This article compares Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) & Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or Indian Civil Services; like in the service nature, service environment/location, administrative profile, salary & perks, promotions, service easiness etc. This article is a complete solution for those who still enquires about Which one is better KAS or IAS? When will I get IAS from KAS? Why IAS is more challenging service than KAS? Why KAS is better than IAS? etc. Read the complete article.
Basic Comparison of KAS & UPSC Civil Services (IAS)
Selection: (Examination Conducted by)
- KAS : Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) - State wide examination.
- Civil Services : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) - Nation wide examination.
Service Nature (Location of Service)
- KAS - Kerala State Services. Location of service can be anywhere in Kerala.
- UPSC Civil Services - All India / Central Services. Location of service can be anywhere in India.
Starting Salary per Month as on 2020 (before latest pay revision)
- KAS - (Junior Time Scale). Maximum Basic Pay - Rs. 45,800. State DA is 20% of Basic Salary. HRA = Rs. 2500 for B2 Class cities and above, 1750 for other cities/towns, 1500 for other places). Total or Gross Salary = Basic Salary + DA + HRA = Max Rs. 57460/Month.
- UPSC Civil Services (IAS) - BRs. 56,100 (The Dearness Allowance(DA) is fixed at 0% for IAS officers starting their career and increases with time, HRA is 10% of DA, If posted for North Eastern Service, NE Allowance is 28.5% of Basic Pay (56100).
- Note: It is observed as on 01.02.2022, the initial salary of KAS Junior Time Scale Officer is better than an IAS officer when he/she is posted in any jurisdiction.
Grade in State/Central Government Service
- KAS - Group A, Gazetted (Kerala State)
- Civil Services (IAS) - Group A, Gazetted (Govt, of India).
Why IAS is better than KAS?
- All India Service, you can work anywhere in India.
- If your work/service horizon is serving the Nation, of course your choice should be IAS.
- More power & perks than KAS.
- Top most level of Indian Beaurocracy.
- Challenging work environment gives better work satisfaction which is missing in many Government departments.
- Can do public good more compared to KAS.
Why KAS is better than IAS?
- If your service horizon is Kerala state, then you should go for KAS,
- If you have to become an IAS officer and cherish to work in Kerala, your rank need to be below AIR 100 which is a difficult task. So KAS is relatively easy to approach.
- KAS is more easier entry for Stream 2 and 3 aspirants.
- Best suited for family oriented persons compared to IAS.
- More salary & perks to KAS Junior Time Scale officers than IAS officers who are just joined.
- Less work pressure and less public interaction as compared to IAS officers.
- Gradual progression to conferred IAS after 8 years of service will give ample amount of time to analyse the work nature.
- More perks and trainings to KAS officers compared to IAS officials.
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