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Why do people prefer IAS or IFS?
Ans. Though a majority of UPSC candidates choose IAS over IFS, the choices are partly due to the limited number of vacancies in the IFS. The service profile of IAS and IFS are different for the majority of their career, and both are equally important for the functioning of the government.
Where do IRS officers work?
Since the IRS cadre officers are the experts in the matters of taxation they are recruited in various agencies like CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), R&AW (Research & Analysis Wing) and IB (Intelligence Bureau). IRS officers get an opportunity to serve as chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
Is it better to join the IRS or IAS?
If you prefer residing in the metro cities, you may prefer the IRS since 80-90\% of the postings are in metro or big cities. If your spouse is also in the IRS, you can be posted together most of the time, unlike the IAS. There is more stability of tenure in IRS.
Which is better IAS or Indian Revenue Service?
IAS is a preferred choice by 99\% of the candidates as compared to Indian Revenue Service. This is not without basis. IAS heads almost all the departments in Central and State Governments. Even revenue department is headed by Revenue Secretary, who is an IAS officer.
Why do you want to join IRS (IT)?
IRS (IT) thus enables you to acquire expertise in almost all aspects of the economy. Many IRS or IPS officers often take the exam again so that they can get the IAS. What are your reasons for not opting for the same?
What is the difference between an IAS officer and IRS officer?
The social recognition and prestige of an IAS officer, particularly as DM, is far more than the IRS officers of any rank IAS officers play far more important role in policy formation of the Central and State Governments than IRS officers