Hello,

As you have just passed 12th, so you  can start your preparation in gradual manner such as  being well acquainted with UPSC Syllabus, you can get it through the official website of UPSC,
, learn it by heart, that's the most vital step to crack this exam, to know what to read and what to skip. As per previous year trends even in prelims, UPSC frame questions based on Mains syllabus, so refrain from making a differentiation when it comes to preliminary and mains preparation.


Another important step you can start right now is start reading any newspaper like The Hindu, or Indian Express on a regular basis with a more emphasis on editorial part, and when it comes to reading books ,start with basics, for each subject, you can do with NCERTs for this.

So, as of now I'll recommend you go through the syllabus, read The Hindu on a daily basis and study NCERTs book in order to make your foundation strong, now in what way NCERTs will help, I've provided the details below;

For Prelims:

NCERT Class XI and XII History

NCERT Class VI to XII Geography

NCERT  Class XI  Economics

NCERT XII Political Science for International Relations & Polity

In GS Paper I for history, Class XI NCERT book is recommended.

These books are recommended for initial process to begin, there are other books as well, and more such detailed information but as of now when you'll be starting, go through all the steps I mentioned, doing everything at once may not yield good results, if you have any more queries,  do mention in the comment box below.

Hi Priyanshu,

In order to become IAS officer you have to complete your graduation first after passing your higher secondary examination. There is no specific stream required. What is needed is that the candidate seeking to write the Examination should have completed bachelor degree or should be in the final year of graduation ( they have to produce passing certificate later on).

Then you will have to crack Civil service examination conducted by UPSC.

UPSC takes civil services examination in three phases:

Preliminary examination
Mains examination
Personal Interview

Now coming to your question I would say that you have just passed your higher secondary examination and you have enough time to prepare. The more early you start the preparation the more easily will you beat the competition. For time being you should focus on your study and you could start studying little bit from your college. Hope you understand.

To know more please visit the link below:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias/amp

Hope it helps and wish you all the best.