## Civil services (IAS)

`career/civil-services` · Career · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-10-15 · estimate

Run districts and shape policy for millions

Field visits and meetings Crisis management Postings every few years

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Starting pay | ₹56,100/month basic + allowances | estimate |
| Later | Pay level 10 upward | estimate |
| Years to get there | A degree, then 1–4 years of attempts | estimate |
| Cost | Low college cost; coaching optional | estimate |
| Streams | PCM, PCB, PCMB, Commerce, CommerceMaths, Humanities, Undecided | estimate |
| Subjects | History, Political Science, Economics, Geography | estimate |
| Routes | ias-ba | estimate |

Sources:
1. Bingy's career notes (hand-written for the prototype; salaries are rough ranges), 2026-10-15