I want to work in embassy ..what should i study for that.. im a class 12 bio math student

Hello Sridarsini,

While all Embassies have more or less the same system, I will limit my answer to Indian Embassies abroad.

Indian Embassies have two kinds of officials: (i) India-Based: All those who come from India to work in the Embassy for about 2 to 4 years (ii) Local Staff: Those who are employed locally.

Amongst the India-Based, they have mainly those who are from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India, including Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officers. The Ambassador is rarely not from the IFS. I think, presently they have only two Ambassadors who are from other Services. To be in the IFS, you need to pass the UPSC CSE for which minimum qualification is graduation. Amongst those from MEA, they also have Interpreters, Assistants and Secretarial staff, who come through Assistant Grade Exam of SSC etc. For these exams, too, the minimum qualification is graduation (except for Secretarial staff). They also have officials from other Ministries, including defense personnel. They are usually from the IAS, IPS, IRS, defense services etc. Amongst the India-Based, they also have Group C and D officials such as security assistants and multi-tasking staff.

In the local staff category, they usually employ local citizens who have a degree in international relations. They have to be fluent in English and the local language. They work in various departments of the Embassy such as Commercial, Consular, Office of Ambassador etc. They also hire receptionists, messengers, drivers, and other similar workers locally, who need not be graduates. Except for the receptionist, others need not know the English language.

Hope this helps.