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The Indian Administrative Services (IAS) or Civil Services Exam (CSE) is an All India exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment of graduates from all fields to the Civil Services covering twenty different services under the Government of India. There are two stages in this exam, Preliminary and Main Exam followed by a personality test or Interview. A candidate is permitted a maximum of six attempts for the examination. However, there is no restriction on number of attempts by a candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). Nine attempts are permissible to an aspirant belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The Indian Administrative Service is the administrative civil service of the Government of India. In Union Government, State governments and public-sector undertakings, IAS officers have a responsible and integral role to play. The union government recruits IAS officers as per the recommendations by UPSC and then they are posted under various state governments. An officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service will be liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad either under the Central Government or under a State Government.At the end of IAS interview, which is the last stage of civil services exam; selected candidates are allocated to different cadres. Each state in India has one cadre, except the three joint cadres which are Assam - Meghalaya, Manipur - Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh Goa - Mizoram - Union Territories (AGMUT).After completing the compulsory training process, the officers are posted at the junior level in the administration. Most of them are posted in rural and semi urban areas so that they get exposure to working in different parts of the country that they are serving. The service is hierarchical where you can rise through the ranks, but they have fixed promotion time. So, if you have spent adequate amount of time in a particular position, you will be automatically promoted to the next level on the basis of your experience.Candidates who are appearing for the civil services exam have to indicate their order of preferences for services, in their main exam application form only. Those candidates, who wish to get allotted to the same state where they reside, should mention about this preference in their mains application form. There are different positions in hierarchy once you enter the administrative service as an IAS officer. The duties for each level are more or less similar with increasing responsibility as level increases. A civil servant is basically responsible for the law and order and general administration in the area under his work. The functions of an IAS officer includes Planning for policies that accelerate development work in the area under your charge, Handling the affairs of government, which involve framing and implementation of policy in consultation with the concerned minister, Traveling to the places where the government policies have to be implemented, Supervision to ensure proper disbursement of funds, Answering the parliament and state legislatures for any irregularities that may occur in the area under your work, Assessing projects, making recommendations and providing relevant information about projects, especially to parliament. The IAS officers also serve in the state secretariat or as heads of departments in public sector undertakings.After appearing for the civil service exam candidates can appear for All India Services which include Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service. Group - A Services includes Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Indian Defence Accounts Service, Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Indian Ordnance Factories Service (Assistant Works Manager, Administration), Indian Postal Service, Indian Civil Accounts Service, Indian Railway Traffic Service, Indian Railway Accounts Service, Indian Railway Personnel Service of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Indian Defence Estates Service, Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Indian Trade Service, Group 'A' (Gr. III) and Indian Corporate Law Service.Group - B Services includes Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (Section Officer's Grade)Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli - Police Service, Pondicherry Civil Service, Pondicherry Police Service.Most candidates start their career in the administrative service in the state administration at the sub-divisional level as a sub-divisional magistrate. Then candidate can get promoted as a chief development officer in district or a joint secretary in state or an undersecretary in central government. Later the candidate can get promoted as a district collector or the municipal commissioner or a deputy secretary in the central government.The next higher level that candidate can take up is that of becoming a district collector or a special secretary in the state government or a director in the central government where the pay scale can increase. Candidate can then become a secretary in state government or take up the position of joint secretary to government of India or become a divisional commissioner. A candidate can get promoted to become a principal secretary or financial commissioner in state or an additional secretary to the government of India. Next higher position in the hierarchy is at apex scale where the candidate can work as a chief secretary of state or union secretary in charge of various ministries in government of India. The top most position available after the apex scale grade is where the candidate can work as the Cabinet Secretary of India.

AK Sharma, Former IAS Officer, PM Modi's Close Aide, Joins BJP in Lucknow; May Contest MLC Elections
India.com News Desk | January 14, 2021 3:11 PM IST
According to media reports, Arvind Kumar Sharma could get an MLC ticket for the soon to be held
AK Sharma, Former IAS Officer, PM Modi's Close Aide, Joins BJP in Lucknow; May Contest MLC Elections
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UPSC IAS 2020 Mains Admit Card Out at upsc.gov.in, CHECK All Important Details Here
India.com News Desk | December 18, 2020 7:36 PM IST
The exam is scheduled to be conducted on January 08, 09, 10, 16 & 17, 2021 in centres across the
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After Filing For Divorce From Tina Dabi, Athar Khan Doesn't Want to Stay in Rajasthan; Applies For Deputation in J&K
India.com News Desk | November 23, 2020 5:04 PM IST
According to latest reports, it is being said that Athar Khan doesn't want to stay in Rajasthan
After Filing For Divorce From Tina Dabi, Athar Khan Doesn't Want to Stay in Rajasthan; Applies For Deputation
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2020-11-23T06:04:18+00:00
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Tina Dabi, Athar Khan File For Divorce in Jaipur's Family Court | How The IAS Couple Had The Perfect Love Story
India.com News Desk | November 21, 2020 6:37 AM IST
Both Tina and Athar are officers of the Rajasthan cadre and are currently posted in Jaipur. The duo
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Punjab IAS Officer Rakhee Gupta Releases Devotional Song on Lord Krishna, Video Goes Viral | Watch
India.com Viral Desk | October 21, 2020 4:09 PM IST
The music video, 'Main Toh Ratungi Radha Naam' is a bhajan (devotional song) about Lord Krishna and
Punjab IAS Officer Rakhee Gupta Releases Devotional Song on Lord Krishna, Video Goes Viral | Watch
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2020-10-21T05:09:44+00:00
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Dedication to Duty: IAS Officer Rejoins Work 14 Days After Delivery, Carries Newborn Baby to Office
ANI Feeds | October 13, 2020 2:40 PM IST
She didn't avail the 6-month maternity leave and rejoined office a fortnight after she gave birth
Dedication to Duty: IAS Officer Rejoins Work 14 Days After Delivery, Carries Newborn Baby to Office
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2020-10-13T03:40:59+00:00
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In a Heartfelt Tribute, Spanish Mountaineer Names Peak After Uttarakhand IAS Officer; Here's the Reason Why
India.com Viral Desk | August 18, 2020 2:57 PM IST
Notably, Uttarakhand-cadre IAS officer Ashish Chauhan had extended help to Juan and saved his life
In a Heartfelt Tribute, Spanish Mountaineer Names Peak After Uttarakhand IAS Officer; Here's the Reason Why
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2020-08-18T03:57:55+00:00
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Impressive! Rajesh Kumar Singh Becomes First Visually-Impaired IAS Officer to Become Jharkhand's Deputy Commissioner
IANS | July 16, 2020 8:35 PM IST
Setting an example for all the youngsters out there, Rajesh Kumar Singh has become as the first
Impressive! Rajesh Kumar Singh Becomes First Visually-Impaired IAS Officer to Become Jharkhand's Deputy Commi
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2020-07-16T09:35:58+00:00
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IAS Officer Who Got Just 24 in Chemistry in Class 12 Shares His Old CBSE Score, Says 'Life is Much More Than Board Results'
India.com Viral News Desk | July 15, 2020 1:07 PM IST
Sangwan shared that he just got 24 marks in Chemistry to motivate students and parents, and not to
IAS Officer Who Got Just 24 in Chemistry in Class 12 Shares His Old CBSE Score, Says 'Life is Much More Than
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2020-07-15T02:07:21+00:00
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Karnataka IAS Officer Vijay Shankar, Accused in IMA Ponzi Scam, Ends Life
PTI | June 24, 2020 9:23 AM IST
Recently, the CBI sought state government's permission to prosecute Shankar, along with two others,
Karnataka IAS Officer Vijay Shankar, Accused in IMA Ponzi Scam, Ends Life
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2020-06-23T22:23:23+00:00
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'Heartiest Congratulations!': Twitter Gushes as Kerala's First Tribal IAS Officer, Sreedhanya Suresh, Takes Charge as District Collector of Kozhikode
India.com Viral News Desk | June 12, 2020 9:15 PM IST
Setting an example of empowerment of the tribal community as well as women across the country,
'Heartiest Congratulations!': Twitter Gushes as Kerala's First Tribal IAS Officer, Sreedhanya Suresh, Takes C
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2020-06-12T10:15:18+00:00
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Retired IAS Officer Posts His Nude Images in WhatsApp Group, Lands in Trouble
India.com Viral News Desk | May 18, 2020 10:15 AM IST
The members who saw the post expressed shock over the content shared and termed it 'distasteful'.
Retired IAS Officer Posts His Nude Images in WhatsApp Group, Lands in Trouble
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2020-05-17T23:15:43+00:00
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With Month-old Baby in Arms, This Andhra Pradesh IAS Officer Winning Everyone's Heart: Here's Why
India.com News Desk | April 13, 2020 1:56 PM IST
Her unceasing efforts won the hearts of people on social media as they showered with praises and
With Month-old Baby in Arms, This Andhra Pradesh IAS Officer Winning Everyone's Heart: Here's Why
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2020-04-13T02:56:00+00:00
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IAS Officer Resumes Duty a Day After Father's Demise to Combat Coronavirus, Netizens Call Him 'Real Hero'
India.com Viral News Desk | March 18, 2020 1:39 PM IST
IAS Officer Gets Applauded on Twitter After he Resumes Work to Combat Coronavirus, a Day Afer
IAS Officer Resumes Duty a Day After Father's Demise to Combat Coronavirus, Netizens Call Him 'Real Hero'
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2020-03-18T02:39:15+00:00
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‘Work Together For The Nation, Solve One Problem at a Time,’ PM Modi Tells IAS Officers
India.com News Desk | October 31, 2019 5:12 PM IST
Pm Modi also asked the IAS probationers to work together to fulfil the central government's vision
‘Work Together For The Nation, Solve One Problem at a Time,’ PM Modi Tells IAS Officers
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2019-10-31T06:12:47+00:00
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India's First Visually-Impaired Woman IAS Officer Takes Charge as Sub-Collector in Kerala
India.com News Desk | October 14, 2019 3:11 PM IST
She was born with weak eyesight and lost her vision at the age of six but that didn't deter her
India's First Visually-Impaired Woman IAS Officer Takes Charge as Sub-Collector in Kerala
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2019-10-14T04:11:03+00:00
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Yogi-led UP Govt Transfers 20 IAS Officers in Midnight Reshuffle
IANS | September 3, 2019 12:06 PM IST
Among the other IAS officers, who were transferred, are Additional Chief Secretary for science and
Yogi-led UP Govt Transfers 20 IAS Officers in Midnight Reshuffle
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2019-09-03T01:06:55+00:00
2019-09-03T01:06:55+00:00
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Daman & Diu: IAS Officer Who Quit Over J&K Told to Resume Work Till Resignation Accepted
India.com News Desk | August 29, 2019 2:00 PM IST
Kannan Gopinathan said that he was aware of the notice, but declined to comment further.
Daman & Diu: IAS Officer Who Quit Over J&K Told to Resume Work Till Resignation Accepted
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2019-08-29T03:00:26+00:00
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TN Schools Face Action For Asking Students to Wear Colour-coded Wrist Bands Based on Caste
India.com News Desk | August 14, 2019 2:18 PM IST
The red, yellow, green and saffron bands that students in some schools wore segregated them based
TN Schools Face Action For Asking Students to Wear Colour-coded Wrist Bands Based on Caste
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2019-08-14T03:18:01+00:00
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Kerala IAS Officer Sriram Venkitaraman Granted Bail in Case of Alleged Drunk Driving That Killed Journalist
India.com News Desk | August 6, 2019 10:32 PM IST
Bail was granted on the grounds that there was no alcohol content in the blood sample of the
Kerala IAS Officer Sriram Venkitaraman Granted Bail in Case of Alleged Drunk Driving That Killed Journalist
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2019-08-06T11:32:04+00:00
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