Hello,

Yes, it has several pros if you wish to prepare for UPSC. Doing a Masters in Geography will definitely prove as a good decision in the long run since a lot of questions and interrelated essay questions find their roots in Geography.

Geography optional syllabus can be broadly divided into three parts. It constitutes Physical Geography, Human Geography, and Indian Geography. Paper I consists of physical and human geography and Paper II consists of Indian geography. All of this will pretty much get covered in your Masters.

Although MA Geography is not a necessity to clear UPSC's geography section, it is still a good course with job opportunities or you can also pursue higher studies like PhD as a backup option.

There is no loss if you look at it from this perspective. So yes, MA Geography would be a good option.

Hello Adarsh

According to UPSC, the upper age limit for general candidates should not cross 32 years on the 1st of August of the year of examination.

You will remain less than 32 years even on 1st August 2023 so you are eligible for UPSC 2023.

THANKS

Hello,

The minimum age to appear for UPSC IAS is 21 years as of August 1 in the year of application and the maximum age limit is 32 years as of August 1 in the year of application. Age relaxation is provided for the candidates belonging to the reserved category.

Your age as of August 1, 2024 will be 21 years 1 months 27 days. Considering the age criteria you are eligible to apply for UPSC Civil Service Entrance Exam 2024 provided you must have obtained a Graduate degree of any of the recognized Universities.

Dear aspirant

The Union Public Service Commission prescribes the age limit in the official UPSC IAS notification 2023. As per the IAS age limit eligibility criteria, those between 21 to 32 years as on August 1, 2023, can fill the UPSC IAS application form.

You will be 21 year's old on 5th September 2024 only but you should be 21 year's old before August 1,2024.

So you will not be eligible for 2024 session,you may be only eligible for 2025.

You can check details about eligibility criteria from link below

https://www.google.com/amp/s/competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-eligibility-criteria/amp

Hope this information helps you

All the best

Hello aspirant,

The UPSC IAS 2023 qualifying requirements will be made public in the Union Public Service Commission’s formal IAS 2023 notice. Nationality, age limitations, educational qualifications, exam frequency, and medical conditions all factor into the qualifying requirements for the 2023 UPSC CSE. According to the UPSC age restriction, candidates with a graduation degree who are between the ages of 21 and 32 are eligible to apply for the UPSC IAS exam.

For more information you can visit our site by clicking on link given below.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-eligibility-criteria

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.