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is any bachelor degree from abroad like australia,london or US..is eligible for IAS?

Dear user

If you are indian then you are eligible else not.To become an IAS officer, one has to apply, appear and crack Civil Service Exam, conducted by UPSC once every year.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must be an Indian National.
Should have either appeared for the final Graduation Degree exam or passed in any stream of education from a recognised University.
Age limit to apply for IAS/IPS examination is
21-30 years for GENERAL
21-33 years for OBC
21-35 years for SC/ST
The number of attempts for IAS/IPS examination are
4 times for GENERAL category
7 times for OBC category


The selection is through three phases:-

CSAT - Civil Service Aptitude Test - Preliminary Exam comprises of objective type questions.
Civil Service Main Exam comprises of subjective type questions from prescribed syllabus.
Personal Interview

Good luck