A graduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university is required for candidates applying for the Group A Civil Services officer post.

IA&AS contributes to government efficiency by implementing performance management systems, exploring blockchain for auditing, enhancing risk assessment methodologies, embracing digital tools, establishing fraud detection units, and providing consultancy on public financial management.

ICLS focuses on overseeing corporate social responsibility, implementing e-governance solutions, addressing digital data privacy concerns, supporting the startup ecosystem, strengthening intellectual property rights, and introducing corporate governance scorecards.

IDAS contributes to defense initiatives through strategic financial planning, conducting specialized defense procurement audits, enhancing transparency in defense budget allocation, conducting cybersecurity audits, exploring innovations in defense financing, and engaging in international defense financial cooperation.

IDES focuses on implementing smart infrastructure initiatives, undertaking heritage conservation projects, promoting environmental sustainability, fostering public-private collaboration in infrastructure development, enhancing community engagement, and implementing strategic land use planning for optimal utilization of defense land resources.

IIS contributes to global communication through the execution of digital diplomacy campaigns, promoting open government data initiatives, countering fake news, monitoring government-related content on social media, managing crisis communication, and exploring innovative communication technologies.

IOFS incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies, digitizes supply chains, collaborates with research institutions for cutting-edge research, implements green manufacturing practices, facilitates international collaborations for joint defense manufacturing projects, and initiates skill development programs.

IPoS enhances last-mile delivery and postal services through the introduction of innovative solutions, collaboration with e-commerce platforms, implementation of digital addressing systems, expansion of financial services through postal banking, automation of postal processes, and establishment of customer feedback mechanisms.

IP&TAFS plays a crucial role in the telecom sector by utilizing advanced financial analytics, ensuring revenue assurance, managing finances for broadband expansion, overseeing cybersecurity finance, collaborating with international counterparts for telecom financial partnerships, and exploring innovative financial models for telecom projects

IRAS contributes to railway development through specialized budgeting for high-speed rail projects, expanding financial services within the railway ecosystem, implementing digital ticketing solutions, allocating budgets for environmentally sustainable initiatives, developing comprehensive financial plans, and ensuring financial transparency in rail operations.

IRPS takes initiatives for employee welfare by designing and implementing welfare programs, allocating budgets for training and development, developing and implementing comprehensive career path planning programs, promoting diversity and inclusion, allocating budgets for health and safety measures, and implementing employee engagement strategies.

IRTS optimizes railway operations through the implementation of advanced integrated traffic management systems, allocating budgets for freight logistics optimization, enhancing passenger comfort and experience, developing smart railway stations, collaborating with neighboring countries for coordinated cross-border railway operations, and investing in research and development for innovative solutions in rail traffic management.