Have you completed 12th standard? Do you want to become an IAS Officer? If yes, this article will be of help to you. Here, you’ll be reading about the topic – ‘how to become an IAS Officer after 12th?’.
Civil Services Exam is a very popular competitive exam in India. IAS and IPS are the two most popular choices among Civil Services aspirants.
Each day, I get bombarded with questions related to these careers. I’ve noticed that school students are very keen on becoming IAS and IPS Officers.
School students ask me different doubts and questions regarding CSE and list of Civil Services. One question that caught my attention is – ‘how can I become an IAS Officer after completing 12th?’ OR ‘Is there a way to become an IAS Officer right after 12th?’ OR ‘How to become an IAS Officer after 12th?’.
I’ve answered these questions and guided those students appropriately. But after coming across these questions repeatedly, I decided to settle this matter once and for all. That’s how I decided to write an article on the same topic.
Also read: List of Civil Services in India
IAS after 12th: Is it possible?
It is not possible to become an IAS Officer right after completing 12th standard!
In order to become an IAS Officer, you must apply for CSE exam conducted by the UPSC. You must also crack the exam (preliminary, mains and interview) in order to get selected for the training.
The basic eligibility criteria required to appear for this exam is – candidate must possess Graduate Degree from a recognized University/Institute!
So technically, 12th passed students can’t appear for this exam right after 12th. After completing 12th, they must complete Graduation first. After completing Graduation program successfully, they may take a shot and CSE and become an IAS Officer subsequently!
You may begin preparation after 12th though!
Interested candidates may start CSE preparation after 12th though. Well, preparation can be started well before reaching 12th standard too!
You may start off CSE preparation by focusing on current affairs, making notes (related to current affairs) and reading newspapers daily.
CSE Eligibility
Educational Qualifications Required
- All candidates must have as a minimum one of the following educational qualifications:
- A degree from a Central, State or a Deemed university.
- A degree received through correspondence or distance education.
- A degree from an open university.
- A qualification recognized by the Government of India as being equivalent to one of the above.
The following candidates are also eligible, but must submit proof of their eligibility from a competent authority at their institute/university at the time of the main examination, failing which they will not be allowed to attend the exam:
- Candidates who have appeared in an examination, the passing of which would render them educationally qualified enough to satisfy one of the above points.
- Candidates who have passed the final exam of the MBBS degree but have not yet completed an internship.
- Candidates who have passed the final exam of ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI.
- A degree from a private university.
- A degree from any foreign university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
Age Limit
- The candidate must be between the age of 21-32 years (for the General category candidate) on August 1 of the year of examination. However, age relaxations dies exist for SC, ST, OBC and Physically Handicapped candidates.
- For Other Backward Castes (OBC) the upper age limit is 35.
- For Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), the limit is 37 years.
- The upper age limit is relaxed for certain candidates who are backward with respect to other factors and physically handicapped (PH) people.
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Sir, I am a student of class 10th right now and I want to become an IAS officer. What subject shall I choose after 10th and what to study after my 12th to become an IAS officer?
You may choose any stream after 10th. After 12th, complete any valid Bachelor’s Degree course.
A student completing their education with Bsc( in physical education, health education, and sports science).is he\she can be applied in UPSC exam???????????. or not
please help me to clear this query
After completing any valid Bachelor’s Degree course, one may apply for UPSC exam.
sir , after clear 12 i want to take law after clear law degre of 5 year i can able to give ssc and ias exam
Yes, you may apply.
Hi
I am mohan Reddy, I am studying 11th
Can I now start preparing for IAS examination.
and could you please suggest important books to read and prepare please help me
Yes, you may start preparing for it. Start with reading newspapers, accessing online learning portals etc.
sir i am very much interested to become an IAS officer. know i am studying my B.tech in pulla reddy engineer college. kurnool. Andhra pradesh. is that degree and college is enough for civils……….plss reply…
Yes, completing Bachelor’s Degree course is enough.
Sir, thanks for such a helpful post. But now I’m very curious on how can we prepare for Civil service exam before +2 ? You have already addressed that students can start preparing for Civil service exam before +2 . Can you please give me a few tips on that? Please help me sir.
Ajith, you may work on your personality and communication skills. You may even start reading newspapers and improve your GK and current affairs.
What to do after 12th class to get an IAS officer
Complete a valid Bachelor’s Degree course.
Sir I am Monika I.have completed my 12 th in the year I want to an IAS officer and my subject was biomaths so I want to ask which option to my graduate for option bsc and BA in the option sir please clear to me the above option gave a reply plz sir
I’d suggest you to choose a course based on your passion. It will help prepare the subject in a better way.
Sir my name is kishan i have question
1.which is the current affrias study
2 WHICH IS THE IAS INTERVIEW
I’m in 12 humanities how can i prepare for IAS or what are the other job chances for humanities stream
You may prepare through online learning portals, working on GK, current affairs and overall personality development.
Is I am able to become an IAS officer after completing D.Pharma.
No. Bachelor’s Degree is required.
I am from general categry.my age 35 year i want to give civil services exam can you hepl me
Hi. I’m Bhavya Tripathi of class 11 science, Maths and want to become an IAS officer.How should I start or plan or manage to fulfill my dream….plz help me…..
I’m in 12 th science stream. I want to become IAS officers as it’s my first priority. Should I LEAVE science and go for BA hons ?
It is not necessary to leave.
Integrated course is best or not for civils service examination
It is good. No issue.
Now I am going to study 10th standard which subject very useful to study for IAS officer we can study B.E finish after we can study the IAS course
Pls tell for this doubt
Any Bachelor’s Degree course will do the trick!
Hello sir i have passed 12th examination in science so which field or graduation is mostly helpful to clear the upsc exam for becoming an IAS OFFICER.
Sir I read in 10 class now. ,10class after what I will choose subject for IAS officer. Please sir reply me
I’m at 12 th standard science stream i want to be a is after completing mbbs how can I prepare for ias
Sir my son is a 5th STD student n wants to become an ias officer how can I help him on my part as a mother n tutor n on what he should focus apart from studies
Make sure that there’s overall personality development and not just academic excellence. Inculcate the habit of reading good books and newspapers. Encourage him to take note of current affairs and important events. Encourage him to ‘think’, not just mug up syllabus. With time, you may enroll him at UPSC orientation classes. It will help give proper direction to his preparation.
Hello sir i have passed 12th examination in science so which field or graduation is mostly helpful to clear the upsc exam for becoming an IAS OFFICER.
Any valid Bachelor’s Degree program is enough.
I had done my 12th from commerce which course should i do now and to apply for upsc
Any valid Bachelor’s Degree is enough.
Can I change my subject from non medical to arts. Is it better option to become an IAS officer or not.
Thank u for helping me to select my career
wht degree should i take while doing ias coaching for the eligibility of ias exam after 12 class
Any valid Bachelor’s Degree will do the trick. I’d suggest you to pick a course that you’re comfortable in dealing with.
As a person who wishes to become a civil servant this information is very useful for me and thank you .
Sir i am B tech student.B tech 2nd year completed but i have so many backlogs so i can not interest to study B tech can i join open degree sir give a good suggestion.
My suggestion – work hard and clear B.Tech. After that, work for Civil Service preparation.
Hi ,I have completed my 12th .to do IAS which degree will be helpful for me
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/College will be enough.
IAS preperation should also be done in class 12 ?
You may start preparation by creating notes, working on your confidence, GK etc.
I am in 11th class and i am thinking to become ias by commerce stream
Yes, it is possible. All the best!
Sir I’m khushi i have complete my 12th i want to became IAS and my subject is biology so i want to ask that which option should i select for my graduation like in which stream i should do Bsc
Any stream will do the trick. Choose one that you are passionate about. It will help make preparation a lot easier.
Which degree or certificate we want to become an IAS officer
You must complete a Bachelor’s Degree course from a recognized Institute or University.
I’m shafiya and I complete my intermediate so I want to do IAs. i wnt to help plz tell me after 12 wht I have to do
Complete any Bachelor’s Degree program. After that, appear for CSE.
How to admission in a ias officer after 12th commerce
Why you always give relaxation for sc/ ST cast you know people using this rule in wrong way this rule was make for that every person low cast to high cast become equal but in our state general cast’s people what they do they are also poor they can’t help their children to study. every college every school doing this thing. Sir please think about it Hame apne county ke har ek insan ko aage Lana Tabi hamra des develop hoga think about it Sir please ????
I’m a student and I’m keenly waiting to become an IAS officer will you please tell the tips