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What should I choose between IAS and IFS?
The preferred choice of service for most UPSC Civil Services candidates is the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), instead of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) even though both are of equal prestige. Even UPSC exam toppers generally do not choose to go for the Foreign Service.
Can I become IFS through UPSC?
IFS officers are selected through the civil services exam conducted by the UPSC. The UPSC exam consists of three rounds of exam/test to recruit candidates into the Group A and Grup B Central services. In other words, the officer through this selection can get the position of Joint Secretary in Ministry.
What is the difference between IFs and IAS?
Ans. IFS is the Indian Foreign Service. An IFS officer is a career diplomat who has to project and protect Indian interests abroad. IAS is the Indian Administrative Service, which takes care of day to day administration inside India.
Can I become an IAS officer after joining the IFS?
A candidate who has joined IAS/IFS is not allowed to sit for the Civil Services Examination again. Hence anyone who has joined IFS cannot become an IAS officer and vice versa. IAS officers and IFS officers may be sent on deputation to other departments depending on service requirements from time to time by the government.
What is Indian Foreign Service (IFS)?
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is a coveted service in the UPSC civil services. Entry into the IFS is your window to a career in the foreign service. You can be a diplomat representing India in various other countries and international arenas, and even rise to be an ambassador of the country.
Is it easy to get into the Indian Foreign Service?
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is a coveted service in the UPSC civil services. Entry into the IFS is your window to a career in the foreign service. You can be a diplomat representing India in various other countries and international arenas, and even rise to be an ambassador of the country. However, it is not easy to get into this service.