🏛️

IAS / Civil Services

Government

The most prestigious government career in India. IAS officers shape national and state policies.

⏱ Total journey: ~7–10 years (Class 10 to IAS posting, typically)

Salary Range

🟢 Entry: ₹56,100/month basic + DA + allowances (SDM level)

🟡 Mid: ₹1–1.5L/month (District Collector/DM)

🔴 Senior: ₹2.25L/month + bungalow + car + staff (Secretary level)

Business Opportunity

IAS officers don't run businesses during service. Post-retirement: think tanks, NGO advisory, startup boards, writing.

Step-by-step roadmap

Class 10 ⏱ Till age ~16

Class 10 — Reading Habits Start Here

▼

Class 11–12 ⏱ 2 years

Any Stream — Class 12

▼

Graduation ⏱ 3–4 years

Any Bachelor's Degree

▼

Post-Graduation ⏱ 1–3 attempts typically

UPSC Civil Services Exam

▼