IAS officers are primarily responsible for the administrative functions of the government.
At the district level, the IAS officer serves as the District Magistrate, responsible for maintaining law and order.
At the state and central levels, IAS officers work in various departments, and some top positions in the government are held by IAS officers
They ensure that the money provided by the public is utilized wisely. If there are any issues, they must report to the minister.
During an IAS officer's career span, they might serve in the State Secretariat or as Heads of Departments in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).