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SDAU Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre Admission 2026 - 50 Seats (Free UPSC/GPSC Coaching)

Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU), Sardarkrushinagar, Banaskantha, Gujarat · Posted 26 Oct 2026

Total posts50
QualificationGraduate from a recognised university in Gujarat, or a native (domicile) of Gujarat who is a graduate
Age limit21–32 years
Last date15 Nov 2026

In short

SDAU Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre Admission 2026 invites online applications for free coaching classes for competitive exams like UPSC and GPSC. The coaching is run by Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University in Banaskantha, Gujarat, for the year 2026-27. Graduates from Gujarat can apply till 15 November 2026.

This is a coaching admission, not a government job. Selection is on merit, based on graduation (or post-graduation) results, followed by original document verification. The announcement is issued by the Co-ordinator of the centre. Seats are filled as per the Gujarat Government reservation rules, and a waiting list of 10% seats will be kept at each centre.

  • Free (nil fee) coaching for UPSC, GPSC and similar competitive exams
  • Refundable deposits: Rs. 2,500 admission deposit plus Rs. 2,500 library deposit after selection
  • 75% attendance is compulsory, and the deposit is returned only to those who meet it
  • No hostel facility at the CAG office Ahmedabad or any Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre; university guest house stay may be given on a self-paid basis as per availability
  • Candidates must arrange their own travel and stay for coaching
  • College name is mandatory in the Education Qualification section of the online form (Institute Name and Exam Body)
  • 4% seats reserved for persons with disability
  • Admission process may follow an entrance exam depending on the number of applications
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Important dates

  1. 27 Oct 2026

    Application Start · done

  2. 15 Nov 2026

    Last Date to Apply

  3. 15 Nov 2026

    Application hard copy to reach the centre

  4. Date to be intimated by the centre

    Document Verification

Application fee

No application fee is mentioned. After selection, a refundable deposit of Rs. 2,500 for admission and Rs. 2,500 for library books must be paid at the centre.

Eligibility

Educational qualification:

  • Graduate from a university or deemed university established by Central or State law and recognised, having graduated from Gujarat; OR
  • A native (domicile) of Gujarat who has graduated
  • Candidates must be Indian citizens and submit a domicile certificate

Age limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 32 years on the date of application.

CategoryUpper Age Relaxation
General (UR) and EWSNone
SEBCUp to 3 years
SC / STUp to 5 years
Ex-ServicemenAdmissible relaxation plus up to 5 years
Persons with disabilityAdmissible relaxation plus up to 10 years

Merit basis: Candidates are selected on merit based on results of graduation or post-graduation. Original documents must be shown at document verification.

Category and certificate rules:

  • Education, age limit, caste certificates, non-creamy layer certificate for SEBC, and EWS eligibility certificate will be judged as per the Government instructions in force on the date the institute asks for them
Age limit21–32 years
SalaryNot applicable (free coaching; no stipend mentioned)

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 50 posts

Post NameUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre Seats195144850

Selection process

  1. 1Online application
  2. 2Merit list based on graduation or post-graduation results (entrance exam may be held depending on number of applications)
  3. 3Original document verification
  4. 4Admission and deposit payment at the allotted centre

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website https://www.sdau.edu.in/career and read the instructions carefully.
  2. Open the online application form. It is live from 27 October 2026, 11:00 AM.
  3. Fill in your personal details, category and contact details.
  4. In the Education Qualification section, mention your graduation details with the Institute Name and Exam Body, giving the name of the college where you graduated.
  5. Submit the online application before 15 November 2026, 11:58 PM.
  6. Print the student admission details form (applicant details, graduation and post-graduation details, declaration) and sign it.
  7. Make sure your application reaches the Centre Co-ordinator cum Nodal Officer, Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre, Office of the Dean of Student Welfare, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar-385506 by 5:00 PM on 15 November 2026.

Documents required

Academic Documents

  • Graduation certificate and marksheets (and post-graduation marksheets, if applicable) to show the university, college name and marks

Identity and Domicile Documents

  • Proof of Indian citizenship
  • Domicile certificate
  • Proof of date of birth for the age limit

Category/Reservation Documents

  • Caste certificate for SC / ST / SEBC, as applicable
  • Non-creamy layer certificate for SEBC candidates
  • EWS eligibility certificate for EWS candidates
  • Disability certificate for candidates with disability
  • Ex-servicemen certificate for ex-servicemen candidates

Other Documents

  • Signed Student Admission Details Form (applicant, graduation and post-graduation details, declaration)
  • Original documents at the time of verification

Important notes

General Guidelines

  1. Seat distribution (50 seats): UR 41%, SC 7%, ST 15%, SEBC 27%, EWS 10%.
  2. As per Gujarat Government rules, 4% of total seats at each centre are reserved for persons with disability.
  3. A waiting list of 10% seats will be kept at each centre. If a selected candidate does not report, stays absent continuously or leaves the class midway, a waiting list candidate can be chosen on merit.
  4. The admission process may follow an entrance exam, depending on the number of applications received.
  5. Selected candidates are admitted to the training class under the rules and conditions of the respective centre as in force from time to time.
  6. Any written demand or representation by candidates on these points will be rejected and filed, and the institute is not bound to reply.

Application & Fee

  1. After the final result, selected candidates must pay Rs. 2,500 as admission deposit and Rs. 2,500 as library book deposit at their allotted centre. A candidate who does not pay the deposit will not get a confirmed admission.
  2. If attendance is 75% or more at year end, the admission deposit is refunded.
  3. The library deposit is refunded only if the borrowed books are returned without damage. It is not refunded if attendance is below 75% or books are damaged or not returned.

Conduct and Attendance

  1. 75% attendance at the coaching venue is compulsory.
  2. Admitted candidates must come to the coaching venue at their own cost.
  3. Candidates must not engage in indiscipline, provocative or obstructive speech or writing, or form organisations, committees or unions that harm other candidates or the institute during the coaching.
  4. The competent authority may cancel the admission of any candidate at any time for such activity.

Accommodation

  1. Hostel facility is not available at the CAG office Ahmedabad or at any Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre.
  2. Admitted candidates may be given a self-paid stay and meals arrangement at the university guest house, depending on availability and on a first-come basis.

Communication & Document Verification

  1. Originals of documents must be produced when called for document verification.
  2. Any wrong information in date of birth, education, age, caste or experience certificates found at any stage will lead to legal action and cancellation of candidature.
  3. The institute can cancel the candidature of any candidate who tries to influence officials, uses forged or tampered documents, impersonates, or hides material facts.
  4. All legal matters about the IAS study centres and coaching fall under the jurisdiction of Palanpur.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats are there in SDAU Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre Admission 2026?

There are 50 seats, divided as UR 41%, SC 7%, ST 15%, SEBC 27% and EWS 10%.

What is the last date to apply for Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre 2026?

The last date to apply online is 15 November 2026, 11:58 PM. The application must also reach the centre by 5:00 PM that day.

Is the coaching free at Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre?

Yes, it is free coaching for UPSC and GPSC, but selected candidates pay refundable deposits of Rs. 2,500 for admission and Rs. 2,500 for the library.

Who can apply for the SDAU IAS Study Centre?

Graduates aged 21 to 32 years who graduated from Gujarat or are natives of Gujarat can apply.

What is the age limit and relaxation?

Age limit is 21 to 32 years. SEBC get up to 3 years, SC/ST up to 5 years, ex-servicemen 5 extra years and disabled candidates 10 extra years of relaxation.

How to apply for Swami Vivekananda IAS Study Centre admission?

Apply online at https://www.sdau.edu.in/career and send the application to the Centre Co-ordinator at SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar-385506, before the deadline.

Is hostel available at the study centre?

No hostel is available. A self-paid stay at the university guest house may be given as per availability.

How can I get my deposit back?

The admission deposit is refunded if attendance is 75% or more. The library deposit is refunded if books are returned undamaged.

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