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IAS Officers are trained to handle govern ­ ment affairs.

This being the main responsibility, every civil servant is assigned to a particular office which deals with policy matters pertaining to that area.

The policy matters are framed, modified, interpreted in this office under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer in consultation with the Minister.

The implemen ­ tation of policies is also done on the advice of the Officer.

Cabinet Secretary stands at the top of the government machinery involved in Policy making followed by Secretary / Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary, Director, Under Secretary and Junior Scale Officers in that order.

These appointments are filled by civil servants according to seniority in the Civil Services.

In the process of decision making, a number of officers give their views to the Minister who weighs the matter and makes a decision considering the issue involved.