1.
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Known for its significant role in policy-making
and administration at all levels of government.
2. Indian Foreign Service (IFS) - High influence in international relations and typically
includes various allowances and benefits due to foreign postings.
3. Indian Police Service (IPS) - Critical role in maintaining law and order with significant
authority on state and central levels.
4. Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’ - Major role in revenue collection and
policy implementations related to taxation.
5. Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ - Significant because of its role in
managing defense expenditures.
6. Indian Railway Management Service, Group ‘A’ - Central role in managing one of the
world's largest railway networks.
7. Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’ - Similar in influence to
the IRS (Income Tax), with a focus on customs and indirect taxes.
8. Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ - Key role in auditing government
expenses and enforcing accountability.
9. Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ - Important for managing the treasury
functions and government accounts.
10.Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’ - Influential in regulating corporate
compliance and implementation of company laws.
11.Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’ - Central to government public relations and
information dissemination.
12.Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ - Manages the vast network of postal services but
with limited policy-making influence.
13.Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’ - Critical in managing the
financial aspects of the telecommunications and postal sectors.
14.Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’ - Responsible for the safety and
security of railway property and passengers.
15.Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’ - Manages defense lands and estates,
significant but specialized.
16.Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III) - Deals with international and domestic
trade policies and their implementation.
17.Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade) -
Supports the Armed Forces in various administrative roles.
18.Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &
Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’ - Important in regional administration
but limited to specific territories.
19.Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &
Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’ - Similar to DANICS but focused on
policing in these territories.
20.Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’ - Regional administrative service
limited to the Union Territory of Puducherry.
21.Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’ - Responsible for maintaining law
and order in Puducherry, similar in scope to PONDICS but in the policing context.
22.This ranking is indicative and may vary depending on the specific roles,
responsibilities, and career progression within each service. Salaries generally align
with the ranks but can be higher in services with allowances for foreign postings or
special compensations.