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Does an IAS work 24 * 7?
They rarely work 24×7, though technically, they are at the disposal of the government all the time. Most officers reach to their officer at 9.30/10 AM and they are back by 6 PM. They have to work only 5 days in a week and they also enjoys more than 50 days of other forms of leave in a year.
Do IAS officers have free time?
The day to day life of an IAS officer during training is very disciplined and starts at 6 am sharp. The following is the schedule usually followed at LBSNAA: 6 am: Morning exercise/horse riding training for 60 minutes. 7 am to 9 am: Free time for morning activities.
How many hours do IPS officers work?
Min 56 Hours Generally, the officers are required to work on usual timings i.e. 9 am to 5 pm. But depending on the work assigned to them and deadlines approaching, they are required to work overtime.
Why should I Choose IAS over IPS?
If you choose IAS over IPS, you will get the following advantages in your life. The IAS officers get the fastest promotion in India. A typical IAS officer gets 2-4 years of advantage in terms of promotion as compared to IPS. IPS officers also get lower salary for the same rank (upto IG rank) after the first Time Scale (on fourth year of service).
Does an IPS officer have to report to an IAS officer?
An IPS officer has to report to an IAS officer most of the time. IAS officers head all ministries and department while IPS officer head their own police department only. Even the DG reports to the Home Secretary who is an IAS officer.
What is it like to be an IAS officer?
In IAS, your contribution is indirect except in the District Collector post. The satisfaction is greatest as an IPS officer. I know some IPS officers who are so much afraid by the antisocial elements that they would leave the town no sooner the officer is posted there.
What is the power of an IPS officer?
IPS officers enjoy immense power directly. There is no one who can take conflict even with low ranking police officers. They have plentiful discretionary power and they can put any person including a senior IAS official into trouble.