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Can a physically handicapped person 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.
Can PWD candidates become IAS?
Only candidates who have a disability of 40\% or above are eligible. The date of issue of the disability certificate should be before the last date of applying for the UPSC prelims exam.
Can PWD be IPS?
As IPS officer’s job involve high degree of physical work and handling weapon to maintain law and order thus physical deformity of any kind can hamper the efficiency. Taking this into consideration UPSC rules do not allow Physically Handicapped person to join IPS.
How many attempts are required for UPSC physically handicapped?
IAS (UPSC CSE) Exam 2022: Relaxations regarding Number of Attempts
| Category | Maximum Age Limit | Number of Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | 37 Years | Till the age limit |
| Physically Disabled Candidates | 42 Years | For General and OBC aspirants: 9 Attempts SC/ST Aspirants: Unlimited times till the age limit |
Is there disability quota in UPSC?
Only candidates who have a disability of 40\% or above are eligible for such reservation. And, one of the members should be a specialist in a particular area of disability (locomotor/hearing/visual, etc.).
Who are physically handicapped?
physical handicap n. (Pathology) loss of or failure to develop a specific bodily function or functions, whether of movement, sensation, coordination, or speech, but excluding mental impairments or disabilities.
What comes under physically handicapped?
The Government of India only considers people for PwD reservation who suffer from minimum 40\% of relevant disability. In simple terms, if you have low vision, it would have to be at least 40\% low compared to the normal eye-sight in order for your case to be considered for PwD reservation.
What is LV disability?
LV, OA, BL, OL,HH. Abbreviations used : OH – Orthopaedically Handicapped , OL- One Leg ,OA – One Arm, OAL. – One Arm & One Leg, BL- Both leg, MW- Muscular weakness, HH- Hearing Handicapped. VH – Visually Handicapped, LV- Lower Vision.