UPSC Exams: What is the difference between IAS, IPS, IFoS and IRS officers? Who does what? know here..

UPSC Civil Services Exams, UPSC: Every year lakhs of applications are received for the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) exam. Many candidates become IAS, IPS, IFoS, and IRS by passing this exam. Now the question arises what is the difference between these posts? So let us tell you that the work of IAS, IPS IFS, and IRS is different. On many occasions, all the officers have to cooperate.

Top rankers become IAS, what is the work?
Candidates who get good rank in the Civil Services Examination of Union Public Services Commission UPSC are selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). However, some candidates want to become IPS or IFS, due to which on their removal, candidates with lower ranks get the post of IAS. IAS officers look after the administrative arrangements. They are posted in the secretariat of the state or central government or they are made the District Magistrate (DM) of the district, which is also called District Magistrate. DM is the head of the district and revenue, administrative, and development works are under him. Many times, he also makes decisions related to law and order along with SP (Superintendent of Police).

IPS is the head of the police department
Officers selected in the Indian Police Service (IPS) are called IPS officers. IPS officers are also equivalent to IAS in UPSC Civil Services. IPS officers are either posted in the police headquarters or work as Superintendent of Police (SP) of the district. Their responsibility is to maintain law and order in the district. Apart from this, it is also their responsibility to prevent crime and ensure the safety of the local people.

What do IFoS officers do?
Indian Foreign Service i.e. Indian Forest Service (IFoS) is also selected through UPSC examination. The job of IFS officers is to represent India at the international level. They are posted as ambassadors of India in various countries and handle India's foreign relations. To become an IFS officer, it is important to have a good knowledge of English, as they have to interact with diplomats and ambassadors of other countries.

What is the work of an IRS officer?
Candidates selected in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) work in the Revenue Department under the Ministry of Finance. IRS officers also work in the Income Tax and Customs Department, where they keep accounts of the country's revenue. IRS officers also make financial policies.