Functions Of An IAS Officer

Suhasini Bhaskar 5 years ago

Constituted back in 1946, IAS (Indian Administrative Services) is one of the chief services of the Government of India. Previously, Indian Imperial Service was in force from 1893-1946. Based on the recommendations of the Aitchison Commission, the cadre system in the Civil services was established. With gradual developments in the administration system, a total of 7 All India Services and 5 central departments came into force.

Recruitment of IAS officers

Currently, there are three modes of IAS recruitment

  1. Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC every year
  2. Promotion of State Civil Service officers to IAS
  3. Through the selection of non - State Civil Service officers.

Functions of an IAS officer

Primarily, an IAS officer looks after the maintenance of law and order, revenue and general administration in the area that falls under him. Additionally, noteworthy functions of an IAS officer are as follows:

  • Collecting revenue and function as a court in revenue matters
  • Function as Executive Magistrate
  • Maintaining law and order
  • Function as Chief development officer
  • Supervising policy implementation of State and Central Government
  • Travel to review policy implementation
  • Supervising public funds expenditure
  • Manage government affairs which include framing and implementing new policies
  • IAS officers that work as Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary contribute to making policies

 

IAS Officers designations- Other organizations

  • IAS officers can be appointed in autonomous organizations
  • They also serve as Personal Secretaries to Ministers in Central Government. However, there is a provision that IAS officers in private organizations can serve for a fixed tenure.

IAS Officers designations- field posting

  • Member Board of Revenue.
  • District Magistrate/District Collector/Deputy Commissioner.
  • Divisional Commissioner.
  • SDO/SDM/Joint Collector/ Chief Development Officer (CDO).
  • Chairman Board of Revenue

IAS Officers designations- Secretariat of State Government/ Central Government

  1. Cabinet Secretary.
  2. Director in Government of India.
  3. Deputy Secretary in Government of India.
  4. Secretary to Government of India/ Chief Secretary.
  5. Under Secretary in Government of India.
  6. Joint Secretary to Government of India / Secretary in State Government.
  7. Additional Secretary to Government of India / Principal Secretary in State Government.

IAS Officer Promotion

IAS officers are eligible for promotions based on their performance appraisal. The scrutiny is done by a Committee of senior civil servants. A specified number of years of service is a pre-requisite when it comes to promotion eligibility.  Such time-bound promotions help to attract and retain the best talent in the country.

Regulations governing IAS

IAS officers are regulated as per the All India Services Rules such as:

  1. AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968,
  2. AIS (PAR) Rules, 2007,
  3. AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958,
  4. AIS (Cadre) Rules, 1954,
  5. AIS (Pay) Rules, 2007 etc.

IAS is considered to be one of the most prestigious job profiles. About 93 % of students struggle to get through the exams. It’s not easy to crack competitive exams such as an IAS exam unless backed with a strong study plan and guidance. If you are an aspiring IAS student, get in touch with a professional IAS coaching centre near you.

 

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