Indian Civil Services – Proposed Reforms

The second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) has made some interesting recommendations to the recruitment process of prestigious career in India, the Indian Civil Services.

Till now, the Indian Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS etc) were filled through the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The eligibility for this examination is a basic degree in any discipline.

Now, the 2nd ARC has suggested that the candidates for Civil Services should be groomed at an early age. So, the ARC proposes to recruit the talented youngsters after their 10+2 examination. The selected candidates will have to go through a 3 year course in Administration that will groom them for the civil services. The 3 year course can be conducted under the guidance of National Institute of Public Administration, Management.

At present, the cabinet is reviewing the proposal.