{"id":10213,"date":"2025-11-11T16:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T11:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=10213"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:24:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T09:54:38","slug":"pondicherry-civil-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/pondicherry-civil-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Pondicherry Civil Service, Eligibility, Salary, Training, Roles and Responsibilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pondicherry Civil Service is a group \u2018B\u2019 administrative service of Pondicherry, India. The PONDICS service officers are responsible for the contribution towards the development of governance of the Union Territory. In this article, we are going to cover the eligibility criteria, roles and responsibilities and career prospects of PONDICS Officers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Pondicherry Civil Service Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

To be qualified to become Pondicherry Civil Service office, the following eligibility criteria needs to be met:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Criteria<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Details<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Age<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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21 to 32 years (age relaxation applicable for OBC, SC, ST as per government norms)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Qualification<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Number of Attempts<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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General: 6 attempts<\/span><\/p>\r\n

OBC: 9 attempts<\/span><\/p>\r\n

SC\/ST: Unlimited attempts<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Nationality<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Must be an Indian citizen<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Physical Requirement<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Must meet the prescribed physical standards<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

PONDICS Roles and Responsibilities\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

PONDICS, Group \u2018B\u2019 Officers are responsible for running the administration of Pondicherry Union Territory. Their roles and responsibilities include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n