Hi sir am Shreya I'm 12th pass n now in 1st yr I want a civil service like IAS, Psc I'm really interested in it n really n love it

Hi there.

First things first, for becoming an IAS officer one has to write the UPSC examinations that occur in three stages: Preliminary, Mains and Personal Interview.

The Preliminary exams is just for the sake of qualifying to Mains. Your preliminary exam's score won't be considered in the final score. The final score consists of Mains and Personal Interview. Preliminary is an MCQ based exam whereas Mains exam is a full-fledged written exam with an optional subject.

One needs to have a graduation degree in any discipline from any recognized University to be eligible to write the UPSC examinations.

It is advisable to start your preparation from the very first year of graduation. Start with the basic NCERT books of Class VI-XII of History, Geography, Economics, and Science.

Slowly, build momentum and start with Indian Polity book by Lakshmikant. For a proper and full booklist head to Mrunal's blog or Unacademy's website (Roman Saini's lessons).

Develop a habit of reading The Hindu daily to be updated with current affairs. Read the Yojana Magazine regularly.

For more information on UPSC exams like the syllabus and as such kindly refer to the following link:

Https://competition.careers360.com/exams/civil-services-examination

Wishing you luck!

Dear Shreya,

You still have 2 years when you will be eligible to apply for UPSC Civil Services exam, through which IAS selection is done. The minimum eligibility for applying to UPSC Civil Services exam is graduation in any stream. You can also apply while you are in your final year of graduation or once you have passed the final year of graduation. There is no minimum marks required in graduation. You just need to pass it. In case you are appearing in your final year while applying for Civil Services exam in the same year, then you can apply, however, you need to produce the proof of your passing the final year of your graduation by the time you fill the Detailed Application Form for UPSC Civil Services.

You just need to be between 21 to 32 years of age as on August 1 of the exam year.

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All the best!