Who is more respected IAS or IPS?

Both IAS and IPS are very powerful positions in their respective fields but IAS is much more powerful than the IPS. An IPS has only the responsibility of its department, but an IAS has the responsibility of all the departments of the district. An IAS officer is the head of the police department too.

Do all IAS officers get bodyguards?

Security: Due to the high profile and sometimes dangerous nature of the job, IAS officers are provided with security guards for themselves and even their family. In case of a life threat, they can even get STF commandoes for their protection.

Can IAS wear IPS uniform?

There is no special uniform for IAS officers, they just have to wear formal clothes in government events but IPS have to wear their prescribed uniforms. IPS can become the Director General of Police of its state. An IPS officer in the Central Government can become the Director of CBI, IB and RAW.

Who is higher than IAS?

The IFS officer salary structure is also higher than the IAS officer salary structure due to higher allowances. IAS/IPS officers, in contrast, spend their early career in district headquarters and sub-divisional towns which may be in remote areas.

Can IPS wear makeup?

Little or no make-up / cosmetics should be fine. Avoid long polished nails and too much jewellery like many rings even if you wear these regularly. Rings with stones should be avoided at the time of interview.

What is the uniform of an IAS officer?

There is no uniform prescribed for IAS officers. They, however, wear formal dresses on official functions. Even for IRS (Customs & Central Excise) officers, the uniform is only upto the rank of Deputy Commissioner and not for the above rank. IPS is an uniformed service. However, senior IPS officers also don’t wear uniform all the time.

What are the advantages of IFS officers over IAS officers?

They also get to host and attend parties. IFS officers also do not have to worry about meddling politicians like their IAS/IPS counterparts do. And, they have diplomatic immunity in most matters when posted abroad. The IFS officer salary structure is also higher than the IAS officer salary structure due to higher allowances.

Why should I Choose IAS over IPS?

If you choose IAS over IPS, you will get the following advantages 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. IPS officers also get lower salary for the same rank (upto IG rank) after the first Time Scale (on fourth year of service).

Do IPS officers wear their uniform all the time?

Even for IRS (Customs & Central Excise) officers, the uniform is only upto the rank of Deputy Commissioner and not for the above rank. IPS is an uniformed service. However, senior IPS officers also don’t wear uniform all the time. They usually wear it only on ceremonial functions and important occasions.