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I am doing graduation in history with geography. Can I apply for IAS or IPS exam. or any other honour course is necessary.

Yes, you will be eligible to appear for Civil Service examination conducted for recruitment as an I.A.S. or I.P.S Officer.

The eligibility to appear for examination is that candidate must have passed bachelor degree from a recognised university in any discipline.

The age limit to appear for examination is 21-32 years with relaxation in age for reserved category.

So, you will be eligible to appear for examination after bachelor degree in geography or history honors.

For more information about examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

Yes, you are definitely eligible to apply for IAS /IPS examination on the basis of graduation in history with geography. Candidates who have completed their graduation in any stream are eligible to apply for Civil Services examination which is conducted by UPSC every year. Your age should be in between 21 to 30 years and age relaxation will be applicable to reserved category candidates. So, there is nothing to worry about you can appear for the examination with the above mentioned stream.

First thing I would like to let you know that the official name of IAS or IPS examination is Civil Service examination which is held by UPSC every year for recruitment of administrative officers.

* Also the minimum eligibility criteria required for appearing in Civil Services examination are as here under :-

i) You must be an Indian citizen.

ii) Your age must lie within 21 years to 32 years in case you belong to general category. Further age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates.

iii) You must have completed your graduation degree course in any discipline from a recognized university.

So having done graduation in History along with Geography you are centainly eligible for Civil Services examination on the basis of educational requirement but you must satisfy the above basic requirements too.

For more details you can log on to the link www,upsc.gov.nic.in.

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I am doing graduation in history with geography. Can I apply for IAS or IPS exam. or any other honour course is necessary.

Yes, of course, you are eligible for IAS entrance exam after completing Graduation. The minimum educational qualification needed IAS and IPS post is Graduation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university. The age limit should be in between 21 yeas to 32 years.