How to become a IAS officer -UPSC Civil services

Career in Government Civil Services

Do you want to serve the people of our nation? Is it your dream to work for the government of India? If yes, you should consider a career in civil services.

A civil service officer is the government officer of law. They can influence the decision making of the government and receive the opportunity to participate in the decisions of policymaking. A civil service offer serves as the link between the government and the people. They help the government in executing the official policies at the ground level. A civil service officer receives a huge amount of respect, from the people and power and facilities from the government. It is their responsibility to hear the problems the people are facing. They should also be able to come up with satisfactory solutions to overcome those issues. A civil service officer should have skills like leadership, administration, communication, and problem-solving abilities. There are numerous civil services under the Indian government:

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
• Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
• Indian Forest Service (IFoS) 
• Indian Revenue Service (IRS) etc.

Example: Some of the most notable civil service officers of India are Naresh Chandra, Yogendra Narain Tukaram Mundhe, Armstrong Pame, Ritu Maheshwari, and Smita Sabharwal.