The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) civil services examination opens the door to a multitude of prestigious roles, one of the most sought-after being the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). As an IFS officer, you get the incredible opportunity to represent India on international platforms, engage in diplomatic relations with other countries, and potentially even become an ambassador. However, achieving this dream is no easy feat. Not only do you need to clear the UPSC civil services examination, but you also need to secure a high rank. Furthermore, the number of vacancies for the IFS is very limited, with an average of just 35 successful candidates being chosen each year. This article aims to shed light on the last rank required for the IFS in the UPSC examination.

A prime example of the prestige associated with the IFS is Anmol Sher Singh Bedi, who, despite securing the all India rank of 2 in the UPSC civil services exam 2016, chose the IFS over the IAS. This naturally raises the question - what rank do you need to secure in the UPSC exam to be selected for the foreign service? To answer this, we present a comprehensive table that displays the last rank secured by candidates for the IFS across all categories.