AICS Prospectus
AICS Prospectus
AICS Prospectus
Since 1979
“The progress of a nation requires that its people should be educated. Knowledge
is a necessity of man.
It instills in him a desire to question and to investigate, which leads him on the
path of progress. Education, in the broadest sense, must be spread everywhere.
Progress can only be achieved by the spread of education. Cooperation is
necessary to achieve any worthy end and this readiness to cooperate will not be
found in people if they are not educated.
About the Center:
The All-India Central Services Training Centre, at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
is established in the year 1979. Since its inception it is contributing toward the nation building
through imparting training and motivating the aspirants to clear the various competitive
examinations conducted by the state and the central government. The center imparts training
to the MSU students and external aspirants for preparation of Civil Services Examination
conducted by UPSC, and State Commissions (GPSC, MP-PSC, RAJ-PSC) Staff Selection
Commission and other examination bodies in the Country. The center provide all kind of help
to the aspirants which included the Mock interviews keeping in view the civil cervices
examination in particular. Presently the center is running two courses, one for those who have
completed their graduation and wants to become civil servant to serve the nation. It also fulfils
the demand of the under graduate aspirants those who wish to become civil servant in the
future. The main idea of the center is to train and guide the aspirants to a path that leads them to
their goal to succeed in their aspirations to become a civil servant with great vision, success,
wisdom and a sense of duty towards the country.
All India Central Services Training Centre attempts to mentor individuals who aspire to serve
the country constructively and in meticulous manner through love of labor and honesty and
have wisdom to carry forward the country and the world on a pathway to peace, parity and
profoundness.
From the Desk of the Vice Chancellor
We are happy to know that All India Central Services Training Centre (AICSTC) is bringing its
prospectus that will showcase the events and happenings of the training center.
AICS Training Centre of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda came to existence in
1979 and It imparts training to the MSU students and external aspirants for preparation of Civil
Services Examination conducted by UPSC, and State Commissions (GPSC, MP-PSC, RAJ-PSC)
Staff Selection Commission and other examination bodies in the Country.
This Centre provide the aspirants an all-embracing knowledge to make them enter the Indian
Administrative Service and related services by conducting different programmes like
inspirational lectures, knowledge-based class room teaching, testing sessions, issue-based
discussions, a hands on experience of personality test conducted by UPSC and other agencies.
Education and training imparted MSUB have roots in Indian tradition with global outlook. We
help students to enhance their knowledge, skill and capacity building to transform them into
competent individuals to meet challenges of life successfully.
We are determined to put in all our efforts and resources to keep pace with fast emerging needs
of the students, society, industry and academia.
The prospectus will be a testimony to all the quality of training at the center and their success.
We look forward to reading about the various activities, achievements through this brochure.
I conclude with quotes of Albert Einstein - one of the greatest physicists of all time:
“Genius is 1% talent and 99% percent hard work.”
Many aspirants think that only those having inborn talent can become IAS officers. But, this is
not true. It is only with your sheer hard work; you can succeed in the CSE. With only your
persistent and disciplined hard work, you can complete the huge syllabus and succeed in the
exam.
Objective of the Center: All India Central Services Training Centre attempts to mentor
individuals who aspire to serve the country constructively and in meticulous manner through
love of labor and honesty and have wisdom to carry forward the country and the world on a
pathway to peace, parity and profoundness.
From The Director's Desk:
welcome you to the All-India Central Services Training Centre (AICSTC)
with immense pride. It is an honor and privilege to be the Director, of
AICSTC at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, an Institution
that is known to strive for excellence by continuously setting highest
academic and training standards. The Center, over the years, has
produced many distinguished officers, they are presently performing
their duties at the central as well as in the state government. Their
contributions in diverse fields are well known across the country. We
are committed towards providing quality education by equipping our
aspirants with updated knowledge, skills, confidence and a positive
approach thus leading to the students' holistic development.
“If You Are Working on Something That You Really Care About, You
Don't Have to Be Pushed. The Vision Pulls You.” – Steve Jobs
My best wishes and blessings to all the aspirants.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Indian Revenue Service Indian Defence Accounts Indian Revenue Service (I.T.),
(Customs and Central Excise), Service, Group 'A’ Group 'A’
Group 'A’
Indian Ordnance Factories Indian Postal Service, Group Indian Civil Accounts Service,
Service, Group 'A' (Assistant 'A’ Group 'A’
Works Manager,
Administration)
Indian Railway Accounts Indian Railway Personnel
Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group 'A’ Service, Group 'A’
Service, Group 'A’
Indian Defence Estates Indian Information Service
Post of Assistant Security Service, Group 'A’ (Junior Grade), Group 'A’
Commissioner in Railway
Protection Force, Group 'A’
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &
Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group 'B'
There is also age relaxation of some years for reserved category candidates:
Category Age Relaxation
SC/ ST 5 Years
OBC 3 Years
Defence Services Personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities with any 3 Years
foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof
Ex-servicemen including commissioned officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have
rendered at least five years of military service as on August 1, 2021 and have 5 Years
been released
PwD [(a) blindness and low vision; (b) deaf and hard of hearing; (c) locomotor 10 Years
disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack
victims and muscular dystrophy; (d) autism, intellectual disability, specific
learning disability and mental illness; and (e) multiple disabilities from
amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness]
No age relaxation will be provided to the Economically Weaker Sections in the UPSC Civil
Services (IAS) Exam 2021.
Educational Qualification for IAS
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any stream from any university established
under the act passed by the Parliament of India or State legislature. Candidates who are in the
last year of the graduation and awaiting results are also eligible to apply for IAS preliminary
exam. However, such candidates need to submit the proof of passing the requisite exam at the
time of applying for the Main exam. The applications for IAS Main exam are usually released in
the month of July/ August.
Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards given in the Civil Services
examination rules gazette notification.
Number of Attempts in IAS Exam
All candidates are allowed a maximum of six attempts in the IAS exam. However, it may be
noted that the restriction of the number of attempts is not applicable for candidates belonging
to SC/ST category. Also, candidates belonging to OBC and Persons with Benchmark
Disabilities categories are allowed a maximum of nine attempts in the exam.
If a candidate appears in any one paper of the IAS Prelims Exam, then it is deemed that he has
made an attempt in the IAS Exam.
After the IAS main (written) exam, the candidates will be called for the IAS interview based
on the result declared. The IAS interview is conducted at the UPSC Office, New Delhi.
What are the skills one needs to cultivate for excelling in the Civil Services Examination?
* Persons needs to cultivate following skills which makes rock hard task easy
· Correct attitude
· Creative applicable ideas
· Global Perspectives
· Analytical Skills
· Multi-disciplinary approach
· Discipline
· Respectful mind
· Ethical Values
* Person should be hard working and able to spare minimum 6 to 8 hours every day
for studies.
* Person needs to build up skill for Rapid reading and understand quickly the GIST of
the topic.
Stage 1:- Civil Services Preliminary Examinations conducted during the second half
of May/June.
Stage 3:- Interview board at New Delhi (Candidates selected in the Main
Examination will be eligible).
The whole selection process for the Civil Services takes about 18 months.
About All India Central Services
Training Centre MSU Baroda
All India & Central Services Training Centre is a MSU –GOG initiative established on 1st April
1977 with a vision to facilitate opportunity for “Gujarat Students” to become part of Country's
administration. The track record of the AICS Training Centre over past three decades shows 34
students joining for Civil Services: 1978-1990 (8 students)1991-2000 (19 students) and 2001-
2010 (7 students).
The Centre admitted about 1386 students, of which 54 % appeared for Prelims, 38 % could
pass Prelims. Among the students appeared in the Mains 31 % qualified for interviews from
which 40 % students got postings under various categories in the Civil Services. In year 2011
about 15 students appeared in Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Where as in May
2012, 25 students appeared in Prelims of which 6 students appeared in Main's examination.
Over the last one year the Centre took number of reformative measures like increasing number
of seats for aspirant students (75 seats), provided internet facility, discussion room, well
equipped class room with multimedia projection facility, and updated library with large
collection of latest books and magazines.
The Centre remains open from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m., has academicians, administrator and our
passed out/experienced Alumni students to share their experienced with NEW ASPIRANTS.
The cohesive, informal environment at the centre boosts aspirant's motivation.
Details for Entrance Exam
1. Regular Course: meant for 75 aspirants-who are admitted through Entrance
Examination & Personal Interview.
2. Eligibility: final year of graduation, OR completed graduation OR pursuing post-
graduation.
University Website: www.msubaroda.ac.in
3. Entrance Test form fee : Rs. 600/-
4. Admission Fee : Rs. 4000/-
5. Library Deposit : Rs. 1500/-
Students selected for Civil Services from AICS Training Centre, MSU Baroda.
Following UPSC Aspirants have
qualified IAS Prelims/Mains
Sr. No. Name Subject/Designation Year
1 Mr. Chauhan Abhay Singh Public Administration 2014
2 Mr. Vikram Bhavani Singh Political Science 2014
3 Mr. Jyotirmay Sinha Political Science 2014
4 Dr. Akshar Godani Medical Science 2014
5 Mr. Deepak Rathwa Gujarati Literature 2014
6 Mr. Chauhan Abhay Singh (543 Rank) IRTS Indian Railway Traffic Ser. 2015
7 Dr. Akshar Godani Cleared Preliminary Exam Medi.Sci. 2015
8 Mr. Chauhan Abhay Singh Cleared Preliminary Exam, Pub. Admn. 2015
9 Mr. Vyas Divyesh Cleared Preliminary Exam, Geo. 2015
10 Mr. Mihir Rayka Cleared Preliminary Exam 2015
11 Mr. Kushal Gadkari Cleared Preliminary Exam, Geo. 2015
12 Mr. Amit Vasava Cleared Preliminary Exam, History 2015
13 Mr. Vikram R.K. Cleared Preliminary Exam 2015
14 Dr. Akshar Godani Cleared Mains Exam 2016
15 Mr. Vikram R.K. Cleared Mains Exam 2016
16 Mr. Mihir Rayka (IRS)Cleared Mains Exam 2016
17 Mr. Amit Vasava Cleared Mains Exam 2016
19 Mr. Amit Vasava Cleared Interview (737 Rank)
IRS OptionalSub. History 2016
Sr. No. Name Subject/Designation Year
20 Mr. Vikram R.K. Cleared Interview (743 Rank )
IRS; Optional Sub. Geography 2016
21 Mr. Amit Vasava Cleared Preliminary Exam 2016
22 Mr. Abhishek Parmar Cleared Preliminary Exam Poli.Sci. 2017
23 Dr. Akshar Godani Cleared Interview 27/4/2018; 365 Rank(IRS) 2018
24 Mr. Abhishek Parmar Cleared Preliminary Exam Poli. Sci. 14-7-18 2018
25 Mr. Ganesh Gavali
(Central Excise Inspector) Cleared Preliminary Exam Poli. Sci. 14-7-18 2018
26 Mr. Ganesh Gavali
(Central Excise Inspector)
Asst. Commandant CRPF (training in Gururgam NCR Delhi) 2018
1) Special Lecture
2) Presentation