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Who is more powerful DM or IAS officer?
Both IAS and IPS are the most powerful posts in a district though IAS is much more powerful as a DM. An IPS has only the responsibility of its department, but an IAS (DM) has the responsibility of all the departments of the district.
Can IAS become district magistrate?
For Becoming a DM, firstly you have to pass the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam and secure a rank within the top 100. Once you clear this exam you will become an India Administrative Services Officer (IAS). IAS Officer, after one or two promotions you will become a District Magistrate (DM).
Who can remove an IAS officer from his post?
The ALL INDIAN SERVICES ( IAS, IPS, IFS ) are appointed by President. So no one can authority to remove him except President. CM arbitory suspension, removes or down his rank ( i.e., Transfer, ground position ).
How is the cadre and service allocation done in the IAS?
The cadre and service allocation is done after considering the place in the merit list and the preference of the services given by the candidates while filling the IAS application form. The designation held by the IAS officers differs from state to state.
What are the designations held by IAS officers in their illustrated careers?
Following are the designations/posts held by the IAS officers in their illustrated careers. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)/ Joint Collector/ Chief Development Officer (CDO) An IAS officer can be appointed to the national and international institutions, bodies and organisations.
How to become an IAS officer?
There are three ways of recruitment to the IAS. In the total quota of vacancies each year, 66\% vacancies are filled through direct recruitment (Civil Services Exam) and the rest 33\% of the vacancies is filled through promotion. The officers were selected through both the methods required to undergo training.