UPSC HAJ COMMITTEE IAS COACHING

PART – I

About Coaching and Guidance Cell (C&GC) in Haj House, Mumbai.

1. Historical Perspective:

A multilingual and multi-religious society like ours can flourish only if all members of the society play an important role in its collective life. But in the last 60 years, our democratic set up has not achieved commendable balance in spite of several Committees & Commissions appointed by the Government. The Sacchar Committee has clearly stated that the economic and educational level of Muslims have deteriorated even below the SC/ST categories in social/educational aspects and their capacity to compete with their educationally advanced fellow citizens has been continuously declining. The Community is caught in a vicious circle of poverty and illiteracy. The Government has been announcing various schemes from time to time for their upliftment, yet in reality without encouraging results.

HAJ COMMITTEE Helpline Number 022-22717100, 022-22717148, 022-22717149

2. Historical Decision:

In this backdrop, the Haj Committee of India (HCOI) took a major initiative of training Muslim Graduates for Civil Services examination. The HCOI has in the wider interest of Muslims established a Coaching & Guidance Cell (C&GC) in its Haj House, at Palton Road, CST, Mumbai, in August 2009.

3. Selection Procedure:

Candidates' selection is done strictly on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance test and personal interview. The candidate has to be physically fit. Candidates with Asthma, Sinus and other respiratory diseases are advised not to apply for Haj House as the Mumbai climate would not be suitable to them. It may be noted that the course is residential and the students are not allowed to stay outside.

4. Infrastructure:

The C&GC has Library, separate Study Rooms both for boys & girls, two class rooms for general/subject lectures and room for group discussions. Separate hostels are available for male
and female candidates including a Masjid and a ladies prayers room. The Masjid is on the 3 oor of Haj House. The office, study room and all class rooms are fully air conditioned. The C&GC has all other teaching facilities like Laptops, Projectors, CCTV, Mike System etc.

5. The Director and the Faculty:

The C&GC is administered by a Director, who is entrusted with organizing the lectures and group discussions. Various serving/retired Civil Service Officers are also invited to motivate and inspire the Students. The coaching is imparted by professionally qualified faculties.

6. Facilities and Environment:

Study material, books, newspapers, journals, magazines and books of common and optional subjects are available for the students. The students can use internet facilities at Haj House. The candidates should have their personal copies of all important books including the optional subjects chosen by them.

The Civil Service Examination (CSE) is based basically on SELF STUDY. What is provided in C&GC is guidance and an appropriate environment.

7. Milestones of Success:

(A) Following candidates from C&GC have been successful in the Civil Services Examination of UPSC:

1. Mr. Salman Taj Patil (IPS) from 2011 batch: He is posted as Superintendent of Police, Ghaziabad, in Uttar Pradesh.
2. Mr. Shakeel Mehmood Ansari (IRS) from 2012 batch: He is posted as Assistant Commissioner Income Tax at Kalyan, Maharashtra.
3. Mr. Shakil Sande (IRS) from 2015 batch: He has been selected as Assistant Commissioner Income Tax and is under training.
4. Mr. Juned Ahmed (IRS) from 2018 batch: He is presently undergoing training.
5. Mr. Salman Patel (IRS) from 2018 batch: He is presently undergoing training.

(B) Many candidates of the C&GC have succeeded in other examinations of different departments. Some of these are listed below:

1. Mr. Fasihuddin from 2012 batch: He has been selected as Assistant Provident Commissioner and is presently undergoing training in Chennai.
2. Mr. Tariq Ansari (RBI) from 2013 batch: He has been selected as officer in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and is presently posted in Mumbai branch of RBI.
3. Mr. Azam Khan: He has qualified the Utter Pradesh Public Service Commission in 2015 and has been offered the post of Assistant Manager (Non Tech) Ministry of Industries, Uttar Pradesh.
4. Mr. Junaid Ahmad Khan from 2013 batch: He has been selected as Inspector in Central Excise Department. Ministry of Finance, Department, of Revenue and is posted at Kolkata.
5. Mr. Attaullah Khatri from 2013 batch: He has been selected as Preventive Officer Customs and posted at Mumbai.
6. Mr. Shahnawaz Ali from 2013 batch: He has been selected as Statistical Investigator and is presently posted in Sikkim.
7. Mr. Aasar Mahal Javed from 2011 batch: He has been selected as Assistant Central Intelligence Officer in (IB) and presently posted in West Bengal.
8. Mr. Attar Ilahi from 2015 batch: He has been selected as Assistant Central Intelligence Officer (ACIO) in Intelligence Bureau (IB) and is posted at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
9. Ms. Ayesha Ayaz Ahmad Qazi from 2011 batch: A student of 2011 batch has been selected as Superintendent (Weaving) Ministry of Textiles and has joined at Ahmadabad, Gujrat.
10. Mr. Sameer Ahmad from 2014 batch: He has been selected as Assistant Engineer NTPC and presently posted at Pune.
11. Mr. Mirza Arshad Baig from 2013 batch): He has been selected as Assistant Engineer in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (KPTCL). He is presently posted at Raichur Distt, Karnataka.
12. Mr. Kelam Wajid Ali from 2012 batch: He has been selected as Assistant Veterinary Officer and is posted in Jammu & Kashmir.
13. Mr. Shaikh Mazhar Ali from 2011 batch: He has joined as Depot Manager, a senior position in State Road Transport Corporation in Andhra Pradesh.
14. Mr. Khan Mohammad Imtiyaz from 2011 batch: He has joined Food Corporation of India.
15. Mr. Mohammad Asif from 2015 batch: He has been selected as Tax Assistant in Customs Department.
16. Mr. Majid Ali from 2013 batch: He has been selected in Indian Navy.

8. Coaching & Guidance:

Those candidates who choose English/Urdu as their medium of answering the question only should apply. Coaching and guidance shall be imparted through English medium. Books, Magazines and study material will be provided in English. However, for candidates choosing Urdu as their medium, enough books and study material are available.

9. Subjects of Coaching & Guidance:

For the Prelims examination, coaching and guidance will be provided for General Studies & CSAT, for the Mains examination coaching & guidance will be provided in General Studies and Essay Writing. Efforts will be made to provide coaching in Optional Subjects of History, Geography, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science and Urdu Literature (if adequate numbers of candidates opt for it).

10. Fees and deposits:

The entire coaching and guidance is free of cost including Prelims, Mains and Interview. However, each student has to pay a caution money of Rs. 10,000/- (refundable) which will be forfeited against voluntary withdrawal from C&GC. All students will be provided with free accommodation on sharing basis. However, Mess Charges are payable towards catering, on pro rata basis.

11. Discipline:

The students shall have to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations of the hostel. They are expected to maintain a high level of self-discipline. The students shall have to stay in
the hostel for 24 hours throughout the coaching period for about 9/10 months. Visitors/relatives shall not be allowed to stay in the hostel with the students. The students shall not be allowed to pursue any other academic or non-academic job/course/activity. Male candidates must offer Farz prayer in congregation in the Masjid. The female candidates should never come out of their rooms without a Scarf (hijab).

12. Islamic Values:

Since the total objective is to have Muslim officers, it is necessary to inculcate Islamic values in the students. They have not only to be receptive, but also active in learning and practicing Islamic standards. They have to keep in mind that their ultimate aim is to serve the weak and downtrodden sections of the society. They should inculcate in themselves the philosophy of “Saiyyadul Qaumi Khadimahum,” (Hadith) i.e. the head of the Society is their servant. Some lectures/sessions are also organized for instructions on Islam.

CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION IN C&GC, MUMBAI

13. Entrance Test Procedure:

The entrance test includes a written test based on the syllabus prescribed by UPSC. The test will be held simultaneously at Seven centers namely, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna and Srinagar. The Entrance test is likely to be held during the month of June, 2019. Short listed candidates will be called for interview to be held at Mumbai. The date for Personal Interview will be notified later, on the website of the Haj Committee of India.

ENTRANCE TEST

(i) Date of Application: The online application will be the available on website www.hajcommittee.gov.in from 08th of the April, 2019 (Monday) to 07th of May, 2019 (Tuesday).

CANDIDATE HAVE TO APPLY ONLINE ON www.hajcommittee.gov.in to the Director, Coaching and Guidance Cell, Haj House, Mumbai. There is no need to send application/any document by post. A Transaction ID will be allotted which will be used for all future correspondence.

E-Admit Card (hall ticket) will have to be downloaded by the Candidate. Print out of the E-admit card should be taken and produced to the invigilator In-charge of examination on demand.

(ii) Essential qualification: A degree from recognized University/Institute in any subject.

(iii) Age: The lower age limit for UPSC Exam 2020 is 21 years asst on 01 August, 2020, while upper age limit is 32 years. The age relaxation for SC/ST/OBCs will be as per the policy of Government of India.

14. About Entrance Test and Syllabus:

The entrance test will be of three hours consisting of two question papers, namely one objective and one descriptive.

A. First paper: It consists of two sections of objective questions. Section A (General Studies), Section B (Civil Services Aptitude Test i.e. Aptitude).

1. Section A: It consists of General Studies - I for 100 Marks (50 Objective type questions each carrying two marks), related to general understanding and Current Events.
2. Section B: It consists of General Studies - II for 50 Marks [25 questions each carrying 2 marks] related to general understanding of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). It is of qualifying nature.

b. Second Paper: This paper is descriptive type consisting of two essays (One long essay and one short essay) for 100 Marks. Long essay carries 60 marks and should not exceed 500 words and short essay carries 40 marks and should not exceed 350 words.

15. NEGATIVE MARKING:

It may be noted that each wrong answer in all sections i.e. Section A, Section B of the first paper carries negatives marks (one third marks are deducted for every wrong answer). Total marks obtained in Section A of first paper and second paper will be added for calling for interview.

16. Tentative Schedule of the program is as follows:

17. Personal Interview (20 Marks):

The candidate will be interviewed by a board, who will have before them a record of their career. Interview will be conducted at C&GC, Mumbai. Candidates will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The objective of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only intellectual qualities but also social traits and interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.

18. Result:

The result of the selected candidates will be informed through e-mail and the selected candidates should report to Director, C&GC, Mumbai. The commencement of classes in Haj
House, Mumbai, will be notified later, on the website of Haj Committee of India. The students will appear in Civil Services Examination in 2020 on the notified date of UPSC.

19. Confirmation:

Candidates should note that their admission to the Coaching & Guidance Cell is provisional and the confirmation of the admission will be subject to the qualification in the evaluation test conducted by C&GC in the first two months.

Click Here To Download Full PDF

HAJ COMMITTEE Helpline Number 022-22717100, 022-22717148, 022-22717149