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IAS Officer - Power, Role, Duties, How To Become IAS Officer
IAS Officer - Power, Role, Duties, How To Become IAS Officer
IAS Officer - Power, Role, Duties, How To Become IAS Officer
For effective preparation, many candidates have doubts about what to study to become an IPS officer.
Check the books mentioned below to efficiently prepare for the IPS officer exam.
‘Ancient India’ by RS
Ancient History
Sharma (Old NCERT)
India: Physical
Geography Indian Geography
Environment (NCERT)
1. Fundamentals of Human
Geography (NCERT)
World Geography
2. Certificate Physical And
Human Geography
Indian Polity by
Polity Polity
Laxmikanth
1. NCERTs
Science & Tech Science & Tech 2. Daily Newspapers
3. ISRO website
In order to become an IPS Officer, you are required to qualify for the IPS exam conducted by the
UPSC. There are no specific subjects or streams defined to become an IPS Officer. The Civil Service
Examination requires knowledge in subjects such as history, geography, politics, science and
The UPSC Mains Exam consists of 7 papers including various subjects. Check the details below.
Paper Subject
Paper
General Studies – 4 (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude)
5
Paper
Optional Subject – Paper 1
6
Paper
Optional Subject – Paper 2
7