Civil Services

Civil Service is the cadre of government employees trusted with the administration of our nation and have the authority to carry out the policy of the government. Indian Civil Services have become much more complex and broader while attracting youth. The importance of the Civil Services in a nation like India is great. To enter this cadre you have to clear competitive exams, conducted at the national as a way to achieve, an efficient, rational public administration.

Key to Success

To be successful as a civil servant you need to have/develop:

Above average IQ
Problem solving
Creative thinking
Goal setting

Scope and opportunities

On clearing UPSC entrance exam one has scope of working in various sectors of the government. Major areas of government services are Indian Administrative services, Indian Foreign Services and Indian Police Services. Based on ranks one works as a Additional Secretary.

One can give Entrance exams after completing graduation. Minimum age required is 21 and the upper age limit is 28 to 30. There is limitation on attempts of civil service exams and it varies from category to category.

Lifestyle & Social Status

Hectic work Hours
Total security of job uptill retirement
Well taken care by Government
Transferable job

Well known personalities- Kiran Bedi (IPS)

Job Profile

For IAS

Advise on policies
Managing of funds
Planning budget
Law and order
General administration
Execute development work

For IFS

Conversant in one foreign language minimum
Represent the nation in other countries

For IPS

Maintain law & order
Intelligence duties

Skill Sets

Networking
Multicultural team environment
Assembling, gathering and researching information
Decision making
Language for IFS
Alertness
Spontaneity

Work Value

Hard working
Efficient

Current Job Scenario

Pay scale varies according to the position but you get assured of residence, transport and assistance of personal help during the service. You can work in the following services of government: