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Indian Administrative Services (IAS)

“Public Service is a stimulating, proud and a lively enterprise. It is not just a way of life but a
way to live fully”-Lee Hamilton (American Politician)
What if a profession bestowed upon you, the power to uplift the society, achieve
social and economic equality and augment the education system; thereby letting
you spearhead the process of nation-building? What if a profession offered you
exciting job-prospects which promote life-long learning and can further hone
decision-making skills and judgment powers along with the ability to handle the
difficult situations at all given circumstances?
If the above deliverables did
resonate with you, then the
unparalleled and highly challenging
career as an Indian Administrative
Services (IAS) Officer might just be
your true calling! IAS, under the
aegis of “All India Services” is an
instrument of Federalism in India;
which allows officers to
meaningfully contribute towards
societal reformation through Good-Governance initiatives and innovative
policy-formulations while empowering them to steer important causes with the
use of their intellect, dedication and commitment towards the country.

The origins of this high altruist and distinguished profession can be traced to
the establishment of the “Imperial Civil Service (ICS)”, the elite governing corps
touted to be the ‘Steel frame" of the Colonial period for almost a century
beginning from 1857. Post-Independence the ICS transformed into the IAS.
Currently, recruitment into the IAS is carried out by the Central Recruitment
Agency -Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) through a 3-Step
Eliminatory Examination procedure comprising of –

• Indian Administrative Services is the premier civil service of India and forms the
administrative arm of all Indian services
• IAS officials carry out all duties required for the smooth running of the administration
• Degree requirements include bachelors in any discipline after 10+2 in any relevant
discipline
• Satyendranath Tagore, elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, was the first Indian to join
Indian Civil Services in 1863
• Find out more about the Indian Administrative Services through Union Public Service
Commission https://www.upsc.gov.in/

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