Education and Career Forum

Is It necessary to have a degree from an Indian University only for applying for the Indian foreign services?

Yes,it is necessary to have a degree from Indian University to apply for Indian foreign services.

The eligibility criteria to join Indian Foreign Service are as under:-

-The candidate must be an Indian.

-The candidate must posses a degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.The candidates who are in the final year of a degree course can also appear in the preliminary exam conducted by UPSC.

-The age limit to apply for the exam is from 21 years to 30 years.There is age relaxation for OBC candidate by 3 years and SC/ST candidates by 5 years.The upper age limit is also relaxed in favor Defense Services Personnel.

-IFS exam procedure consists of

* Preliminary examination

* Main examination

* Medical test

*Personality Interview.

-The candidate must be honest, extrovert, dynamic and dedicated people with a high sense of morality, integrity and love for the country.

-Leadership qualities and communication skills are also essential to be in this field. One must also be aware of national and international affairs.