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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/strong> is one of the top three Indian competitive exams, equivalent to the CAT<\/strong> and NEET<\/strong> entrance exams. Every year the UPSC commission board witnesses a total of 9 to 10 lakh applicants who sit in the examination to be an IPS<\/strong>, IAS, or IFS under the Indian government. Just like IPS and IAS, an Indian Foreign Service officer gets an opportunity to earn up to INR 60,000\/-\u00a0 per month after qualifying for the UPSC IFS exam<\/strong>.<\/a> If you are also ambitious to clear this exam on the first attempt and are stuck at \u2018How to prepare for the <\/strong>Indian Foreign Service exam?\u2019 Then, this blog is for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars <\/strong><\/td>Relevant Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Exam Name<\/td>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Indian
Foreign Service (IFS) Exam<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Authority<\/td>Union Public Service Commission<\/td><\/tr>
Available Courses<\/td>5 Years LLB Programme<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Frequency<\/td>Once a year<\/td><\/tr>
Application <\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Mode<\/td>Offline<\/td><\/tr>
Total Seats<\/td>150 Seats<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>https:\/\/ssifs.mea.gov.in\/<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can I Prepare for the UPSC Indian Foreign Service Exam 2024?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As there is no definite way to prepare for the UPSC IFS exam, candidates are free to carve their preparatory path depending on their learning calibre. Nonetheless, aspirants must consider the below-mentioned UPSC IFS preparation that has been proven successful for the previous UPSC examinees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Indian Foreign Service Exam Eligibility, Important Dates, Exam Pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examine, Understand, and Revise the UPSC IFS syllabus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, make sure to download the latest version of the UPSC IFS syllabus<\/strong> and build an understanding of it. This will help you in cutting short unnecessary time spent on any minor or already prepared topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Familiarise yourself with the UPSC IFS Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Being well aware of the IFS examination pattern and guidelines is as important as understanding the syllabus itself. This will enable you to ground your exam preparation around the key elements that have helped candidates in succeeding the examination.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a Personalised Timetable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fact that UPSC is one of the most difficult examinations in India has been now accepted nationwide. Since the examination requires candidates to undergo three selection rounds. Therefore, dedicating a good portion of your daily routine to your studies is unavoidable. The best way to do so is to make a preparatory timetable, based on your IFS exam revision status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revise Concepts with Your Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, it is suggested to wrap up your syllabus preparation at least 3 months before the examination. In this way, you would have ample time to revise the whole syllabus once again and practice the areas you are struggling with. To make this process easier, it is better to make self-notes of the important concepts and topics to minimise the time taken in revision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep News and Current Affairs on Your Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The sole purpose of conducting these civil service examinations is to check the in-depth awareness of the aspirants about the happenings in their surroundings. Therefore, skimming through the daily newspaper and current affairs<\/strong> should be a part of the IFS exam preparation of the candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPSC IFS Exam Sample Papers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n