Hi reader ,

The various academic requirements as per the IAS Eligibility Criteria are given below:

Minimum qualification for UPSC exam: The candidate must hold a degree from Government recognised Universities or possess an equivalent qualification.

Candidates who are in their final year or awaiting results are also eligible to appear for UPSC preliminary Examination. All such candidates who are likely to appear for IAS exams must produce proof of having passed the said examination along with the application for the main IAS examination.

Candidates having professional and technical qualifications recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical degrees.

Medical students who have passed the final year of MBBS, but are yet to complete their internship also have eligibility for IAS. Although, along with the Main Examination application, a certificate of course completion (including internship) from the concerned authority of the University/Institution has to be submitted.

so it is clear that you need atleast an undergraduate degree before you can apply for civil services examination.

so yes you can prepare for UPSC but firstly you need to have an undergradute degree

i hope this helps

thank you

Hey,

It is not possible to become an IAS Officer right after completing 12th grade,  In order to become an IAS Officer, you must apply for CSE exam, which is conducted by the upsc,  12th passed students can't appear for this exam right after 12th. After completing 12th of must first do graduation and prepare for the exam side by side.