Mam, I am in 12th now and I want to fulfill my dream of being an IFS Officer in the future . I want to when and how shall I take the steps towards my goal. In all probabilities I am going to get 85% and above in my board exams.

The UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in would give you completed details of the Civil Services examination which could lead to the Indian Foreign Service and of the Indian Forest Service Examination also which leads to the Indian Forest Service. To apply for the Civil Services examination you need to be a graduate in any stream. However, the demands of the competitive examination are better met with a post graduation especially in the context of the Optional papers. The applicant for the Indian Forest Service should be a graduate in science or engineering broadly.

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Hi i'm Amogh A Churi.I'm now studying in Bsc IT in 2nd year. I have completed Diploma in Computer Technology after 10th. I want to give IPS examination.So please you tell me what is the procedure for admission & it's neccessary to give 12th examination.

You need to be a graduate and if the degree of BSc IT is awarded by a recognized university, you would be eligible for the Civil Services Examination by the UPSC (www.upsc.gov.in) which can lead to recruitment in the IPS based on your performance in the examination.(27.11.2025)

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I have heard that the upper age limit for Civil Services Exam has been done 25 years by Administrative Reforms Commitee. Is it true? And also the aspirant will have to study Public Administration.Pliz giude me.

The second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), in its latest report has suggested a number of radical changes for revamping the Civil Services Examination system of which 25 years as the upper limit has been included. There are suggestions about the entry process etc. However, it would only come into effect once the recommendations are accepted The notification of the Civil Services Examination would give you the final details. The CSE 2009 was announced on the basis of prevailing norms.(28.01.2026)

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