Home » civil services

You Searched For "civil services"

M.P. Nathanael | The Ugly Truths That Lie Behind the Mad Rush for Government Jobs Across India

M.P. Nathanael | The Ugly Truths That Lie Behind the Mad Rush for...

Distraught parents highlight the high stakes and systemic issues in India's competitive government recruitment process.

23 March 2025 11:42 PM IST

Could it be that there are many more attractive alternative career paths available now that are more rewarding financially and career-wise than what the civil service can offer to our brightest?

Dilip Cherian | India's toppers no longer find civil services a dream...

For decades, the civil services have enjoyed an unparalleled social standing

7 Jan 2021 4:15 AM IST

Four arrested for looting multi crore jewelery shop. (Photo:PTI)

Haryana BJP state chief's son arrested for stalking IAS officer's...

A case was registered against Vikas and other youth under relevant sections of the IPC on the basis of the complaint.

5 Aug 2017 2:26 PM IST

Under the moderation policy, students are awarded up to 15 percent extra marks in certain papers if the questions are deemed to be difficult. (Representational Image)

UPSC Civil Services exam results announced, Karnataka's KR Nandini...

As many as 1,099 candidates have been recommended for various government services.

31 May 2017 8:32 PM IST

Instead of going into the reasons why rations to officers deployed in peace areas was introduced 35 years ago, the 7th Pay panel made its recommendation to scrap the ration entitlement on irrational grounds.

Line of duty: Free rations necessary

Ration allowance in lieu of rations for armed forces in peace areas will have a demoralising effect.

30 July 2017 2:17 AM IST

Academic brilliance alone cannot necessarily make a candidate suitable for this task... He must be able to implement his knowledge in practical situations of a stressful nature.

Armed with attitude and confidence

Three separate assessors, who are trained by the DIPR, DRDO, carry out the assessment.

24 Dec 2017 1:49 AM IST

Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. (Image: https://www.lbsnaa.gov.in/)

Dilip Cherian | Govt considers raising intake of IAS officers to...

Proposal to boost intake from 180 to 210 seeks to tackle nationwide IAS shortages amid rising administrative needs.

20 Jun 2024 12:07 AM IST