What is the job profile of an IAS officer?

Hi, The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the administrative civil service of the Government of India. IAS officers hold key positions in the Union Government, State governments and public-sector undertakings. Along with the police and forest services, the IAS is one of the three All India Services—its cadre can be employed both by the union government and the states. IAS officers are recruited by the Union government on the recommendation of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and posted under various State governments. The officers carry high respect and stature in the society coupled with the significant task of administering public offices, making it one of the most desirable jobs in India. While the respective State Governments have control over them, they can not censure or take disciplinary action against an IAS officer or an All-India service officer, without consulting the Union Government. A civil servant is responsible for the law and order and general administration in the area under his work. Typically the functions of an IAS officer are as follows: To handle the daily affairs of the government, including framing and implementation of policy in consultation with the minister-in-charge of the concerned ministry. Implementation of policy requires supervision. Implementation requires travelling to places where the policies are being implemented. Implementation also includes expenditure of public funds which again requires personal supervision as the officers are answerable to the Parliament and State Legislature for any irregularities that may occur. In the process of policy formulation and decision making, officers at various levels like joint secretary, deputy secretary make their contributions and the final shape to the policy is given or a final decision is taken with the concurrence of the minister concerned or the cabinet depending upon the gravity the issue. Found this useful? Click on the thumbs up below or mark it as best.

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Hi, The job profile of an IAS officer is truly multi-dimensional, challenging, exciting, and fulfilling at the same time. IAS Officers are trained to handle government affairs. Their main work, especially at the centre, involves formulation and implementation of policies pertaining to a particular area e.g. finance, commerce, etc. At the district level, these officers are mainly concerned with district affairs, including implementation of developmental programs. At the beginning of his career an IAS joins the state administration at the divisional level, as a sub-magistrate, and looks after law and order, general administration and development work in the area under his charge. The mail role of an IAS officer are as follows: 1. Policy Executor. 2. Regulator. 3. Crisis Manager. 4. Policy Framer. Please note that the All India Services have a crucial role to play in the development of the country. The Central and State Civil Servants are in charge of the governance of the various departments to ensure that the administrative infrastructure works according to the Constitutional provision. Civil Servants have 'power' and 'authority'. They are in fact the custodians of the civil rights and entitlements of every citizen. The services need individuals with an intense desire for field work and an inclination for interaction with the common men and women. In order to be successful in this field you need to have below mentioned skills: - Civil servants are expected to show understanding of national and international affairs,and trends. - Capability to assess the mood of the people. - Commitment to the governance of the nation. - Ability to take orders and maintain the line of command, etc. Feel free to raise more questions. Appreciate by giving it thumbs up or marking as best. All the Best.

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