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Comparing 2 pathways
Close compareIAS officer via UPSC-CSE
Civil services / government
- elite
- 8 yr
- Degree
Route
- Class 11 Arts / Humanities
- Class 12 Arts / Humanities
- BA / BSc (any stream)
- UPSC Civil Services Examination
- IAS officer
School teacher via BA/BSc + B.Ed
Teaching & education
- moderate
- 7 yr
- Degree
Route
- Class 11 Arts / Humanities
- Class 12 Arts / Humanities
- BA / BSc (any stream)
- B.Ed (Bachelor of Education)
- School teacher (secondary)
At a glance
| Dimension | IAS officer via UPSC-CSE | School teacher via BA/BSc + B.Ed |
|---|---|---|
| degree required | required | required |
| difficulty | elite | moderate |
| typical months | 96 | 84 |
Shared traits
- generalist
- people-facing
- public-service
- service
Divergent traits
IAS officer via UPSC-CSE
- exam-based
- regulated
School teacher via BA/BSc + B.Ed
- education
- knowledge-transfer
- stable
- teaching