Hi Manikanta,

For becoming an IAS officer, you have to  answer the IAS examination which is held by the UPSC. The eligibility criteria is that you should have a Bachelor's degree. Now the field of this degree does not matter. You can choose any group without hurting your chances of cracking the examination.

Yes ofcourse. The qualification eligibility criteria requirement for ias exam is just that candidate must have completed his/her graduation + minimum age qualification is 21 years of age. So you are eligible to appear for IAS exam once you finish your BA graduation program.

Best wishes. Thank-you.

UPSC IAS is one of the exams which has a very detailed syllabus. As the exam is conducted for both prelims and mains exam, the syllabus of both the stages is different. The preliminary exam consists of two compulsory papers - paper I and II of 200 marks each while the mains consists of paper A, B, I, II, II, IV, V, VI, and VII. To know more about UPSC IAS syllabus 2020, click here - UPSC IAS Syllabus 2020.

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Hey neha.

Yes, you can become an IAS officer taking maths in +1 if that is what you are asking. Anybody who is a graduate from any stream can take UPSC.

Hope this helped.

All the Best neha.

Hello dear student,

It totally depends upon your interest of subjects that what you want to choose . But if you are just referring to upsc then try to take humanities subjects like bachelors in political science, economics, civics, history, also you can take anthropology . Because these subjects you have to study anyways to qualify upsc so why not to study them as your subjects rest you can take any subjects of your choice .

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Greetings !!

You need to clear UPSC Civil service examination to become IAS officer. You can start preparation as early as possible . I would recommend you to join in a coaching institute and follow a systematic study plan after your 12 th. Now you can concentrate more in your 12th board exams, focus on the current course, if you score better marks in 12th, then only you will be getting admission in Good colleges and that too under " Merit ".

During your college first year on wards , join nearby institute and prepare well. As upsc is not a cake walk, you need to put your heart and soul into the preparation.  Stay focused, prepare with dedication, Definitely you will become an IAS officer. I wish You all the success in your future. If any doubts, pls feel free to ask!.

Thank You !!

Hi Pawan,

The UPSC examination is held  for recruitment to  the various IAS posts in the country. The eligibility criteria for the examination states that a candidate should hold at least a Bachelor's Degree. You can get this Degree in any field and from any recognized University. So, you can definitely go for your Undergraduate Degree from JNU without hurting your chances.

Hi Anand,

The IAS examinations are held in three phases:

• The prelims- this round will have two papers, both worth 200 marks each and of two hours duration

1. Topics will be Current Affairs, India's and the world's history/ geography/biodiversity, Art, Culture, Indian Politics etc.
2. Topics will be comprehension skills, English proficiency, Logical reasoning , communication, mental ability etc.

• Mains- There are nine papers. The first two are required for qualification and are worth 500 marks each. The remaining seven are more ranking purposes and hold 250 marks each. You get 3 hours for each paper:

1. Any one of  the Indian Regional languages which will be selected by the candidate from a given list.
2. English
3. Essay
4. India's culture and history, World geography
5. Politics, international Relations, Governments and constitutions.
6. Biodiversity, technological and economic development.
7. Integrity, aptitude and ethics.
8. Any one subject which is to be selected by the candidate from a list of given subjects.
9. Another paper on the same subject as the last one.

• Personality Interview- This examination is to check the thinking capacity of the candidate and also the way that the candidate conducts themselves. The standards of this Interview are extremely high.