What should I do after class 12th to become an IAS officer?

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Sunil Soni
9 years ago
Minimum Eligibility criteria for appearing in Civil Services is graduation from a recognized university. Therefore choice of degree and subject do not matter for appearing in examination. Civil Services is very competitive exam, where only best are able to reach to IAS. In order to excel in Civil Se

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Sir, I took 3 subjects in BA: geography, political science and economics. Are these good options or not?

VIKRAM SONI
9 years ago
Dear Akanksha, To become an IAS officer you have to complete bachelor degree or master degree and than start preparing for civil services exam. Dear Akanksha, To become a IAS officer you have to follow these steps : : Obtain a Bachelor Degree After higher secondary, candidates who wish to bec

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kuldeep Raika
5 years ago
Dear Akansha First you have complete your under Graduation course then you have to eligible for this exam.

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S
6 years ago
You have to pursue you graduation degree in any of the branch or course of degree education and then attend IAS exam. Remember that BA is recommended for IAS as per most of the students.

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