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I want to be an IAS officer. I am a BSc IInd year student. What should I do? Is there any physical requirements? What subject should I opt? What is the eligibility and minimum percentage in graduation which is needed? Previous exam papers.

Eligibility criteria to become IAS officer:

Bachelor degree in any stream from a recognised University is compulsory.

At least 50% marks are required and 5% relaxation provided to SC and ST.

It should be in between 21 to 30 years.


If you want to get previous year question papers then you can consult book seller in your area to get previous 10 years question paper booklet.

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I want to be an IAS officer. I am a BSc IInd year student. What should I do? Is there any physical requirements? What subject should I opt? What is the eligibility and minimum percentage in graduation which is needed? Previous exam papers.

Those candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized University are eligible for IAS exam.

Age Criteria:

For General: 21 to 32 years
For OBC: 21 to 35 years
For SC/ST: 21 to 37 years

No. of Attempts:

For General: 5
For OBC: 9
For SC/ST: No Restriction

I have attached some question papers for IAS exam so please check it out.