMarks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper \u2013 A<\/strong><\/td>\nAny Indian Language<\/p>\n

(objective) – Qualifying<\/td>\n

3 Hours<\/td>\n300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper \u2013 B<\/strong><\/td>\nEnglish (objective) – Qualifying<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper I<\/strong><\/td>\nEssay<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper II<\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral Studies I<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper III<\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral Studies II<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper IV<\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral Studies III<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper V<\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral Studies IV<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper VI<\/strong><\/td>\nOptional Paper I<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper VII<\/strong><\/td>\nOptional Paper-II<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/strong><\/td>\n1750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interview<\/strong><\/td>\n275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/strong><\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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11. Is there negative marking in UPSC IAS Exam 2020?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, there is negative marking of 1\/3rd marks for each wrong answer in IAS Prelims exam and in IAS Mains objective papers.<\/p>\n

12. How many ATTEMPTS are allowed for UPSC IAS Exam 2020?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0The total of attempts are different for different category candidates. Have a look:<\/p>\n

GEN:<\/strong>\u00a06<\/p>\n

EWS:<\/strong>\u00a06<\/p>\n

OBC:<\/strong>\u00a09<\/p>\n

SC\/ ST:<\/strong>\u00a0Till the Age limit<\/p>\n

PwD – OBC:<\/strong>\u00a09<\/p>\n

PwD -SC\/ST:<\/strong>\u00a0Till the Age limit<\/p>\n

13. When will the UPSC IAS Admit Card 2020 release?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC IAS Admit Card 2020 on its official website upsc.gov.in..<\/p>\n

14. How to download UPSC IAS 2020 Admit Card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidates can download the UPSC IAS Admit Card easily by visiting the official website upsc.gov.in. Follow the given steps to download the IAS Admit Card:<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit upsc.gov.in<\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Click on Admit Card download link<\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Enter your Registration ID OR Roll Number and Date of Birth.<\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Click on Submit button.<\/p>\n

Step 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Download UPSC IAS Admit Card 2020<\/p>\n

15. What is the SALARY of IAS Officer after 7th Pay Commission?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0The Salary of an IAS officer is different for different grades and posts. Have a look at the pay scale or salary structure for IAS\/IPS\/IFS officers as per 7th\u00a0CPC Pay Commission:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pay Level<\/strong><\/td>\nBasic Pay<\/strong><\/td>\nYears of Service Required<\/strong><\/td>\nPosts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 56,100<\/td>\n1-4<\/td>\nASP\/SDM\/Assistant Commissioner<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 67,700<\/td>\n5-8<\/td>\nADM\/Deputy Secretary\/Undersecretary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 78,800<\/td>\n9-12<\/td>\nDM\/Joint Secretary\/Deputy Secretary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 1,18,500<\/td>\n13-16<\/td>\nDM\/ Special Secretary-Director\/ Director<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 1,44,200<\/td>\n16-24<\/td>\nDivisional Commissioner\/Secretary-Commissioner\/Joint Secretary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 1,82,200<\/td>\n25-30<\/td>\nDivisional Commissioner\/Principal Secretary\/ Additional Secretary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 2,05,400<\/td>\n30-33<\/td>\nAdditional Chief Secretary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 2,25,000<\/td>\n34-36<\/td>\nChief Secretary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/strong><\/td>\nRs 2,50,000<\/td>\nAbove 37 years<\/td>\nCabinet Secretary<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

16. What is the highest post of an IAS Officer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0The highest post of an IAS Officer in the state is of the “Chief Secretary” and the highest post at all-India level is of the “Cabinet Secretary” in Union Government.<\/p>\n

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