UPSC 2024: 3 Out of Top 5 are IPS Trainee, Check why IPS want to reattempt to get IAS Post

UPSC Result 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the result of the written part of the Civil Services Examination, 2023, conducted by the UPSC in September, 2023 and the interviews for the personality test held in January-April 2024. The selected candidates will now undergo training and will be appointed as Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers, Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, and officers in Group A and B Central Services.

This year, the 3 candidates in the top 5 are IPS trainees, namely Aditya Srivastava (AIR 1), P K Sidharth Ramkumar (AIR 4), and Ruhani (AIR 5). Get all the information regarding the top candidates here.

Aditya Srivastava (AIR 1) 

Aditya Srivastava, who is originally from Lucknow, completed his schooling at the CMS Aliganj branch with an impressive 95% score. He then obtained a dual degree in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur, showcasing his dedication and intellectual ability from a young age. Before starting to prepare for the UPSC examination, Aditya got excellent experience at Goldman Sachs, where he sharpened his talents in a fast-paced corporate environment.

P K Sidharth Ramkumar (AIR 4)

P K Sidharth Ramkumar, a graduate of architecture (2019), is an inspiration for UPSC aspirants. Despite failing the first time he tried, he persevered and secured a place in the Indian Telecommunication Service (2020). Further, he improved his rank in subsequent attempts, in 2021 (Rank 181), in 2022 (Rank 121) and joined IPS. Finally, he achieved AIR 4 in 2023. He is currently undergoing IPS training, and his story highlights the power of dedication and continuous improvement

Ruhani (AIR 5)

Ruhani, a Gurugram native, achieved an excellent AIR 5 in the UPSC, fulfilling her dream of becoming an IAS officer. She joined the Indian Economics Service (IES) after getting a BA (Hons) in Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, and a Master's degree from IGNOU. She worked at NITI Ayog for two years. She pursued her dream while in IPS training in Hyderabad. This was her last attempt in the general category, which showed her determination after achieving AIR 159 previously.

What is the Difference Between IPS and IAS Officer?

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS) are both vital civil services in India, with different roles and responsibilities. IAS officers play an important role in the country's administrative governance through creating policies, executing them, and overseeing the operations of the government. They hold significant positions such as district collector, divisional commissioner, secretary, and chief secretary. Their duties include tax collection, land records management, the execution of developmental strategies, the resolution of public concerns, disaster management, etc.

On the other hand, IPS officers play an important role in law enforcement by safeguarding public safety, maintaining order, and preventing crime. The positions they hold range from superintendent of police to director general, and they oversee units such as crime branches, intelligence bureaus, and investigative agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation and the National Investigation Agency. IPS officers focus on crime prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution, anti-terrorism measures, VIP protection, and traffic control.

Both services are critical to the nation's running, with IAS personnel focusing on administrative efficiency and policy implementation, and IPS officers on law enforcement, crime prevention, and public order. Their combined efforts offer significant value to India's general governance and security landscape, reflecting the variety and complexity of civil service responsibilities.