Saturday, December 27, 2014

Indian Statistical Institute Winter School on Statistical Data Analysis Methods

Indian Statistical Institute,
203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata 700 108,

Winter School on Statistical Data Analysis Methods

Applications have been invited by Indian Statistical Institute, 203, B.T. Road, Kolkata for admission to Winter School on Statistical Data Analysis Methods scheduled to be conducted during 16-20 February, 2015.

Teachers, Researchers and Practitioners from Universities / Colleges / Institutes / Government Offices, etc. located anywhere in India, who are working in the field of applications of Statistics, are eligible to apply. Participants MUST be post-graduate degree holders, and should have some experience of working on computers.

Applications should be sent through proper channel as per Prescribed format (available on http://www.isical.ac.in)  to Amita Pal, Head, ISRU Indian Statistical Institute, 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata 700 108,

Applications must reach the above address by January 9, 2015.
To expedite matters, applicants may also e-mail scanned copies of the completed application to isruschools@gmail.com.
Selected candidates will be informed of their selection by email by January 13, 2015.

For further details, see the link:

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies Kerala MBA MHRM PGDM Admission 2015

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies,
Rajagiri Valley P.O., Kakkanad, Kochi - 682 039


Rajagiri Business School Kerala invited applications for admission to following courses of Academic Year 2015-16.
MBA
MHRM
PGDM

Eligibility for MBA:
A pass in any Bachelor’s degree examination of Mahatma Gandhi University or an equivalent degree of any other University duly recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate for all parts of examination or a Master’s degree examination with 50% marks in aggregate
Final year students awaiting results may also apply.
The degree must be recognized by M.G. University

Eligibility for MHRM:
50% marks in aggregate for Arts, Commerce and BBA / BBM degrees or
55% marks in aggregate for all other degree candidates (BSc, BTech / BE etc.) or
50% marks in aggregate in Master’s degree exam (Aggregate marks includes marks obtained in all subjects
The degree must be recognized by MG University Final year students may also apply

Eligibility for PGDM:
50% marks in any approved degree examination or pass in any master’s degree examination
Final year students awaiting results may also apply

Applications are to be submitted online at
On successful submission of online application, online system will generate candidate’s application form in PDF format with a system generated application number. The printout of application form along with the DD / NEFT receipt and a copy of CAT / MAT / CMAT scorecard(s) must be sent to: Admissions Coordinator, Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Rajagiri Valley P.O., Kakkanad, Kochi - 682 039

Important Dates:
Last date for applying online: 21-03-2015
Last date for receipt of filled in application forms: 31-03-2015

For details, see the link:

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Ph.D Admission Notice 2015

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi


Ph.D Admission Notice 2015

Applications have been invited by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi for admission to various areas of research in the following schools during Monsoon session 2015.

(1) School of International Studies
(2) School of Social Sciences
(3) School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
(4) School of Computer & Systems Sciences
(5) School of Physical Sciences
(6) School of Environmental Sciences
(7) School of Arts and Aesthetics
(8) School of Computational and Integrative Sciences
(9) School of Biotechnology
(10) Centre for the Study of Law & Governance
(11) Centre for Molecular Medicine
(12) Centre for Sanskrit Studies

Eligibility:
Details of Eligibility for admission to the Direct PhD can be referred from the link:

Application Forms along with eligibility requirements and Instructions for completing the Application Form can be downloaded from the website www.jnu.ac.in and submitted to the Section Officer (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067 duly filled in all respects enclosing therewith the required documents and a Demand Draft of the required amount drawn in favour of "Jawaharlal Nehru University" payable at New Delhi as detailed in the Instructions for completing the Application Form.

Candidates are required to enclose Demand Draft drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University payable at New Delhi as per the following rates towards cost of application form and processing fees with the Application Form:
For General and OBC Category: Rs.420/- (Rs.200/- for cost of application form + Rs. 220/- for processing fee)
For candidates belonging to SC / ST / BPL and Physically Challenged (PH) Category: Rs.310/- (Rs.200/- for cost of application form + Rs. 110/- for processing fee)

Last date for receipt of completed Application Form along with all documents is 15th January, 2015.

For details, see the link:

Maharishi Markandeshwar University MD / MS / Diploma Admission Notice 2015-2016

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana- Ambala, 133-207 (Haryana)

MD / MS / Diploma Admission Notice 2015-2016

Maharishi Markandeshwar University invited applications for admission to MD / MS / Diploma Courses of Year 2015-16 through All India Entrance Test scheduled to be conducted on February 15, 2015.

Specialities:
1. Anaesthesiology
2. Anatomy
3. Biochemistry
4. Community Medicine
5. Forensic Medicine
6. General Medicine
7. Microbiology
8. Paediatrics
9. Pathology
10. Pharmacology
11. Physiology
12. Radio Diagnosis
13. Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy
14. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases (Pulmonary Medicine)
15. Otorhinolariongology (ENT)
16. General Surgery
17. Ophthalmology
18. Orthopaedics
19. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
20. Psychiatry

Eligibility Conditions
A candidate will be eligible for appearing in the Entrance Test for MD / MS / Diploma Courses if he/she:
i) is a citizen of India;
ii) has passed MBBS examination from any Medical College / Institution recognized by the Medical Council of India;
iii) has completed satisfactorily or is liable to complete one year compulsory rotating internship by 30.04.2015 from Colleges / Centres recognized by the Medical Council of India ;
iv) is registered permanently with the State Medical Council / MCI at the time of admission; and
v) possesses a certificate of good conduct from the Head of the Institution last attended.

The candidate will have to submit the above-mentioned certificates in original at the time of counselling without which the admission shall not be granted, except the certificate of completion of internship and registration as mentioned at Sr.No.(iii) & (iv) above which will have to be submitted by 20.05.2015

Admission Procedure:
The Application Form duly completed in candidate's own handwriting, should reach the Admission Office of the University at Administrative Block, Maharishi Markandeshwar University,Mullana - Ambala (Haryana), 133-207 on or before 09.02.2015 by 4:00 pm.

The following documents / attested copies must be enclosed along with the filled in Application Form:
a) Certificate of Matric / High School / ICSE / Class X or its equivalent certificate as a proof of date of birth.
b) Certificate of having passed the qualifying examination of MBBS from an Institution recognized by the MCI along with mark sheets from first to final year of MBBS examinations.
c) Certificate of Passing PG Diploma from an institute recognised by the MCI only in the case of those who have passed the PG Diploma.
d) Four copies of recent passport size photograph, duly attested by the Director / Principal of the College / Gazetted Officer or the employer in the case of those in employment.
e) Internship Completion Certificate certifying the date on which the candidate has completed / is likely to complete one year compulsory rotating internship. The date of completion of internship should not be beyond 30.04.2015.
f) Character Certificate reporting on the inter personal / social behaviour pattern of the candidate from the Head of the Institution last attended.
g) Proof that the Medical College from which the candidate has passed MBBS Examination is recognized by MCI. The Certificate should be signed by the Head of the Institution from which the candidate has passed the MBBS / PG Diploma examination. In the absence of this certificate, admission shall not be granted.
h) Certificate of Registration with the State Medical Council / MCI at the time of admission.
i) No Objection Certificate from the Employer in the case of those candidates, who are in service.
j) Migration Certificate (in original) by those who have passed the last examination from a university other than MM University, Mullana. If not readily available, it can be submitted within 15 days from the date of admission.

Entrance Test:
The Test will be held on 15.02.2015 from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Examination Hall, M.M. University Campus, Mullana - Ambala.

Important Dates:
Last date of receiving filled in Application Forms: 09.02.2015 (up to 4:00 pm)
Distribution of Duplicate Admit Cards at Examination Hall, M.M. University Campus, Mullana - Ambala: 15.02.2015 (9:00 am to 12:00 Noon)
Date and Time of Entrance Test: 15.02.2015 (2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

For full details, download the prospectus from the link:

Maharishi Markandeshwar University MDS All India Entrance Test 2015

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana- Ambala, 133-207 (Haryana)

MDS All India Entrance Test 2015

Maharishi Markandeshwar University invited applications for admission to MDS Courses of Year 2015-16 through All India Entrance Test scheduled to be conducted on February 14, 2015.

MDS Courses:
1. Prosthodontics
2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3. Periodontics
4. Conservative Dentistry
5. Oral Pathology & Microbiology
6. Orthodontics
7. Pedodontics
8. Oral Medicine & Radiology
9. Public Health Dentistry

Eligibility Conditions
1. A candidate will be eligible for appearing in the Entrance Test for MDS Course if he/she
i) is a citizen of India;
ii) has passed BDS examination from any Dental College / Institution recognized by the Dental Council of India / Govt. of India;
iii) has completed satisfactorily or is liable to complete one year compulsory rotating internship by 30.04.2015 from colleges recognized by the Dental Council of India;
iv) is registered with the State Dental Council / DCI at the time of admission; and
v) possesses a certificate of good conduct from the Head of the Institution last attended.

2. The candidate will have to submit the above-mentioned certificates, except the certificates at Sr. No. (iii) and (iv) above, in original at the time of counselling without which the admission shall not be granted. The certificates of completion of internship and registration as mentioned at Sr. No.(iii) & (iv) above will have to be submitted by 20.5.2015

Admission Procedure:
The Application Form duly completed in candidate's own handwriting, should reach the Admission Office of the University at Administrative Block, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana - Ambala (Haryana), 133-207 on or before 09.02.2015 by 4:00 pm.

The following documents / attested copies must be enclosed along with the filled in Application Form:
a) Certificates of passing BDS examination of all the years from an Institution recognized by the DCI / Government of India.
b) Four copies of recent photograph (passport size) duly attested by the Director / Principal of the College / Gazetted Officer or the employer in case of those in employment to be affixed on the Application form and Admit Cards.
c) Internship Completion Certificate certifying the date on which the candidate has completed / is liable to complete one year compulsory rotating internship. The date of completion of internship should not be beyond 30.04.2015.
d) Character Certificate reporting on the inter-personal / social behavioural pattern of the applicant from the Head of the Institution last attended.
e) Proof that the Dental College from which the candidate has passed BDS Examination is recognized by DCI. The Certificate should be signed by the Head of the Institution from which the candidate has passed the BDS course. In the absence of this certificate, admission shall not be granted.
f) Certificate of Registration with the State Dental Council / DCI at the time of admission.
g) Attested Photocopy of Matriculation / High School / ICSE certificate or a certificate of its equivalent examination as proof of date of birth.
h) No Objection Certificate from the Employer in the case of the candidate, who is in service.
i) Affidavits against Ragging (to be submitted at the time of Counselling)
j) Migration Certificate (in original) by such candidate who has passed the last examination who have passed the last examination from a University other than M.M. University, Mullana. If not readily available, it can be submitted within 15 days from the date of admission.

Entrance Test:
The Test will be held on 14.02.2015 from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Examination Hall, M.M. University, Mullana - Ambala.

Important Dates:
Last date of receiving filled in Application Forms: 09.02.2015 (up to 4 pm)
Distribution of Duplicate Admit Cards at Examination Hall, M.M. University Campus, Mullana - Ambala: 14.02.2015 (9.00 am to 12 Noon)
Date and Time of Entrance Test: 14.02.2015 (2.00 pm to 3.30 pm)

For full details, download the prospectus from the link:

TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES


TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
(A Deemed University)
V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai-400 088


M.A.Globalisation and Labour Programme Admission Notice 2015-2017

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has invited applications from trade union activists for MA Globalisation and Labour program for the 2015-17 session beginning in June 2015. MA in Globalisation and Labour is offered as a part of the Global Labour University initiative.

Eligibility Criteria:
Graduate in any discipline
Strong experience of trade union activism
Should be nominated by the trade union for the program

Application form can be downloaded from the link:

Applications, duly filled are to be submitted at the address given below, latest by April 1, 2015.
Professor and Chairperson, Centre for Labour Studies, School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences Deonar, Mumbai 400 088. Tel: +91-22-2552 5805

For details, see the link:

Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC),



Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC),
National Head Office Paridhan Vikas Bhawan, Plot-No. 50,
Institutional Area, Sector-44, Gurgaon-122003

Admission Notice 2015-2016

Application has been invited by Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC), for admission to following courses of Academic Year 2015-16.

Advance Diploma (2 years):
Fashion Design, Apparel Manufacturing

Diploma (1 year):
Fashion Design Technology, Apparel Manufacturing Technology, Apparel Pattern Making and CAD, Apparel Quality Assurance and Compliance, Knitwear Manufacturing Technology and Textile design technology

Certificate (6 months):
Apparel Pattern Making Basic, Apparel Production Supervision and Quality Control, Apparel Manufacturing Technology (Knits) - Foundation, Apparel Manufacturing Technology (Knits) – Advance, Apparel Export Merchandising, Textile Garment Testing and Quality Control, Garment Construction Techniques

Short Duration Customised Programmes:
Apparel Fisher & Checker, Industrial Sewing Machine Operation (Basic & Advance), Industrial Sewing Machine Technician, Surface Ornamentation Techniques

Eligibility for admission to the above courses can be referred from the link: http://www.atdcindia.co.in

Application Form:
Application form can be downloaded from the link:
Prospectus-cum-application form can be obtained of Rs 150/- by cash or in case by post Rs 200/- by way of demand draft in favour of Apparel Training and Design Centre

Application form duly filled in along with course fee by way of demand draft may be submitted at any of the ATDC centres latest by 15th January, 2015

For further details, see the website link:

WILLIAM J. CLINTON FELLOWSHIP FOR SERVICE IN INDIA




WILLIAM J. CLINTON FELLOWSHIP FOR SERVICE IN INDIA


OPEN TO US CITIZENS, US PERMANENT RESIDENTS, AND INDIAN CITIZENS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1ST, 2015

·         About Fellowship 
·         Apply Now


SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
The selection process for the Fellowship is designed to identify candidates with an interest in serving India, the maturity and flexibility to work and live effectively in India, the experience to make meaningful contributions to NGOs and social enterprises in India, and the leadership potential to become leaders on development issues.
Candidates must meet the following basic eligibility criteria to apply for the Fellowship:
• Be a citizen / permanent resident of the United States or citizen of India
• Be between the ages of 21 and 34 on September 1, 2015
• Complete an undergraduate degree prior to September 1, 2015
The selection criteria for a successful Fellow include the following attributes:
• General knowledge of the development field and development issues in India
• Ability to demonstrate a humble appreciation of other cultures and circumstances, and a willingness to acclimate to these differences
• Thoughtful consideration for the role the Fellowship experience will play in their life
• Ability and willingness to independently and creatively find ways to be helpful at their host organization
• Flexibility and adaptability to challenging living and working conditions
Indian language skills are not required, but considered a highly valuable asset


WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Candidates must:
• Be a citizen / permanent resident of the United States or citizen of India
• Be between the ages of 21 and 34 on September 1, 2014
• Complete an undergraduate degree prior to September 1, 2014


WHAT KIND OF EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND SKILLS ARE REQUIRED?

Ideal candidates come from a variety of backgrounds, both professional and academic. As Fellows are placed with organizations that have expressed a need for certain skill sets in order to accomplish specific projects, the desired skills for Fellowship candidates can be very diverse. The selection criteria for a successful Fellow includes the following attributes:

• General knowledge of the development field and development issues in India
• Ability to demonstrate a humble appreciation of other cultures and circumstances, and a willingness to acclimate to these differences
• Thoughtful consideration for the role the Fellowship experience will play in their life
• Ability and willingness to independently and creatively find ways to be helpful at their host organization
• Flexibility and adaptability to challenging living and working conditions
• Local language skills are not required, but considered a highly valuable asset


IFRC-TISS Certificate Course On Disaster Management Admissions 2015 – 2016


IFRC-TISS Certificate Course On Disaster Management Admissions 2015 – 2016

·         Information Brochure 
·         Apply Now 
·         Programme Website


The International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) jointly invited applications for admission to online Certificate Course in Disaster Management.

This online Certificate Course in Disaster Management is designed to address existing practice-knowledge gaps by equipping humanitarian professionals with the right blend of academic knowledge and practical expertise, to enable them to reduce vulnerabilities and risks from hazards, while building the resilience of nations and communities to disasters.

The one-year certificate course is an introductory level foundational course of 22 credits covering:
Introduction to Development
Humanitarian Principles, Laws and Standards in Disaster Management
Introduction to Hazards, Vulnerabilities and Disasters
Information Communication and Geo-Informatics Technologies in Disaster Management
Disaster Risk Reduction and Development Planning
Disaster Response and Recovery

Who can apply?
The programme is meant for a wide variety of learners-practitioners in disaster management globally, IFRC and National Society volunteers and staff at all levels and others interested in disaster management and humanitarian response

Entry Requirements
Applicants should have at least a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree or the overseas equivalent, although each application is judged on its own merits and exceptions to this entry requirement may be made. Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or the overseas equivalent may apply if they demonstrate (via a personal statement) that they can communicate clearly, are highly motivated, and have experience of prior learning.
Candidates from developing countries and those working in the humanitarian field will receive priority. Up to 50 qualified participants will be selected to participate in each course. Ability to work on a computer with a reasonable level of access to the Internet.

Application can be submitted at http://www.tiss.edu/admissions-2013/apply-now
Application Process closes on 16th March, 2015
The last date for bursary application is 16th February, 2015
Cohort V will start on 13th April, 2015

For details, see the link:

UPSC NDA/ NA Examination (I) 2015



UPSC NDA/ NA Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 19th April, 2015 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 135th Course, and for the 97th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 02 January 2016.The candidates joining Indian Naval Academy would undergo 4 years B.Tech Course and would be given an opportunity to join Executive and Technical Branches of the Navy subject to availability of vacancies. The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is liable to be changed at the discretion of the commission.
A candidate is required to specify clearly in the online application form the Services for which he wishes to be considered in the order of his preference [1 to 4], He is also advised to indicate as many preferences as he wishes to opt so that having regard to his rank in the order of merit due consideration can be given to his preferences when making appointments.
Candidates should note that they will be considered for appointment to those services only for which they express their preferences and for no other service(s). No request for addition/alteration in the preferences already Indicated by a candidate in his application will be entertained by the Commission.
Admission to the above courses will be made on the results of the written examination to be conducted by the Commission followed by intelligence and personality test by the Services Selection Board, of candidates who qualify in the written examination.
Centres of Examination : AGARTALA,  GANGTOK,  PANAJI (GOA), AHMEDABAD,  HYDERABAD, AIZAWL, ALLAHABAD, BANGALORE, BAREILLY, BHOPAL, CHANDIGARH, CHENNAI, CUTTACK, DEHRADUN, DELHI, DHARWAD, DISPUR, PORTBLAIR, RAIPUR, RANCHI, SAMBALPUR, SHILLONG, SHIMLA, SRINAGAR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, TIRUPATI, UDAIPUR and VISHAKHAPATNAM.
Applicants should note that there will be a ceiling on the number of candidates allot-ted to each of the centres except Chennai, Delhi, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur. Allotment of Centres will be on the first-apply-first-allot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same will be frozen. Applicants, who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling, will be required to choose a centre from the remaining ones. Applicants are, thus, advised that they may apply early so that they could get a Centre of their choice

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY :
(a) Nationality : A candidate must either be :
(i)  a citizen of India, or ii) a subject of Bhutan, or (iii) a subject of Nepal, or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
c) Educational Qualifications:
(i) For Army wing of National Defence Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:-12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination. Such candidates who qualify the SSB interview but could not produce Matriculation/10+2 or equivalent certificate in original at the time of SSB Interview should forward duly attested photocopies to Directorate General of Recruiting, Army HQ, West Block-Ill, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066" and for Naval Academy candidates to 'Naval Headquarters, DMPR, OI&R Section, Room No. 204, X' Wing, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi-110011' by 22nd December, 2015 failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
All other candidates who have produced their matriculation and 10+2 pass or equivalent certificates in original at the time of attending the SSB interview and have got the same verified by the SSB authorities are not required to submit the same to Army HQ or Naval HQ as the case may be. Certificates in original issued by the Principals of the institutions are also acceptable in cases where Boards/ Universities have not yet issued certificates. Certified true copies/Photostat copies of such certificates will not be accepted. In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate, who does not possess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationally qualified provided that he possesses qualifications, the standard of which in the opinion of the Commission, justifies his admission to the examination. Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for this examination.
Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examination by the prescribed date (i.e.22nd December, 2015) and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of Board/University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.
Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for admission to the examination and if admitted, their candidature will be cancelled.
Those candidates who have failed INSB/PABT earlier are not eligible for Air Force.
(d) Physical Standards :
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2015 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV,
(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply.

FEE: Candidates (excepting SC/ST candidates/ ,Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/-(Rupees one hundred only) either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ Sate Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/State Bank of Patiala /State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card.

Applicants who opt for " Pay by Cash" mode should print the system generated Pay-in-slip during Part-II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only. " Pay by cash" mode option will be de-activated at 23.59 hours of 22.01.2015 i. e. one day before the closing date; however, applicants who have generated their Pay-in-slip before it is de-activated may pay at the counter of SBI Branch during banking hours on the closing date. Such applicants who are unable to pay by cash on the closing date i.e. during banking hours at SBI Branch, for reason whatsoever, even if holding a valid Pay-in-slip, will have no other offline option but to opt for online Debit/Credit Card or internet Banking Payment mode on the closing date i.e. till 23.59 hurs of 23.01.2015.
Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed above. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode (unless remission of fee is claimed) shall be summarily rejected.
For the applicants in whose case payments details have not been received from the bank, they will be treated as fictitious payment cases and their applications will be rejected in the first instance. A list of all such applicants shall be made available on the Commission's website within two weeks after the last day of submission of online application. The applicants shall be required to submit the proof of their fee payment within 10 days from the date of such communication either by hand or by speed post to the Commission. On receipt of documentary proof, genuine fee payment cases will be considered and their applications will be revived, if they are otherwise eligible.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in  Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form have been given in the Appendix-l I. Detailed instructions are available on the above mentioned website.

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
The Online Applications can be filled upto 23rd January, 2015 till 11.59 PM after which the link will be disabled.

The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeks before the commencement of the examination. The e-Admit Card will be made available on the UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in)  for being downloaded by candidates. No Admit Card will be sent by post. All the applicants are required to provide valid & active E mail ID while filling up online application form as the Commission may use electronic mode for contacting them.

For further details visit www.upsc.gov.in