When in a recent article (Has the IAS Failed the Nation? An Insider View, Economic and Political Weekly, 23 June 2018, and its summary in The Print1), I argued that they must share the blame if the outcomes are dismal, my friends in the IAS jumped to …

2018年6月23日 · Has the IAS failed the nation? An insider’s view. The decision to recruit experts from the open market in certain departments at the level of joint secretaries is not enough to radically...

2022年3月25日 · Yes, and it’s not all politicians’ fault. The service rewards mediocrity & risk aversion. Has the IAS failed the nation? I wish the answer were a resounding ‘no’. Much to my regret though, that’s not the case.

Despite their integrity, hard work and competence, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, who occupy almost all senior administrative positions in the states and at the Centre, have not been able to improve development outcomes for citizens.

2022年3月25日 · The public perception of the IAS today is of an elitist, self-serving, status quo perpetuating set of bureaucrats who are out of touch with reality, who wallow in their privileges and social status and have lost the courage of conviction to stand up for what’s right. It …

2022年4月7日 · Context: Recently, the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) has come under severe criticism from different quarters, including from several senior retired IAS officers. Therefore, it demands both constructive criticism and introspection for the improvement in the premier institution of the Indian bureaucracy.

2022年4月6日 · In fact, their criticism is quoted by others as proof to bolster the case against IAS. Read the full article on TOI+

2025年2月14日 · Analyzing the reasons behind failure can help aspirants redesign their strategies, address their shortcomings, and emerge stronger and better prepared for subsequent attempts. Success in the IAS examination requires a holistic approach that demands comprehensive preparation, mental resilience, adaptability, and a persistent spirit.

2022年3月31日 · When it is told that IAS has failed the nation, it pleases many who were not in IAS, or who are in IAS but have not gone to the top positions or do not have post-retirement freebies.

2022年3月26日 · What explains the issues with the IAS? The problems start from the recruitment examination, the induction training and subsequent in-service training and are strengthened with availability of limited opportunities for self-improvement. The biggest problem is the system of incentives and penalties developed by the politicians.