Is IAS officer a constitutional post?

Upon retirement, high ranking IAS officers have occupied constitutional posts such as the Chief Election Commissioner of India, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and the chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Do IAS get free travel?

In case of a life threat, they can even get STF commandoes for their protection. Bills: They generally get free or highly subsidised electricity, water, gas and phone connections. Trips: IAS officers enjoy subsidised accommodation in government guest houses or bungalows when on official or non-official trips.

Can chief minister transfer an IAS officer?

If such requests are to be genuine, the Central government may initially send the officer on a three years deputation to a State of its choice. The situation may be reassessed after the three year period and if the situation so warrants, the Central Government may permanently transfer the officer to that State.

Can an IAS officer change his allocated cadre?

So, as you can see, there is a very minute chance of an IAS officer being allocated his home cadre. In other cases, the home state is never allocated to the candidate. There are a few instances wherein an officer can change his cadre. This article talks about how an IAS officer can change his allocated cadre.

What is the job of an IAS officer in the government?

At this level, the IAS officers can serve as Cabinet Secretary, Secretary, Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary, Director, Deputy Secretary, and Secretary under different departments or ministries of the central government.

Can an IAS officer change his/her job after marriage?

It is not permitted if an IAS officer marries any other central/state/public sector undertaking employee. Change of cadre on grounds of extreme hardships is also permitted. Even here, transfer to home state is not allowed.

What is the highest post of an IAS officer?

The highest designation any IAS officer can reach after serving at the district, and state levels are the post of Cabinet Secretary. Other prestigious designations at the centre include Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary and the Under Secretary.