The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the administrative arm of the All India Services. The IAS is responsible for continuity and impartial governance. IAS officers hold vital appointments in the Union government, State governments and Public Sector Undertakings.
The skills required for an IAS officer are an understanding of national and international affairs and trends, leadership skills, the ability to make decisions, a good planning ability, general knowledge, good communication ability, ability to follow and give orders and directions and finally self confidence and composure in difficult situations.
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