In a world of increasing uncertainty, with economic depression and global warming in full swing, there is one sector that is booming: the civil services sector. The demand for qualified individuals in this field can only go up and up. And the best part? It’s an industry that should be stable for years to come. All this adds up to good news for Indian job-seeking students.
India’s civil services, the vanguard of India’s state administration and the ultimate source of power in our country, is a coveted career option for the brightest and best. The entrance exams for these jobs are notoriously difficult to crack, and it takes a lot of determination to make it through. But with more than 80 million civil servants today, there is bound to be room in all ranks—and that means lots of jobs for college graduates (and beyond).
Whoever decides to go down this path must know what the options are, which colleges provide the best ones, and what to do after getting a job there. After all, every student who’s already made it through such an ordeal is dreaming of a future in the civil services. Here’s all you need to know about this exciting career.
Career Options
There are three broad categories of jobs in the civil services—as a cadre officer (a class I post), an Assistant Commissioner (class II post), or an Assistant Secretary (class III post). Among these, class I officers have the most important jobs; their posts are those that deal with law and order, human resources, education and even media.
When it comes to class II and III posts, the majority of officers are in charge of water resources or revenue, with the former dealing with day-to-day handling of city infrastructure and the latter with their collection. For example, a Revenue Assistant Commissioner is responsible for the collection of tax.
Age limit
The last date to apply for admissions was February 22, 2022. The minimum age limit is 21 years. Candidates must be citizens of India and have completed their graduation from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.