How to become ias officer without upsc exam?

Focus on preparing for UPSC if your goal is to directly become an IAS officer. Shortcuts are not legally recognized.

However, you can join state civil services like PCS/IAS equivalent, and sometimes get promoted to IAS over years depending on your service record.

Becoming an IAS officer without UPSC is generally not possible, as the UPSC Civil Services Exam is the official entry route. All IAS officers are selected through this exam or by promotions from state services.