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1 .  Subject : optional subject
Question : Good morning Sir, I am Harshitha completed M.Sc IN BIOCHEMISTRY.I am interested in preparing for civil services .Ihav a litlle bit of confusion in choosing the optional subjects.I am planning to take history and geography as my optional as because i can get the material easily and moreover the study circle guide is proficient in those subjects.Is it a right choise as many of them says history is a vast subject..Please help me out sir.waiting for a reply as soon as possible.
-harshitha, (8/29/2010)
The feedback is correct. Geography is a good subject. The second optional may be Political Science or Sociology etc. Political Science or Public Administration will be useful in the CSAT scenario.
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2 .  Subject : regarding subject selection
Question : sir, I am an engineer working in PSU want to prepare for IAS. I want to take geography and Hindi with Hindi medium.It is OK or I should take geography in english medium and think for second optional. Thanks uttam
-uttam kumar, (8/28/2010)
If you cab do well in English medium, it is always better to go with English medium.
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3 .  Subject : hello sir,
Question : respected sir, i have done 12th in sicence stream,now i am doing my engineering in computer, now i am in 3rd year, i am confused to select the subjects for upsc exams,plz help me out with it.
-sayali, (8/28/2010)
You can think of Geography/ Public Administration/ Sociology etc. Any how, the new pattern doesn't need any optional selection in the Prelims stage.
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4 .  Subject : My eligibility in CSAT
Question : Sir, Namaskar IAS is my ambition and my dream also. Can I be able to make it true?? Any way presently I m persuing CA course. I have qualified the CA PCC ( Inter) and appearing the Final exam dis Nov.My question is, " can I b appear the UPSC exam in CSAT in 2011 if I do enroll myself in dis 2010 ?? " Also suggest me about the topic to opt which ll be best 4 me. Thanking You...
-Sankar Prasad Nayak, (8/27/2010)
You are eligible and you can appear for the next attempt only.
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5 .  Subject : Regarding selection of subjects
Question : Dear Sir, I am a Software engineer presently working in an IT company & my age is 24 (general) & want to appear in CSAT -2011 examinations.So please guide me which subjects should I opt so that I can prepare while continuing my job.I will be highly thankful to you.
-Pramath, (8/27/2010)
Political Science / Public Administration and Sociology/Psychology/ Geography.
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6 .  Subject : about optionala and about study meterials for GS
Question : respected sir, i completed b.com . ii want to take geography and socialozy sa my optionals these subjects are match as per upsc rules and i want to write main exams in english but i want to attempt interview in telugu is it possible ? and tell me details about the study meterials of GS AND my optional subjects
-suresh lavudiya, (8/27/2010)
If you write the exam in Telugu medium, then only you can appear for the Interview in Telugu.
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7 .  Subject : Query on IAS 2011 pattern and age limit
Question : Hello Sir, i have done M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. I come from general category with DOB 25/12/1983. I have been listening about lowering of age limit for proposed CSAT. Should i keep preparing for the exam (my first attempt) or just forget it if an upper age limit of 25 years comes in the modified format? I am in job and cant afford wasting my time if i would not be eligible.
-VIJAY ANAND, (8/26/2010)
There will be a cut off date for reducing the age. You may go ahead with your preparation.
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8 .  Subject : SUBJECT SELECTION AND SCORING ABILITY
Question : Sir, I have choosen GEOGRAPHY & GEOLOGY as the optionals for CSE, geography''s syllabus is vast and geology is a bit technical, can please guide me,, is geology having a good scoring prospects , and what score are feasible there if written well with appropriate and accurate diagrams
-SUMEET, (8/26/2010)
One can't say about the scoring and it depends upon may ifs and buts. BUT you will get good score.
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9 .  Subject : optional query...
Question : sir i m a civil engg passout of 2010. i want to give civil services with civil engg and pub adm. as optionals; but many are advising not to take civil engg. they are saying that it is not scoring and is lengthy but i am comfortable with it. plz solve my problem sir. Does civil engg and pub adm. is a good combination? wud b grateful for ur help.....
-supriya, (8/26/2010)
Yes. Civil Engineering will be tough. You may think of some other optional subject in place of Civil Engineering.
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10 .  Subject : subject selection
Question : respected sir/ madam ,my brother is a mechanical engginering student and he wants to become an IAS officer ,please tell the best subject selection as far as mechanical engginering is conncerned and also tell us about IAS paper patern means how many papers will be there ,how many rounds etc .....we shall be ever greatful to u for this ..........................
-tuhina chopra, (8/26/2010)
All the details are there in the site. He may go with some popular optionals like Geography, Public Administration/ Sociology, Psychology etc.
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11 .  Subject : USPSC 2011 syllabus
Question : Hello Sir, Can you please let me know when can we expect upsc 2011 syllabus? Thanks Lakshmi
-Lakshmi, (8/26/2010)
After the notification is issued by the UPSC. BUT it will be very soon.
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12 .  Subject : optional subject
Question : Sir,i did M.Tech. Applied Geophysics and doing job in private sector.i want to starts the preparation for the HCS exams.I choose on optional subject is Sociology. Please suggest me the second subject and medium to attempt the exam. How much time is sufficient for study.please show me the right way.
-Somveer Bhardwaj, (8/26/2010)
English medium will be always better. The second optional may be Public Administration/ Geography.
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13 .  Subject : regarding subject selection
Question : sir, i am doing bsc. biotechnology 2nd year and my combination is (genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, general english and additional english). can i appear the UPSC exam. and if i can then which subject i should prefer more regarding my subject combination.
-boney, (8/26/2010)
You are very much eligible and you may go with Botany/ Zoology and Anthropology.
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14 .  Subject : Eligibility for Exam.
Question : Sir, I son is doing BE in Chemical Engg. from Panjab Univ. Can he eligible for the IAS Exam. after compliting BE/or after seven semister ?
-R Kumar, (8/26/2010)
Yes. Provided, he completes 21 years as mentioned in the notification.
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15 .  Subject : ias
Question : sir,i m in 1th class nd had scored 92% in 10th.m really confused what to do after my 12 .i hve opted commerce stream in my 11th and have gr8 interest in it.wat is d scope of ias ,ies and ca ??wat should i do amog these 3??????
--, (8/25/2010)
Whatever the subject you study, should study well. Thats all. You can write Civil Services and if you opt for Economics in the graduation, you may go for IES also. There is a good scope if you opt for Commerce in the graduation. There are Universities offers MA Economics after B.Com degree also.
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16 .  Subject : elegibility regarding
Question : dear sir, i have done my bsc in hotel managenent from punjab technical univercity i want to know that am i elegible for CSE exams and plz suggest me which subject will be good for me plz reply
-khushnoor alam, (8/25/2010)
Yes. You may go with Sociology and Psychology/Public Administration
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17 .  Subject : reservation policy
Question : Sir i have appeared for the fourth time, i am a general person from uttarakhand and i have heard that our state is in backward category so will i get some more chances to appear?
-dinesh mehta, (8/25/2010)
Yes. You will get the chance.
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18 .  Subject : mains form query
Question : Sir, Could you please help me reslove following queries regarding filling up of the mains form? 1. Summary sheet- In section for " Post/services eligible, are we suppose to write ALL services for which one is eligible or just first three preferences? if "all" is the answer how we are suppose "restrict your information to maximum 16 words and 2 lines only."-as adviced in the sheet. 2. Summary sheet- Education qualification- How to write MA From ABC college before "Others" as it asks only for college name and not degree. How one suppose to mention which degree? 3. In Main form- form print-out should be back and front or single (front)side printout? Please advice. Thanks for your help.
-pramod, (8/25/2010)
Dear friend, first, you should fill all the services, you would like to get in to. Suppose, if you write few services only and leave the column free, the choice of remaining services will be the discretion of the DOPT, where you will have no say. So, it is better to fill maximum number of services, you would like to get in to. You fill the services in the short form also
Just write MA from ABC college as you suggested, there is no harm.
It is better to take one side print
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19 .  Subject : Optional subjects
Question : Sir, Im B.Sc(zoology) graduate. shall i take the combination Antropology and Zoology
-K.Raja, (8/25/2010)
Yes.
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20 .  Subject : medium of answering
Question : Dear sir, i have a doubt regarding the selection of medium for answering the paper.. Can we choose two different mediums for answering the 2 optional subjects..
-Servesh, (8/25/2010)
It should be in single medium either English or any other language.
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21 .  Subject : querry
Question : Hello sir,i have done B.D.S. and my options r psych. and PA. plz tell me some strategy to study.i have jst started the study .so,im confused vch topics i have to prepare first? hoping for ur valuable reply
-dr.pradhnya, (8/25/2010)
The strategy is there in the topper's column. OR you may follow the common Strategy given in the site.
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22 .  Subject : Regarding selection of subjects
Question : Sir,I am An Environmental Engineer with MBA degree.Can u guide me for selecting optional subjects.Can i choose Management as one of my subjects(i dint get anybody who has chosen it)??Since i am a science student Financial management part will be difficult in it.If i can chose Management,can u plz tel me where can i get the materials for it.If management is not a scoring subject plz guide me in taking the optionals.
-Darshan Krishna, (8/24/2010)
Unless you are very good in Management, don't go with it. It is better to go with some other popular optional.
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23 .  Subject : subject selection
Question : sir i've completed my graduation with agriculture and appeared this time in upsc with agriculture but couldn't clear pre. i have heard that agriculture is not scoring also the course is very vast but at present it is the only subject which i know most. My second option is public administration which i dont want to change. My physics was good and due to agriculture background some suggested me to go for geography alongwith pub ad. I've also joined nationalised bank as an AO so there will b not too much time for a vast syllabus so some suggested to go for philosophy or psychology. I m too much confused with which optionals i should go among agriculture, pub. administration, Philosophy, Geography, Psychology. I will be very thankful to you for solving my dilemma.
-subham mishra, (8/24/2010)
Dear friend, Agriculture is a good subject in the mains. BUT it is really tough in the prelims becasue the competion in prelims is basically first among the agri people only. So, you should have to be good in any subject, you are going to opt. Physics will be tough an dit will be difficult to follow.
You can think of Public Administration and Psychology
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24 .  Subject : UPSC eligibility
Question : Sir/Madam I am doing B.E. in Information Technology. Am I eligible for IAS entrance? If so, please suggest a high scoring combination of subjects.
-swastik, (8/24/2010)
Yes. You are very much eligible. You may go with some popular optionals like Public Administration/ Sociology/ Psychology etc.
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25 .  Subject : GEOGRAPHY STUDY MATERIAL
Question : Sir, i have taken study material of Geography from Brilliant tutorials. i find it worth as it it is highly exam oriented and little elaborative as well. i am planning to take sociology from the same institute. is it a good choice. Your opinion on Brilliant tutorials?
-Nikhil, (8/24/2010)
We can't comment on this
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26 .  Subject : Computer Science as Optional subject
Question : Sir, Is there any specific reason to not to include Computer science as an optional subject? As you know Computer Science stream has the most number of students compared to other branches of engineering. Wont it be better if they can include CS also as an optional subject?
-Vineeth, (8/24/2010)
There are many subjects in waiting like Computer Science. UPSC is thinking of reducing the number of optionals. Every increase in one subject, it will be difficult for the normalization and evaluation. This may be one of the reasons, we feel.
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27 .  Subject : Regarding optional subjects for UPSC IAS
Question : Sir i am pursuing b.tech in mech engg., i am targeting UPSC IAS 2012, one of my option for mains is GEOGRAPHY . but i am confused for 2nd option , i am interested in opting GEOLOGY/AGRICULTURE as my 2nd option. Sir could u please suggest me which one will be better as my 2nd option.
-priya raj, (8/24/2010)
Geology will be fine.
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28 .  Subject : regarding subjest selection
Question : dear sir, i have done my mba in hr from davv, indore..which subject combination will be better for me...my intrest is in geography, history and in political science..please suggest me the combination
-suraj, (8/23/2010)
Political Science and Geography combination will be fine.
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29 .  Subject : optional subject
Question : sir,iam really very much confused about choosing the optional subjects now. i'm a mechanical engineering student but i like to sociology and zoology as my optionals but i don't know about the scoring options in zoology.my friends said that public administration was easy to score.can you suggest me the easy scoring subjects
-maharajan.c, (8/23/2010)
Go with Sociology and Public Administration. Zoology will be tough for you. Public Administration will be useful for the CSAT exam, mains and iNterview also.
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30 .  Subject : dont know
Question : Sir, I am a science graduate(BIO) and An MBA . I am working for the past 3years in a govt. organisation. what subjects shoud I take ? I am really confused. Pls help.
-Nitu tewary, (8/23/2010)
Go witrh one arts and another Science. You can think of Botany/Zoology and Public Administration/ Political Science.
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31 .  Subject : Attempts & age.
Question : Sir, I am 26 & I've attempted the Prelims TWICE without success. With the govt proposing reducing the no of attempts along with age, how many attempts would be possible for me ? I am OBC. When could the govt announce age & attempt reduction?
-kalabhra, (8/23/2010)
There will be a cut off date, where 2-3 years will be given so that all eligible candidates are given equal opprotunity. So, it will NOT come over night.
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32 .  Subject : Enquiry For IFS Exams 2010-2011
Question : Sir, I have completed my B.sc in zoolgy in 2008 from mUmbai University.I want to know how can i apply for the IFS exams. I m very much confused so please help me out. When I can buy the form for 2011 IFS exam.I m good in Zoology & Botany. Please guide me which all subjects I can take for preliminary & Main exams as early as possible. Thanks & Regards, Sandesh
-sandesh pandey, (8/23/2010)
You can go with this combination. In the Inf=dian Forest Service, there are two steps only. Written and Interview.
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33 .  Subject : UPSC-Pre 2011
Question : Dear Sir, Will the 2011 pre exam be on old pattern ,or it will be CSAT as is being discussed in these forums?what will be the pattern of questions if its going to be CSAT?
-Kusum, (8/23/2010)
Really speaking, no one knows about the pattern and syllabus. All coimng out in the media and forum are just guess. It will be clear only after the issue of notification.
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34 .  Subject : Query
Question : Sir/Madam With in change in pattern as CSAT from next year is it better to take Public Admin or Sociology as 2nd option .What materials one should use for TNPSC group 1 exams,
-balaji, (8/23/2010)
Public Administration will be better. For, TNPSC there is no change as of now, you may go with similar combinations.
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35 .  Subject : Subject selection
Question : Hi sir i am divyaprakash from gujarat, i just completed my b.tech in electronics and communication ... I find difficulty to select an optional subject.... Will you help ? i want subject like interesring
-divyaprakash, (8/22/2010)
You may go with some popular optionals like Public Administration/ Geography/ Sociology etc.
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36 .  Subject : regarding my subject selection
Question : Sir, i have done my B.Tech in electrical engineering. I like the subjects of Public Administration, Indian polity, geography, Sciology, Maths, Economics. Could you please guide which subject combination i should choose, as i am not able to decide.
-Sudeshna Das, (8/22/2010)
Public Administration or Political Science and Sociology
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37 .  Subject : query
Question : hi sir , i am BA 1st yaer but I m having interest towards IAS from my collage days..... now i m pianning to erite civil service exam after this period..... can i write it????? how adout the syllabus?
-kiran barnwal, (8/22/2010)
You can very well write the Civil Services. The new for mat of the CSE called CSAT is being introduced soon. You willl get the detailed syllabus there. Rightnow, you can prepare for General Studies.
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38 .  Subject : change in category
Question : sir , I appear as general category in upsc exam , now came to know that i belong to sc category , can i change my category in future exam? will there be an objection from upsc?
-timal, (8/22/2010)
Yes. If you can produce the certificate, you can appear in the SC category.
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39 .  Subject : creamy layer
Question : Sir, my father is a TGT teacher(in inter college) and my mother is also a goverment primary school teacher.The total anual gross income of my parents is more than Rs. six lacks.please tell me ,am i come in obc quota or not.i am preapring IAS exam.please tell me OBC QUOTA according to this reference(for IAS exam) thank you.
-mohd waqar raza, (8/22/2010)
In your case, the salary has to be taken bsed on 2007 October, when this order was issued. That time the salary muct have been lee than 4.5 lakh only. So, you will come under OBC only and you will get the certificate
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40 .  Subject : optional subjects
Question : dear sir/madam i m a btech in elect n electonics student.i was to be passed my degree in 2008.but unfortunately due to my some personal problems i will complete my degree in 2010.my question is this any problem to write the civil service exam due to late degree holder.and and if its k then i choose three subjects as a optiona history,pub administration or psychology.which two i have to take.and after 10th i have completed polytechnic n then i did degree any problems are there?plz let me know sis.thanks.
-indu, (8/22/2010)
Its ok. This will NOT create any problem. Your degree is valid. You may go with Public Administration and Psychology.
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41 .  Subject : creamy layer cse exam 2010
Question : Dear sir ,thank you for replying my question dated 16082010 regarding creamy layer.my son has passed the cse.pre 2010 exam as general candiate.now i came to know that i belong to obc category.as you said my son can get obc status for main exam.what should i do to change my son's status as obc for miain exam.now the time is very short i request you to guide me as soon as possible.thanking you
-v.gopalraja, (8/22/2010)
You can get the OBC certificate and apply in the OBC category also. You can get the certificate also soon.
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42 .  Subject : query for optional subject for UPSC
Question : sir, i have done BA in sociology ,english and economics and MA in english . Sociology is my fav. subject then Which other subject shall i chose ? i am not interested in economics but i have heard that english is not scoring subject .
-anchalchauhan, (8/19/2010)
Sociology and Public Administration will be fine.
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43 .  Subject : optional subject for UPSC
Question : Sir, i have done BCA and now i am in MCA final year . which subject shall i choose ??
-sweetychauhan, (8/19/2010)
Geography and Public Administration/Sociolohy
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44 .  Subject : query
Question : Sir, I have done my BA from DU and I want to appear for IAS examination. I have studied history till my graduation and geography till 12. I want to ask you that which subject should I choose i.e history or geography as my second option? My first option is sociology.My second question is that I can write both in hindi and english with the same comfort level but my writing speed is very poor in hindi and spoken english is not fluent so should I improve my spoken english and choose english medium for written exam or choose hindi as the medium for written exam and improve my speed, plz suggest.
-HEMA OLI, (8/19/2010)
Geography will be a better option.
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45 .  Subject : civil services examination
Question : sir i would like ask that is the level of question in cse same that of iit jee.i cleared iit jee and got good marks in chemistry.will it be good to take chemistry and geography as optional subject
-rajeev, (8/19/2010)
Its ok.
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46 .  Subject : selectoin of subject
Question : Sir,m B.Tech in Elect. & Comm.Wanna prepare for CSE 2011.Please guide me which subject is good for me.i select Sociology,Management,Public admin.Please guide.Totally different from my subject. Thanks
-Rajeev Dubey, (8/19/2010)
Sociology and Public Administration
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47 .  Subject : about age limit
Question : dear sir my dob 23-01-1980 can appear cse2011 . and mix. age limit ..........new pattern 2011 . i am coming obc .
-dk yadav, (8/18/2010)
Yes. You are eligible.
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48 .  Subject : query about subject selection
Question : sir,i have done B.sc(agriculture) and now doing AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT .I am confused about subject combination for upsc exam,some time i thik to select MBA and psycology ,and some time public administration and sociology.sir please sugest me right combination of subject for exam
-ABHAY KUMAR M,ANDAL, (8/18/2010)
Go with Public Administration and Psychology.
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49 .  Subject : Age Limit and number of attempts
Question : Dear sir,we are frequently getting rumors that the age limit for General has been reduced to 21 to 25,and for OBC - 21 to 28 and for others it is 21 to 29.The number attempts also will be 3,5 and 7.Pls update us is there any lowering the age limit has been recomended by the 10th Administrative committe and it was approved by the UPSC.
-pradheepa, (8/18/2010)
If there is a change in this direction, there will be a cut off date so that people in the upper age limit also get benefitted. So, it will not come in the coming year.
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50 .  Subject : creamy layer
Question : i am working in lic of india and my wife is a class 2 officer in govt.of tamilnadu.ii .I am amilitary pensioner .I am receiving certain other income per month.my total income per year iin 2007 islittle more than Rs 4.75,000/- my son has applied for civil services exam 2010[pre].as gen.category applicant.now some body says my son is obc category .now in 2010 my salary and my wife salary are revised .my wife is a promotive officer from class 3 to class2 officer .can you please explain whter my son is under obc category or not .If under obc whether ii can change my son s status in main.
-v.gopalraja, (8/16/2010)
He will come under OBC. He will get the OBC Status
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