ALLAHABAD: From nearly 4223 applicants who appeared for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) in December 2006, authorities of Allahabad University have received over 9106 applicants for UGC-NET June 2010 examinations.

The varsity authorities received more than 9106 applications after introducing the facility of applying online also for the examination. The last date of submitting forms was April 30. The exam would be held on June 27 for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship.

Prof Jata Shankar, coordinator for UGC-NET (June)-2010 said the varsity had received 8344 applications for the UGC NET (December)-2009 the last time around. “This time we have got 9106 hardcopies of the applications deposited with us which is 764 more than the last exam,” he added.

Shankar said while the high numbers testify to the embracing of the online application mode by the students in its maiden attempt by UGC itself, the large number of applicants also show that government’s efforts of starting financial aid to research scholars and increasing the number of fellowships along with the hiked salaries following implementation of the sixth pay commissions recommendations were all having the right effect.

The increase in the number of applicants becomes more clear if we take into consideration the fact that for the UGC NET (June)-2009 AU had received just around 6700 applications, around 2400 less than this time, he added. This also means that more centres would have to be set up for conducting the exam this time. We will be sending subject-wise break-up of all applicants to the UGC as required within the next 10 days, he said.

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Civil Services Examination, 2010
Examination Notice No. 04/2010-CSP
Dated : 02-01-2010
Last Date : 01.02.2010

Appendix II : General Instructions

1. Candidates must use only the form supplied with the information Brochure purchased from any of the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices listed in Appendix III. Form should be purchased from designated post offices only and not from any other agency. Candidates must use the form supplied with the Information Brochure only and they should in no case use photocopy/reproduction/unauthorisedly printed copy of the Form. The form will NOT be supplied by the Commission’s office.

2. The application form must be filled in by the candidates in their own handwriting. Since this form will be processed on computerised machines, candidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the application form. They should use HB pencil only to darken the circles. For writing in the boxes, they should use blue or black pen.

Since the entries made by the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into account while processing the applications on computerised machines, they should make these entries very carefully and accurately. Entries in the boxes are meant for confirmatory purposes and these should also, therefore, be made correctly. There should be no variation between the entries made by the candidate by darkening the circles and those written in the accompanying boxes.

In case of any variation between the entries made by the Candidates in the boxes and the accompanying circle, the entries in the boxes will be treated as authentic and final.

3. Candidates should ensure that the signatures appended by them in all the places viz. in their application form, Attendance List etc. and in all the correspondence with the Commission, should be identical and there should be no variation of any kind. If any variation is found in the signatures appended by him at different places, his candidature will be liable to be cancelled by the Commission.

4. No change in the entries made in original application form will be allowed under any circumstances.

5. The candidates are advised in their own interest to ensure that the applications reach the Commission’s Office on or before the closing date. Applications received in the Commission’s Office after the closing date will not be considered.

6. While filling in his application form, the candidate should carefully decide about his choice for the centre and optional subject for the examination. More than one application from a candidate giving different centres and/or optional subjects will not be accepted in any case. Even if a candidate sends more than one completed application, the Commission will accept only one application at their discretion and the Commission’s decision in the matter shall be final.

7. On the Acknowledgement Card, the candidates should write their application form No.(as printed below the bar code on the form) and the name of examination viz. “Civil Services(Preliminary) Examination, 2010″. They should also write clearly and legibly their mailing address on the Acknowledgement Card. A postage stamp of Rs. 6/- should be affixed on the card. The Acknowledgement Card should not be stapled or pinned or tagged or pasted with the Application Form.

Eligibility Conditions (in brief)

(i) Age limits :

Prescribed age-limits are 21-30 years as on 1st August, 2010 for all the services/posts  (Upper age limit relaxable for SCs/Sts, OBCs and certain other categories as specified in Para 3(ii) of Notice).

(ii) Educational Qualifications :

Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. (Para 3(iii) of Notice).

(iii) No. of permissible attempts :

Four (Seven attempts for OBCs and P.H. Candidates belonging to General Category and no limit for SCs/STs (Para 3 (iv) of Notice).

(iii) Fee :

Rs. 50/- (Rupees fifty only) (No fee for Females/SCs/STs/Physically disabled only).

Instructions to candidates for filling up the Application Form for the
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2010.

Side 1 of Application Form

Column 1 : Examination for which applying

Darken the circle against “CSP”, in the box pertaining to Name of examination, write CSP starting from the first box on the left. Also write 2010 in the boxes meant for year ofexamination. Candidates are advised to ensure that the name of Examination viz. CSP is correctly written by them in the box. Any error in this regard may result in rejection of theirapplication form.

Column 2 : Fee

• If you have paid the requisite fee of Rs. 50/- (Rupees fifty only), darken circle 1 and write 1 in the box; or
• If you have not paid the fee and are claiming fee remission as Female, SC, ST or Physically disabled, darken circle 2 and write 2 in the box.
• N.B. : Fee is payable only in the form of Central Recruitment Fee Stamp, as per instructions against Column 12.

Column 3 : (I) Whether Physically Handicapped?

• If you are not a physically handicapped person, darken circle 1 for No and write 1 in the box; or
• If you are a physically handicapped person, darken circle 2 for yes and write 2 in the box.
• (II) If yes, indicate category
• Fill up this Column only if your answer to Column 3(I) is yes.
• If you are Orthopaedically handicapped, darken circle 1 and write 1 in the box; or
• If you are Blind, darken circle 2 and write 2 in the box; or
• If you are Deaf-Mute, darken circle 3 and write 3 in the box.

Column 4 : Community

• If you belong to SC, darken circle 1 and write 1 in the box; or
• If you belong to ST, darken circle 2 and write 2 in the box; or
• If you belong to OBC, darken circle 3 and write 3 in the box; or
• If you belong to General Category (Others), darken circle 4 and write 4 in the box.

Note 1 : Candidates belonging to OBCs but coming in the Creamy Layer and thus not being entitled to OBC reservation should indicate their community as General Category (Others) Code No. 4″.

Note 2 : Candidates belonging to neither SC, ST, nor OBC communities should write Code No. 4 (General Category) against the Column for Community and not leave it blank.

Note 3 : No change in the community status indicated by a candidate in his/her applicationform for the Preliminary Examination will ordinarily be allowed by the Commission at a subsequent stage.

Column 5 : Sex

• If you are Male, darken circle 1 and write 1 in the box; or
• If you are Female, darken circle 2 and write 2 in the box;

Column 6 : Nationality

• If you are an Indian national, darken circle 1 and write 1 in the box; or
• If you are not an Indian national, darken circle 2 and write 2 in the box.

Column 7 : Name of the candidate

For filling up this column, first write in the boxes your full name (in English) in capital letters exactly as recorded in your Matriculation/High School/Secondary or equivalent examinationcertificate. Write a single letter in a box. Leave a box blank between any two parts of the name. Then darken the corresponding circle below each letter. Do not darken a circle below a blank box. Do not overshoot the boxes. Abbreviate name only if necessary. Do not use any prefix such as Shri, Kum., Dr. etc with your name.

Column 8 : Date of Birth
Darken the appropriate circles for the day, month and year of your birth as recorded in your Matriculation/High School/Secondary or equivalent examination certificate. Then write in the boxes using numerals 01 to 31 for day; numerals 01 to 12 for month and the last two digits for the year of birth.

Column 9 : Father’s Name
Write your father’s name (in English) in capital letters. Write a single letter in each box. Leave a box blank between any two parts of the name. Do not use any prefix such as Shri, Dr, etc.

Column 10 : Address
Write your complete mailing address including your name in English capital letters or Hindi within the box provided for the purpose. Also write the PIN Code therein. Write with blue or black ball pen only. Do not write outside the box. Please note that this address will be photocopied as such in all letters to be sent to you and therefore, it should be very clearly and legibly written. If you make any mistake in writing the address, cover the whole box with an exact sized white paper slip and rewrite your address on that.

Column 11 : Photograph
Paste firmly in the space provided your recent photograph of 4 cm. x 5 cm. size (preferably in black & white). Do not staple the photograph. Photograph should neither be signed by you nor it should be got attested.

Column 12 : Space for CRF Stamp
Fee to be paid for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination is Rs. 50/- (Rupees fifty only). Female/SC/ST and Physically Handicapped candidates are not required to pay any fee. No fee exemption is however available to OBC candidates and they are required to pay the prescribed full fee.

Fee is payable only through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp (Not postage stamps). No other mode of payment is acceptable. Obtain only one single CRF Stamp of Rs. 50/- denomination from the post office and paste it firmly within the box. After pasting the CRF Stamp on the form, get it cancelled from the post office of purchase in the space provided. Do not staple the CRF Stamp.

Side 2 of Application Form

Column 13 : (I) Are you residing in a remote area or abroad

• If you are residing in a remote area specified in Para 6 of the Notice of the Examination or abroad, darken circle 1 against Yes and write 1 in the box; or
• If you are not residing in a specified remote area/abroad, darken circle 2 against No and write 2 in the box.
• N.B. : Candidates residing in a remote area specified in the Notice of the Examination or abroad are entitled to one week’s additional time for submission of application form.

(II) If yes, indicate area code :

Darken the appropriate circles for the area code as given below and then write the same code in the boxes.

Column 14 : Examination Centre Code
Choose the Examination Centre from the list given below where you wish to appear and its code. Darken the appropriate circles and then write the same code in the boxes. Do not indicate more than one Centre.

Column 15 : Educational Qualification Code

• Codes prescribed for educational qualification are as follows :
• Code Educational qualification
• 01 If you have already passed the degree or equivalent Examination;
• 02 If you have appeared/appearing at the degree or equivalent Examination;
• Choose the correct code applicable in your case and darken the appropriate circles. Write the same code in the boxes.

Column 16 : (I) Whether claiming age relaxation

• If you are claiming age relaxation, darken circle 1 for Yes and write 1 in the box; or
• If you are not claiming age relaxation, darken circle 2 for No and write 2 in the box.
• (II) If Yes, indicate category code

Fill up this Column only if your response to Column 16(I) is Yes.

Darken the appropriate circles for category code given below and then write the same code in the boxes.

Category – Codes for Claiming Age Relaxation

(Refer Para 3(ii) (b) of Commission’s Notice published in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar)

Columns 17 to 18 :

Candidates applying for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination are not required to fill any of these columns. They should, therefore, leave these columns blank.

Column 19 : Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.

(I) Optional subject
Choose any one optional subject from the list given below and see its code. Darken the appropriate circles and then write the same code in the box. Do not indicate more than one optional subject.

(II) No. of attempts already made
Write the number of attempts already made by you in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination in the boxes and darken the appropriate circles. If no attempt has been made by you earlier, darken circles ‘00’ and write ‘00’ in the boxes.

Columns 20 to 22 :
Candidates appearing for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination are not required to fill any of these columns. They should, therefore, leave these Columns blank.

Column 23 : Declaration
The candidate must read the declaration carefully before signing. In Sub-para (i), the candidates must fill up the Examination Notice number viz. 04/2010 and date of publication of Notice in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar viz., 02.01.2010 in the spaces provided before the asterisk marks.

Column 24 : Signature of candidate
Make your usual signature in blue or black ball pen within the box provided. Your signature must not overflow or touch the border of the box provided. Do not merely write your name in capital letters in place of signature. Unsigned applications will be rejected.

Also write the place and date of signing the form in the spaces provided for the purpose.

Verify the following before mailing the application

1. That you have used the application form purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices only.
2. That you have filled in all the relevant columns of the application form by blackening the appropriate circles and also writing the corresponding code(s) in boxes. It may be carefully checked that there is no varation between the entries made by you by darkening the circles and those written in the accompanying boxes.
3. That you have affixed your recent photograph preferably in black & white (unsigned and unattested) in column 11 of the application form.
4. That in case you are required to pay fee, you have affixed a single Central Recruitment Fee Stamp of Rs. 50/- denomination in column 12 of the application form and have got it cancelled from the Post Office.
5. That you have signed in column 24 of the application form.
6. That only one application form and one acknowledgement card is being mailed in the envelope supplied to you with the Brochure and no other enclosure is attached therewith.
7. That you have written the name of examination viz., “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2010″ on the envelope meant for despatch of application form and acknowledgement card.

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Optional Subjects for UPSC/IAS/Civil Services Exam

Choosing the right optional subjects in the Civil Services Main exam will determine your success. Most often, candidates choose their main area of study as the first optional paper. And since a major part of the syllabus is taken care of while preparing for the Prelims, it’s time to deal with the second optional paper which will consume most of your preparation time.

So how do you decide your second optional paper? Here are a few parameters that will help you decide.

First, you must be interested in the discipline. Evaluate your aptitude to learn the subject; the choice should not merely see you graze through to the next level. Don’t let the length of the syllabus influence your decision. History and geography are known for their notoriously lengthy content whereas public administration and anthropology have the least topics to learn. The secret does not lie in selecting subjects which are short or lengthy but on how comfortable you are in grasping them.

Here’s a litmus test. Pick up any basic book of the subject and read the first chapter. Are you keen to read the next chapter? How much do you recall of what you read? Are you ready to make notes for the next three hours? Assess these factors and you will know if this is your second optional.

The next vital step is the availability of resources. Find out how easily study material, guidance and coaching are available. If you have studied the discipline then you will have a fair idea about the syllabus and also the source for books. But if it’s a completely new subject then it’s sensible to speak to a senior who will be able to guide you.

Don’t choose a subject because it’s scoring. You may have heard that subjects like public administration, history, geography, psychology and philosophy are scoring but that is not true. Don’t select a subject because your friends are picking it. The UPSC has its own set of rules which puts every subject on a common platform. If there are more students opting for a particular optional paper, say history, then according to the UPSC’s proportional representational rule, more candidates with history will be selected for the next round. Popular subjects will offer more number of seats but not a greater score.

Again, if you are opting for a paper which is easy, remember the easier the paper, the tougher the competition. And last but not least, scan through the last 10 year’s question papers to give you that winning edge.

The following combinations are NOT allowed by the UPSC

• * Political Science & International Relations and Public Administration
• * Commerce & Accountancy and Management
• * Anthropology and Sociology
• * Mathematics and Statistics
• * Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
• * Management and Public Administration
• * Any two branches of engineering
• * Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science and Medical Science
• * Combination of two literatures

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