If any government job in the country is considered the most prestigious and responsible, it is the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Every year, millions of young people dream of joining this service and work hard to achieve it. But many people wonder: once a candidate becomes an IAS officer, what is their first position after training and how are they promoted further?
When a candidate passes the UPSC Civil Services Examination and becomes an IAS officer, they are first sent for training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. Here, they are taught about administration, law, government schemes, and public service.
After completing their training, an IAS officer is assigned their first field posting. This posting typically involves the position of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Assistant Collector, or Joint Magistrate. In this position, officers are given responsibility for a specific area of a district. During this period, officers gain a close understanding of administrative functions, such as maintaining law and order, implementing government schemes, and addressing public concerns. This period is a crucial learning period for them.
Gets first promotion after a few years
After an IAS officer has served for approximately 3 to 5 years, they receive their first promotion. They may then be appointed to positions such as Additional District Magistrate (ADM) or Municipal Commissioner in a city. In this position, their responsibilities increase significantly. They assist the Collector in the administrative work of the district and are involved in many important decisions.
DMs are made with increasing experience
According to reports, after approximately 9 to 12 years of service, many IAS officers are appointed District Magistrate (DM) or Collector. This is the most important position in the district administration. The DM is the chief administrative officer of the entire district. He or she has significant responsibilities for law and order, development work, elections, disaster management, and implementation of government schemes.
