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Can a average student become IFS?
This is only a myth. If your question is “Can an average student crack IAS?”, then the answer is YES! We present a few success stories of some aspirants who were “average” students and yet cleared the exam proving that you need not be a topper to crack the IAS Exam.
How much marks are required for Indian Foreign Service?
Aspirants should obtain a minimum of 5\% marks in each paper to qualify in the IFS Mains Examination.
Is Indian Foreign Service exam is tough?
The officials of the IFS are selected by the Union Public Service Commission through a three-stage combined selection process called the Civil Services Examination, known for being extremely challenging, that recruits officers for 20 other Group A services and five Group B services.
How can I pass Indian Foreign Service?
The eligibility criteria for the IFS exam are the same as for other civil services like IAS Exam and others. After clearing the Civil Services exam according to the rank a candidate gets allotted to the Indian Foreign Service and has to undergo specific training for Indian Foreign Services (IFS).
Is the UPSC Civil Services exam difficult to clear?
Undeniably, the UPSC civil services exam is difficult to clear. But is it intelligence and academic brilliance that differentiate the winners from the rest? If you look at past toppers and high rankers, there have been academically bright students who have cleared the exam.
How is the Indian Foreign Service different from other civil services?
The IFS is unlike other civil services as it deals with the country’s external affairs like diplomacy, trade and cultural relations. Why have an IFS? The IFS is responsible for framing the Government’s foreign policies and management of Indian missions abroad.
Is it easy to get into the Indian Foreign Service?
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is a coveted service in the UPSC civil services. Entry into the IFS is your window to a career in the foreign service. You can be a diplomat representing India in various other countries and international arenas, and even rise to be an ambassador of the country. However, it is not easy to get into this service.
When will the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) mains 2020 exam be held?
The IFS Mains 2020 exam will be held on January 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2021. The Mains exam result will be declared in March 2021. The UPSC has released the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) marksheet for the Civil Services 2019 examination.