What is the eligibility criteria to appear for UPSC exam? Can I appear for UPSC exam after completing UG in hotel management?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

Yes. You can since Hotel management is also recognised by UGC.

manpreet 2 years ago

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. For SC/ST candidates, upper age limit is 37 and the number of attempts is up to the age limit. For physically disabled candidates, upper age limit is 35, 38 and 40 for General category, OBC and SC/ST respectively with the number of attempts being 9 for General category and OBC candidates; for SC/ST up to age limit. Candidates from J&K domicile, upper age limits are 37 years, 40 years, 42 years and 50 years for GC, SC/ST, OBC and physical handicapped respectively and upper age limit is same as stated above for specific categories. For disabled servicemen, upper age limit 35 years, 38 years and 40 years respectively for GC, OBC, SC/ST respectively and upper age limit is same as stated above for specific categories. The candidate must hold a degree from Government recognized Universities or possess an equivalent qualification. Candidates who are in their final year or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for UPSC Preliminary Examination. All such candidates who are eligible to appear for IAS exams must produce proof of having passed the said examination along with the application for the main IAS examination. Candidates having professional and technical qualifications recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees. Medical students who have passed a final year of MBBS, but are yet to complete their internship also have eligibility for IAS. Although, along with the Main Examination application, a certificate of course completion (including internship) from the concerned authority of the university/institution has to be submitted.