Suitable elective subjects for a Chartered Accountant for Civil Services exam?

Hello Sir/ Madam,

I am a CA and have passion for civil services, I want to ask what will be best elective subjects for me.

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now from 2013 there wont be any subject selection. u will have to study everything. but if u r giving this time so go for the subjects whch u feel interested in.
as u r a chartered acc the best subject would be economics

Friend
You being a CA professional,the best elective subjects for appearing in the Civil Service Exams are ECONOMICS and COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTANCY.
You must know by now these subjects by length and breath. So you won't face much difficulties in opting for these.
But I will recommend you to choose one of the Arts subject such as Political Administration or History as they are very scoring and would prove to be highly beneficial in the interviews as well. Focus entirely and practice them.
good luck

Hello,
First of all I have to say you the If you have only CA Certificate then you cannot fill the form of Civil Services.

The minimum Qualification of appearing in Civil Services Examination is Graduation from a recognized University.

If you have Graduation Degree in Commerce Field then you can take commerce related subjects in UPSC examinations.

Otherwise you should take Arts subjects History, Sociology, political science, Psychology, Philosophy etc. If you have good writing skills you can crack the exam.

But first of all you have to tell us about your Degrees that you have completed Bachelors Degree yet or not.

Wish you all the best
HOMI KOHLI
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U can choose economics as your optional subject.

Optional Subjects for the Main Examination:
Optional subjects: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Civil
Engineering, Commerce and Accountancy, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Geology,
History, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Philosophy,
Physics, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology,
Statistics, Zoology.

as you are CA, you can choose ECONOMICS and COMMERCE & ACCOUNTANCY. these both subject will be easier for you to crack IAS exam.

The list of OPTIONAL SUBJECTS in Civil Service(IAS) mains Exam:-

1. Agriculture Management
2. Commerce & Accountancy
3. Public Administration
4. Mathematics
5. Botany
6. Mechanical Engineering
7. Indian History
8. Medical Science
9. Philosophy
10. Chemistry
11. Civil Engineering
12. Physics
13. Electrical Engineering
14. Political Science & International Relations
15. Economics
16. Psychology
17. Geography
18. Geology
19. Sociology
20. Statistics
21. Law
22. Zoology
23. animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science

You can able to choose any subject from these above listed subjects.
But as you are a CA , you can choose law, economics, commerce & accountancy as your optional subjects.
Because you have already read these subjects & know widely about the subjects.
By choosing these subjects, you can crack the exam easily with less time.
These subjects will take less time for your preparation.
But final decision is yours.

Dear candidate


the upsc have provided the list of 26 subjects from which a candidate can choose any two according to his/her choice.
As a charted accountant the most appropriate subject for a candidate is commerce & accounting, and economics or the candidate can also choose the law subject.
If any candidate who is not feel comfortable with these subjects can also choose the subjects from the following

agriculture
animal husbandry
botany
anthropology
chemistry
civil engineering
commerce
economics
electrical engineering
geography
geology
history
law
management
mathematics
mechanical engineering
medical science
philosophy
physics
political science
relation
psychology
public administration
sociology
statistics
zoology

a candidate can choose any two subjects about which he/she have deep knowledge and feel comfortable.

I will like to say that it depends on your interest. Since you are a chartered accountant, the best subjects for you are commerce, accounting and economics

dear friend,

you can choose commerce & Accountancy and Mathematics as optional subjects.
because you have studied as optional subjects in your academics carrier which would be really helpful for preparation of these exams and it would helpful for you to crack the exam.

you can apply for civil services Exam online on following official link:
http://www.upsconline.nic.in/


Good Luck.........