Hayat Ashraf

IAS stands for the Indian Administrative Service. It is the premier civil service of the Government of India. The IAS officers are responsible for the administrative functions of the government at the central, state, and district levels. The recruitment for the IAS is done through the Civil Services Examination (CSE), which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India. The CSE is a highly competitive exam and is considered one of the toughest exams in the country. Candidates who clear the CSE and are ranked high enough are allocated the IAS, along with other services such as the Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Revenue Service (IRS), among others, based on their preferences and the available vacancies. IAS officers play a crucial role in policy formulation, implementation, and decision-making in the government. They hold key positions in various departments and are responsible for managing government affairs, implementing gove...