Does IAS have to salute?

A protocol also describes that if the IPS goes to a meeting with the IAS, they must salute the IAS. But this will happen only when the IPS is in its full uniform, if the IPS is not wearing its Cap then it is not obliged to salute the IAS.

Is IPS answerable to IAS?

An IPS has only the responsibility of its department, but an IAS (DM) has the responsibility of all the departments of the district. An IAS officer as DM is the head of the police department and other departments. As per one protocol, the IPS officer need to salute the IAS if he is senior to him.

What power does an IPS officer have?

IPS officers in India work as senior police officers. IPS officers maintain public peace and order, prevent crime, investigate, collect intelligence, provide security to VIPs, and tackle terrorism and a range of other crimes.

What is the difference between an IPS officer and an IAS?

An IPS only has the responsibility of its department, but an IAS (DM) has the responsibility of all departments of the district. As a DM, an IAS officer is also the head of the police department as well as other departments.

Which Ministry overlooks the posting and transfer of IAS officers?

Cadre Controlling Authority is the concerned ministry that overlooks the posting and transfer of the officers. Both IAS and IPS are All-India Services but both have separate Cadre Controlling Authority. The Ministry of Personnel is the Cadre Controlling Authority for IAS. This ministry directly reports to the Prime Minister of India.

Can an IAS officer become the Director General of a state?

Even the post of Union Home Secretary is also held by IAS officer. IPS can become the Director-General of Police of the state. An IPS officer in Union Government can become the Director of CBI, IB and RAW. Along with this, IPS can also be deployed on the post of National Security Adviser.

Why do people tend to join IPS over other departments?

All the IPS officers are easily recognizable and distinguished on the basis of their duty uniforms. Moreover, this can be one of the important reasons why people tend to join IPS over other departments. Their uniforms clearly become a symbol of power and authority.