Can a government employee apply for IAS exam?

Yes, by all means. A central government employee can appear and try to clear the IAS prelims and final, provided the aspirant is qualified and meets eligibility criteria.

What is the eligibility for UPSC exam?

UPSC Civil Services Exam Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age. General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts. OBC (with certificate): 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts. SC/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts.

How many attempts are there in UPSC exam?

6 attempts
The number of attempts for the IAS exam: General Category: 6 attempts till 32 years of age. The number of attempts for the IAS exam: OBC: 9 attempts till 35 years of age. The number of attempts for the IAS exam: SC/ST: unlimited attempts till 37 years of age.

Is NOC required for UPSC civil services?

No there is no such requirement. At the time of interview they won’t ask you for any NOC.

Can a government employee appear for other exams without permission?

As Government Employee it’s not necessary to take permission from your concerned department, for appearing in Other Exams for betterment of career (this also finds a mention in one of the article of our Constitution under Fundamental Rights ) but intimation is necessary to your commanding office regarding this.

Is intimation required before resigning from government job?

Intimation just after applying for the exam is enough. It is kept in records and it plays a vital role when you apply for technical resignation. Head of department,/office is to be informed if you are a central government employee. If State government or PSU employee please check your rules.

What happens if an employee resigns without completing the form?

If an employee resigns without completing the form, but otherwise gives notification in writing of the resignation, such notification shall be attached to the form. The appointing officer shall certify on the resignation form whether the resignee’s services have been satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

What is Rule 3 of the Central Civil Services (Classification) Rules?

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (2) of rule 3 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1957 (now 1965), the President hereby directs that the following classes of Government servants shall be wholly excluded from the operation of the said rules, namely :- MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS