Know how to become an IFS officer in India

Educational Qualification 

To be eligible for becoming an IFS officer the candidate must possess a degree from an Indian University or an equivalent qualification. Those in the final year of a degree course can also appear in the Preliminary Examination taken every year by UPSC.

Other eligibility conditions 

Since these services involve decision making for the internal security of the country. So keeping in view the sensitivity of the job candidates must be eligible under certain conditions 1. For IPS, the candidate must be a citizen of India. 2. For other services, the candidate must be either:

IFS Officer Exam Syllabus 

While preparing for IFS Officer, you have to take special care of some topics. Study the following topics for Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam – Paper I – General Studies I Paper II – General Studies II

Age Limit to become an IFS Officer 

You must be at least 21 years and a maximum of 32 years to apply for IFS officer exam. If you have applied from the reserved category, then some age relaxation is given to you by the government.

Main Exam Syllabus 

The nature and standard of questions in the General Studies paper (Paper II to Paper V) will be such that a well-educated person will be able to answer them without any special study. The syllabus for the optional subject papers (Paper VI and Paper VII) for the exam is broadly of the Honors degree level.

Another essential step to becoming an FS officer is to do your graduation.Graduation is the first and foremost qualification to become an IFS officer 

To become an IFS officer, one must have a bachelor's degree from any college or recognized university. You have limited opportunities, during this time you have to pass your exam.

IFS Officer Job Description 

An IFS Officer deals with the external affairs of the country, which include diplomacy, trade, and cultural relations. IFS officers are responsible for framing and implementing policies that govern India's relations with other countries.

IFS Officer Career Prospects 

In Embassy - Third Secretary (Entry Level) Second Secretary (Promotion to Permanent in Service) First Secretary, Counselor Minister, Deputy Head of Mission/Deputy High Commissioner/ Deputy Permanent Representative

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