Can IAS officer run side business?

Are IAS Officers Allowed to do Business? IAS officers are strictly prohibited under governmental regulations from directly partaking in business for personal interest while serving as a bureaucrat. However, retired IAS officers are allowed to run their own businesses.

Can an IAS officer work in his own district?

Generally, an IAS/IPS officer cannot get his home cadre. However, there is a very slim chance of it. This is possible only if you get a very high rank and then there are vacancies in your home state for your category in that year. In addition, you should have given your first preference as your home state.

What is the life of an IAS officer after political interference?

The political interference led to substantial inefficiency where the vital positions are not held by the best officers and ultimately this can lead to institutional decline. Imagine that changing your job every month and year. That is what the average IAS officer life once he tries, to be honest.

What are the challenges faced by an IAS officer?

The IAS officer at the region level works in coordination with the MP and MLA. They both are required to serve the common people by bringing development, welfare, well-being and peace to the society where they belong to. The first and foremost challenge is the dispute between the IAS officers and MP or MLA.

Is there any political interference in the Central Services?

There may not be much political interference in Central Services, but then they are also not helped by politicians when they need them. While in other jobs, you gain importance as you get more and more experience. Unfortunately, it is just opposite in IAS, IPS. You are the most important person when you are SP or DM.

How are IAS and IPS reined in by the government?

IAS and IPS are reined by the party in power to further their goals. The numbers of people directly under influence of the centre government are so small that they hardly make much of a difference for winning or losing an election. The Centre Government has given up most of its discretionary powers in the matter of administrative matters.