Dear Aspirant,

The Civil service examination is the gateway for becoming an IAS officer, so after you are done with your degree you can start the preparation for the Civil service examination.

The criteria would

Indian national citizens

Degree in any course (but a minimum undergraduate degree)

They must pass the civil service examination

If you would like to know more, please check the link below.

https://competition.careers360.com/exams/upsc-civil-services-exam

All the best!