Can I become an IAS officer if I am good in history, geography, civics, economics and political science?

The study of history, geography, and civics is not required. Even if you have a PCM degree, you can still take the UPSC Civil Services Exam IAS. Candidates can apply for the exam if they have a graduation degree in any field of education, but they must choose their own subjects to take the exam.

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Hi there, IAS exam or CSE is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam is conducted at an all India level. UPSC recruits the candidates for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Central Civil Services through this exam. All the ministries and the departments in the union and state governments are headed by the IAS officers that make this exam the prestigious one in the nation. The topper of the IAS exam has the opportunity to become the Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India. It is the highest bureaucratic position one person can have in India. Although regarded as one of the toughest exams in the country, with the right approach and strategy, an aspirant can crack the IAS examination in the very first attempt. It is essential for aspirants to know and understand the requirements of the IAS exam such as the UPSC syllabus for IAS Exam (Prelims-MCQ and Mains-DESCRIPTIVE), pattern, eligibility criteria, application procedure and other such significant details before kick-starting the preparations. So, at this stage you can : Revise the NCERT of all standard from class 6th to 12th. Attempt daily quiz related to Current Affairs. Start the habit of making notes and revise it on daily basis. This requires a daily basis practice, study notes, mock test, video sessions and comprehensive study.

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It is not mandatory to study History, Geography and Civics. You are eligible for UPSC Civil Services Exam IAS even with PCM degree. Candidates with a graduation degree in any stream of education can apply for the exam, as they have to select their respective subjects to appear for the exam.

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Dear friend, According to my views and experience, you have a very good chance to crack civil service exam. Make sure that you practice well for the basic concepts. Thank you and have a great year ahead.

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You have high chances of cracking Civil Services examinations if you are excellent (not good) in Humanities subjects. Records published by UPSC indicates, every year lot of humanities graduates are able to become IAS officer.

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