Miscellaneous

UPSC 2024 Results Declared: CSE Final Result 2023 & Final List of UPSC 2023 Toppers Announced

Top 10 websites for UPSC CSE preparation

ROLE OF ETHICS AND INTEGRITY IN THE UPSC EXAMINATION

Self doubt during UPSC preparation

Common Pitfalls to Avoid in UPSC Preparation

Building a Personalized Study Plan for UPSC

DISCIPLINE AND TIME MANAGEMENT IN UPSC PREPARATION

IAS vs IPS: Differences in Salary, Roles, Ranks, and Career Paths in India’s Civil Services

This article discusses the differences and similarities between these two All India Services. Read on to learn more about the ranks, roles and IAS vs IPS salary. 

Police Ranks in India with Insignia

Police ranks in India follow a hierarchy, with the Director-General of Police (DGP) at the top recruited from UPSC, followed by the State Police Service recruitment from State Public Service Commision, upper subordinate and the constabulary at the bottom.

UPSC POST LIST: SALARY, PERKS AND ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The UPSC conducts exams for prestigious government posts like the IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS, IAAS, IRTS, and ITS, offering competitive salaries, extensive perks including accommodation, official vehicles, and medical benefits, along with significant roles and responsibilities. IAS officers handle administrative affairs, while IFS officers represent India internationally. IPS officers enforce law and order, IRS officers manage tax collection, IAAS officers ensure financial accountability, IRTS officers oversee railway traffic, and ITS officers promote international trade, each contributing to governance and development at various levels of the Indian government and society.

How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?

In 2024, UPSC notified approximately 1056 vacancies under the all India civil services cadre. Add to that, executive rank vacancies in state government administrative services. The total number of officer-grade job opportunities can easily reach a few thousands. 

List of books for UPSC recommended by Toppers'

One should religiously stick to the previously referred standard textbooks, self-made notes, current affairs resources, etc. This not only saves precious time but also results in easier recall and knowledge reinforcement.

To give you a head start, we have created this checklist of the best books for UPSC (IAS) Prelims and Mains preparation. Recommended by IAS toppers, these books (apart from NCERTs) will help you get clarity and a good hold on subject fundamentals.