Basic requirement for IAS exam

Hello I want to apply for the IAS exam so please give me details about the Basic requirements to apply for it?

[Shaleen]

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is a Civil Services exam conducted by UPSC every year

Eligibility:
Candidate must have graduation degree from or an equivalent qualification from any recognized university.

Age limit:
21 to 32 years

Exam Pattern
The preliminary examination will consist of two objective type (multiple choice questions) paper.

Paper I- General Studies (2 hours)
Paper II- Aptitude Test (2 hours)

The IAS preliminary exam comprises of two papers; paper I and II. The time duration and syllabus for IAS Prelims are as follows:

Paper I - General Studies
Marks: 200
Duration: 2 hours
Topics
• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
• Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights, Issues, etc.
• Economic and Social Development Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
• General Science

Paper II - Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
Marks: 200
Duration: 2 hours

Topics
• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. - Class X level)
• Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)
• English language comprehension skills (Class X level)