IAS yoga in your kundli: talk to an astrologer about a career in the civil services
An IAS yoga is a reading of rank and authority in the chart, and for the civil services it sits beside 933 vacancies and a year-long selection.
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I am 26 and this is my third UPSC attempt. Is there an IAS yoga in my kundli, or should I think about another service?
Please share your birth date, time and place. I will look for a raja yoga with your 10th lord and at your Sun and Mars, then at the dasha across the next cycle, which runs about a year.
Short answer
Astrologers read an IAS yoga, or IAS IPS yog, from a strong 10th lord, the Sun and raja yogas that join the 10th lord with the 4th, 5th or 9th lord. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra describes these as rulership 8, but the 2026 examination offered 933 posts, only 180 of them in the IAS 1. On Kismo, verified Vedic astrologers read your chart for service and rank by chat or call, online from anywhere.
What are the key facts about government job?
| Answer | |
|---|---|
| The question | Does my chart support a career in the IAS, IPS, IFS or another central service, and when? |
| Posts in the 2026 examination | 933 in all: 180 IAS, 150 IPS, 40 IFS and the rest in other Group A and B services 1 |
| Who can apply | Graduates aged 21 to 32, with more years and attempts for reserved categories 43 |
| What an astrologer checks | The 10th lord and raja yoga, the Sun, Mars for the police, the dasha across the year-long cycle |
| What to bring | Birth date, exact time and place, your attempt number, category and preferred service |
| Session on Kismo | From ₹15 a minute, 5 free minutes in the first session, online from anywhere in India and abroad |
What does an astrologer check for an IAS or civil services career?
- A raja yoga with the 10th lord. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 39.21 reads the 10th lord exalted or in its own sign, aspecting the ascendant, as rulership 8.
- The 4th and 10th lords together. Verses 39.35 and 39.37 name their exchange, or their union with the 5th or 9th lord, as a sovereignty yoga 8.
- The Sun's dignity. The Sun is a king of the planetary court in chapter 3, verse 14, so many astrologers read it for administrative rank 9.
- The 10th house for the service itself. Chapter 11, verse 11, lists rajya and living abroad among its matters, which astrologers use for the IAS and the foreign service 10.
- The dasha across a full cycle. The 2024 cycle ran from the June prelims to final results in April 2025, so the reading covers about a year 2.
What changes the answer for an IAS or civil services aspirant?
- Which service you want. Astrologers weigh the Sun for the IAS, Mars, the commander of BPHS 3.14, for the IPS, and the 10th house's living abroad for the IFS 910.
- How many attempts remain. General candidates get six, OBC and disabled candidates nine, and SC and ST candidates no limit within the age bar 3.
- Your category and age. The upper age of 32 rises by 3 years for OBC and 5 for SC and ST candidates, with none for EWS 45.
- Whether you already serve. Serving IAS and IFS officers cannot sit the 2026 examination, and a serving IPS officer cannot be given the IPS again 6.
How many people clear each stage of the civil services examination?
About 1 in 1,000 applicants reached the final list in the 2024 civil services examination. The shares below are calculated from UPSC's stage counts as reported in the press 2.
| Stage, 2024 examination | Candidates | Share of the stage before |
|---|---|---|
| Applied | 9,92,599 | - |
| Sat the prelims, 16 June 2024 | 5,83,213 | 58.8% of applicants |
| Qualified for the mains | 14,627 | 2.5% of those who sat |
| Called for the interview | 2,845 | 19.5% of mains candidates |
| Recommended for appointment | 1,009 (725 men, 284 women) | 35.5% of those interviewed |
Vacancies have fallen in recent cycles: about 1,105 were expected in 2023 5, 1,056 were advertised in 2024 7 and 933 in 2026 1. That is about 16% fewer posts in three years.
What does a career in the IAS and the central services look like in numbers?
The 2026 civil services examination offered 933 posts, and the IAS took 180 of them, about 19% 1. The IPS had 150 and the foreign service 40 1. The rest went to accounts, revenue, postal, defence estates and other services.
| Service, 2026 examination | Posts | Of which reserved for disabled candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service | 180 | 7 |
| Indian Police Service | 150 | 0 |
| Indian Foreign Service | 40 | 2 |
| Indian Defence Accounts Service | 24 | 1 |
| Indian Audit and Accounts Service | 20 | 2 |
| Indian Corporate Law Service | 20 | 1 |
Category totals for 2026 were 397 general, 243 OBC, 133 SC, 72 ST and 88 EWS posts, with 33 for disabled candidates 1. Your category decides both the posts you compete for and how long you may keep trying 34.
The rules on second tries have tightened. From 2026, an officer already in the IAS or IFS cannot write the examination again, and an IPS officer cannot take the IPS a second time 6. A rank improvement attempt has to happen before joining.
The exam itself, its stages and how to use your attempts, is covered on astrology for the UPSC exam; this page is about the service and the career. A Kismo astrologer can read which years your chart favours for effort, recognition and a service of authority. A Kismo astrologer cannot tell you your rank, the cut-off or which service the allocation gives you; your scores and preferences decide that.
How long does one civil services cycle take from notification to result?
One civil services cycle took about 14 months from notification to final result in 2024, from a February 2024 notice to an April 2025 list 72, so a chart reading for it spans more than one antardasha in many charts.
February
UPSC publishes the notice; in 2026 it came on 4 February with applications open till 24 February 11.
May or June
Preliminary examination; 24 May in 2026 11 and 16 June in 2024 2.
August or September
The written main examination; it was held in September in the 2024 cycle 2.
After the mains
Personality test for those who clear the mains; 2,845 were called in the 2024 cycle 2.
April
Final result and service allocation; the 2024 list came out in April 2025 2.
What do people get wrong about this?
Belief: An IAS officer's kundli always has a special IAS yoga.
No classical text names an IAS yoga; Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra speaks of kingship, and its reading as civil service is modern 8. The same raja yoga rules apply to many careers of authority.
Belief: If my chart shows a raja yoga, I can take UPSC as many times as I need.
Attempts are capped at six for general and nine for OBC and disabled candidates, with only SC and ST candidates unlimited within the age bar 3. A chart does not extend that limit.
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Questions worth asking in the session
- Does my 10th lord form a raja yoga with the 4th, 5th or 9th lord?
- Is my chart stronger for the IAS, the IPS or another central service?
- Which antardashas fall on the prelims, mains and interview of my next attempt?
- Do you read my Sun as strong enough for an administrative role?
- If my attempts run out, which other careers does my 10th house support?
What should I know before booking a session about government job?
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| What does a session cost? | Each astrologer sets one rate for chat and call, from ₹15 a minute. A 10-minute session at ₹15 a minute costs ₹150 (October 2026). |
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Questions people ask
How do I check if there is an IAS yoga in my kundli?
An astrologer checks for an IAS yoga by reading the 10th lord, the Sun and any raja yoga linking the 10th lord with the 4th, 5th or 9th lord. You need your exact birth time and place for the 10th house. No classical text names an IAS yoga as such, so astrologers apply the general rulership rules to a career in the civil services.
Which planet makes someone an IAS or IPS officer in astrology?
Most astrologers link the IAS to the Sun and the IPS to Mars. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra ranks the Sun as a king and Mars as the commander of the planetary court. Neither planet decides a selection on its own; astrologers read it with the 10th lord, its dignity and the dasha during your attempt.
Can astrology tell me whether I will clear UPSC this year?
No, astrology cannot tell you whether you will clear UPSC. An astrologer can read whether the dasha during your attempt favours effort and recognition. In 2024 about 1 in 1,000 applicants reached the final list, so the deciding factors are your preparation, answer writing and interview.
Is it worth continuing UPSC if my chart is weak for government service?
A weak 10th house is one reading, not a verdict on your UPSC preparation. Look first at your scores stage by stage with a mentor, your attempts left and your age. An astrologer can then say which other fields your 10th house supports, so you have a second path ready either way.
Can I ask a Kismo astrologer about my UPSC attempt in Hindi?
Yes, you can ask about your UPSC attempt in Hindi or another language. Kismo is an app where you talk to verified Vedic astrologers by chat or call, in 16 languages. Each astrologer sets one rate from ₹15 a minute, and your first session carries 5 free minutes with no card needed.
An astrologer says a special puja will get me into the IAS. Should I pay?
No, do not pay for a puja that promises the IAS. Selection is decided by the prelims, mains and interview, and nobody can guarantee a rank. Get a second opinion before paying for any ritual. On Kismo, after a session the app suggests up to three other astrologers for a second opinion.
The pressure of UPSC preparation is getting too much for me. Who can I talk to?
You can talk to Tele-MANAS on 14416, a free government helpline that runs 24/7 in 20 languages and covers exam anxiety. Tell a family member, a friend or your teacher how you feel today. Years of preparation are heavy, and taking help is part of staying in the race.
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Where do these facts come from?
- UPSC CSE 2026: service-wise breakup released for 933 vacancies (5 March 2026), Amar Ujala. Accessed .
- Shakti Dubey tops UPSC civil services exam 2024 (PTI, 22 April 2025), The Tribune. Accessed .
- HC junks plea against provision of unlimited attempts for SC/ST candidates in civil services exam (12 February 2025), The Tribune. Accessed .
- EWS candidates can't claim parity with SC, ST, OBC in age relaxation for government jobs: Delhi HC (April 2026), Scroll. Accessed .
- UPSC CSE 2023 notification out, 1105 vacancies on offer under Civil Services Exam, Scroll. Accessed .
- UPSC CSE 2026 notification clarifies eligibility rules for serving civil servants (5 February 2026), All India Radio News (News On AIR). Accessed .
- Last day to apply: UPSC Civil Service Exam 2024 application process ends March 5, Free Press Journal. Accessed .
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 39: raja yogas, verses 21 and 35-37, Enjoy Learning Sanskrit. Accessed .
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 3, verses 14-15: the planets' royal ranks, Enjoy Learning Sanskrit. Accessed .
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 11, verse 11: the 10th house, Enjoy Learning Sanskrit. Accessed .
- UPSC CSE 2026 notification out for 933 posts; apply at upsc.gov.in till 24 February (4 February 2026), Amar Ujala. Accessed .
