The Steel Frame of India
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The Civil Services form the backbone of India's governance, ensuring administration, law and order, and development. They are broadly classified into All India Services, Central Civil Services, State Civil Services, and Union Territory Services.
You will not have a united India if you do not have a good all-India service which has the independence to speak out its mind. — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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IAS
Indian Administrative Service
Policy Implementation & Administration
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The premier service ensuring effective governance at the grassroots and policy level. Officers handle district administration, policy implementation, and coordination between state and central government.
Strategy for Success
Focus on General Studies, Essay, and Ethics. Develop a balanced, administrative mindset with strong answer-writing, case analysis and interpersonal skills.
Career Progression
1
National (Apex)
Cabinet Secretary / Secretary to Government of India
2
State (Apex)
Chief Secretary / Additional Chief Secretary
3
State HQ
Principal Secretary / Secretary (State Departments)
4
Division
Divisional Commissioner
5
District
District Magistrate (DM) / Collector
6
District
Additional District Magistrate (ADM)
7
Sub-Division
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) / Sub-Collector
8
Tehsil / Taluk
Tehsildar / Assistant Collector / Nayab Tehsildar
9
HQ / Secretariat