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Hi,
1. Eligibility-
* An Indian citizen
* A graduate in a relevant discipline from a recognized university
* Age- 21 years but you'll have a relaxation in the upper limit.
Blind, deaf-mute and Orthopaedically handicapped persons: upto a maximum of ten years.
If you also hail from SC/ST/OBC, then you will be eligible for grant of cumulative age-relaxation under both the categories.
2. There are a few points that needs to be in mind while selecting optional for IAS:-
*First and the foremost, you must be comfortable in grasping the concepts of the subject.
*Availability of study material is also an important factor in determining the optional subject.
*You should not choose a subject just because it's said to be scoring or your friends are choosing it.
So Once and for all, it's about your own comfort in understanding the subject and the process should be done carefully since it is the very deciding factor for your selection in this prestigious exam.
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Hi Ashvari,
Other than teaching profession, there are numerous career opportunities for the aspirants in Zoology.
*** You can find employment in :
-wild life
-national parks
-botanical gardens
-zoos
-laboratories
-aquariums
-animal clinics
-fisheries and aquaculture
-museums
-research
-pharmaceutical companies
-veterinary hospitals
*** You may work as :
-Animal Behaviorists
-Animal breeders
-Animal Trainers
-Animal Caretakers
-Animal and Wildlife Educators
-Animal rehabilitator
-Conservationists
-Documentary Maker
-Forensic Experts
-Lab Technicians
-Researcher
-Wildlife Biologists
-Veterinarian
-Zoo keeper
-Zoo Curator
*** You may even join television channels such as National Geographic, Animal Planet and discovery channel which offer various opportunities for documentary film making and other specialists.
Please feel free to discuss more. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful.
Wish You Luck!

Hi,
You can also look out for INLEAD. The Institute is located in Gurgaon. They provide 1 year of Post Graduation Diploma in Event Management & Public Relations. This is a full time course and in 1 year duration students would be having 6 months of industry exposure through which they can earn back up to 50% of their fees during the course.
They are also getting good placement offers for their students. Students after pursuing this course are getting guaranteed salary packages in the range of 4 - 6 lacs, though it all depends on individual's experience, potential and aptitude level.
Events Management is all about Glitz and glamour. You will have to manage Fashion Shows, Awards Functions, and Thematic Weddings at a very large scale. There are various concerts, Youth Festivals, and different types of expos that you will be a part of during the course period.
For more information you can visit www.inlead.in

Hi,
Other than teaching profession, there are numerous career opportunities for the aspirants in Zoology.
*** You can find employment in :
-wild life
-national parks
-botanical gardens
-zoos
-laboratories
-aquariums
-animal clinics
-research
-pharmaceutical companies
-veterinary hospitals
*** You may work as :
-Animal Behaviorists
-Animal breeders
-Animal Trainers
-Animal Caretakers
-Animal and Wildlife Educators
-Animal rehabilitator
-Forensic Experts
-Lab Technicians
-Researcher
-Veterinarian
*** You may even join television channels such as National Geographic, Animal Planet and discovery channel which offer various opportunities for documentary film making and other specialists.
Please feel free to discuss more. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful.
Wish You Luck!