Which group to opt for 11th standard if I want to become an IAS officer in future?

hello sir/mam
iam going to join 11th standard in state board.i have a doubt in taking my group to become an IAS officer .please clear it ?

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If we look at the eligibility criteria for IAS exam then it doesn't matter what you study in 10+2. So practically you can opt for any stream in 10+2 for IAS examination.

You must opt for those subjects in which you have interest and can devote lot of time in studies. Because IAS exam requires a lot of preparation and you must have a keen interest in the subjects then only you can succeed.

Becoming a IAS officer is not guaranteed so you must opt for a stream which can create other job opportunities for you so that you can have other options in your future.

So i would advice you to opt for Physics, Chemistry and Maths because this combination can offer you wide range of scope if you complete Graduation in these subjects. There are many government jobs for Engineering Graduates as well as private jobs. So opt for PCM and keep preparing for IAS exam along with the studies.

You must get proper study material for IAS preparation and you must maintain a strict schedule for preparation. Also if you are not confident enough in your self studies then opt for coaching classes.

you choose any subjects in your +1 potion because eligibility for these exam are complete one bachelor degree.
after complete in you HSC level, and then complete one bachelor degree on recognized university.
candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
age between on 21---30 years.
thease are eligibility for IAS Exam.

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hello sir/mam
iam going to join 11th standard in state board.i have a doubt in taking my group to become an IAS officer .please clear it ?

Hello Friend,
Nice to see that you are interested in IAS from now onwards.

But technically there is no need to choose any certain stream for the IAS exam in the 12th level. You may choose your stream according to you own wish and interest.

It is stated in the notification of the IAS published by the UPSC that the candidates should have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

In your bachelor degree also you may choose any stream and subjects but you should have interest in it.

Best of Luck....!!!

Dear friend,
for becoming an IAS officer only educational eligibility criteria is that you must have passed graduation in any stream from a recognized university.

So no matter what group you choose in class 11th you will be eligible to appear in Civil Services Examination after completing your graduation.

So you should choose that group which you find easiest to study and understand because it is going to help you in long terms for completing your aspirations of becoming an IAS officer.

Thank you and all the best

Well if you take arts that will be the best option to qualify the civil services examinationbecause CSAT is completely based on that only.
If you qualify the civil services aptitude test then you will go for the MAINS examination.
Into the mains exam you can go for the optional subjects which are given into the same.
All you need to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the same asd given below-
Eligibility criteria for the Civil services examination-
Age should be 21 to 30 years of age.
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university can apply for the same.
Age relaxation for the civil services examination is as follows-
SC/ST 5 years.
OBC 3 years.
Ex servicemen 5 years.
Disabled defence officer in army during war for commissioned officer 3 years of age relaxation.
Examination pattern-
CSAT stands foir the civil services aptitude test which is the first stage of the examination. It consist of 2 papers and both general studies of 400 marks total.
MAINS examination is if you qualify the examination CSAT then called for the Mains examination.
There will be 9 papers of 2000 marks .
By qualifying the same candidates are called for the interview.
Interview consist of 300 marks.
For more details log on to www.upsc.gov.in
Thank you

Hello friend,

there is no any special requirements of subjects or stream so you should not get stressed about the subjects .

so you should choose the subjects what you want to learn or you have interest in it.

you only need to focus on the requirements and the preparation of the examination.


if you want to become ias officer than you have to be a determined person and have passionate about to achieve your goal and


the most important thing to achieve your goal is your self confidence ,so you have confidence that you can achieve it and ave a desire to achieve your goal at any cost ,when you develop this quality in yourself than you will be p[perfect candidate for IAS examination because as you know that is is not a clerical type exam that can you pass easily.


Basic requirements:-


1. the candidate must have a bachelor degree in any discipline with a ugc recognized university.

2. only Indian citizens are allowed to sit in the examination.

there are two types of restriction in this examination

1. age restriction.

2. No. of attempts.


1. Age restriction:-

* age limit for general :-21-30 years.

* age limit for obc category:- 21-33 years.

* age limit for sc/st category:- 21-35 years.


2. No of attempts:-

* attempts for general :- only 4 attempts.

* attempts for obc :- 7 attempts.

* attempts for sc/st:- no any restriction till 35.


so you should concentrate on the requirements of the examination and start preparation from right now according to the given details and no need to worry about the subjects because there is no any special requirements of this type.


Best of luck.