As you want I am telling UPSC has been conducted SCRA exam in 2016, here is its key dates

Notification was released in 3rd October 2015
Last date to apply 30th October 2015
UPSC SCRA Exam 2016 10th January 2016

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants have passed 12th standard scoring 1st or 2nd division from board approved by Government of India with Mathematics and minimum one subject from Physics and Chemistry. or
Graduates with Mathematics and minimum one subject from Physics and Chemistry

Age Limit-
The minimum age is 17 years and maximum age is 22 years to appear in UPSC SCRA Examination.

SCRA Exam Pattern

Part I is written examination carrying a maximum of 600 marks.

Part II is personality test carrying a maximum of 200 marks in respect of only those candidates who are declared qualified on the results of written examination.

SCRA Paper Subject Duration Marks
Paper I General Ability Test 2 Hours 200
Paper II Physical Sciences (Physics & Chemistry) 2 Hours 200
Paper III Mathematics 2 Hours 200
Total 600


The papers in all the subjects consists of objective multiple-type questions. There is negative marking also. The question papers are set in English only.