Hello,

Despite the fact that both services are of similar reputation, most UPSC Civil Services applicants choose the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) over the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Even the highest UPSC test scorers seldom opt to enter the Foreign Service.

A diplomat's life may appear to be highly colourful and affluent. They generally reside in large houses with domestic help. They also have the opportunity to host and attend parties. In addition, unlike their IAS/IPS counterparts, IFS officials are not subject to political influence. When they are stationed overseas, they also have diplomatic immunity in most issues.

Due to greater allowances, the IFS officer pay structure is also higher than the IAS officer pay scale.

In contrast, IAS/IPS officials begin their careers in district headquarters and sub-divisional towns, which may be in distant locations.

As part of their duty, an IAS officer is required to travel often within their district, which may include visits to underdeveloped regions or places afflicted by insurgencies, among other things. During their early careers, an IAS or IPS officer's social life might be severely constrained. The Indian Administrative Service, on the other hand, is an all-India service, whereas the Indian Foreign Service is a central service.

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Dear Shashi,

I will tell you pros and cons of taking any stream/degree of graduation keeping in  the mind that you have to become an IAS officer.

See, there is no hard and fast rule that you have to choose a particular stream in graduation to be eligible for UPSC, the exam through which you can be an IAS officer. The eligibility for becoming an IAS officer is to have the Bachelor's degree, no matter from which stream it is.

Now as you are from PCB background so if you take Bachelors of Arts thinking that syllabus are more related to UPSC in this stream then, all the things that you studied till 12th will not be used properly and not only this when you will go to take admission in any recognized University to take BA having Science background then they decrease 5% from your result while making merit list for the selection.

I hope that this will help you to choose the stream correctly.

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• Develop habit of reading newspaper
• Start reading NCERT line by line and don't make notes in first reading.
• Try to understand terms related to Polity.
• Keep an eye on international events.
• Decide your optional subject based on your interest.
• Start reading the optional subject casually.
• Spend more time on YouTube in watching videos related to world affairs and relations between India and other countries.
• Download UPSC syllabus and read it everyday.

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•Security -

IAS officers are provided with security guards for themselves and even their family

•Trips -

IAS officers enjoy subsidised accommodation in government guest houses or bungalows when on official or non - official trips when visiting Delhi they can avail of accommodation in their State Bhavans

•Job Security -

IAS officers have enviable job security it is not easy to fire an officer and the process requires extensive investigations and inquiries

•Post - retirement - Officers can also be appointed to commissions or tribunals their services can also be availed off in other depts of the govt IAS officers are also sought after by private companies for their talents

•Transport -

They are allotted one or more vehicles for official purposes

IAS officers are paid in a variety of pay bands including Junior Scale

Senior Scale and Super Time Scale

The government also provides IAS officers with furnished accommodation

vehicle

cook

house - help etc

an IAS official receives a number of extra benefits

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Dear candidate, Basic salary of an IAS Officer according to 7th Pay Commission is Rs 56,100 to Rs 2,50,000. The allowances given to IAS officer are:

• Residence : IAS officers generally get huge houses as residences on very low or no rent. They also can avail of the services of maids, cooks, gardeners, security guards, etc.
• Transport: They are allotted one or more vehicles for official purposes.
• Security: IAS officers are provided with security guards for themselves and even their family.
• Bills: They generally get free or highly subsidised electricity, water, gas and phone connections.
• Trips: IAS officers enjoy subsidised accommodation in government guest houses or bungalows when on official or non-official trips. When visiting Delhi, they can avail of accommodation in their State Bhavans.
• Study Leaves : IAS officers can also go for study leaves for 2 years. They can even undergo courses at reputed foreign universities. The cost of such courses will be undertaken by the government. Of course, there are restrictions on this facility. Only officers who have completed 7 years of service (6 years for North-East Cadres) are allowed this facility. They should also sign a bond that they would serve the government in their capacity as IAS officers for a certain number of years after they return.
• Job Security : IAS officers have enviable job security. It is not easy to fire an officer and the process requires extensive investigations and inquiries.
• Lifetime Pension
• Post-retirement: Officers can also be appointed to commissions or tribunals. Their services can also be availed off in other departments of the government. Many IAS officers are also sought-after by private companies for their talents.

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Hello there!

Hope you are doing fine.

To become an IAS officer you need to crack the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

After passing this exam you can become an IAS officer.

Eligibility criteria for this exam is as follows:

The minimum age criteria is at least 21 years of age.

The maximum age limit for the general the category is 32 years, OBC category is 35 years and for SC/ST category is 37 years.

You will be eligible for the exam only after completing the graduation in any field from a recognised university.

For more details, click on the given link:

https://school.careers360.com/articles/how-to-become-an-ias-officer

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Hi Sangeeta,

I propose that you either post a remark here with the name of the course and college or submit a new inquiry with specifics because you have not specified the name of the university or course for which you are searching for a admission.

I strongly advise you to provide the name of the college for which you are seeking information so that we can provide you with the best possible service.

Having stated that, I recommend that you go to the official website of the college to which you are considering applying hope you find this material useful.

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Hello Aspirant,

To join the Indian Administrative service (IAS) you must qualify in the civil services examination conducted by the union public service commission of india (UPSC). This exam is conducted annually in may/June. The exam will have three rounds

1. Preliminary examination
2. Civil services main examination
3. Interview

The preliminary examination will have two papers

Paper 1

Geography

Polity

History

Current affairs

General knowledge

Economics

Paper 2

English language proficiency

Quantitative aptitude

Logical reasoning

You can find further information in the link provided below

https://www.google.com/amp/s/competition.careers360.com/exams/upsc-civil-services-exam/amp

Hope this helps and Good luck