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What are the disadvantages of becoming IAS?
Disadvantages of being IAS officer.
- What are the disadvantages of being an IAS officer? ANSWER :-
- 1: Cadre Problems. IAS is an All India Service (AIS).
- 2: Frequent Transfers.
- 3: Family Life.
- 4: Unimportant Postings.
- 5: Political Interference.
- 6: Corruption.
- 7: Supersession.
Is it worth being an IAS officer?
Yes, it is worth! Being an IAS is the crown job though quite tough to reach there. After burning the midnight lamp when you get the taste of success you also get VIP treatment from the day your training begins.
Is IAS a permanent job?
As with other countries following the parliamentary system of government, the IAS is a part of the permanent bureaucracy of the nation, and is an inseparable part of the executive of the Government of India….Indian Administrative Service.
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How is life of an IAS?
A typical day in the field begins from 9 am for an IAS officer. It would include reading daily progress reports, surveying government departments or the district, reviewing implementation of development work and meetings. The activities can take up the entire day and usually end at approximately 9 pm.
What are the benefits of being an IAS officer?
Free stay in government rest houses and bungalows during duty. IAS officers are also entitled to a monthly pension after retirement based on their rank and length of service. You can read about the detailed IAS officers salary per month in the linked article.
Why do some IAS officers write their posts anonymously?
I am an IAS officer and writing this answer anonymously for two obvious reasons. 1. Don’t want to do self-boast “by name”. 2. Can’t criticize the system and IAS (for wrong things) openly, myself being a part of govt. Will also try to compare with other jobs, esp other govt services.
Can you criticize the system and IAS openly?
Can’t criticize the system and IAS (for wrong things) openly, myself being a part of govt. Will also try to compare with other jobs, esp other govt services. I have done more than a decade into the field (i.e. DM, Commissioner, etc) are reasonably good posts, though not best ones.
Can an IAS officer be deputed to international bodies?
Many IAS officers are also deputed to international bodies such as the United Nations. There are provisions to depute IAS officers to private organizations for short tenures as well.