What is the minimum qualification for IAS exam?

Yes, graduation is the minimum required educational qualification for IAS and hence, B.Sc. in IT is eligible. If you have already graduated or in the final year of your graduation, you can apply for IAS.

Who are not eligible for IAS exam?

The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years (for the General category candidate) on 1 August of the year of examination. Prescribed age limits vary with respect to caste reservations. For Other Backward Castes (OBC) the upper age limit is 35 years.

Can a 17 year old give IAS exam?

The minimum age to appear for IAS Exam is 21 years. This means that the candidate must have at least 21 years of age on 1st August of that given year when the exam is held.

Does 12th marks matter in IAS?

Answer. No class 12 marks don’t matter for SSC and UPSC. The eligibility for civil services is that you should hold a Bachelor’s degree from any recognised institution in respective subjects.

What is the eligibility to sit for an IAS exam?

For Other Backward Castes (OBC) the upper age limit is 35 years.

For Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST),the limit is 37 years.

For Defence Services Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities,the limit is 35 years.

What are the main qualities required to become IAS?

What Are The Qualities You Need To Hone To Become An IAS Officer? Leadership. Undeniably, an IAS officer is an administrative lead with some legitimate powers. Commitment & Hard Work. As IAS officer will be supervising various departments starting from administrative to finance. Ethics & Honesty. Discipline. Communication. Patriotism. Time Management. Out Of The Box Thinking. Decision-making Ability. Service Oriented.

When to start preparing for IAS exam?

If you have completed your graduation then generally you are in 21-23 years of age.

Also unfortunately if you failed to clear the civil services you still have time for an alternate career.

But in case your family condition is not good in order to support you or your family need your support economically then you can join a job.

What do I need to study for IAS exam?

Geography

History and Art&Culture. Ancient India: Class XI Old NCERT by RS Sharma to cover the entire syllabus of ancient Indian history.

Economic and Social Development