"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors" Look forward to inspiring youngsters to become part of the Public Policy Ecosystem via GGI's Policy Scholars Program - along with innumerable partnered organizations (such as BCG, Clinton Health Access Initiative etc) working closely with political and business leaders. www.globalgovernanceinitiative.org/ggipolicyscholarsprogram Who is GGI Impact Fellowship for? www.globalgovernanceinitiative.org/impact-fellowship While GGI Scholar is our flagship education program, GGI Fellowship is a renowned work-study program, uniquely designed for those who lack real-world consulting and public policy experience.
1. You are a determined young professional looking to pivot in consulting and keen to learn by doing a consulting project directly with a mentor from Mckinsey, BCG, Bain, Dalberg 2. You are a UPSC aspirant looking for a relevant Plan B for Civil Services and keen to contribute to the social impact sector 3. You are looking for a unique pre MBA/MPP work experience in the social development consulting space by advising leading national NGO 4. You are ready to pivot careers and looking to be connected to GGI employment partners
I have been researching about IFS on and off for past 2-3 years and till day I have not come acrossed such a detailed and beautifully articulated video covering questions from almost the entire spectrum that come to an individual's mind.
If you liked the video - do let me know what you liked about it? And also suggest - what would you want me to cover next. This is a new channel - would appreciate it if you could smash the like button, and share this video with friends and family - so that the RUclips algorithm promotes quality content.
It's one of the rare take where both people are aware of ins and outs of trade. Your questions are excellent and to the point. Suggestion: 1. Let the question being answered display somewhere on the screen for its duration. 2. Use mix of Hindi and English wherever possible - reach would increase. 3. Keep doing what you're doing and not copy other platforms.
Very seldom, one feels grateful to YT algorithm and this was one such rare occasion. This was truly enriching session; the way Mr Mishra answered questions, explaining the nuances of the service and lifestyle was commendable and the well framed questions by you, Naman, reflected toil of research on your part. Thank you again, keep it up.
What I liked most about this conversation is the simplicity of it. The realistic questions and responses on issues that seem trivial when the talk is about ambitions and dreams, but have such practical consequences in our lives. Thank you!
This is very good initiative Naman. And your questions were outstanding you have covered every topic of doubt an UPSC aspirant will have. Continue with the series and bring the people from verious services like statistical, revenue, forest services into your podcasts...
Thank you so much Vasanthkumar for your kind words - that's a great suggestion. I have recorded a few podcasts with some of the officers, already. Will be uploaded soon. :)
Thanks bro for this video. It is the first video on RUclips which provides full information regarding an IFS officer from dusk to dawn. I'm also an aspirant and want to be an IFS officer and this video has cleared all my doubts regarding this prestigious service. So thanks once again.
Most of the podcast i listen becomes irritating after 5-6 minutes, because many dont even ask right n accurate question. But this one is just what everyone is looking for. Thank u.
Excellent video covering almost all the faq's about the coveted IFS .BRING MORE SUCH EPISODES ! In the next episode focus on the financial aspects of the ifs officers while posted aborad , savings and all
@@namanshrivastava First of all thank you bhaiya, I wanted to know that have you planned or made complete money heist series on IFS services and all the related arena viz. financial prospects and the bond with parents in India. I mean you said about that exposure phenomenon so if your busy schedule allows kindly make a detailed playlist with all the information over podcast with various IFS Officers in posting and even retired officials.
This is actually what I've been looking for..As an aspirant it gave me a insight into the life of an IFS officer . So glad that I got to watch this video.
Brilliant work! Would look forward to the upcoming videos. I liked the detailed questions that you prepared that are seldom answered, would suggest you to keep doing the good work and continue this series with more IFS officers. You're boosting the morale of many aspirants. Kudos to you! 👏 🙌
that's probably the best content and superb analysis for ifs. I was literally struggling to find an explanation and details about ifs like this to compare it with ias. I do have a request though . Can you please do the same discussion with an IAS officer who can tell us about the same dilemma of which service to prefer in between IAS and IFS. With same context of question but wrt IAS. And once again GREAT CONTENT👍
This is an excellent podcast. I'm aspiring to become an IFS officer and I'm really inspired with Nirupama Rao ma'am. But what strike my mind every now & then is life of female IFS officer. What difficulties do they face with marriage, family (in laws) in india, and how do they successfully tackle all the stereotypes set in our society for a married women. It would be so good if you bring a female IFS officer or her spouse someday on podcast :)
These are not sterotypes Whenever war happened in russia men were instructed to fight while women were children were evacuated Even in titanic why women didn't sacrifice instead of man Why most construction workers are male EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN SET OF DUTIES ON EARTH WOMEN GET PUBERTY EARLY OR MATURED EARLY BECAUSE THEY ARE THE MOTHER OF EARTH RESILIENT AND MORE MENTALLY STRONG There are many women in india who happily work 9 to 5 with family laws And many who keep on complaining and when they are 50 get to know why a family was needed It applies to male as well
there is not much information on IFS on net and your video helped alot in knowing about my dream service . Thank you so much for this video . I would love if you provide a video with some other IFS officers too .
Thank you, Divya for your kind words. I'd be happy to invite a few other IFS officers for the Podcast - could you list down the questions that you may want me to cover?
This clears every doubt a UPSC CSE aspirant could have, while pondering upon the challenges and benefits attached with IFS. I am heartly THANKFUL to Naman bhaiya And Prathit Sir, for sharing their thoughts and insights on UPSC cohort. Thanks a lot.
As rightly said, blessing in disguise=IFS!! Wonderful podcast with all the areas related IFS covered. Thanks a lot for this insightful session Naman. Arise! Awake! & stop not till you become an IFS Officer.
This channel is soon reaching 1 million subscribers . The question that were asked was something I have being googling on and had never got a proper answer . thank you
nice podcast naman great insights and conversations like this makes more interesting.good luck with your channel been following you from quora man you're very good writer. happy days ahead cheers.
So far the best video I've come across.... I've been searching all those answers it's greatttttttttt to have it all and definitely beneficial... great initiative
Hello Naman, This is so generous and thoughtful. The kind of curation you and Shatakshi bring is really kind. I wish and pray that such sort of initiation of one mind first to get an idea of such services was there. Actually, be it any field. Especially with the kind of education system we have had. It's basically a primer as we study in molecular biology and how it can lead such an amplified and specific effect Such priming helps in wholesome decision making, working toward it and sustaining in real world view. Thank you
Hello Naman, I've been following your content across various platforms. I love how you have an extremely honest, crisp and no bs way of putting points across. I graduated in 2021 in Physics Hons. I had started preparing in the college itself, dropped an year to give Civil Services, I missed the pre cutoff by a slim margin, but decided to move on ,for now at least. I didn't see the point in putting my career at such a halt for an undefined period of time, however close I held that dream to my heart . Now ,I am preparing for CAT 2022 ,I have my exam on the 27th of November. Would love to know your opinion on this decision of mine and some advice for excelling ahead. You're a great writer and conversationalist. You bring the best out in other people. :)
Thanks for your kind words, Cleo. I don't know have high opinions of schools other than IIM A, B, C, and ISB (in India). Try for the best - if, for some reason, it doesn't work out write the GRE/GMAT - become part of the community at GGI, and aim for an Ivy League MBA.
This video actually bridged the knowledge gap we have regarding foreign services.. Covering certain dynamics like spouse life, political interferences, study breaks..this video is a real gem.. Thanku you so much brother for serving such a content..❤
This is so informative and inspirational. I have seen a lot of IFS interviews, but this is the one that covers all aspects with such candidness. Thanks.
@@namanshrivastava I am 2000's kid ,so no memories of my life before that 😂, Also the video gave me such a deep insight of my dream job , so thanks a lot for that .
It's a wonderful interview for us every IFS aspirant.. one more thing I would request you to please make a same interview with interesting questions to Dr. Apala Mishra IFS plzz 🙏🙏
Awesome Initiative. Thank for your service and providing quality content. Would really love to know the unromanticized part of an IFS officer. Like the culture, work pressure, work-life balance, supporting aging parents, salary and savings, retirement in other nations and after years into the IFS does it really feel worth all the hype about the Civil services. Bcoz I feel the civil service is way and above fancied and made to look like its a different class of species living on earth. Like what's so special about them ? What's the hype all about ?
Plz answer plz..... I need some information related to IFS. I have few quetions related to it. 1.Does IFS have to stay out of country permanently after his posting? 2.Can IFS officers come to India sometimes after their posting?and how many times? 3.Can IFS officers give time to other activities like singing ani dancing?Suppose if they want to advance in that career, can they get that much time? 4.After posting, suppose IFS wants to do siging in bollywood, can they do it?
Why is it always about "the father of the child is a Foreign Officer" ? Why not the mother? And y cant husband's be on the sacrificing sides? -just things going on in mind of IFS aspirant like me
Excellent insights into the life of an IFS officer. Being an IFS aspirant, I would like to have detailed information on the followings: 1. Can an IFS officer join a UN organization (UNEP/UNFCCC for example) soon after completing CFL training? How long does it usually take to join the UN after CFL training? What factors play role in their placement in the UN organizations? 2. Can an IFS decide on which area one would like to work in when posted abroad? For instance, I hold a PhD in Environmental Science and have some experience in scientific research in India and abroad. As an IFS officer, I am interested in bringing the best R&D practices to India for scientific advancements. It was good to know that an IFS officer can also join the Indian Ministries at the later stages as the IAS/IFoS officers do. 3. I am more inclined toward IFS as I also believe that one should love the job so as to continue it for the long term and for maximum output. However, since after joining the IFS one cannot re-write the exam without resigning, I would like to know if any IFS officer (female in particular) regretted (in the long term) joining the IFS instead of the IAS? Thanks, and keep up the good work!
Thanks for your comment - hope this helps : 1. No - best case scenario would be 5 years - if you are posted in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN. 2. No - you will be prioritized, and your background will be taken into consideration. But, you can't decide on your own. 3. I'm not aware of any such examples. I'm aware of some female IPS officers who regretted joining the services though - perhaps it was never their first choice of preference.
Hey Naman! Appreciate your views and resonate with most of your ideas. However, please stop bashing one thing to make the other look good. I don't agree with your comment in the caption that if Sundar Pichai cleared IAS, he would be just a collector in Noida. He would still change so many lives, especially of the underrepresented people. And if you think that is of a low stature, you know that if he got in young and had an excellent record, he would have become the Cabinet Secretary of the largest democracy in the world. That is much much much more impactful and complex than being the CEO of Google. Hope you will take this in a constructive way, as this message is intended.
Thanks for your comment. For a message to be taken constructively - it is important that you write it constructively. Unfortunately - you are cherry-picking data and adding new adjectives to make it sound like I'm bashing the services. 1. I never used the word 'just' as a collector. But you seem to have casually written that in your comment. Becoming a collector is no small feat. However, there are many other ways in which the youth of the country can contribute to the country - be it via armed forces, as professors, doctors, and some even as RUclipsrs. Many youngsters have ruined their lives preparing for this exam - whether you like it or not, the selection rate is abysmal. My goal is to inspire people to not waste their 20s by writing/rewriting government exams in India. They should write civil services but if for some reason it doesn't work out - there are various options that could be explored - I will help them explore those options. And in many cases, these options could provide better opportunities to create large-scale impact. 2. I believe what Sundar Pichai is doing today is far more impactful work than many civil servants. Alphabet's R&D projects in sub-Saharan Africa, collaborations with governments in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to improve grievance redressal mechanisms, etc, - the list is endless. These are my beliefs, and I'd stand by those beliefs - I can't be forced to toe the line of the majority. Becoming a Cabinet secretary can't be equated to creating impact. What you do as cabinet secretary is much more important.
Hi naman, thanks for insights. As you said it definitely bridged the gap of information deficit :) I always had eyes on civil services and this video got me curious on few things - 1. I'm a chartered accountant and also CPA (USA), Is there any scope for CA's in IFS?? 2. Is UPSC only route to get into IFS?
Hi sir. How can we post some questions before hand for the upcoming episode?? In this case, want to know how would sir rate an IFS officer’s work/life compared to a UN officer based abroad (in individual capacity n not from govt)?
I am also preparing for IFS and my story is very similar to him , in very unconventional and very different way I am drawn to foreign services . For me also the pull of this service is stronger and like you said if I wanted govt job I would have wished for aspiring IAS but it was foreign services then upsc is the exam ( other way round for me too) It feels good to listen to someone's life journey who has initiated like I am right now. Thanks 👍
Hi Uppala, I can speak for myself. I have lived in quite a few countries - in my current engagement with Eastern European Countries, as a UN official in 3 continents. I never faced any discrimination.
I got it your mindset sit. Same situation you already faced in past. Please help me to add your group. I will be honest and loyal for you life time . I'm helpless.
As per my understanding, the life is better in comparison to their counterparts in other services. There are examples of some of the IFS(B) becoming Ambassadors of small nation states.
@@namanshrivastava Better than their SSC-CGL counterparts? Could IFS (promotee) be chosen above Assistant Commandant CAPF and Allied Services below IRS?
Hi Siddharth, glad that you liked it. Yes, parents can stay for the entire tenure. The Ministry of external affairs is very accommodating and the ministry itself will help with a few priority logistics.
@@namanshrivastava thanx ! Can you pls clarify one more query if you have the info. When an IAS is posted as the deputy commissioner in one of the 11 revenue districts of Delhi does he have the same combined duties of a Collector+Dm as in say a mofussil district in the hinterland or the duties get curtailed ?
I also want to clear indian foreign service most needed video and want to live in foreign countries by having an Indian passport holder because of so much of corruption in India and i love to be my own boss
Thanks for this video. Gave a lot of info I was craving for. Can you do a video on the work/function of an IFS officer in detail? Please...🙏🙏 Thanks for this interview ❤️
Is there any form of corruption or illegalities in this service? If so how MEA eliminates it? How RAW officials and IFS officers go hand in hand in postings such as Islamabad?
There are restrictions in sensitive countries. But, by and large, there aren't restrictions in majority of countries where India has its diplomatic presence. IFS do have to inform their department - whenever they are taking a private trip. The permission is usually granted.
Hi Naman.. Wonderful Podcast.. I have a question.. I am 90 born ..so technically I am no more eligible for UPSC. is there any other way one can go for IFS?
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"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors"
Look forward to inspiring youngsters to become part of the Public Policy Ecosystem via GGI's Policy Scholars Program - along with innumerable partnered organizations (such as BCG, Clinton Health Access Initiative etc) working closely with political and business leaders.
www.globalgovernanceinitiative.org/ggipolicyscholarsprogram
Who is GGI Impact Fellowship for?
www.globalgovernanceinitiative.org/impact-fellowship
While GGI Scholar is our flagship education program, GGI Fellowship is a renowned work-study program, uniquely designed for those who lack real-world consulting and public policy experience.
1. You are a determined young professional looking to pivot in consulting and keen to learn by doing a consulting project directly with a mentor from Mckinsey, BCG, Bain, Dalberg
2. You are a UPSC aspirant looking for a relevant Plan B for Civil Services and keen to contribute to the social impact sector
3. You are looking for a unique pre MBA/MPP work experience in the social development consulting space by advising leading national NGO
4. You are ready to pivot careers and looking to be connected to GGI employment partners
It is very rare to find such a detailed and quality video on IFS. 👍
Thanks for your kind words! :)
I have been researching about IFS on and off for past 2-3 years and till day I have not come acrossed such a detailed and beautifully articulated video covering questions from almost the entire spectrum that come to an individual's mind.
If you liked the video - do let me know what you liked about it? And also suggest - what would you want me to cover next. This is a new channel - would appreciate it if you could smash the like button, and share this video with friends and family - so that the RUclips algorithm promotes quality content.
It's one of the rare take where both people are aware of ins and outs of trade. Your questions are excellent and to the point.
Suggestion:
1. Let the question being answered display somewhere on the screen for its duration.
2. Use mix of Hindi and English wherever possible - reach would increase.
3. Keep doing what you're doing and not copy other platforms.
Very seldom, one feels grateful to YT algorithm and this was one such rare occasion. This was truly enriching session; the way Mr Mishra answered questions, explaining the nuances of the service and lifestyle was commendable and the well framed questions by you, Naman, reflected toil of research on your part. Thank you again, keep it up.
Thank you Kshitji for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!
What I liked most about this conversation is the simplicity of it. The realistic questions and responses on issues that seem trivial when the talk is about ambitions and dreams, but have such practical consequences in our lives.
Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words, Kriti. I agree, Prathit was very eloquent with his responses. I wish you all the very best!
@@namanshrivastava Thank you :)
This is very good initiative Naman. And your questions were outstanding you have covered every topic of doubt an UPSC aspirant will have. Continue with the series and bring the people from verious services like statistical, revenue, forest services into your podcasts...
Thank you so much Vasanthkumar for your kind words - that's a great suggestion. I have recorded a few podcasts with some of the officers, already. Will be uploaded soon. :)
Thanks bro for this video. It is the first video on RUclips which provides full information regarding an IFS officer from dusk to dawn. I'm also an aspirant and want to be an IFS officer and this video has cleared all my doubts regarding this prestigious service. So thanks once again.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Himanshu! I wish you all the very best in life. :)
Amazing dude. There are many interviews of IFS guys, but this is first of its kind and stands out from the rest. Great work. Keep it up 👍
:)
Most of the podcast i listen becomes irritating after 5-6 minutes, because many dont even ask right n accurate question. But this one is just what everyone is looking for. Thank u.
Thanks for your kind words! I wish you all the best. More power to you :)
Thank you for such an elucidated interview,Naman! These are absolute knowledge nuggets.
Thanks, Basant! Kudos to Prathit
Pehla video mila jo reality me itna detail ke saath ho IFS ke ooper such an Outstanding Video 🎉
Excellent video covering almost all the faq's about the coveted IFS .BRING MORE SUCH EPISODES !
In the next episode focus on the financial aspects of the ifs officers while posted aborad , savings and all
Thanks, Astitv. For sure!
@@namanshrivastava First of all thank you bhaiya, I wanted to know that have you planned or made complete money heist series on IFS services and all the related arena viz. financial prospects and the bond with parents in India. I mean you said about that exposure phenomenon so if your busy schedule allows kindly make a detailed playlist with all the information over podcast with various IFS Officers in posting and even retired officials.
This is actually what I've been looking for..As an aspirant it gave me a insight into the life of an IFS officer . So glad that I got to watch this video.
Thanks for your kind words! I wish you all the best. More power to you :)
Believe me it was really amazing not just because of reply given by Future Ambassador but also of your quality questions. Congratulations!
Thanks for your kind words, Pratapi! Look forward to seeing you engage more with my content. :)
Brilliant work! Would look forward to the upcoming videos. I liked the detailed questions that you prepared that are seldom answered, would suggest you to keep doing the good work and continue this series with more IFS officers. You're boosting the morale of many aspirants. Kudos to you! 👏 🙌
Hi Harshita, thank you so much for your kind words. I wish you all the very best! :)
Hello Naman
This was an amazing experience
And I would recommend you to bring more such podcasts.
Really thank you ❤
Thanks, Tanya! Glad that you liked it. :)
that's probably the best content and superb analysis for ifs. I was literally struggling to find an explanation and details about ifs like this to compare it with ias. I do have a request though . Can you please do the same discussion with an IAS officer who can tell us about the same dilemma of which service to prefer in between IAS and IFS. With same context of question but wrt IAS. And once again GREAT CONTENT👍
Thanks, Sahil for your kind words! Good luck. :)
Great insight into life of an IFS officer. Great video !!
Will really helps aspirants !!!🎉
Good luck with your prep, Vansh! :)
This is an excellent podcast.
I'm aspiring to become an IFS officer and I'm really inspired with Nirupama Rao ma'am. But what strike my mind every now & then is life of female IFS officer. What difficulties do they face with marriage, family (in laws) in india, and how do they successfully tackle all the stereotypes set in our society for a married women.
It would be so good if you bring a female IFS officer or her spouse someday on podcast :)
Thanks, Swati! And all the very best with your endeavors. Excellent suggestions. :)
These are not sterotypes
Whenever war happened in russia men were instructed to fight while women were children were evacuated
Even in titanic why women didn't sacrifice instead of man
Why most construction workers are male
EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN SET OF DUTIES ON EARTH WOMEN GET PUBERTY EARLY OR MATURED EARLY BECAUSE THEY ARE THE MOTHER OF EARTH RESILIENT AND MORE MENTALLY STRONG
There are many women in india who happily work 9 to 5 with family laws
And many who keep on complaining and when they are 50 get to know why a family was needed
It applies to male as well
This special podcast deserve views in millions 🔥🔥
Haha! Let's keep it as your secret find! :)
What a Qualitative video Naman💯
Thanks for your kind words! I wish you all the best. More power to you :)
Bahut kuch janne ko mila 😍and I'm very excited to be a ifs officer in future ❤️
I wish you all the very best! :)
there is not much information on IFS on net and your video helped alot in knowing about my dream service . Thank you so much for this video . I would love if you provide a video with some other IFS officers too .
Thank you, Divya for your kind words. I'd be happy to invite a few other IFS officers for the Podcast - could you list down the questions that you may want me to cover?
I am also from Prayagraj(Allahabad) and he's really true about this city.
:)
This clears every doubt a UPSC CSE aspirant could have, while pondering upon the challenges and benefits attached with IFS.
I am heartly THANKFUL to Naman bhaiya And Prathit Sir, for sharing their thoughts and insights on UPSC cohort.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you, Chiranjeev! Hope you are enjoying your classes at MisFits so far!
As rightly said, blessing in disguise=IFS!! Wonderful podcast with all the areas related IFS covered.
Thanks a lot for this insightful session Naman.
Arise! Awake! & stop not till you become an IFS Officer.
Absolutely, Prashanth
This channel is soon reaching 1 million subscribers .
The question that were asked was something I have being googling on and had never got a proper answer . thank you
Thank you, Vasudev! tbh, number of subscribers are irrelevant. Quality matters! Glad to have you as a part of my YT community. :)
nice podcast naman great insights and conversations like this makes more interesting.good luck with your channel been following you from quora man you're very good writer. happy days ahead cheers.
Thanks for your kind words, Rogers! Look forward to seeing you engage more with my content. :) Good luck!
So far the best video I've come across.... I've been searching all those answers it's greatttttttttt to have it all and definitely beneficial... great initiative
Thanks for your kind words, Aditi! Wish you all the best
Hello Naman,
This is so generous and thoughtful. The kind of curation you and Shatakshi bring is really kind. I wish and pray that such sort of initiation of one mind first to get an idea of such services was there. Actually, be it any field. Especially with the kind of education system we have had. It's basically a primer as we study in molecular biology and how it can lead such an amplified and specific effect Such priming helps in wholesome decision making, working toward it and sustaining in real world view.
Thank you
Agrima, Thanks for your kind words! I wish you all the best. More power to you :)
Hello Naman,
I've been following your content across various platforms. I love how you have an extremely honest, crisp and no bs way of putting points across. I graduated in 2021 in Physics Hons. I had started preparing in the college itself, dropped an year to give Civil Services, I missed the pre cutoff by a slim margin, but decided to move on ,for now at least. I didn't see the point in putting my career at such a halt for an undefined period of time, however close I held that dream to my heart . Now ,I am preparing for CAT 2022 ,I have my exam on the 27th of November. Would love to know your opinion on this decision of mine and some advice for excelling ahead.
You're a great writer and conversationalist. You bring the best out in other people. :)
Thanks for your kind words, Cleo. I don't know have high opinions of schools other than IIM A, B, C, and ISB (in India). Try for the best - if, for some reason, it doesn't work out write the GRE/GMAT - become part of the community at GGI, and aim for an Ivy League MBA.
Great and healthy discussion 😇 thanks ❤
:)
Sir please post one podcast of a female ifs officer
Pleasee
Really loved this podcast ❤❤❤❤
Such a detailed and informative video! 😮😮A must watch for ifs aspirants.
This video actually bridged the knowledge gap we have regarding foreign services..
Covering certain dynamics like spouse life, political interferences, study breaks..this video is a real gem..
Thanku you so much brother for serving such a content..❤
Thank Kiratjit for your kind words. I wish you all the very best!
Naman sir thanks a lot for the vidio like this, this vedio is really very helpful for me..
Thanks Naman ....love your session . Got to learn a lot
Glad to hear that
Most authentic content thanks 👍
Thank you Ryyych for your kind words.
All my doubts are cleared here. Thank you so much!
Glad to hear that, Varshitha! All the very best!
This is so informative and inspirational. I have seen a lot of IFS interviews, but this is the one that covers all aspects with such candidness. Thanks.
Thanks, Arpit! Glad that you liked it!
Really fruitful session...
Cleared so many doubt regarding the service
Thanks Aromal for your kind words!
Sir pls get a female IFS officer on your podcast
Thankyou for this !
:)
One of the best podcast of an ifs officer, pls bring more content around diplomacy. All the best.
Thanks for your kind words, Parag! Look forward to seeing you engage more with my content. :)
Thankyou for this video 💯💗
Thank you so much for the interview
:)
Loved It !
Glad that you loved it, Samarth! Do you share your 90s memory though (if you grew up in that age) :)
@@namanshrivastava I am 2000's kid ,so no memories of my life before that 😂, Also the video gave me such a deep insight of my dream job , so thanks a lot for that .
So informative ❤
Thank you for such a wonderful video 😃🙏
My pleasure 😊 All the very best, Chaitanya!
@@namanshrivastava Thank you for your wishes.😇
It's a wonderful interview for us every IFS aspirant.. one more thing I would request you to please make a same interview with interesting questions to Dr. Apala Mishra IFS plzz 🙏🙏
Thanks for your kind words! I wish you all the very best. :)
Awesome Initiative. Thank for your service and providing quality content. Would really love to know the unromanticized part of an IFS officer. Like the culture, work pressure, work-life balance, supporting aging parents, salary and savings, retirement in other nations and after years into the IFS does it really feel worth all the hype about the Civil services.
Bcoz I feel the civil service is way and above fancied and made to look like its a different class of species living on earth. Like what's so special about them ? What's the hype all about ?
Of course - Prathit did talk about some of the points in this video though.
@@namanshrivastava Yes I did go through the video, but more in detail would give clarity and help in having realistic ideas.
@@PC-wu8yq Duly noted. Will try to talk more about these aspects.
Plz answer plz.....
I need some information related to IFS. I have few quetions related to it.
1.Does IFS have to stay out of country permanently after his posting?
2.Can IFS officers come to India sometimes after their posting?and how many times?
3.Can IFS officers give time to other activities like singing ani dancing?Suppose if they want to advance in that career, can they get that much time?
4.After posting, suppose IFS wants to do siging in bollywood, can they do it?
Why is it always about "the father of the child is a Foreign Officer" ? Why not the mother? And y cant husband's be on the sacrificing sides?
-just things going on in mind of IFS aspirant like me
Same
Interesting question
Why are you assuming only 2 genders? Why are you being so transphobic?
-Things that go on my mind seeing inane comments like yours.
Just Awesome.
Excellent insights into the life of an IFS officer. Being an IFS aspirant, I would like to have detailed information on the followings:
1. Can an IFS officer join a UN organization (UNEP/UNFCCC for example) soon after completing CFL training? How long does it usually take to join the UN after CFL training? What factors play role in their placement in the UN organizations?
2. Can an IFS decide on which area one would like to work in when posted abroad? For instance, I hold a PhD in Environmental Science and have some experience in scientific research in India and abroad. As an IFS officer, I am interested in bringing the best R&D practices to India for scientific advancements. It was good to know that an IFS officer can also join the Indian Ministries at the later stages as the IAS/IFoS officers do.
3. I am more inclined toward IFS as I also believe that one should love the job so as to continue it for the long term and for maximum output. However, since after joining the IFS one cannot re-write the exam without resigning, I would like to know if any IFS officer (female in particular) regretted (in the long term) joining the IFS instead of the IAS?
Thanks, and keep up the good work!
Thanks for your comment - hope this helps :
1. No - best case scenario would be 5 years - if you are posted in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN.
2. No - you will be prioritized, and your background will be taken into consideration. But, you can't decide on your own.
3. I'm not aware of any such examples. I'm aware of some female IPS officers who regretted joining the services though - perhaps it was never their first choice of preference.
@@namanshrivastava Thanks!
Loved it
Just awesome 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for your kind words, Ayush! Wish you all the very best.
Thankyou so much sir.
Hi Naman,
This is great! Could you try to bring a female IFS officer?
I don't have female friends in the IFS. I do know quite a few in the other services. Feel free to recommend some names. Happy to do it. :)
@@namanshrivastava pujya priyadarshani IFS
Try to bring her
Can't we take our parents with us in IFS?
Hey Naman! Appreciate your views and resonate with most of your ideas. However, please stop bashing one thing to make the other look good. I don't agree with your comment in the caption that if Sundar Pichai cleared IAS, he would be just a collector in Noida. He would still change so many lives, especially of the underrepresented people. And if you think that is of a low stature, you know that if he got in young and had an excellent record, he would have become the Cabinet Secretary of the largest democracy in the world. That is much much much more impactful and complex than being the CEO of Google.
Hope you will take this in a constructive way, as this message is intended.
Thanks for your comment. For a message to be taken constructively - it is important that you write it constructively. Unfortunately - you are cherry-picking data and adding new adjectives to make it sound like I'm bashing the services.
1. I never used the word 'just' as a collector. But you seem to have casually written that in your comment. Becoming a collector is no small feat. However, there are many other ways in which the youth of the country can contribute to the country - be it via armed forces, as professors, doctors, and some even as RUclipsrs.
Many youngsters have ruined their lives preparing for this exam - whether you like it or not, the selection rate is abysmal. My goal is to inspire people to not waste their 20s by writing/rewriting government exams in India. They should write civil services but if for some reason it doesn't work out - there are various options that could be explored - I will help them explore those options. And in many cases, these options could provide better opportunities to create large-scale impact.
2. I believe what Sundar Pichai is doing today is far more impactful work than many civil servants. Alphabet's R&D projects in sub-Saharan Africa, collaborations with governments in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to improve grievance redressal mechanisms, etc, - the list is endless. These are my beliefs, and I'd stand by those beliefs - I can't be forced to toe the line of the majority. Becoming a Cabinet secretary can't be equated to creating impact. What you do as cabinet secretary is much more important.
Sir is a civil engineer. Seems like civil engineers will become anything but civil engineers. 🥲 P.S. I am a civil engineer too.🌚🥲
Haha!
Ary i know him.... he is pratahit mishraa
He is from our school only.... prayagraj
You all must be so proud of him! He is amazing, indeed. :)
Hi naman, thanks for insights. As you said it definitely bridged the gap of information deficit :)
I always had eyes on civil services and this video got me curious on few things -
1. I'm a chartered accountant and also CPA (USA), Is there any scope for CA's in IFS??
2. Is UPSC only route to get into IFS?
1. Yes.
2. Yes (for now).
Hi sir. How can we post some questions before hand for the upcoming episode??
In this case, want to know how would sir rate an IFS officer’s work/life compared to a UN officer based abroad (in individual capacity n not from govt)?
You could post it here.
He didn't even recognise IFS (B)🥺
Sir not rejected on IAS sir deserve more than IAS that's why sir are not selected ❤️❤️
Hi... Thank you for the great insights.. I would like to know, is there any provision for IFS officers to take care of their parents with them ?
Yes, of course Luis.
Thank you 😊
:)
Content at its peak
Thanks, Vedant! :)
Is there any holiday in the service??
I have made my mind to be IFS if I clear UPSC.
I have a query.
My only concern with IFS despite IR is my interest, is whether my father can stay in touch just like how MEA does it so for IFS kids.
I am also preparing for IFS and my story is very similar to him , in very unconventional and very different way I am drawn to foreign services . For me also the pull of this service is stronger and like you said if I wanted govt job I would have wished for aspiring IAS but it was foreign services then upsc is the exam ( other way round for me too)
It feels good to listen to someone's life journey who has initiated like I am right now.
Thanks 👍
All the very best, Shivani!
Can we choose whether we want to work in India or abroad?
Did he reject IAS?
Or
Did he prefer IFS?
Thank u youtube
:)
Thanks 💜 Naman bhaiya 💜
Of course, Mijaj. All the very best!
Thankyou for such an insightful video. Just wanted to know if any ifs officer he/she had faced any kind of discrimination like any other foreigner.
Hi Uppala, I can speak for myself. I have lived in quite a few countries - in my current engagement with Eastern European Countries, as a UN official in 3 continents. I never faced any discrimination.
I got it your mindset sit. Same situation you already faced in past. Please help me to add your group. I will be honest and loyal for you life time . I'm helpless.
Im not trying to be rude but he just dont sound like a diplomat ,
Let's agree to disagree. :)
@Navneet And you can't even string a sentence in English without a grammatical error. "Don't sound" lmao.
@@rawadosa90210 what are you a grammar teacher
@@navneetparmar3632 Are you a career diplomat?
Can you bring a ifs officer spouse also in podcast
That's a great suggestion - what questions would you have in mind for the spouse?
What is salary foren post
Sir, Can IFS and IFS-B officers marry foreign nationals?
How hard is the procedure?
Is there any permission required for ASO&SO (IFS-B)?
Yes, they can - barring a few countries. The foreign national is required to take up Indian Citizenship
IFS (promottee through SSC-CGL). How's his life?
As per my understanding, the life is better in comparison to their counterparts in other services. There are examples of some of the IFS(B) becoming Ambassadors of small nation states.
@@namanshrivastava Better than their SSC-CGL counterparts?
Could IFS (promotee) be chosen above Assistant Commandant CAPF and Allied Services below IRS?
Nice ❤️
Thanks! :)
Hi ! Great conversation.
I'd like to enquire whether your parents can live with you on your foreign postings for the whole tenure?
Hi Siddharth, glad that you liked it. Yes, parents can stay for the entire tenure. The Ministry of external affairs is very accommodating and the ministry itself will help with a few priority logistics.
@@namanshrivastava thanx ! Can you pls clarify one more query if you have the info. When an IAS is posted as the deputy commissioner in one of the 11 revenue districts of Delhi does he have the same combined duties of a Collector+Dm as in say a mofussil district in the hinterland or the duties get curtailed ?
Please bring Vikram Grewal IFS
I will do my higher study's there only. I will complete upsc exams if required. Let me do some Fever sir.
I also want to clear indian foreign service most needed video and want to live in foreign countries by having an Indian passport holder because of so much of corruption in India and i love to be my own boss
Good luck! :)
With all due respect can anyone tell the salary of an ifs posted abroad as a second secretary?
How many days can ifs officer get leave to visit India?
It's very subjective. They are entitled to all leave policy that an IAS/IPS officer is entitled to (of the same rank)
@@namanshrivastavasir, I am the only child of my parents...I really want to join ifs but worried about my parents?? Plz any suggestions!!!
Thanks for this video. Gave a lot of info I was craving for. Can you do a video on the work/function of an IFS officer in detail? Please...🙏🙏
Thanks for this interview ❤️
Yes, I can, Neha! There's a component of it already covered in this podcast. Thanks for your kind words. :)
@@namanshrivastava thanks for response
Nice Dream
naman bhai is there any way i could talk to you? i wanted some suggestions from you if you could give...
Human - I try to respond to every comment on RUclips :) Here's perfect.
Is there any form of corruption or illegalities in this service? If so how MEA eliminates it? How RAW officials and IFS officers go hand in hand in postings such as Islamabad?
Hi sir can IFS officer visit in other country. in their holidays or is there any restriction..please reply..??
There are restrictions in sensitive countries. But, by and large, there aren't restrictions in majority of countries where India has its diplomatic presence. IFS do have to inform their department - whenever they are taking a private trip. The permission is usually granted.
@@namanshrivastava ok thankyou so much 😊😊😊
Naman are you preparing for UPSC CSE?
Haha. Absolutely not
Hi Naman.. Wonderful Podcast.. I have a question.. I am 90 born ..so technically I am no more eligible for UPSC. is there any other way one can go for IFS?
Hi Juhi, in India - IFS is the only means to become a career diplomat!