Hi All,
I have given three attempts till now for the Civil Services Examination.
1st Attempt - Failed Interview. (2013)
2nd Attempt - Failed Mains. (2014)
3rd Attempt - Failed Prelims. (2015)
Also, yesterday I gave the RBI Grade B Interview, which was decent.
Now, I know that IAS > IFS > IPS > IRS > RBI Gr B > Other Group A Services.
Also, in the Medical board of UPSC, they said that I have partial colour blindness, so Im not eligible for any of the Uniformed posts, like IPS, IRTS, RPF etc. And I dont have any interest in IFS.
So, my doubt is, if I clear the RBI Gr B interview by mistake also, should I still prepare for Civil Services?
At the end of the day, it is IAS > IRS > Grade B.
And I have been studying so hard for the past 3 years that now Im sure getting in the Top 100 ranks with a good cadre for IAS would be impossible... Whereas getting in the Top 500 might still be possible. So I am removing IAS as an option.
The dilemma is between these two. IRS and RBI Gr B.
Should I study day and night for the next one year and try to get IRS? Or should I just concentrate on the training and career growth in RBI Gr B (If I clear it, optimistically, hopefully)
I had made a list of Pros and Cons, but I would like to have a better informed decision from this forum.
1. IRS has lots of political interference, whereas RBI has none. (Except at the Governor stage :P)
2. RBI is an amazing 5-day 9 to 5 peaceful job, with lots of family time, and a good work-life balance. IRS is very hectic.
3. RBI is in only the Capital cities of the country, and IRS is cadre based. Stuck in one state.
4. IRS has more power, social status and respect, while RBI has zero clout.
5. IRS pays more, has more perks than RBI.
6. IRS is a part of the Fiscal policy, RBI takes care of the Monetary Policy.
7. IRS works according to the whims and fancies of the Govt in power, may need to ass-lick seniors, has the usual contacts-based promotions.. RBI is autonomous.
8. RBI is specialization based. Whole life same organization. IRS varies from taxation dept till customs etc. More generalist.
Now, help me.
Should I sit and study for the next one year to get IRS or Ill happily work without any exam tensions for RBI? (If I clear it)
IRS or RBI?
Comments
But, should I study for the next one year to get it? Ppl say a bird in hand is better than 2 in a bush.
What I am asking here is, is IRS worth 2 RBIs? :P
IRS is not cadre based service u can be posted anywhere in the country but still u get majority of posting in ur homestate only.
IRS has more recognition,diversified job profile.
Great exit oppurtunities....
There is minimal political interference in irs...
IRS any day better than rbi ,u might know some people prefer it above IPS.
So, I shall study and give one more attempt..
Lets see how the 4th one goes.
Mine was in Bangalore. The interviews will get over on March 31st. So results will be out by April first week.
But again if ur not willing to give cse one more time nd want to stay in RBI den it is damn good job too with very good opportunities in the future
Bakki its all abt getting anyone of it dats rest toh u wl enjoy def :-)
Abhi kuch dino pehle ek thread shuru hua tha yahaan forumias par --- IFoS or IRTS...
Usme I posted my comment in favor of Indian Railway Traffic Service..
Civil Service Exam clear karke, bhale hi kisi bhi service mein aa jaaiye ---- uski baat hi ekdum alag hoti hai..
Baaki aage aapki marzi... Aapka jeevan hai, aapka Career hai aur aap hi ka bhavishya hai.... Dekh lijiye aap.