The government of India in 2019 had amended the constitution and laid down a 10% EWS Reservation for government jobs and education sector. The EWS reservation in UPSC is also 10% because of this.
This article will talk about the criteria for EWS Reservation in UPSC, EWS age relaxation in UPSC, how to apply, how to claim, and about the EWS quota in UPSC.
EWS Quota in UPSC
The EWS quota in UPSC is for general category students. No candidate falling under any other reservation can apply for it. There is a 10% EWS quota in UPSC. There is an eligibility requirement for this too
Criteria for EWS Reservation in UPSC
The government of India has laid down certain criteria for EWS reservation. They are:
The student should be a general candidate and not from SC, ST, OBC
The student’s family’s gross income has to be less than 8 lakhs per annum. This includes income from all sources like agriculture, business, salary, investments, etc.
The family cannot own a size of 5 acres or more land for agriculture
The family cannot own a residential flat of more than 1000 sq.ft
The family cannot hold a residential plot of 100 sq.yds or more in a notified municipality
The family cannot hold a residential plot of 200 sq.yds or more in a non-notified municipality
The meaning of family here refers to:
- The person applying for the reservation
- Her/his parents
- Her/his siblings below the age of 18
- Her/his spouse
- Her/his children below the age of 18
- Make sure that you read the criteria well in advance.
- How to Apply for EWS Reservation in UPSC
- If you clear the eligibility criteria, then you are open to apply for the reservation.
Students must get an EWS certificate from their local government or Tehsil. You will need to obtain the ‘Income and Asset Certificate’.
After receiving the certificate, you will need to go to your local government along with other documents like Aadhar Card, Bank statements, Address Proof, Date of Birth proof along with the income and assets certificate.
Your documents will be verified and then will be signed by a government officer.
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