Mr. R.A Israel Jebasingh (IAS-2004) Director, Officers IAS Academy will be speaking at the ThinkEdu Conclave of the Indian Express Group as the Chairperson of a panel discussion on UPSC preparation. For more details, refer to the programme schedule attached here.
The Notification of UPSC CSE 2019 (IAS/IPS/IFS Etc.) is out.
Quick Highlights
1. Total number of vacancies 896
2. 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
3. Last Date for Application 6 PM, 18th March
4. Optional Subject has NOT been removed
5. No extra attempts, age relaxation as speculated.
6. Only those not eligible for reservation under OBC, SC or ST can claim reservation under EWS.
Economically Weaker Section - Criteria
- Should not be covered under OBC, SC or ST
- Annual gross FAMILY Income should not be above Rs. 8 Lakhs
- Definition of FAMILY ^ includes self, parents, siblings below the age of 18, spouse, and children below the age of 18.
- Types of income included - Salary, Agriculture, Business, Professional etc.
Link to download the notification, https://goo.gl/zx4uu8
Quick Highlights
1. Total number of vacancies 896
2. 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
3. Last Date for Application 6 PM, 18th March
4. Optional Subject has NOT been removed
5. No extra attempts, age relaxation as speculated.
6. Only those not eligible for reservation under OBC, SC or ST can claim reservation under EWS.
Economically Weaker Section - Criteria
- Should not be covered under OBC, SC or ST
- Annual gross FAMILY Income should not be above Rs. 8 Lakhs
- Definition of FAMILY ^ includes self, parents, siblings below the age of 18, spouse, and children below the age of 18.
- Types of income included - Salary, Agriculture, Business, Professional etc.
Link to download the notification, https://goo.gl/zx4uu8
"Civil Services was never just a career for me, it was service to my nation, it was a vocation which I felt was my true calling. I always wanted to serve my beautiful country and help my fellow citizens by touching their lives meaningfully- and civil services was just the right platform.
Coming from Jharkhand, my only dream was to make it big one day so as to be able to live life on my own terms. Being the first one in the family to tread in this path made every step difficult.
However the harder part was not the academia but the emotional turbulence in those preparation years. But I was determined to win and this will power made all the difference. Academic achievements gave me confidence inch by inch.
It is said that the most trying situations in life bring out the best in you and reveal your exemplary inner strength and courage. This is exactly what happened with me too because I had a dream that never let me rest or be at peace. I loved this dream, loved working hard for it and believed in its potency.
And then on 10th May, 2016 when the result of the Civil Services was declared and life changed forever.
The real journey of a civil servant starts only after clearing the exam.
As I walked into the gates of the LBSNAA, I felt like I was walking through my dream. LBSNAA was the oasis that celebrated similarities, differences, opinions, ideas and creativity. While on one side, it brought the inter-service camaraderie; on the other it instilled in us the feeling of esprit de corps.
The subsequent fast paced training at the Foreign Service Institute at New Delhi along with its plethora of training modules gave a sneak peek into the exciting and challenging world of diplomacy. The successful completion of the Language Training and the work as the Third Secretary at the Indian Embassy, Madrid (Spain) gave me a first hand and practical working knowledge about the expectations and life of a diplomat.
I would say that Foreign Service opens a different world view altogether and gives an individual a world stage to act upon.
Working abroad is a constant challenge with India’s rising stature, greater outreach and social media connect.
Yet there is a space for doing things differently and setting an example worthy of emulation. In this regard, the life of a Foreign Service officer is diverse to say the least. To be posted all over the world in different countries including far flung and difficult situations is both challenging and exciting.
There are various shades to the services- some bright and inspiring and others dull and de-motivating.
The dilemma and predicament of the services can always be solved in the words of Rabindranath Tagore-
‘Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high,...
Where words come out from the depth of truth,
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection…
In to that heaven of freedom, my Father,
Let my country awake.’
Always remember that in order to shine like the Sun, first you have to burn like it. And only then you can script your own inspirational and successful stories!"
Amrita Banerjee
Indian Foreign Service
2016 Batch
Coming from Jharkhand, my only dream was to make it big one day so as to be able to live life on my own terms. Being the first one in the family to tread in this path made every step difficult.
However the harder part was not the academia but the emotional turbulence in those preparation years. But I was determined to win and this will power made all the difference. Academic achievements gave me confidence inch by inch.
It is said that the most trying situations in life bring out the best in you and reveal your exemplary inner strength and courage. This is exactly what happened with me too because I had a dream that never let me rest or be at peace. I loved this dream, loved working hard for it and believed in its potency.
And then on 10th May, 2016 when the result of the Civil Services was declared and life changed forever.
The real journey of a civil servant starts only after clearing the exam.
As I walked into the gates of the LBSNAA, I felt like I was walking through my dream. LBSNAA was the oasis that celebrated similarities, differences, opinions, ideas and creativity. While on one side, it brought the inter-service camaraderie; on the other it instilled in us the feeling of esprit de corps.
The subsequent fast paced training at the Foreign Service Institute at New Delhi along with its plethora of training modules gave a sneak peek into the exciting and challenging world of diplomacy. The successful completion of the Language Training and the work as the Third Secretary at the Indian Embassy, Madrid (Spain) gave me a first hand and practical working knowledge about the expectations and life of a diplomat.
I would say that Foreign Service opens a different world view altogether and gives an individual a world stage to act upon.
Working abroad is a constant challenge with India’s rising stature, greater outreach and social media connect.
Yet there is a space for doing things differently and setting an example worthy of emulation. In this regard, the life of a Foreign Service officer is diverse to say the least. To be posted all over the world in different countries including far flung and difficult situations is both challenging and exciting.
There are various shades to the services- some bright and inspiring and others dull and de-motivating.
The dilemma and predicament of the services can always be solved in the words of Rabindranath Tagore-
‘Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high,...
Where words come out from the depth of truth,
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection…
In to that heaven of freedom, my Father,
Let my country awake.’
Always remember that in order to shine like the Sun, first you have to burn like it. And only then you can script your own inspirational and successful stories!"
Amrita Banerjee
Indian Foreign Service
2016 Batch
"To Make the Deaf Hear
Many people come to civil services driven by aspiration. I came to civil services driven by desperation. My story of civil services is a different one.
When I was studying in +2, my father, the sole bread winner of the family, passed away. He worked as a Village Administrative Officer in the revenue department.
To run my family, I had to work. I applied for a job under compassionate ground as Junior Assistant (LDC) and submitted my educational certificates to the District collector office. I had to discontinue my graduation.
I ran from pillar to post 20 certificates needed for this posting. But, I couldn't get the job. And other people were also facing this. So We thought that, if we bring our problems to the notice of senior officers, they will redress our genuine grievance.
We petitioned the collector.
We petitioned the Commissioner.
We petitioned the Revenue secretary.
We petitioned the Chief secretary.
We petitioned the Chief minister.
Nothing happened!
Nothing happened for 9 years!
Why weren't our voices heard?
Why did our genuine grievance not attract the attention of the senior officers?
What's the solution for those who spoilt their academics because of this ordeal ?
No answers!
One day, I thought, I should not ask job by compassion. I should get it by my competence.
I took a vow to a become an officer in the district collectorate where from I was denied a job.
I never had any formal college education. I completed degree in Distance Education.
I decided to write competitive examinations including civil services. Many people thought that how can a person who has not even attended college aspire for IAS. But I believed in myself.
I wrote the state public services examinations. I got selected for Group IV, Group II, State civil services. I got jobs 6 times in the state government. I worked various jobs -as Jr Asst to Dy SP for 7 years. But These jobs did not appease my mind. I appeared for civil services relentlessly. I attended the interview 3 times. Not selected. In my 4th interview, I got IRS. Finally, I got selected for IAS in 2016.
When I entered LBSNAA, I thought that It would be just another training which I had to do. But I realised the impeccable professionalism on the first day itself.
Unstoppable mails from training induction, the services of supporting staff, care and attention given by faculties, unimaginable tasks, modules etc. Nothing can be compared with training in LBSNAA! It nurtured me in every aspect of life. Since, i did not go to any college, I can claim LBSNAA as my one and only academic institution.
I have seen the government offices as a common man. I roamed the corridors for many years. I experienced the pain of being an unheard voice.
I can say my Mission in Bhagat Singh's words...
I came here 'To Make the Deaf Hear'
And I will do it throughout my career. "
K.Elambahavath IAS
2016 Batch
Tamil Nadu Cadre.
Many people come to civil services driven by aspiration. I came to civil services driven by desperation. My story of civil services is a different one.
When I was studying in +2, my father, the sole bread winner of the family, passed away. He worked as a Village Administrative Officer in the revenue department.
To run my family, I had to work. I applied for a job under compassionate ground as Junior Assistant (LDC) and submitted my educational certificates to the District collector office. I had to discontinue my graduation.
I ran from pillar to post 20 certificates needed for this posting. But, I couldn't get the job. And other people were also facing this. So We thought that, if we bring our problems to the notice of senior officers, they will redress our genuine grievance.
We petitioned the collector.
We petitioned the Commissioner.
We petitioned the Revenue secretary.
We petitioned the Chief secretary.
We petitioned the Chief minister.
Nothing happened!
Nothing happened for 9 years!
Why weren't our voices heard?
Why did our genuine grievance not attract the attention of the senior officers?
What's the solution for those who spoilt their academics because of this ordeal ?
No answers!
One day, I thought, I should not ask job by compassion. I should get it by my competence.
I took a vow to a become an officer in the district collectorate where from I was denied a job.
I never had any formal college education. I completed degree in Distance Education.
I decided to write competitive examinations including civil services. Many people thought that how can a person who has not even attended college aspire for IAS. But I believed in myself.
I wrote the state public services examinations. I got selected for Group IV, Group II, State civil services. I got jobs 6 times in the state government. I worked various jobs -as Jr Asst to Dy SP for 7 years. But These jobs did not appease my mind. I appeared for civil services relentlessly. I attended the interview 3 times. Not selected. In my 4th interview, I got IRS. Finally, I got selected for IAS in 2016.
When I entered LBSNAA, I thought that It would be just another training which I had to do. But I realised the impeccable professionalism on the first day itself.
Unstoppable mails from training induction, the services of supporting staff, care and attention given by faculties, unimaginable tasks, modules etc. Nothing can be compared with training in LBSNAA! It nurtured me in every aspect of life. Since, i did not go to any college, I can claim LBSNAA as my one and only academic institution.
I have seen the government offices as a common man. I roamed the corridors for many years. I experienced the pain of being an unheard voice.
I can say my Mission in Bhagat Singh's words...
I came here 'To Make the Deaf Hear'
And I will do it throughout my career. "
K.Elambahavath IAS
2016 Batch
Tamil Nadu Cadre.
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