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The Indian Administrative Service (abbreviated as IAS) (Hindi: भारतीय प्रशासनिक सेवा) is the premier[2] administrative civil service of the Government of India. IAS officers hold key and strategic positions in the Union Government, States[2] and public-sector undertakings.[2] Like in various countries (example UK) following Parliamentary system, IAS as the permanent bureaucracy in India forms an inseparable part of the executive branch of the Government of India thus providing continuity and neutrality to the administration. Unlike Candidates selected to other civil services, a person once appointed to Indian Administrative Service or Indian Foreign Service (IFS) becomes ineligible to reappear in Civil Services Examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission because there are no higher civil services other than aforementioned two services under Government of India.[3] Along with the IPS and forest services, the IAS is one of the three All India Services—its cadre can be employed by both - the Union Government and the States.[2] Upon confirming to service after probation as Sub-Divisional Magistrate, an IAS officer is given administrative command of entire district as District collector. On attaining the upper levels of Super Time Scale to Apex Scale, they can go on to head whole departments and subsequently entire Ministries of Government of India and States. IAS officers represent Government of India at the international level in bilateral and multilateral negotiations. On deputations[4] they work at Intergovernmental organizations like World Bank[5] and United Nations or its Agencies.[4] IAS officers at various levels of administration play vital roles in conducting free, fair and smooth elections in India under the direction of Election Commission of India and states.[6]

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HISTORY

The erstwhile Indian Civil Service was higher civil service of the British Empire in British India during British rule in the period between 1858 and 1947. The civil services were divided into two categories - covenanted and uncovenanted. The covenanted civil service consisted of only white British civil servants occupying the higher posts in the government. The uncovenanted civil service was solely introduced to facilitate the entry of Indians at the lower rung of the administration.[7][8] At the time of the partition of India and departure of the British, in 1947, the Indian Civil Service was divided between the new Dominions of India and Pakistan. The part which went to India was named the Indian Administrative Service, while the part that went to Pakistan was named the "Civil Service of Pakistan".

 

Recruitment

 

Recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service is done through an extremely competitive examination called the "Civil Services Examination", organized by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). In 2012, over 500,000 candidates took this exam[9] from which only 170 were finally recruited into the Indian Administrative Service.

 

Allocation and placement
.Functions of the civil servant/officer A civil servant is responsible for the law and order and general administration in the area under his work.

Typically the functions of an IAS officer are as follows:[13] •

 

    To handle the daily affairs of the government, including framing and implementation of policy in consultation with the minister-in-charge of the concerned ministry.[13] 

 

o  Implementation of policy requires supervision. o    Implementation requires travelling to places where the policies are being implemented.

 

o    Implementation also includes expenditure of public funds which again requires personal supervision as the officers are answerable to the Parliament and State Legislature for any irregularities that may occur.

 

•    In the process of policy formulation and decision making, officers at higher levels like Joint Secretary and Deputy Secretary contribute to the final shape of the policy and/or take a final decision with the concurrence of the minister concerned or the cabinet (depending on the gravity of the issue).[13]

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Designations  

Progression of career of IAS officers in State and Centre Government Most IAS officers start their careers in the state administration at the sub-divisional level as a sub divisional magistrate. They are entrusted with the law and order situation of the city along with general administration and development work of the areas under their charge.[14] Since early 20th-century, Indian civil servants are colloquially called "babus",[15] while Indian bureaucracy is called "babudom", as in the "rule of babus", especially in the Indian media.

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Salary structure Grade  

 

 Position in the State Government(s) or Central government                                 Pay Scale (per month)

Cabinet Secretary Grade    Cabinet Secretary of India                                              ₹90,000 Apex Scale

Chief Secretary of States, Secretary (Union Secretaries in charge) of various ministries of Government of India                                                                                                                                                       ₹80,000 (fixed)

Above Super Time Scale    Principal Secretary in the State Government or Additional Secretary to the Government of India                                                                                                                                    ₹67,000-79,000

Super Time Scale    Divisional Commissioner in a division or Secretary in the State government or Joint Secretary to the Government of India                                                ₹37,400-₹67,000 plus grade pay of ₹10000 Selection Grade  

 

District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner of a District or Special Secretary in the State government or Director in the Government of India            ₹37,400-₹67,000 plus grade Pay of ₹8700 Junior Administrative Grade    

District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner of a District or Additional Secretary in the State government or Deputy Secretary to the Government of India         ₹15,600-₹39,100 plus grade pay of ₹7600 Senior Time Scale    

Additional District Magistrate/Additional Collector/Additional Deputy Commissioner of a District or Joint Secretary in the State Government or Under/Deputy Secretary to the Government of India  

                                                                               ₹15,600-₹39,100 plus grade pay of ₹6600 Junior Time Scale    

Sub-Divisional Magistrate in a sub-division of a district/Section Officer in state secretariat (Entry)  

 

                                                                                                               ₹15,600-₹39,100 plus grade pay of ₹5400  

  In this article we will talk about the process involved in becoming an IAS or (Indian Administrative Services) officer! 

 

  Please Note: Becoming an:

•    IAS (Indian Administrative Services) officer

•    IPS (Indian Police Services) officer etc…

 

Is all done though the same “UPSC held Civil Services” examination! This guide is written from the point of view of becoming an IAS officer. However, the procedure to become an IPS etc. officer is also the same!    If you are interested in becoming an IAS officer, you probably know what the IAS is all about and why becoming an IAS officer is a very good career option. However, just incase you do not know, let us give you some quick information on IAS! If you become an IAS officer, you become part of the Indian Administrative Service. You will be part of the Govt. You can work from “the inside” and change “the system”!!  If you have a dream for India, or if you, like us, believe that India will soon be a “super-power”. If you want to be part of the process of making India a great nation, IAS is for you! Being an IAS officer, there is a lot more power and control you have so that you can be part of Emerging India!   Besides that, IAS is a great career option! You get many “perks of the job” when you are an IAS officer. You will have “job security”, “discount on Govt. services”, “Govt. provided transportation” and many more things... Even though the monthly salary provided by the IAS career is not too high, the “perks” make up for the less salary!  However, getting into the IAS is not that easy! There is a very competitive “one year long” exam! To get into the IAS, you probably will have to try more than once before you succeed. And even if you clear the exam, then you have to get a very good score to qualify for the IAS! So, basically getting into the IAS is not that easy. However, here on indiahowto.com, we will try to show you “how to..” get in.  To get into the IAS, you will have to give the “UPSC held Civil Services Examination”. It is a common exam for getting into the IAS, IPS etc. To succeed in the “Civil Services Examination” you first need to understand how the examination is conducted or the “examination format”! But, before we understand that, let get some "Frequently Asked Questions" out of the way….       In this article we have talked about the RTI (Right to Information) act. This act, has given the people, the power to CHANGE the country. The RTI act has made the inner working of the Govt. transparent! If YOU, the average citizen learns to use this act, YOU can change the country.  In this article, we have told you everything that you need to know about the RTI Act, how you can use it, how it affects you etc! Even if you know nothing about “politics” or “laws” do not worry. This article is written in a very simple and easy to understand way keeping the lay man in mind.   If you think that the RTI Act does not affect you, "YOU ARE WRONG!"  If you are a citizen of Indian, the RTI Act has given you a lot of power that you can and must use.   For example, next time you ask for a “phone line” or a “water connection”, if you use the RTI Act, you can get your work done quickly. You will not have to make 15 trips to the Govt. offices and bribe and beg the officials to get your work done. RTI has changed all that. Though this article we will show you how to use RTI, to get your work done!     Are the roads outside your house terrible, RTI will help you solve the problem. Is there a problem of un-hygiene in your area, RTI will help you solve your problem.   If you are young and cannot appreciate all the above points, then believe us that sooner or later you will have to go and get some of your work done though Govt. offices. When you do, you will appreciate the power RTI. But, by then it will be too late.   Why? Because there is talk about RTI being changed so that the power is taken away from the people. In this article we have showed you how you can fight this and support RTI.  Basically, if you are an Indian, YOU MUST read this! Not only that, do tell as many people as you can to also read this. Do this for your country! Now, in the next section we shall try to understand what the RTI Act is all about...

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