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Can I get into IAS after completing graduation in BA for English Honours?
Please suggest some subject combinations along with honours in English which will provide me help for choosing ias as a career option.

What should i do afte english honours?

I am comlete BA in Kannada honour , can i get into write the IAS exam?

Yes, you are 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

You have completed masters degree in Pharmaceutical science. So you can choose Anthropology and Zoology subject for optional papers for IAS exam. You can also choose Zoology subject for mains exam. All optional and mains papers are given below. You can choose the subject as per your strength.

Optional subject for IAS exam:-



Mains subject for IAS exam:-


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

Are my chances of selection in IAS lower if my educational qualification are limited to just B.A. (h) English?