It is right if it is said that no such set of skills is required for a career in UPSC. But it is also truly said that it is the toughest competitive exams till date in our country. If a person hopes to appear for UPSC well then, you should already make up his mind for a really tough journey and a dedicated one. To appear for UPSC, one has to get a degree in bachelors or masters from any field with atleast 55% scored. The cutoff score and subjects required in graduation can vary according to the posts applied.