Revised Scheme in the method of induction of SCS/Non-SCS/SPS/SFoS officers to IAS/IPS/IFoS

Revised Scheme in the method of induction of

SCS/Non-SCS/SPS/SFoS officers to IAS/IPS/IFoS

Revised Scheme in the method of induction of SCS/Non-SCS/SPS/SFoS officers to IAS/IPS/IFoS
Sl. No	Salient Features of the Exam
1	Common Annual Examination	UPSC to conduct a Common Examination  on a single day at UPSC, New Delhi for  induction to each of the All India Services i.e.  IAS (SCS and Non SCS). IPS and IFoS. The examination may consist of following papers: Paper I : Aptitude Test Paper II : Part A — General Studies Part B State  specific  and  service  specific  questions with a view to also test the knowledge and application of the officers in the critical  areas of public administration and development  related issues. (Both  papers  I  &  II  will  have  objective  type  questions.) Part III:   Essay. Comprehension and Precis  Type [only for Non SCS officer, in addition to  Paper I and Paper II] There may not be any separate language  paper. The specific detailed syllabi for each of the  paper would be finalized by the Commission  separately.
2	Interview	For SCS/SPS/SFoS officers : A final merit list shall be prepared taking  into account all the marks obtained in  four  components  i.e.,  'written examination',  'length  of  service's `assessment of ACR' and `interview' by  all  the  candidates  in the  zone  of consideration.   There should be a common Interview Board  for all the three services and ACR  assessment done by a separate Board consisting of State representatives and Govt.  of India representatives as is done currently in accordance with the present Promotion  Regulations. Both Boards will be presided by  Chairman/Member, UPSC. For Non-SCS officers : A final merit list shall be prepared taking  into account all the marks obtained in  three  components  i.e.,  `written  examination', 'assessment of ACR' and  `interview' by all the candidates in the  zone of consideration. There should be a common Interview Board  for all the three services and ACR  assessment done by a separate Board  consisting of State  representatives and Govt. of India representatives as is done currently in accordance with the present Promotion  Regulations. Both Boards will be presided by  Chairman/Member, UPSC
3	Maximum Age	54 years of SCS/SPS/SFoS/Non-SCS officers. This  could subsequently by brought down to enable  selection of younger persons.
4	Zone of Consideration	Three  times the number of vacancies in a  State in respect of SCS/SPS/SFoS In  case  of non-SCS  officers,  Screening  Committee  constituted  by  the  State Government for short-listing the names of  officers shall forward names of officers  proposed for consideration of the Selection Committee and the size of the short list shall  be 5 times the number of vacancies.
5	Minimum length of Service	8 years of a Group A service in a State for all categories.
6	Number of Attempts	As per zone of consideration and Age. This could be introduced after successful implementation of the Scheme.
7	Weightage for  written exam,   personality test, PAR and seniority.	For SCS/SPS/SFoS categories : Written exam -30% Length of Service- 25% APAR – 25% Interview- 20% For Non-SCS Category Written exam -55% Length of Service- Nil APAR – 25% Interview- 20%
8	Service  specific   paper	Yes.
9	State specific Result	Candidates from one State would be eligible for consideration for appointment in that State only.
10	Review	The scheme could  be  reviewed after  its  implementation for 3 years.