Dear Shailesh,

Yes, metallurgical engineering student can give RAS or IAS exam.

The elligibilty criteria for RAS exam:

Age Limit : Candidate must have attained the age of 21 years but must have not crossed the age of 35 years for State Services & 25 years to 45 years for Subordinate Services.

Educational Qualification : Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University or equivalent qualification.

The eligibility criteria for IAS exam:

Age Limit:

General- 32 years

OBC- 35 years

ST/SC- 37 years

Physically disabled candidates- 42 years

Jammu and Kashmir Domicile- General:37 years, OBC:40 years, ST/SC:42 years, PH:50 years

Education Qualification: A degree of any University incorporated by the Act of Central or State Legislature in India.

Good Luck.