What is the IAS training period?

The total duration of the IAS training period is of 2 years. It includes a four-month long foundation course, IAS training Phase-I, District Training, IAS training Phase-II, and Assistant Secretary-ship. How to Become an IAS Officer? IAS Promotion Chart When to Start Preparing for IAS?

What is the duration of training at LBSNAA?

All the candidates who clear the UPSC Exam have to go for induction training at LBSNAA. Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration or the LBSNAA training period is 2 years, while Trainees belonging to other posts go to their respective institutions.

How many years training for IAS in LBSNAA?

The IAS training takes place at Lal Bahadur Shashtri National Academy of Administration , Mussorie, Uttrakhand. The total duration of the IAS training at LBSNAA is 2 years. All the candidates (IAS, IFS, and IPS) join the LBSNAA for the foundation course.

Where IAS Officers are trained?

The training centers for different civil services are at different centres and locations- IAS – Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), IFS – Foreign Service Institute IPS – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) IRS (Income Tax) – National Academy of Direct Taxes IFoS – Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) IRS (Customs and Central Excise) – National Academy of Customs, Excise & Narcotics.

What is the IAS Training Programme Schedule?

The IAS training programme includes Foundation Course, Phase-I (Bharat Darshan or Winter Study Tour and Academic Module), District Training, Phase-II , and Assistant Secretary-ship.

Does IAS get to leave after training?

The trainees are allowed to have all the official holidays but do not have the right to take any leave. A two-year long paid leave is allowed for an IAS Officer. However, after the completion of the leave period, he cannot resign from service for 3 years after resuming the services.

Does IAS get paid during training?

The IAS get paid Rs 55000/- during the training period at the Academy. However, the amount is reduced because of the expenses of uniforms, LBSNAA apparel, mess bills, and payments for other activities. The in-hand IAS trainee salary is Rs. 40000 per month.

When does LBSNAA training start?

The notification for the LBSNAA training starting date is announced on the official website (lbsnaa.gov.in). The LBSNAA training 2022, 28th Joint Civil-Military Training Programme (JCM) on National Security started on 17th June 2022.

Do all IAS Officers go to LBSNAA?

Yes, it is essential for the candidates to get the training at LBSNAA, the training at LBSNAA trains them for pursuing the upcoming roles and responsibilities. There is induction training at LBSNAA for IAS probationers that enhances their understanding of the upcoming roles. They are also paid during the training. Average Age of UPSC Selected Candidates Youngest IPS Officer in India

Is there any IAS Officer who was not able to clear his training?

There can be instances when the IAS Officers are not able to clear their training process due to medical emergencies, pregnancy, and other related problems. Completing the training is essential for the UPSC-selected candidates. The training molds the candidates in an effective manner preparing them for upcoming roles and responsibilities.

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IAS Training Period – Duration, LBSNAA Training Period for IAS

By BYJU'S Exam Prep

Updated on: November 14th, 2023

A candidate has to attend the IAS training period at LBSNAA after cracking the UPSC IAS exam cut-off. The individuals belonging to different Civil services posts, like IFS, IPS, IRS, IFoS, etc, have to go through a two-year-long training period before moving to their respective cadres and services to be able to perform well under tough circumstances starting with the IAS training at LBSNAA.

Firstly, the selected candidates have to attend the four-month foundation course at LBSNAA. The course aims at instilling the spirit of coordination and cooperation among different services. Below you will learn about the IAS training period at LBSNAA, the training centre, duration, and schedule.

Table of content

1. IAS Training Period at LBSNAA
2. Induction Training for IAS Probationers
3. IAS Officer Career Path After Training

IAS Training Period at LBSNAA

The IAS Officer has to go through training aiming to enhance the overall personality along with technical upskilling at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA).

IAS Training Period at LBSNAA PDF

After the LBSNAA training period gets over, the trainees are divided according to their services at their respective training places. However, the IAS officers are held at the same institution, i.e., LBSNAA, along with district training and a tour of India (Bharat Darshan). Here is a table showing the institutes for different Civil Services after the foundational course at LBSNAA, the time period for the same is four months.

Civil Services	IAS Training- Institution	University Tie-Up	IAS Training Venue
IAS	Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA)	Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)	Mussoorie
IFS	Foreign Service Institute	–	New Delhi
IPS	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA)	Osmania University	Hyderabad
IRS (Income Tax)	National Academy of Direct Taxes	NALSAR University	Nagpur
IFoS	Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA)	Forest Research Institute	Dehradun
IRS (Customs and Central Excise)	National Academy of Customs, Excise & Narcotics	NALSAR University	Faridabad

Induction Training for IAS Probationers

The foundation course or the induction training for IAS Probationers for IAS 2023 is yet to be announced on the official website (lbsnaa.gov.in). However, the IAS training programme schedule is as includes the following-

Foundation Course
Phase-I
District Training
Phase-II
Assistant Secretary-ship

IAS Training Period Phase – I

IAS Training Phase – I of the IAS training period schedule includes Bharat Darshan (Winter Study Tour) and an Academic module for 15 weeks.

Bharat Darshan or Winter Study Tour: All the Officer Trainees are divided as per their respective posts into groups after the completion of the foundation course. All these groups are linked to different institutions for a better understanding. They are taken for Bharat Darshan (tour of India) to get to know about the heritage and rich culture of India. The Bharat Darshan includes meeting dignitaries all over the country, including the official meeting with the Indian President. Also, the OTs include a week-long stint at the Secretariat of the Lok Sabha in Delhi.

Academic Module: The OTs have to go for a 15-week long training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). According to the schedule, An IAS probationer’s training day starts with an exercise drill at 6 AM, and the academic session includes e-gov, national security, project management, soft skills, land management, policymaking, etc.

LBSNAA Training Period for IAS – District Training

After the IAS Training Phase-I, the OTs have to attend the district training for a period of one year. During the district training, they study the administration and working of a particular district to have a better understanding of the challenges, developmental issues, solutions, and implementation.

IAS Training Period – Phase II

IAS Training Phase II starts by sharing the IAS Training Phase I and the district training experience of each OT. They discuss various developmental issues and challenges. Along with this, phase II includes special sessions on different subjects from the subject matter experts.

Assistant Secretary-ship

After the completion of the Induction training, the probationers join their departments. A few years back, it was recommended by the high-level committee that all the IAS officers must experience the Central Secretariat. As per the recommendation, all the IAS probationers work as Assistant Secretaries who work under their respective Joint Secretaries.

IAS Officer Career Path After Training

The career as an IAS officer starts straight after the candidates clear the UPSC Exam. The life of an IAS Officer involves numerous responsibilities and roles. The career path of an IAS Officer as per the promotional avenue is as follows-

IAS Phase I trainee
IAS District level trainee
IAS Phase II trainee
Assistant Secretary
Sub-collector or SDM or Joint Magistrate
State Level Secretariat of Joint Secretary Level
Collector or DM
Post at Indian Central Government
Central or State Secretariat’s Principal
State Chief Secretary and Secretary
Cabinet Secretary

The basic IAS Salary is Rs. 56100/- and goes upto Rs. 250000/- for an IAS serving as the Cabinet Secretary of India. Below is the table showing the IAS Rank Wise Post, IAS Basic Pay, IAS salary, and total years of service-

IAS Rank Wise Post	IAS Pay Level	IAS Basic Pay	Total Years of Service
Assistant Secretary, Undersecretary, SDM	10	₹56100	1-4 years
Undersecretary, Deputy Secretary, ADM	11	₹67,700	5-8 years
Deputy Secretary, Joint Secretary, District Magistrate	12	₹78,800	9-12 years
Director, Deputy Secretary, District Magistrate	13	₹1,18,500	13-16 years
Joint Secretary, Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner	14	₹1,44,200	16-24 years
Additional Secretary, Principal Secretary, Divisional Commissioner	15	₹1,82,200	25-30 years
Additional Chief Secretary	16	₹2,05,400	30-33 years
Chief Secretary and Secretary	17	₹2,25,000	34-36 years
Cabinet Secretary of India	18	₹2,50,000	37+ years

The candidates must be aware of the IAS training period in LBSNAA before preparing for the UPSC exam. The complete knowledge and an outline of the recruitment process will help the candidates in tracing the path of career development.

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