Civil Servant (IAS/PCS)

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Hithaish SAn IAS aspirant

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It stands for Indian Administrative Services.

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Sunil SoniManagement & IT Consultant

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You are eligible to appear for civil services examination conducted by UPSC after completing B.Sc CS to become Indian Foreign Service Officer. You are not eligible for Indian Forest Service, unless you have cleared with one of the subjects named animal husbandry, physics, statistics and zoology, agriculture, forestry, engineering, etc.

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Trishula DasA free soul

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IAS exams are considered as the toughest in the world. You maybe from any stream, but if you work hard with a determined mind, then obviously success is all yours. It's all about your love and passion for the subject.

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Harshit Jain

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You can choose any stream to become an IAS officer. Basic science and commerce questions will come in the paper. So, you can choose any stream.

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Sunil SoniManagement & IT Consultant

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Hi,
Public Service Commissions are the state agency authorized to conduct the Civil Services Examination for entry-level appointments to the various Civil Services of various states. As per Indian Constitution there is provision to provide for a Public Service Commission for each state.
Provincial Civil Services, abbreviated as PCS, are actually the civil based administrative services of the State Government. These officers relate to the policy making of the state to which they belong. These officers are selected through an entrance test conducted by the state based Public Service Commission.
You are advised to look at eligibility criteri
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Sunil SoniManagement & IT Consultant

Scholar-Level 18

Hi,
Public Service Commissions are the state agency authorized to conduct the Civil Services Examination for entry-level appointments to the various Civil Services of various states. As per Indian Constitution there is provision to provide for a Public Service Commission for each state.
Provincial Civil Services, abbreviated as PCS, are actually the civil based administrative services of the State Government. These officers relate to the policy making of the state to which they belong. These officers are selected through an entrance test conducted by the state based Public Service Commission.
You are advised to look at eligibility criteri
...more

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Hithaish SAn IAS aspirant

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Yes, but you need a degree to apply for the IAS exam. 12th standard is not enough for the same.

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Sunil SoniManagement & IT Consultant

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It is difficult to compare IAS with PGDM from top IIMs. Both, are highly competitive and few brilliant candidates can crack these examinations. IAS will definitely reach to minimum level of Additional Secretary of GOI and will be in position to impact society by policy formulation and its implementation.
But, the salary will be lesser, but perks will be very high. If you have social empathy and will to contribute to society, then IAS is a career for you. MBA from legacy MBA will give you opportunities to have high salary corporate jobs, but poor quality of life. Based on my government and corporate experience, I can say that difference
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