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[How to prepare IAS Examiniation , as i am from Science background and currently working with Wipro Infotech as Senior Engineer.also which subject should i choose.

For IAS, candidate should have a graduate degree from recognised university. In case IAS, UPSC conducts the examinations comprises of three sections Preliminary Examination which covers objective type questions, Mains which is subjective type questions and personal interview questions. You need to be a graduate in regular stream for being eligible for appearing in the Indian Administrative Service exams conducted by UPSC. You are eligible to fill the form provided the university is recognized. Syllabus for IAS is:
UPSC Preliminary Examination Syllabus
Syllabus of Paper I -(200 marks) Duration

• Current events of national and international importance.
• History of India and Indian National Movement.
• Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
• Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
• General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
• General Science
Syllabus for Paper II-(200 marks)

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)
• English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).
• Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.
• The questions will be of multiple choices, objective type.

On selection, you will gone for training which includes rigorous physical training. In Junior Scale, a new recruit joins at this pay scale and has a basic pay of INR 15,600-39,100. Also you will have Grade Pay of INR 5400. After serving two years as a probationary officer, a new IAS recruit gets posted as a sub collector or a SDO.

How can I prepare for,IAS entrance ? As ,iam studying 2nd puc PCMB

1. Take the early advantage.

2. Realise that you have time constraints, so prioritize your time!

3. Buy the most recommended books for IAS preparation.

4. Enroll for ClearIAS mock test series.

5. Utilise your spare time.

6. Read newspapers and magazines.

7. Keep writing.

8. Discuss current issues with your friends.

9. Finish 1-2 subjects during semester break.

10. Read toppers interviews.