How much do honest IAS officers earn?

The basic salary of an IAS officer is Rs 56,100 as per 7th Pay Commission. In addition to the salary, an IAS officer is also given several other allowances, including Travel Allowance and Dearness Allowance. The basic per month salary of an IAS officer can go on to reach Rs. 2,50,000 for a Cabinet Secretary.

Can a Barch student give IAS exam?

Yes, you can definitely appear for UPSC exam if you meant UPSC CSE exam as it has only one requirement regarding educational qualifications and that is graduation in any subject from a recognized college/university.

Who get more respect IAS or IPS?

Both IAS and IPS are very powerful positions in their respective fields but IAS is much more powerful than the IPS. An IPS has only the responsibility of its department, but an IAS has the responsibility of all the departments of the district. An IAS officer is the head of the police department too.

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.

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.

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.

Can politicians be honest in the crossfire?

If it could be done by a prime minister who had the reputation of being honest, it can be done by any politician. The damage this crossfire does to governance is phenomenal, especially if honest officers are implicated. The officers feel dejected and frustrated.