Points that make IAS and PCS different

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Recruitment: IAS recruited by UPSC at national level, PCS recruited by SPSC at state level.

Jurisdiction: IAS serves in central and state government, PCS serves only in state government.

Rank: IAS has a higher rank than PCS.

Training: IAS undergoes training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy, PCS training is at state academies.

Salary and Perks: IAS generally have higher salary, allowances, and perks than PCS officers.

Administrative Responsibility: IAS has broader administrative responsibility than PCS.

Transfers: IAS officers are transferred more frequently than PCS officers.

Prestige: IAS is considered more prestigious than PCS.

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