What should I do if I am not selected in IAS?

Here are a few alternative options:

1. If you want to join PSU or are interested in MTech then you can go for GATE exam.
2. You can go to Bank PO’s.
3. Aspirants who haven’t cleared they can appear for government job exams like preparing for CSE papers, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, banking exams, teaching (TET), etc.

What are the career options if I fail in UPSC?

Students who haven’t cleared can appear for government job exams like CSE papers, SSC CGL, State PSC Exams, teaching (TET), banking examinations, etc.

Is IAS mandatory?

Yes, graduation is the minimum required educational qualification for IAS and hence, B.Sc. in IT is eligible.

What if I didnt clear UPSC?

For those who could not qualify in the UPSC CSE, can also apply for banking jobs like Probationary Officer, Specialists Officers. This sector is an excellent career choice as the banks in the public sector announce vacancies for various posts. The recruitment in Bank is done through a competitive entrance exam.

Is ifs better than IAS?

Is IFS better than IAS? Ans. Though a majority of UPSC candidates choose IAS over IFS, the choices are partly due to the limited number of vacancies in the IFS. The service profile of IAS and IFS are different for the majority of their career, and both are equally important for the functioning of the government.

Is there any good career option after IAS?

It is not only IAS who have good careers. You should keep looking for opportunities to write other government exams which open up. At the least, these exams will serve as excellent practice for the IAS exam. At best, you might clear some of them and have the option of joining the job which will give you stability.

Should only IAS be your goal in life?

When it comes to the IAS exam, people assume that only IAS should be their goal in life and they ought to do or die for it. There are a lot of people who think that having singular goals is the best way to go to achieve anything in life. This is not necessarily true and it comes with some risks and caveats.

Do IAS officers become just a glorified Babu after promotion?

However, as you get promoted to DIG, IG or Commissioner/Secretary, your importance declines. There are several dozen IG, ADG and even DG sitting in the state capital, and no one knows them. The IAS officers also become just a glorified babu when they become secretaries after promotion.

Should I have a back-up plan before appearing for IAS exam?

But I would suggest that you should have your own back up plan before appearing for the exam as the journey of becoming an IAS officer is very time taking .