Why do toppers choose IAS over IFS?

Ans. Though a majority of UPSC candidates choose IAS over IFS, the choices are partly due to the limited number of vacancies in the IFS. The service profile of IAS and IFS are different for the majority of their career, and both are equally important for the functioning of the government.

Which requires more rank IAS or IFS?

If one gets top marks, one gets a service of one’s choice. Usually, IAS is the most preferred service among candidates, followed by IFS and IPS. Those with lower ranks get into allied civil services such as Indian Revenue Service, Indian Audit and Accounts Service and Indian Railways Service.

What is the last rank to get IAS/IPS/IFS/IRS/ IRS etc?

2017: The last Rank to get IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS etc Service GENERAL OBC S. C S. T IAS 105 517 629 594 IFS 152 602 717 616 IPS 245 632 792 867 IRS (IT) 329 706 859 886

What is the last rank of general category candidate in IAS?

IAS – The last rank of a general category candidate allocated to IAS was 92. IFS – The last rank of a general category candidate allocated to IFS was 134. IPS – The last rank of a general category candidate allocated to IPS was 236.

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.

How many candidates appeared for the 2020 IAS interview?

The IAS Interview took place in February, March and July 2020. A total of 829 candidates from various categories have been recommended for the appointment in the Civil Services. The break-up of the total numbers against each post is given below: