Civil Servant (IAS/PCS)

Yes, you can.
You can prepare for UPSC after classes in college.
Also, you can join coaching for it.

Dear Sourabh,
For civil services, you should choose that course in which you have more interest I would suggest you to do BA course because as you will do this course on the same time you can study for civil services.if you go for technical courses then you its really typical for you to study continuous with your B.Tech

Yes, you can appear for civil services exam after completing CSE. You just need to be a graduate in order to take civil services exam. The stream doesn't matter.

For civil services you can do B.Sc, also and B.Tech also. Its up to you that what you are interested in. I will suggest you to do B.Tech as even if you don't qualify civil services you will be able to get good job.

Save time and solve model paper with complete dedication.

The eligibility criteria for appearing in UPSC exam is graduation in any field.

The second option is much better. Civil services is the most sought after career choice. It will give you a great platform at a very young age.

The eligibility criteria for appearing in UPSC exam is graduation. Diploma is not considered as graduation.

First congrats on taking mechanical engineering as the optional subject. Get hold of the syllabus. Analyse previous papers to know which topics are more important. Set weekly targets to complete the topics. Use weekends well. Revise once a topic is complete. Once all this is complete give test series.

The selection of optional is a very important factor in getting a good rank in UPSC. There are 3 optional subjects 1.Civil engineering 2. Mechanical engineering 3. Electrical engineering. If you are in any of these branches then you may opt the subjects, but the selection is dependent on a no. of factors like interest in the subject, syllabus, availability of material, etc. So think twice before selecting a college.