What is the first post an IAS officer gets?

At the beginning of their career, IAS officers receive district training with their home cadres followed by their first posting. Their initial role is as a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) and they are placed in charge of a district sub-division.

Do IAS officers get posting of their choice?

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.

Who is Under Secretary to Govt of India?

Contact details of ministry officials

NAME	DESIGNATION	EMAIL
Shri Govind Kumar	Under Secretary	govind[dot]k[at]gov[dot]in
Shri Bhagwan Saini	Under Secretary	sb[dot]saini[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Vikrant Verma	Under Secretary	vikrant[dot]verma[at]nic[dot]in
Shri Vikrant Singh Dhillon	Executive Engineer	—

Is an under secretary a minister?

Beneath secretaries of state are two ranks of junior ministers: ministers of state and parliamentary under secretaries. While ministers of state are politically senior to parliamentary under secretaries, they are constitutionally similar and the responsibilities of both are delegated from the secretary of state.

Can IAS officers be posted anywhere in the country?

You can be posted anywhere across the country. Hence, it becomes important to know the transfer and posting policies of IAS officers. Some of the important points that should be noted with reference to transfer rules of IAS officers are:

Can the central government change the cadre of an IAS officer?

However, the central government consults with the state governments for the formation of these rules. The power of transfer of cadre of IAS officers lies solely with the Central government. Majorly, the cadre changes happen in the case of the marriage of two IAS officers.

When do IAS officers get promoted to the rank of Commissioner?

After the working of 9 years they get promoted to Divisional Commissioner. IAS Officer get promoted to the rank of Director of Ministry after completion of 17-19 years of services. After this there is no time bound of getting promoted to the rank of Commissioner, Additional Secretary, Chief Secretary in Ministries and Cabinet Secretary.

What is the highest position an IAS officer can aspire to?

The highest position an IAS officer can aspire to is the position of the Cabinet Secretary of India. In-state bureaucracy, Chief Secretary of states is the highest one can go. Given below are a few important links that will give a boost to your upcoming UPSC exam preparations-