How many years are sufficient for IAS preparation?

1 year
Hence, 1 year is sufficient for IAS preparation. One should have taken their prelims exam, by the end of this phase successfully.

At what age Gaurav Agarwal became IAS?

29
One of the youngest IAS toppers is Tina Dabi who bagged the enviable all-India rank of 1 in the 2015 civil services at the age of just 22….Age of UPSC Toppers.

Year	Name	IAS Topper Age
2016	Nandini K R	27
2015	Tina Dabi	22
2014	Ira Singhal	31
2013	Gaurav Agrawal	29

Is iasdias worth the effort?

IAS is a widely acclaimed profession too. It gives you a network that’s owner’s pride and neighbors’ envy! It’s worth all the effort you put in. I have penned down my struggle, motivation to join the services, and a complete preparation strategy in my book 71 to 51.

Is being an IAS officer worth the effort?

IAS is only worth the effort if you want to do Civil Service, i.e. service for the common people. A Lot of people aspire to become IAS Officers for that Red Beacon Vehicle, Sarkari Bungalow, Servants at hand, and people bowing down to you every time.

Is it better to join private sector or IAS?

Having said that, IAS is something people dream for because of various reasons such as power, prestige, social status, giving back something to the society etc etc. The simple answer is if you have talent, go for private sector. If you want money, go for the same.

Do IAS officers become just a glorified Babu after promotion?

However, as you get promoted to DIG, IG or Commissioner/Secretary, your importance declines. There are several dozen IG, ADG and even DG sitting in the state capital, and no one knows them. The IAS officers also become just a glorified babu when they become secretaries after promotion.