How to become an Indian Foreign Service officer? Is its preparation process different from that of IAS?

i m a student persuing my B.A. with Eng(major).i want to go for Indian Foreign Services.hw do i go for that??is its preparatio process different from that of IAS??plz guide!!1

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Hello,
You have to apply for Civil Service Examination. Civil Services Examination is conducted by UPSC every year for the recruitment of candidates for the post of Indian Forest Service Officer. No the preparation process is not different from IAS since the Exam is same.

The change is in the selection process at higher levels (Personal Interview), since before interview you have to specify the post for which you are appearing so you are tested according to that post. You just have to satisfy the basic eligibility criteria to appear for the Exam.

The basic eligibility criteria for Civil Services Exam are as follows:
The candidate must hold any degree in any discipline from any recognized university. Final year degree students are also eligible
The age limit is 21-30 yrs
The maximum number of attempts for General category is 4
The candidate should be Indian

For further details refer the pdf attached below and for Previous Years Question Papers you can refer www.upsc.gov.in
You can fill the online application form from the official website www.upsconline.nic.in

Regards...

write for the civil services examination conducted by upsc., crack the examination and opt for ifs.,
the preparation for ifs is same as of ias.
all the best
happy learning!!!