Officers Awaiting Elevation To IAS, IPS May Have To Take Test

State government babus might have to compete via written examinations before they can get absorbed into the coveted central services. The officers that rely on the outstanding Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs), will be affected the most, also their ‘proximity’ to the political leaders in order to make it to the list.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has taken decision to take an all-India exam for these officers selection. Thus, will be leaving aside the long established method of inducting state cadre officers for the Indian civil or police service based on the ACRs exception.

State Government Officers who are under 54 years of age will be affected who are eligible for promotions that are ready to do work under the Central government.

As the states were asked to make a comment by May 31, reliable sources have confirmed that Patiala and the other cities of Punjab have made their decision with alterations in the draft received. A final decision is expected tomorrow. An officer also put a question as to how be an in-service officer to prepare for the exams.

UPSC had cleared that the Center has written to the states for their comments before May 31 but so far have gotten no response. They also said if the states do not reply soon, it will be considered the state governments ‘had no comment’.

As per a decision taken recently, now impressive ACRs of state civil and police service shall not be the sole criteria for selection into IAS, IPS and Indian Forest services (IFS) via only promotion. Now these officers shall have to go through a competitive exam following an interview, which the UPSC shall conduct annually.

Punjab Principal Secretary (Home) DS Bains confirmed they have received a letter from the Central Government on this issue. After the chief secretary-level meeting a decision shall be taken.

After the final nod from the Department of Personnel and Training the new 1000-marl examination pattern shall be applicable. Questions from General knowledge and Aptitude shall also be asked.