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The Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) is a Civil Service or competitive exam in India, conducted by Union Public Service Commission. The exam is held for the recruitment of Indian Railway Accounts Service in India.
The Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) is a Group 'A' Central Service of the Government of India. The officers of this service are responsible for the Accounts and Finance Management of the Indian Railways.
Latest Notification
IRAS Recruitment notification 2022 has not been published yet.
Registration
All the candidates are advised to apply for the examination only after verifying the eligibility criteria. Follow the below steps to submit the application form:
- Visit the official site
- Candidates need to submit a single application only. In the case of a double application, both applications will be rejected.
- Download the application form for the IRAS exam 2022 by opening the application form.
- Fill up the application form with all the required details carefully.
- Click on submit button to submit the application form and save the duly filled application form for future reference.
Syllabus
IRAS Prelims Syllabus
Detailed Prelims Exam Syllabus is listed in the table below:
| Paper | Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Economic Geography of India and the World, Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change |
| Paper-II | CSAT | Comprehension, General mental ability, Logical reasoning, and analytical ability, Decision-making and problem solving, Interpersonal skills including communication skills, Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation - Class X level (graphs, charts, tables, data sufficiency, etc) |
Note: The CSAT Aptitude Test or Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with a minimum of 33% to sit for the Civil Services (Mains) Examination only. The questions for both Paper-I (Current Affairs) and Paper-II (Aptitude Test) will be multiple-choice, for each of the 200 marks of objective type and the allotted time for each paper is 2 hours. Candidates are required to appear in both the prelim examination papers for assessment. Therefore, if a candidate does not appear in both the papers, he or she will be disqualified.
IRAS Mains Syllabus
Detailed Mains Exam Syllabus is listed in the table below:
| Paper | Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-A | Modern Indian language | Comprehension of given passages, Short Essay, Precis Writing, Usage and Vocabulary, Translation from English to the Indian language, and vice-versa |
| Paper-B | English | Comprehension of given passages, Short Essay, Precis Writing, Usage, and Vocabulary |
| Paper-I | Essay | Candidates must write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to stay close to the subject of the essay to organize their ideas neatly and to write briefly. |
| Paper-II | General Studies-I | Modern Indian History, Indian Heritage, World History, Indian Society, Geography |
| Paper-III | General Studies-II | Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Social Justice, Indian Governance, International Relations |
| Paper-IV | General Studies-III | Indian Economy, Science & Technology, Environment & Bio-diversity, Disaster Management, Security |
| Paper-V | General Studies-IV | Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration, Ethics and Human Interface, Attitude, Aptitude, Probity in Governance, Emotional Intelligence |
IRAS Interview Syllabus
The board will examine the candidates in various fields ranging from their careers to general interests. The assessment will be on his social characteristics along with his intellectual qualities and his interest in the present subject. It will also assess the mental capacity of the candidate. Judicial qualities include mental alertness, critical ability to assimilate, clear and logical expression, the balance of judgment, depth of diversity and interest, social cohesion and leadership ability, and intellectual and moral integrity. There is no specific syllabus for Interviews, hence, candidates are advised to work more on their personalities.
Eligibility Criteria
IRAS Age Limit
The minimum age of a candidate should be 21 years and the maximum age will not be more than 32 years. The upper age limit prescribed below is relaxable for the following candidates:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ Ex-servicemen/ ECOs/SSCOs | 5 Years |
| OBC/ Defence Services personnel | 3 Years |
| Blind, deaf-mute, and orthopedically handicapped persons | 10 Years |
IRAS Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the IRAS 2022 must have to fulfill educational qualifications as mentioned below:
- Bachelor’s Degree from any UGC recognized university or institute or its equivalent.
- Candidates must have appeared or to appear for the qualifying exam.
- Candidates can attempt or appear for the Preliminary Exam if their results are awaited.
- Candidates who have passed the final year of MBBS or any Medical Examination are also eligible.
- Those who have completed their medical degree yet, but the internship is still pending can also appear for this civil service exam.
- Applicants who have a professional and technical qualification recognized by the Government or its equivalent can apply for the same.
IRAS Nationality
Initially, the applicant must be a citizen of India. However, candidates from some other countries are also eligible for the same. These are listed below:
- Citizen of India
- Belong to Nepal
- Belong to Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who arrived to settle in India permanently before January 1, 1962
- A person of Indian descent who wishes to remain permanently in India in Burma, East African countries of Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zaire, and Zambia.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | INR 200 |
| SC/ST/PH/Female | Exempted |
Exam Pattern
IRAS Prelims Exam
- The Preliminary Exam consists of two papers - General Studies and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).
- Both the question papers will be of MCQ type.
- Paper-2 (CSAT) in Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination is a qualified paper with a minimum qualification score of 33%.
- Each question paper consists of two papers with 200 marks.
- The question papers will be available in English and Hindi both.
- However, questions related to English language comprehension skills will be given in English only.
- Blind candidates will be given extra 20 minutes for each paper.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours | English, Hindi |
| Paper-II | CSAT | 80 | 200 | 2 Hours |
IRAS Mains Exam
Candidates who have qualified in the Preliminary Examination can appear for the Main examination and based on the marks obtained in the Main examination, candidates will be called for the interview for the total number of the original examination. The sum of the interviews for the final result. The written test consists of the papers as tabulated below:
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Languages | 200 |
| Paper B | English | 300 |
| Paper-I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper-II | General Studies-I | 250 |
| Paper-III | General Studies-II | 250 |
| Paper-IV | General Studies-III | 250 |
| Paper-V | General Studies-IV | 250 |
| Paper-VI | Optional Subject-Paper 1 | 250 |
| Paper-VII | Optional Subject-Paper 2 | 250 |
| Paper-VIII | Personality Test | 275 |
IRAS Personal Interview
This step will assess the general knowledge, confidence level, and skills of the candidates. Only candidates shortlisted from the written test will appear for the personal interview round. The final result of the interview will depend on the main test and the number obtained from the interview.
Eligibilty Criteria
IRAS Age Limit
The minimum age of a candidate should be 21 years and the maximum age will not be more than 32 years. The upper age limit prescribed below is relaxable for the following candidates:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ Ex-servicemen/ ECOs/SSCOs | 5 Years |
| OBC/ Defence Services personnel | 3 Years |
| Blind, deaf-mute, and orthopedically handicapped persons | 10 Years |
IRAS Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the IRAS 2022 must have to fulfill educational qualifications as mentioned below:
- Bachelor’s Degree from any UGC recognized university or institute or its equivalent.
- Candidates must have appeared or to appear for the qualifying exam.
- Candidates can attempt or appear for the Preliminary Exam if their results are awaited.
- Candidates who have passed the final year of MBBS or any Medical Examination are also eligible.
- Those who have completed their medical degree yet, but the internship is still pending can also appear for this civil service exam.
- Applicants who have a professional and technical qualification recognized by the Government or its equivalent can apply for the same.
IRAS Nationality
Initially, the applicant must be a citizen of India. However, candidates from some other countries are also eligible for the same. These are listed below:
- Citizen of India
- Belong to Nepal
- Belong to Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who arrived to settle in India permanently before January 1, 1962
- A person of Indian descent who wishes to remain permanently in India in Burma, East African countries of Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Zaire, and Zambia.
Exam Pattern
IRAS Prelims Exam
- The Preliminary Exam consists of two papers - General Studies and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).
- Both the question papers will be of MCQ type.
- Paper-2 (CSAT) in Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination is a qualified paper with a minimum qualification score of 33%.
- Each question paper consists of two papers with 200 marks.
- The question papers will be available in English and Hindi both.
- However, questions related to English language comprehension skills will be given in English only.
- Blind candidates will be given extra 20 minutes for each paper.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours | English, Hindi |
| Paper-II | CSAT | 80 | 200 | 2 Hours |
IRAS Mains Exam
Candidates who have qualified in the Preliminary Examination can appear for the Main examination and based on the marks obtained in the Main examination, candidates will be called for the interview for the total number of the original examination. The sum of the interviews for the final result. The written test consists of the papers as tabulated below:
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Languages | 200 |
| Paper B | English | 300 |
| Paper-I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper-II | General Studies-I | 250 |
| Paper-III | General Studies-II | 250 |
| Paper-IV | General Studies-III | 250 |
| Paper-V | General Studies-IV | 250 |
| Paper-VI | Optional Subject-Paper 1 | 250 |
| Paper-VII | Optional Subject-Paper 2 | 250 |
| Paper-VIII | Personality Test | 275 |
IRAS Personal Interview
This step will assess the general knowledge, confidence level, and skills of the candidates. Only candidates shortlisted from the written test will appear for the personal interview round. The final result of the interview will depend on the main test and the number obtained from the interview.
Syllabus
IRAS Prelims Syllabus
Detailed Prelims Exam Syllabus is listed in the table below:
| Paper | Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Economic Geography of India and the World, Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change |
| Paper-II | CSAT | Comprehension, General mental ability, Logical reasoning, and analytical ability, Decision-making and problem solving, Interpersonal skills including communication skills, Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation - Class X level (graphs, charts, tables, data sufficiency, etc) |
Note: The CSAT Aptitude Test or Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with a minimum of 33% to sit for the Civil Services (Mains) Examination only. The questions for both Paper-I (Current Affairs) and Paper-II (Aptitude Test) will be multiple-choice, for each of the 200 marks of objective type and the allotted time for each paper is 2 hours. Candidates are required to appear in both the prelim examination papers for assessment. Therefore, if a candidate does not appear in both the papers, he or she will be disqualified.
IRAS Mains Syllabus
Detailed Mains Exam Syllabus is listed in the table below:
| Paper | Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-A | Modern Indian language | Comprehension of given passages, Short Essay, Precis Writing, Usage and Vocabulary, Translation from English to the Indian language, and vice-versa |
| Paper-B | English | Comprehension of given passages, Short Essay, Precis Writing, Usage, and Vocabulary |
| Paper-I | Essay | Candidates must write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to stay close to the subject of the essay to organize their ideas neatly and to write briefly. |
| Paper-II | General Studies-I | Modern Indian History, Indian Heritage, World History, Indian Society, Geography |
| Paper-III | General Studies-II | Indian Polity, Indian Constitution, Social Justice, Indian Governance, International Relations |
| Paper-IV | General Studies-III | Indian Economy, Science & Technology, Environment & Bio-diversity, Disaster Management, Security |
| Paper-V | General Studies-IV | Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration, Ethics and Human Interface, Attitude, Aptitude, Probity in Governance, Emotional Intelligence |
IRAS Interview Syllabus
The board will examine the candidates in various fields ranging from their careers to general interests. The assessment will be on his social characteristics along with his intellectual qualities and his interest in the present subject. It will also assess the mental capacity of the candidate. Judicial qualities include mental alertness, critical ability to assimilate, clear and logical expression, the balance of judgment, depth of diversity and interest, social cohesion and leadership ability, and intellectual and moral integrity. There is no specific syllabus for Interviews, hence, candidates are advised to work more on their personalities.
