Can physical handicapped become IAS officer?

Yes, you are very much eligible to become an IAS officer irrespective of your PH, subject to the fulfillment of other eligibility conditions. In fact Government has set some reservations for PH candidates like you in the Indian Administrative Services.

What is the height of IAS officer?

IAS Eligibility – Physical Standards Height: A minimum height of 165 cm for men and 150 cm for women. The minimum height is relaxable to 160 and 145 cm for men and women respectively in the case of candidates belonging to ST and to races such as Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese, Kumaonis, Nagaland Tribals, etc.

Are physically handicapped candidates eligible for IAS and other services?

Yes, physically handicapped candidates are eligible for IAS and other services in UPSC. The UPSC gives reservations for physically handicapped candidates in the civil services exam. They are entitled to other benefits also like a relaxation in the age limit and number of attempts permitted.

How to become an IAS officer?

Medical Examination for IAS Officers: A medical examination is done for all candidates who appear for the UPSC personality test at Delhi only at prescribed hospitals. Physical Eligibility Criteria for UPSC IAS: There is no height, weight and chest girth minimum requirement as such for candidates for the IAS, unlike the technical services.

Are all civil services open to physically handicapped candidates?

The Union Public Service Commission provides various concessions to differently-abled candidates in terms of age limit relaxation for physically handicapped aspirants, reservation of posts and special provisions in exam centres etc. However, not all services through the Civil Services Examination are open for physically handicapped candidates.

Can I join the Indian Administrative Service with a disability?

For instance, under the category of locomotor disability, if the disability affects both hands or arms, you can get into the most sought-after Indian Administrative Service (IAS) but you would not be eligible for any of the other 23 services.