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Dear Sir/Madam,

I have completed my Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality and Tourism from Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training and have around four years of experience in hospitality industry. Presently, I am working as Front Office Manager in a four star deluxe hotel in Gurgaon. I have a serious wish to appear for IAS exam but am aware that before that I will have to complete my Graduation. I have few queries related to this as follows:-

1. Does graduation from distance learning in BBA (Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality Management) from Annamalai University, make me eligible for IAS exam?
2. Is there any specific requirement of percentage that has to be scored in the graduation?
3. Are percentages of 10th & 12th standard also considered while deciding eligibility?


Thanks for all the help!!!

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services. IAS exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.

Yes, distance education are eligible for IAS exam but your degree must be recognized.

If you have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university then you are eligible for IAS exam.

Doesn't required any kind percentage marks in 10th and 12th standard.

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

List of the Best Books for IAS Exams:

Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations
by M. Laxmikanth
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited

Objective General Studies For UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination
by A. R. Khan
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited

UPSC Portal: General Mental Ability Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
by Sachchida Nand Jha
Publisher: UPSC Portal Publications

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