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Respected Sir,
I am pursuing History Honours in Graduation. I am interested to give IAS exam. Kindly tell me I can apply for IAS exam or not? Waiting for your reply.

IAS exam stands for Indian Administrative Service which is conducted by UPSC every year.

You are eligible for IAS exam after graduation in History Honors.

Education Qualification:

Graduation from a recognized university in any stream

There is no percentage requirement.

Your age should be between 21-30 years. Age relaxation is given to reserved category candidates.

Selection Process:

Preliminary exam

Mains exam

Interview

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Respected Sir,
I am pursuing History Honours in Graduation. I am interested to give IAS exam. Kindly tell me I can apply for IAS exam or not? Waiting for your reply.

Yes, after completion of B.A in History you are eligible for IAS exam.

Those candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university 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

I have complete my 2 on humanities can I do BA on history to prepare for IAS. I am very much ambitious to become an IAS officer

Yes, you are eligible to appear for Civil Service examination conducted for recruitment as an I.A.S Officer.

The candidates passed bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university are eligible to appear for examination.

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

So, after your bachelor degree you are eligible to appear for examination but have to qualify in all three stages of examination for final selection. For more information about examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.