Diplomat / IR Specialist — International Relations

Represents and advances the nation on the world stage.

What they do

Diplomats — technically Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers — and IR specialists represent their country in bilateral and multilateral forums, negotiate agreements, manage crises and promote national interests through peaceful means. Beyond the IFS, IR specialists work for think-tanks, UN agencies, international NGOs and academic institutions that operate at the intersection of states and global governance.

Education path

Any degree → UPSC (IFS) or MA International Relations.

Entrance exams

• UPSC CSE (for IFS)
• CUET
• MA IR entrance

Key skills

• Global awareness
• Languages
• Negotiation
• Writing

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