(a) the number of State Civil Service Officers promoted to IAS, State-wise, during the
last three years;
(b) whether there is a proposal to induct young officers recruited through state civil services to IAS by having special examinations to meet shortfall of IAS Officers;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the view of the Union Public Service Commission on this proposal?
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Minister of
State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the Prime
Minister’s Office; Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs .(SHRI PRITHVIRAJ
CHAVAN)
(a) : The information is given at Annexure –I.
(b) : No decision has been taken to induct young officers from State Civil Service to IAS by
having special examinations.
(c) & (d) : Does not arise.