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I have done B-Pharma & P.G.D.M in marketing. which two optional subjects would be most appropriate for me for IAS exam?

Originally Posted by ajit keshav

Sir / Ma'am
I have done B-Pharma & P.G.D.M in marketing. which two optional subjects would be most appropriate for me for IAS exam?

IAS Stands for Indian Administrative Service Examination. IAS is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.

If you have completed graduation degree from a recognized university then you are eligible for IAS exam. Final year student are eligible for IAS exam.

Your age should be in between 21 to 30 years for general candidates. Age relaxation is provided for reserved category.

5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates
3 years relaxation for OBC Candidates
10 years relaxation for PHC candidates
5 years relaxation for Ex-serviceman

Optional subject for IAS exam:-


You can choose the optional subject as per your strength.

Best books for IAS exam :-

IAS Mains Civil Services Main Examination: General Studies Chapter wise Solved Papers 2012 - 1997
Author: Siddharth Mittal
Publisher: Arihant

The Pearson CSAT Manual 2013: Civil Services Aptitude Test for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination
by
Edgar Thorpe, Showick Thorpe
Publisher: Pearson

IAS Prelims/CSAT Civil Services: 18 Years General Studies Topic-Wise Solved Papers (1995-2012)
by
Disha Experts
Publications: Disha Publication

CSAT: Interpersonal, Communication, Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills (Paper 2)
by
Shalini Verma
Publisher: Pearson

CSAT: Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)
by
Madhukar Bhagat
Publisher: Tata Mcgraw Hill Education Private Limited

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