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UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS)
Crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination to become an IAS, IPS, IFS, or other All India Service officer.
2–4 yearsA fixed government pay scale set by the Central Pay Commission (currently the 7th CPC) and revised only at each new Pay Commission's implementation — not continuous market drift. Check the currently applicable CPC matrix for the exact grade rather than a figure that may already be a Pay Commission cycle out of date.
Why this path
Most prestigious exam in India. IAS officers have unmatched administrative power. Lifetime job security.
Job titles
IAS (District Collector, DM, Secretary)
IPS (SP, DIG, IG)
IFS (Diplomat)
Other Group A Services
Step-by-step roadmap
Top employers
Government of IndiaState Governments
Timeline reality check
Average successful candidate attempts 3–4 times over 5–7 years. Start with NCERT books. Daily current affairs essential.