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Is Maths, Science and English important subjects to get IAS job? Which subjects are important? Can you please guide me with the right details on the same? What type of preparation is needed for me to become an IAS in future? Please suggest.

All the subjects are important clear the IAS entrance. Similarly, Maths, English and Science are also important subjects for IAS preparation. You shouldn't skip any subject while preparation, but give more emphasis on some of the subjects which covers maximum marks in IAS.

Major Subjects In IAS
- Political Science
- Economics
- History and Culture
- Geography, Agriculture and Environment

Maths, Science and English subjects are not so important to get IAS job. Below given are compulsory subjects you need to study to clear IAS exam-

>> Indian History and Indian National Movement
>> National and International current events
>> Geography
>> Civics part of History
>> General issues
>> General Science
>> Reasoning and analytical problems
>> English grammer basics
>> Comprehension

List of Optional subjects for IAS exam is as follows-
Botany
Geography
History
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Zoology
Sciology
Geology
Anthropology
Agriculture
Philosophy
Statistics
Public Administration
Medical Science
Psychology
Economics
Commerce and Accountancy
Medical Science
Law
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering

For selection in I.A.S job one have to appear and qualify in Preliminary, Mains and Interview stages of Civil Service examination.

The examination paper contains question of General Studies which includes Science, Social Studies, Current Affairs, Essay etc.

So, it is necessary to have to better knowledge of English, Maths and Science.

For complete syllabus of examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

1. As compared to Mathematics, Science and English, social science subjects like Geography, Political Science, Economics and History are more important for Civil Services examination.

2. But you should not ignore mathematics and science as they help in development of personality of an individual as these subjects increase you reasoning and rationality power. It gives you power of reason to develop scientific temper.