Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Free UPSC Coaching Offered to SC, ST, BC Candidates
A free coaching programme is being offered to some SC, ST and BC students preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
There are 100 places in total.
Most places are reserved for ST candidates, followed by SC and BC candidates.
Students who are chosen will study in a residential programme in Hyderabad.
The coaching will help them prepare for three parts of the examination.
Students must meet age, education and family-income requirements.
Applications must be submitted online by September 23 at 6 pm.
The programme also provides food, accommodation, study materials and some pocket money.
Applications are open for 100 seats in an eight-month residential UPSC guidance programme.
The programme is available to eligible SC, ST and BC candidates through a screening test.
Selected candidates will receive free coaching for the Preliminary, Main and Personality Tests.
Applications close on September 23 at 6 pm, with the screening exam scheduled for September 27.
The programme provides accommodation, food, monthly pocket money, study resources and travel support.
- Who
- Eligible SC, ST and BC candidates, including persons with disabilities meeting the stated criteria.
- What
- A screening test for admission to an eight-month residential integrated guidance programme for the UPSC Civil Services Examination-2027.
- When
- Applications close on September 23 at 6 pm; the screening exam is on September 27, and classes begin on October 5.
- Where
- The coaching will be held at the IAS Study Circle for STs at Manasahills, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To provide selected candidates with free coaching and guidance for the UPSC Preliminary, Main and Personality Tests.
- Total seats
- 100: 75 for ST candidates, 15 for SC candidates and 10 for BC candidates.
- Application deadline
- September 23 at 6 pm.
- Screening examination
- September 27; General Studies Paper-I runs from 9 am to 11:30 am, and CSAT from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
- Eligibility age
- At least 21 years old on August 1, 2026; maximum age is 32 for SC, ST and BC candidates and 35 for persons with disabilities.
- Educational requirement
- A degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university with at least 50 per cent marks.
- Income limit
- Annual family income must not exceed Rs 3 lakh.
- Benefits
- Free food and accommodation, pocket money, notebooks, photocopy facilities, newspapers, library access and Rs 300 travel support for the UPSC Preliminary examination.