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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IAS AND IPS

DANISH ANSARI

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IAS AND IPS

DANISH ANSARI

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Hi

There is a lot of difference between the IAS and the IPS Exams. I think that you have got confused between the two so I am going to elaborate a bit on both these exams so that you come to know the actual difference between them. At first lets take IAS :-

IAS - Indian Administrative Services
This is the toughest post graduation entrance exam in our country and is done by the name of CSAT i.e Civil Services Aptitude Test. Its done in various disciplines and you should be very thorough in all of them. I am giving you a link where you can get all the IAS subjects and choose them very wisely. Click Here to get a list of the IAS subjects.

IPS - Indian Police Services
This is also a very tough entrance and also aspired by many of the candidates. This is basically for the recruitment purpose of candidates for the various Class I officer posts in the Police Services country wide.

You would be interested to know that both these exams are conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). It conducts a lot of exams every year for the various occasions and posts. Click here to visit the UPSC Website for more details.

Talking of the Eligibility Criteria for both of them, you should be a minimum graduate in ANY stream from a recognized college or university board in India. Also age should be within 21-30 years for GEN, 33 for OBC and 35 for the SC/ST candidates. There are attempt limits of 4 for GEN, 7 for OBC and Unlimited for the SC/ST as well..

Thus hope you get to know enough information about the same and now you should decide which one should you go for..

All the best
Regards
RANJEET

Hi,


IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services
Entrance exam is done by the name of CSAT i.e Civil Services Aptitude Test.

IPS stands for Indian Police Services
Its done in various disciplines.
This is basically for the recruitment purpose of candidates for the various Class I officer posts in the Police Services country wide.


Both these exams are conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.


Eligibility Criteria is same for both.
Candidate must graduate in ANY stream from a recognized college or university board in India.

Candidate age must be within 21-30 years for GEN, 33 for OBC and 35 for the SC/ST candidates.

There are attempt limits of 4 for GEN, 7 for OBC and Unlimited for the SC/ST as well..

Cool....

Both Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service as conducted as part of Civil Service Examination by the Union Public Service Commission. While the central government select the candidates on the recommendation of UPSC, IAS/IPS work under the state governments.


Indian Administrative Service

IAS is more part of the bureacracy in India. The role of IAS officer is to implement government policies. It could be creating road, bridge etc. The IAS officer has to consistently travel to places where policy is being implemented to ensure smooth work.

IAS officer has to remain very careful with usuage of the public funds. Not under any circumstances there should be any irregularity. IAS officers also help the government craft policies by providing important inputs. During the situation like floods, earthquake etc, IAS officer plays critical role in providing status of the situation to government.


Indian Police Service

The IPS officer is responsible for maintaining law and order in the state. IPS officers are extremely active during the riots/violence situation. During such situation they meet the concerned government officials like Home Minister and even Chief Minister to plan the strategy.

Apart from that IPS officers have to take part in anti terror operations and anti naxal operations as well. Although their participation in such activities has become rare these days. IPS officers also provide security cover to VIP guests.


Eligibility

The criteria to appear for IAS or IPS entrance exam is same. Although for IPS you will have to meet certain physical requirements as well.

1. Candidate should be a citizen of India.

2. A bachelor degree from any recognized university.

3. There is no percentage criteria.

4. Age limit is 21 to 30 years for General.

5. Age limit for OBC is 21 to 33 years.

6.Age limit is 21 to 35 years for SC/ST.


Physical Requirement for IPS

Height:

Male - 165 cm (General/OBC/SC) and minimum of 160 cm (ST)

Female - 150 cm (Genera/OBC/SCl) and 145 cm (ST)


Chest:

Male Minimum 84 cm. Expansion 5 cm

Female Min 79 cm expansion 5 cm



Eye Sight:

6/6 or 6/9 distant vision for good eye

6/12 or 6/9 for worst eye

No color/night blindness

Dear There,



Both IAS and IPS examinations are civil services examinations, conducted by UPSC(Union Public Service Commission).

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services.

IPS stands for Indian Police Services.

The role of an IAS officer is to implement the government policies and the role of an IPS officer is responsible for maintaining law and order.

The eligibility criteria for both IAS and IPS examinations are same and prescribed as below:-

* graduation from any recognised college or university.

* Age limit:- a) for general contendors, 21-30 yrs.
b) for OBC contendors, 21-33 yrs.
c) for SC/ST contendors, 21-35 yrs.

* Nationality:- Indian.

But, in IPS examination, physical requirements is also essential. so, here it is prescribed below:-

* Chest:- a) Male- min 84 cm and expansion 5 cm.
b) Female- min 79 cm and expansion 5 cm.

* Height:- a) Male:- 165 cm for general ,OBC, SC and 160 cm for ST contendors.
b) Female:- 150 cm for general ,OBC, SC and 145 cm for ST contendors.

* Eye sight:- a) 6/6 or 6/9 distant vision for good eye.
b) 6/12 or 6/9 for worst eye.
c) no color/ night blindness.

Hope the above mentioned will help you to get the information you were searching for.

IAS - Indian Administrative Service, the candidate selected as IAS officer is responsible for the administration department of the Government.

IPS - Indian Police Service, the candidate selected as IPS officer is responsible for the Law and Order situation of a State.

To become an IAS/IPS officer one has to crack Civil Service Exam conducted by UPSC every year.

Eligibility for both IAS/IPS is almost same except a prescribed minimum Physical requirement is necessary for those applying for IPS such as:-

HEIGHT:- General/OBC Male-165cm and Female-150cm while SC/ST Male-160cm and Female-145cm

CHEST:-male 84cm and Female-79cm expandable to 5cm in both the cases.

Thereis no such Physical requirement for those applying for IAS.

For more information you may log on to http://www.upsc.gov.in

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IAS AND IPS

DANISH ANSARI

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hi,

IAS and IPS are two different cadres of civil services. recruitment for both of then is done by UPSC through civil services examination every year. the major differences are cited below-

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services and is related to administrative services in various departments, ministries and districts of various Indian states. IAS is the most sought position among the CSE aspirants.


IPS stands for Indian Police Services and is majorly related to officer posts such as superintendent of police(S.P.) in police department of various states. IPS is the second most sought cadre.


any candidate appearing for civil services examination is needed to fill his preference regarding various cadres such as IAS, IPS, IFS etc. and after the complete examination process merit list is prepared and cadres are awarded to the candidates as per there preferences.

best of luck.