Showing posts with label UPSC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UPSC. Show all posts

Monday, June 24, 2013

Top 10 career options in Government






You want to play it safe and earn respect and money as well? Government jobs today are stable and give you good money as well as power. Here are the best career options when it comes to working in the Government:

UPSC: It is a Central Body which is responsible for conducting tests across the country for civil services, engineering services; amongst others. Qualified candidates are selected in various government departments pertaining to civil services.
BSNL: It is an Indian state owned telecommunications organization. It is the largest fixed telephone and mobile services provider of the country.
DRDO: This agency is responsible for the Defense of the country. It is responsible for carrying out various research activities for the enhancing the defense capabilities of the country.
FCI: It is one of the largest corporations in India that was established to safeguard the interests of the farmer. Public Distribution Services comes under this corporation.
BHEL: It is one of the biggest engineering and manufacturing companies under government of India. It is a government governed organizations.
Bank PO: Anyone who wants to get into the banking sector must start initially by the position of a Bank Probationary Officer
ONGC: It is an Indian Oil and Natural Gas company. It is one of the most prestigious government organizations to work with.
NIC: National Informatics Centre has a key focus on research and development in the field on Information Technology. It is a good organization that an individual can work with.
Indian Diplomat: The role of an Indian diplomat is to protect and work for the nation’s interests throughout the world in various ways. The diplomat also makes drafts and manages accounts and other administrative tasks.
Indian Railways: There is a wide scope of employment in the Indian Railways. Technical as well as non-technical jobs are available in this field.



Anuj Jain
Chief Counsellor
Founder, EduGroomers
 
EduGroomers is a professionally managed educational organization offering Unbiased Career Assessment,Counselling, and various Empowerment Training Programs for students (school andcollege), teenagers, graduates, job seekers and working professionals.
Established with an endeavor toempower and groom individuals of all ages including students (school andcollege), teenagers, graduates, job seekers, working professionals, housewivesand seniors, EduGroomers offers numerous integrated learning solutions and unmatchedCareer Advice with assistance of its adroit team of professionals and experts,who are always updated with the latest Career Opportunities and Career trends inIndia and abroad.
EduGroomers (Famous and Most Popular)Career Testing includes:
  • CareerEvaluation Test – Discover your natural career abilities
  • Career InterestTest – Know your career interests
  • Aptitude Test –Check if your aptitude supports your career plans
  • PersonalityTest – Understand how your personality resonates with your career choice
  • EmotionalIntelligence Test – Learn if you can handle the nuances and pressure of job/ business
Benefits of EduGroomers Programs:
  • Unbiased Career Counselling (We are not tied up with any institute, we are 100% unbiased)
  • Identifies your strengths, passion, aptitude and career opportunities
  • Individualistic approach and Personal attention
  • Result oriented workshops and seminars
  • Innovative out-of-box training programs
  • Expert and knowledgeable guidance


Monday, October 1, 2012

UPSC: Exam Dates for 2012-2013




Here are the Exam dates for various exams that will be conducted by UPSC in 2012-2013.

Exam Date
Last Date of Application
Examination
 Oct. 5, 2012
 Mar. 5, 2012
Civil Services (Main) Exam, 2012
 Nov. 11, 2012
 Aug. 27, 2012
Central Police Forces Exam 2012
 Dec. 1, 2012
 Sep. 24, 2012
Geologists Exam 2012
 Dec. 1, 2012
 Oct. 1, 2012
IES/ ISS Exam, 2012
 Dec. 15, 2012
 Sep. 17, 2012
Section Officers/ Stenographers (Grade ‘B’/Grade-I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
 Jan. 20, 2013
 Nov. 12, 2012
Special Class Railway Apprentices (SCRA) Examination, 2013
 Feb. 17, 2013
 Dec. 10, 2012
Combined Defence Services Exam (CDS) (I), 2013
 Apr. 7, 2013
 Jan. 21, 2013
NDA & NA Exam (I), 2013
 May. 19, 2013
 Mar. 4, 2013
Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam, 2013
 Jun. 28, 2013
 Apr. 15, 2013
Engineering Services Exam 2013
 Jun. 30, 2013
 Apr. 22, 2013
Combined Medical Services Exam, 2013
 Aug. 11, 2013
 Jun. 3, 2013
NDA & NA Exam (II), 2013
 Sep. 8, 2013
 Jun. 24, 2013
Combined Defence Services Exam (CDS) (II), 2013






















Best Wishes,
Farzad Minoo Damania
Career Counsellor, Corporate Trainer

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Indian Forest Service (IFoS)




The Indian Forest Service Officer (IFoS) is accountable for managing forests, environment and wildlife related issues of a forest division of a state or union territory.  

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)  conducts a competitive examination for recruitment to the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The selection process for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) comprises of a written exam followed by an interview (personality test).

Important Dates:
  • Notification of Examination:  February/March every year
  • Conduct of Examination: July every year

Eligibility: Age Limit
  • 21-30 Years on 1st July of the year of examination. 
  • The upper age limit is relaxed for certain categories of persons.

Eligibility : Educational Qualification
  • A Bachelor’s degree with at least one of the subjects namely, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Forestry or Engineering of a recognised university or equivalent.
  • Candidates appearing at their degree examination (with prescribed subjects) are also eligible to compete. Candidates qualifying on the result of the written part of the examination will be required to submit the proof of passing the requisite examination along with their detailed application form to be filled up at that stage.

Eligibility: Number of attempts
  • Every candidate appearing at the Examination, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted four attempts at the examination. 
  • Exception applies to people of certain categories. 

How to apply:
  • Candidates are required to apply online only by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in
  • Detailed instructions are available on the above mentioned website.

Scheme of Examination:  
The entrance exam consists of two stages, Written exam & Interview (Personality Test). 

Stage 1: Written Examination - Conventional (essay) type:
  • The questions are in conventional essay type. 
  • All question papers are in English language only.
  • The duration of each paper is 3 hours only.
  • Paper pattern:
  • Paper I - General English :300 Marks
  • Paper II - General Knowledge : 300 Marks
  • Paper III, IV, V & VI - Any two subjectto be selected from the list of optional subjects set out below. Each subject will have two papers : 200 Marks for each paper

  • List of optional subjects:
  • Agriculture
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering 
  • Civil Engineering
  • Forestry
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Statistics
  • Zoology

  • Provided that the candidates will not be allowed to offer the following combination of subjects :
  • Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering
  • Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Of the Engineering subjects viz. Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - not more than one subject

Stage 2: Interview for Personality Test: 300 Marks:
  • The interview or Personality Test carries 300 marks and is usually a directed and purposive conversation. It is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the eligible candidates.
  • The candidates will be interviewed by a Board of competent and unbiased observers who will have before them a record of their career. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for the Service. The candidate will be expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in his/her subjects of academic study but also in events which are happening around him/her both within and outside his/her own State or Country, as well as in modern currents of thoughts and in new discoveries which should rouse the curiosity of well-educated youth.
  • The technique of the interview is not that of a strict cross examination, but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation, intended to reveal mental qualities of the candidate. The Board will pay special attention to assessing the intellectual curiosity, critical powers of observation and assimilation, balance of judgement and alertness of mind, initiative, tact, capacity for leadership; the ability for social cohesion, mental and physical energy and powers of practical application; integrity of character; and other qualities such as topographical sense, love for out-door life and the desire to explore unknown and out of way places.


Training and Rank Structure:
  • Selected candidates are sent for foundation training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration at Mussourie. This is followed by Forest Service-specific orientation at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy at Dehradun, with training on forest and wildlife management, soil conservation, surveying, Scheduled Tribes, and handling weapons.
  • After completing training at the academies, candidates go through a year of on-the-job field training in the state to which he or she is assigned. There is a probationary period of three years during which they are posted as Assistant Conservators of Forests. On completion of this training, and after a total period of four years of service in the junior scale, officers are appointed to the Senior Time Scale and are entitled to be posted as Deputy Conservators of Forests or Divisional Forest Officers in charge of districts/forest divisions.

Ranks of the Indian Forest Service are as follows:
  • Probationary Officer / Assistant Conservator of Forests
  • Deputy Conservator of Forests
  • Conservator of Forests (CFs)
  • Chief Conservator of Forests (CCFs)
  • Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Addl. PCCFs)
  • Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) - highest post in a State
  • Director General of Forests - highest post at Centre, selected from amongst the senior-most PCCFs of states.

Job Avenues:
  • Research Fellows/Associates – at Research Establishments such as Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education ,Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Agriculture Universities, Forest Research Institutes
  • Scientists – at Research Organisations such as Indian Agricultural Research Institute (regional centre), Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering & Technology, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, ICAR Research Complex For NEH Region
  •  Subject Matter Specialists – at Krishi Vigyan Kendra
  • Assistant Commissioner Animal Husbandry (over 150 vacancies) – at State Public Service Commissions, for instance, Maharashtra Public Service Commission
  • Foresters – at Cantonment Boards such as Chakrata
  • Inspectors (Fertilisers) – at Central Fertilizer Quality Control & Training Institute

Best Wishes
Farzad Damania
EduGroomers Career Counselling
http://www.facebook.com/edugroomers


EduGroomers is a professionally managed educational organization offering Unbiased Career Assessment,Counselling, and various Empowerment Training Programs for students (school andcollege), teenagers, graduates, job seekers and working professionals.
 
Established with an endeavor toempower and groom individuals of all ages including students (school andcollege), teenagers, graduates, job seekers, working professionals, housewivesand seniors, EduGroomers offers numerous integrated learning solutions and unmatchedCareer Advice with assistance of its adroit team of professionals and experts,who are always updated with the latest Career Opportunities and Career trends inIndia and abroad.
 
EduGroomers (Famous and Most Popular)Career Testing includes:
  • CareerEvaluation Test – Discover your natural career abilities
  • Career InterestTest – Know your career interests
  • Aptitude Test –Check if your aptitude supports your career plans
  • PersonalityTest – Understand how your personality resonates with your career choice
  • EmotionalIntelligence Test – Learn if you can handle the nuances and pressure of job/ business
Benefits of EduGroomers Programs:
  • Unbiased Career Counselling (We are not tied up with any institute, we are 100% unbiased)
  • Identifies your strengths, passion, aptitude and career opportunities
  • Individualistic approach and Personal attention
  • Result oriented workshops and seminars
  • Innovative out-of-box training programs
  • Expert and knowledgeable guidance
 
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