I have read about what facilities Government gives to the IAS officers of our country. They are provided with the following:
- Residence: IAS officers typically live in large houses that are rented at a very low or no cost. Maids, cooks, gardeners, security guards, and other services are available to them.
- Vehicles: For formal purposes, they are given one or more vehicles with chauffeurs.
- Security: Due to the high profile and often dangerous nature of the job, IAS officers and even their families are supplied with security guards. In the event of a life threat, they can even hire STF commandos to protect them.
- Electricity, water, gas, and phone connections are usually free or heavily subsidised.
- Study Leaves: IAS officers can also go for study leaves for 2 years. They can even undergo courses at reputed foreign universities. The cost of such courses will be undertaken by the government. Of course, there are restrictions on this facility.
- Job Security: IAS officers have enviable job security. It is not easy to fire an officer and the process requires extensive investigations and inquiries.
- Lifetime Pension: IAS officers enjoy lifetime pension and other retirement benefits.
- 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.
