IAS eligibility

I want to take UPSC IAS exam so want to know what minimum educational qualification is needed for applying for the exam. Please give me the information about the eligibility criteria so that I can check whether I am eligible for this exam or not.

Following is the eligibility for IAS exam:

For UPSC IAS exam candidate must have graduate degree from any recognized university.
Age Limit: Candidate minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 30 years. for OBC and reserved category candidates age relaxation is upto 3 years so maximum age relaxations for OBC and reserved category candidates is 33 years.

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Can you tell me if I am eligible for IAS with 50% in Graduation?

With 50% in graduation you are eligible for applying to IAS exams.

Educational Eligibility for IAS
Graduate in any discipline from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
You can appear for the Prelims even if the final year's result is awaited provided you produce it while filling the Mains form

Citizenship Eligibility for IAS
MUST be a Citizen of India

Age Eligibility for IAS
Minimum 21 years of age at the time of filling the Prelims form and not more than 30 years for General category
For OBC candidates between 21 and 33 years of age
For SC/ST candidates between 21 and 35 years of age

Attempt Eligibility for IAS
For General category students not more than 4 attempts including prelims
For OBC candidates not more than 7 attempts
For SC/ST candidates no limit on attempts. Only age limit.

The IAS selection process is consist in three way

Exam pattern

Preliminary exam (200 marks)

Main exam (300 marks)

Interview

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