Hey Aspirant

It's great that you have shown your interest towards one of the greatest career options. Recruited by the Government of India, on the recommendation of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the career as Indian Foreign Service Officer or IFS officer is a diplomat serving in more than 162 Indian diplomatic missions, and organisations around the world. In addition to this, they also work at the headquarters of the Ministry of Health Affairs, and Prime Minister's office. In the career as IFS Officer, candidates also lead the Regional Passport Offices throughout the country and hold positions in the President's Secretariat and several ministries on deputation

Here are the steps to achieve your career goal

01 Step

Clear 10+2

In order to make a career as Indian Foreign Service Officer, candidates must pass 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 50 percent marks from a recognized board.

02 Step

Entrance Examination

The interested candidate who wishes to make a career as Indian Foreign Service Officer, has to give an entrance examination called the UPSC exam.  Eligibility for the examination: The candidate should be between 21 and 32 years old. It is important for the candidate to complete a bachelor's degree in any field in order to sit for the UPSC examination.

03 Step

Clear the entrance examination

Only after the individual has cleared the UPSC entrance examinations, he or she will be allowed to undergo intensive training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. After their training at the academy, they join the Foreign Service Institute, New Delhi, where they undergo a focused approach to their training in various disciplines.

Hope it helps!!!