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Who is eligible for SCRA?
With regard to educational qualification, candidates should have passed the intermediate examination from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Those, who have passed the first year of graduation (3 year degree course) with the second division, are also eligible for this exam.
Can a 12th appearing apply for SCRA?
No, you are not eligible to apply for Special Class Railway Apprentices(SCRA) Examination. You have to pass Class XII(Senior Secondary) examination in order to apply for SCRA. QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR SCRA: -Candidate have to pass Class XII board examination from recognized Board.
Is SCRA exam discontinued?
This programme started in 1927 and is one of the oldest in India. In 2015, Railways decided to close down this examination after UPSC communicated that it was not inclined to continue conducting the examination.
Is SCRA happening in 2021?
Vacancies: The total number of vacancies for posts offered through UPSC SCRA recruitment for the year 2021 is 42. Reservations will be applicable for SC/ST and OBC candidates….UPSC SCRA 2021 Exam Highlights.
| Exam Name | Union Public Service Commission Special Class Railway Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Total marks(Written Test) | 600 marks |
Is SCRA tougher than IIT?
Special Class Railways Apprentices Exam (or SCRA) conducted by UPSC has a selection ratio of just 0.04\%. That means SCRA, arguably, is 17 times tougher to crack than IIT-JEE!
Will SCRA be conducted in 2021 Quora?
The SCRA programme has been discontinued from this year, that is 2016. SCRA programme started with the objectives of filling in the gap for rolling stock engineers as there was a dearth of good colleges who taught mechanical engineering.
Is SCRA held in 2021?
Structure: UPSC SCRA 2021 will be conducted offline. The UPSC SCRA 2021 Paper will be set for a total of 600 marks and will have objective type questions. Candidates will be provided 6 hours to complete the test. Post-exam: Qualifying candidates will be called for a Personal interview.
Why was SCRA discontinued?
The royal engineers gave way to SCRA. Now the authorities felt that as we have so many good universities which impart courses in mechanical engineering and related courses of rolling stock maintenance and production the need to recruit officers through SCRA does not arise and stopped it altogether.
What is SCRA and how does it protect me?
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides legal and financial protections to those who have answered the Nation’s call to serve.
What is the SCRA Act of 2003?
A: The SCRA, enacted in 2003 and amended several times since then, revised and expanded the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940, a law designed to ease financial burdens on servicemembers during periods of military service.
What happens if you get sued under the SCRA?
Remember, the SCRA requires your lender to reduce your interest rate in certain circumstances – but you still have to pay back your debts. If you are sued while a servicemember on active duty, you have certain legal protections under the SCRA. These include some protections from a default judgment in a civil action.
Can I waive SCRA rights and protections?
A. Yes, you may waive any of the rights and protections provided to you by the SCRA. However, a waiver of certain SCRA rights and protections must be in writing.