What are the responsibilities of an IAS officer?

Hi, Civil servants in India are executive arm of Indian Democracy. IAS officers, the most important component of civil services, are responsible for the law and order and general administration in the area under their supervision. Typically the functions of an IAS officer are as follows: (a) To handle the daily affairs of the both state and central government. (b) Help in policy formulation and decision making, when posted on staff roles in ministries. (c) To implement government policies at grass-root level when posted at field work I.e. as SDM, ADM, DM and Divisional Commissioner and act as intermediate between public and government by good execution and deliverance skills. (d) Leadership roles in Development boards. (e) Coordination with other governmental org or departs such as Police, Defence, Engineering, etc. (f) Leadership roles in some PSUs. (g) Defacto office bearers of lot of Government, semi-government bodies.

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