Can IAS officers stay in their house?
Besides free residence, free general household services are also provided to IAS officers as the government pays for these services. For their official residence, they get free landline access, mobile connectivity, and internet broadband connection; they can also enjoy free or heavily taxed electricity.
Can IAS officers buy their own house?
Almost all officers start buying property five years into their service. Most who were allotted to different cadres from 2016 onwards haven’t bought any property. An exception to this trend are officers from the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Do IAS officers get houses?
Residence: IAS officers generally get huge houses as residences on very low or no rent. They also can avail of the services of maids, cooks, gardeners, security guards, etc.
Can an IAS officer work from home during his postings?
Yes he can, but there is a remote possibility of having his house at the place of posting. In fact except probation period he gets assigned quarter or house in the colony in the initial postings which is huge and is with many facilities to facilitate him to work from home 24 hours.
Can an IAS officer buy a house in the state capital?
Very few (unless if they are insiders belonging to the state) would buy a house in the state capital and so many live in quarters/rent a place. A majority of IAS officers only stay in their own homes at the end of their careers i.e. after retirement. Before that, it is not practical for many.
Is IAS a good career option after retirement?
Post-retirement: Officers can also be appointed to commissions or tribunals. Their services can also be availed off in other departments of the government. Many IAS officers are also sought-after by private companies for their talents. As you can see from the above, the salary and facilities of an IAS officer are indeed attractive.
What are the powers and facilities of an IAS officer?
IAS Powers and Facilities are unmatched to that in the Private sector. Here is a list of facilities of an IAS officer: Residence: IAS officers generally get huge houses as residences on very low or no rent. They also can avail of the services of maids, cooks, gardeners, security guards, etc.