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Hello Everyone,
I have completed my Diploma in Civil Engineering from Kerala Polytechnic. Can I apply for IAS exams? Kindly tell me asap. Waiting for your reply.

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Hello Everyone,
I have completed my Diploma in Civil Engineering from Kerala Polytechnic. Can I apply for IAS exams? Kindly tell me asap. Waiting for your reply.

No, diploma candidates are not eligible for IAS exam.

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services. IAS exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission. IAS exam is conducted one time in a year.

If you have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university then you are eligible for IAS exam.

Age Criteria:

For General: 21 to 30 years
For OBC: 21 to 33 years
For SC/ST: 21 to 35 years

No. of Attempts:

For General: 3
For OBC: 7
For SC/ST: No Restriction

Selection process for IAS exam:

1)Preliminary test
2)Mains exam
3)Personal interview

For more details about IAS exam please visit to official website www.upsc.gov.in