UPSC Eligibility

Yes, you are eligible for UPSC exam. But there are some eligibility criteria which you need to fulfill in order to appear for UPSC exam. Some I have mentioned below and you can refer to the UPSC notification for detailed information. Nationality for IAS exam: Must be a citizen of India, a person of Indian origin or a subject of Nepal, Bhutan or Tibet settled in India before 1st January 1962. Education Qualification for IAS exam: Candidate must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognised University. 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. Category wise UPSC CSE age limit, relaxation and maximum attempts-
General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts. OBC (with Certificate 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts. SC/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts. Physically Disabled: 32 years + 10 years; Gen/OBC/Person with Benchmark Disability (EWS category)- 9 attempts & SC/ST unlimited attempts. Jammu & Kashmir Domicile: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC or 5 Years, if SC/ST); Number of attempts depends on the reserved category. Disabled and discharged Defence service personnel: 32 years + 3 years + (3 years, if Gen/OBC or 5 years, if SC/ST)
Ex-Servicemen Commission Officer: 32 years + 5 years + (3 years, if OBC or 5 Years, if SC/ST). .

The "Detailed Application Form, " or DAF, is required to be completed twice. First is DAF I, which is filled after clearing the preliminary stage, and second is DAF II, which you fill after clearing the main stage.
1. The DAF II is more detailed, and you need to provide extra details like hobbies, service preferences, and cadre preferences.
2. The DAF is one of the most crucial documents because it contains the data that will be used to base your interview. Some of the information from DAF 2 is given to the panel as a summary sheet.
3. Also, which service you will get allotted and which cadre you will get as an IAS will also be decided on the basis of your preferences in this form. Therefore, you need to carefully fill out your DAF 2 and, if needed, take the help of experts.

The Combined Medical Services Exam is conducted by UPSC to recruit doctors for central services. The exam is administered in two stages, and the following qualifications are required for UPSC CMS:
1. Nationality: The applicant needs to be an Indian citizen. Non-Indian citizens may also apply if they meet certain criteria, such as being from Nepal, Bhutan, or a refugee from Tibet.
2. Educational prerequisite: To be eligible to take the CMS exam, the applicant must hold a M. B. S. from an accredited institution.
3. Age requirement: The upper age limit is 32 years for all service positions, with the exception of general duty medical officer posts. Candidates who want to apply for the General Duty Medical Officer position cannot be older than 35.

Yes, the question often gets repeated in UPSC prelims. I am giving you an example. In prelims 2020, UPSC asked, "Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of a welfare state? "
This question was taken from the 2015 paper in which it asked, "The ideal of a 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its. "
The answer to both is the same: the directive principles of state policy (DPSP). As you can SEE changing the language or asking in a different way does not change the core question. I am giving you a list of the most frequently asked topics in prelims papers:
1. In history: the Indus Valley Civilization, the Gupta period, Mauryan architecture, the Bhakti movement, Jainism, Buddhism, and the Swadeshi movement; questions related to Gandhi Ji.
2. In geography: Location-based questions, particularly in the Middle East; soil; tropical rainforest; minerals, particularly iron and copper;
3. Environment: Endangered Species, Biodiversity Hotspots related to flora and fauna,
4. In Polity: Constitutional Amendments 42nd and 44th, DPSP, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Parliament, and Committees.
5. Economy: Budget, WTO, Inflation, Reserve Bank of India, World Economic Forum, Economic Survey
That is why previous year's papers are considered the best guide to prepare for the Prelims exam.