Career road

The road to Civil services (IAS)

Run districts and shape policy for millions

Any degree → UPSC, with a backup job

Steady High riskAI exposure: low

Pick a degree you would enjoy anyway. Keep a backup running while you attempt. Drawn for a sample Class 12 student; your own map picks colleges for you.

Starts at: ₹56,100/month basic + allowances
Later: Pay level 10 upward
Takes: A degree, then 1–4 years of attempts
Costs: Low college cost; coaching optional

Finish schoolnow

Get a seatJul–Aug 2027

Build the base2027–30

Clear UPSC2030–33

Class 11 PCMDone

BoardsFeb 2027

CUET11 May – 7 Jun 2027 · expected

Plan A

CSAS (DU) and university roundsJuly–August 2027

Hindu CollegeBA Economics (Hons) · closing 770

ScholarshipsAnother option

BA Political Science or Economics2027–30

Backup jobKeeps the plan honest

UPSC prelims, mains, interviewUp to 6 attemptsHard one

IAS / IPS / IFS₹56,100/month basic + allowances

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