IFS Exam 2012-Notification-Physically Challenged Reservation Categories

8. The eligibility for availing reservation against the vacancies reserved for the physically disabled persons shall be the same as prescribed in "The Persons with Disability (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995." Provided further that the physically disabled candidates shall also be required to meet special eligibility criteria in terms of physical requirements/functional classification (abilities/disabilities) consistent with requirements of the identified Service/ Post as may be prescribed by its Cadre Controlling Authority. A list of Services identified suitable for Physically Disabled Category along with the physical requirements and functional classifications.

The physical requirement and functional classification can for example be one or more of the following :

Code Physical Requirements

MF      1. Work performed by Manipulation by Fingers

PP       2. Work Performed by Pulling & Pushing

L          3. Work Performed by Lifting

KC      4. Work Performed by Kneeling and Crouching

BN       5. Work Performed by Bending

S         6. Work Performed by Sitting (on bench or chair)

ST       7. Work Performed by Standing

W        8. Work Performed by Walking

SE       9. Work Performed by Seeing

H         10. Work Performed by Hearing/ Speaking

RW      11. Work Performed by Reading and Writing

C         12. Communication

Code              FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION

BL       1. Both legs affected but not arms

BA       2. Both arms affected

            a. impaired Reach

            b. weakness of Grip.

            c. ataxic

BLA    3. Both legs and both arms affected.

OL       4. One leg affected (R or L)

            a. impaired reach

            b. weakness of grip

            c. ataxic

OA      5. One arm affected (R or L)

            a. impaired reach

            b. weakness of grip

            c. ataxic

OAL    6. One arm and one leg affected

MW     7. Muscular weakness.

B         8. Blind

LV       9. Low vision

H         10. Hearing

Note : The above list is subject to revision.

9. NO REQUEST FOR WITH DRAWAL OF CANDIDATURE RECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE/SHE HAS SUBMITTED HIS/HER APPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

10. Details about the scheme of examination, standard and syllabi of the subjects etc. may be seen in Appendix-I of this Notice.

{KULDEEP KUMAR SAHARAWAT}

DEPUTYSECRETARY

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION