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I have done my post graduation in pharmaceutical sciences i.e. m.pharmacy, so which subjects should i choose for preparation of IAS exam??

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I have done my post graduation in pharmaceutical sciences i.e. m.pharmacy, so which subjects should i choose for preparation of IAS exam??

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services. IAS exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission. IAS exam is conducted one time in a year.

If you have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university then you 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

You have completed masters degree in Pharmaceutical science. So you can choose Anthropology and Zoology subject for optional papers for IAS exam. You can also choose Zoology subject for mains exam. All optional and mains papers are given below. You can choose the subject as per your strength.

Optional subject for IAS exam:-



Mains subject for IAS exam:-


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

Candidates usually choose humanities subjects like geography, history, public admin, sociology subjects etc because coaching and study material easily available.

Taking medical subject can be problematic as syllabus is huge and coaching not available.
So take it if you are confident about it and prepare individually.

After the pattern change, you have to take only one subject rather than two earlier.