Can IAS officer be suspended?

Yes, an IAS officer can be suspended under unforeseen circumstances, like crime and violation of any law under the Indian Constitution. Simply speaking, only the President of India can suspend or dismiss IAS officers after reviewing their case. The central government also has rights in this matter.

What happens if IAS officer is suspended?

Process of Suspension of the IAS Officer After the suspension of an IAS officer, the State Government submits the charge sheet for the suspension order of the IAS officer. If the State Government cannot submit the charge sheet within two months, the suspension charges against the IAS officer are revoked.

Can an IAS officer be transferred from one cadre to another?

Either one of them is sent to the cadre of another or both of them are transferred to some other third cadre. The interstate transfer of IAS officers is permitted only in the case of the marriage of IAS officers. In such a case, both should be a member of Indian Administrative Services and must apply for cadre change citing the reason.

What is the life of an IAS officer after political interference?

The political interference led to substantial inefficiency where the vital positions are not held by the best officers and ultimately this can lead to institutional decline. Imagine that changing your job every month and year. That is what the average IAS officer life once he tries, to be honest.

What are the challenges faced by an IAS officer?

The IAS officer at the region level works in coordination with the MP and MLA. They both are required to serve the common people by bringing development, welfare, well-being and peace to the society where they belong to. The first and foremost challenge is the dispute between the IAS officers and MP or MLA.

How can I become an honest IAS officer?

If you want to become an honest IAS officer, then you have to deal with many shortcomings in the career due to honesty from getting not top posts to being threatened by politicians. Aspirants should understand the essence of the term “civil servant”. Then only one can succeed in this profession.