Do you regret choosing IPS over IAS Quora?
If you choose IPS over IAS, you may miss the following 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.
Do you regret becoming IAS Quora?
Generally, IAS officers don’t regret since each and every aspirant knows from his/her preparation days that what they are preparing for and how will be there life in future. Every serious aspirant knows the pros and cons. Of becoming an IAS officer so regret doesn’t happens there.
Why do people prefer IRS over IPS?
There is very little political interference and people who prefer residing in cities and big towns opt for such services. There is also much more stability in IRS than in Indian Police Services. Indian Police Services are meant for hard-hearted aspirants.
What are the disadvantages of IPS officer?
Cons
- The service life of an IPS officer is very demanding.
- The job requires continuous physical fitness criteria to be maintained for the initial years of service.
- Requires a tough mentality to deal with the gruesome crimes and scenes of violence as a part of the police job.
Do IAS officers regret not joining the IPS?
Yes, some IAS Officers regret not joining the IPS. They miss the medals, glamour and most importantly the charming Uniform, which sets them unique. It is well known that IPS is the most glamorous job when compared to others. Common People recognise and know IPS Officers better than their IAS counterparts.
Can I become an IAS officer after 4-6 years of work?
I know a few people who got into IAS after 4-6 years of working in their other jobs as IPS, IRS etc. It is because, the type of recognition an IAS or IPS gets at such young age is unparallel in other services. They get the big bungalows, red-light cars and uniformed guards which are not available to other services.
Do IAS officers become just a glorified Babu after promotion?
However, as you get promoted to DIG, IG or Commissioner/Secretary, your importance declines. There are several dozen IG, ADG and even DG sitting in the state capital, and no one knows them. The IAS officers also become just a glorified babu when they become secretaries after promotion.
What is the peak salary to staring salary of an IAS?
The ratio of the peak salary to staring salary of an IAS officer is just four times. However, the story is quite different in corporate. For example, the Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has been given an annual salary of USD5.08 million (over Rs. 30 crore) and USD2 million in stock options.