{"id":16805,"date":"2026-08-17T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/?p=16805"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T11:00:33","slug":"acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/","title":{"rendered":"ACS Promotion Hierarchy in Assam: From ACS Officer to DC and IAS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For thousands of <strong>APSC CCE aspirants<\/strong>, the Assam Civil Service (ACS) is one of the most sought-after services. But clearing the APSC examination is only the beginning of an ACS officer&#8217;s administrative career.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#What_Is_ACS\" >What Is ACS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#ACS_Promotion_Hierarchy_in_Assam\" >ACS Promotion Hierarchy in Assam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#1_ACS_Junior_Grade\" >1. ACS Junior Grade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#2_Senior_Grade-II\" >2. Senior Grade-II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#3_Senior_Grade-I\" >3. Senior Grade-I<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#4_Selection_Grade\" >4. Selection Grade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#5_Secretary_Grade\" >5. Secretary Grade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#6_Commissioner_Secretary\" >6. Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#Can_an_ACS_Officer_Become_a_Deputy_Commissioner\" >Can an ACS Officer Become a Deputy Commissioner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#ACS_Officer_as_Deputy_Commissioner\" >ACS Officer as Deputy Commissioner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#Can_an_ACS_Officer_Become_an_IAS_Officer\" >Can an ACS Officer Become an IAS Officer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#ACS_to_IAS_Promotion_How_Does_It_Work\" >ACS to IAS Promotion: How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#How_Many_Years_Does_an_ACS_Officer_Need_for_IAS_Promotion\" >How Many Years Does an ACS Officer Need for IAS Promotion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#Why_Does_IAS_Promotion_Take_Longer_Than_Eight_Years\" >Why Does IAS Promotion Take Longer Than Eight Years?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#Is_Every_ACS_Officer_Promoted_to_IAS\" >Is Every ACS Officer Promoted to IAS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#Career_within_ACS\" >Career within ACS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#ACS_vs_IAS\" >ACS vs IAS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#What_Posts_Can_an_ACS_Officer_Hold\" >What Posts Can an ACS Officer Hold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#ACS_Promotion_Seniority_vs_Posting\" >ACS Promotion: Seniority vs Posting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#Can_an_ACS_Officer_Become_Chief_Secretary\" >Can an ACS Officer Become Chief Secretary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#ACS_Career_Growth_What_Makes_the_Service_Attractive\" >ACS Career Growth: What Makes the Service Attractive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#ACS_Promotion_Hierarchy_in_Assam_Quick_Revision\" >ACS Promotion Hierarchy in Assam: Quick Revision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/acs-promotion-hierarchy-in-assam-from-acs-officer-to-dc-and-ias\/#FAQs_on_ACS_Promotion_Hierarchy_in_Assam\" >FAQs on ACS Promotion Hierarchy in Assam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>A common question among aspirants is: <strong>How does an ACS officer get promoted? Can an ACS officer become a Deputy Commissioner (DC)? Can an ACS officer become an IAS officer? What is the highest position an ACS officer can reach?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> helps aspirants understand the long-term career opportunities available after clearing the APSC CCE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACS is a State Civil Service, while the IAS is an All India Service. However, eligible ACS officers can eventually be inducted into the IAS through the prescribed promotion process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_ACS\"><\/span><strong>What Is ACS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS stands for Assam Civil Service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the principal State Civil Services of Assam. Officers are recruited through the <strong>Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACS officers work in various areas of administration, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>District administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revenue administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive magistracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disaster management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public grievance redressal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretariat administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> is therefore not limited to a single line of field postings. Officers can move between district administration, the Secretariat and other government assignments throughout their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACS_Promotion_Hierarchy_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>ACS Promotion Hierarchy in Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The broad career progression within the ACS can be understood as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS Junior Grade \u2192 Senior Grade-II \u2192 Senior Grade-I \u2192 Selection Grade \u2192 Secretary Grade \u2192 Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, an important point must be remembered: <strong>grade and posting are not necessarily the same thing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An officer&#8217;s grade represents their position within the service structure, while their actual designation depends on the government posting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> broadly includes the following stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>ACS Grade<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Possible Administrative Responsibilities<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Junior Grade<\/td><td>Assistant Commissioner, Circle Officer and other field assignments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Grade-II<\/td><td>Senior field and departmental assignments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Grade-I<\/td><td>Higher administrative responsibilities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Grade<\/td><td>Senior district, Secretariat and departmental positions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Secretary Grade<\/td><td>Secretary-level responsibilities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/td><td>Senior policy and administrative leadership<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Assam Personnel Department has issued promotion orders covering different ACS grades, including Senior Grade-II, Senior Grade-I, Selection Grade, Secretary Grade and Commissioner &amp; Secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_ACS_Junior_Grade\"><\/span><strong>1. ACS Junior Grade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After clearing the <strong>APSC CCE<\/strong>, candidates appointed to the Assam Civil Service undergo the prescribed training and probationary process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ACS officer begins their career at the junior level and may receive field assignments such as <strong>Assistant Commissioner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, officers gain practical experience in government administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their responsibilities can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revenue matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive magistracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementation of government schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Election duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disaster management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field inspections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public grievance redressal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination between government departments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The junior stage is particularly important because officers receive firsthand experience of district and grassroots administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Senior_Grade-II\"><\/span><strong>2. Senior Grade-II<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next stage in the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> is <strong>Senior Grade-II<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promotion to this grade gives officers greater administrative responsibilities and opens the way for more senior field and departmental assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact timing of promotion depends on applicable service rules, eligibility, vacancies and other administrative factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Assam Personnel Department has issued promotion orders for ACS officers to Senior Grade-II, demonstrating that this remains an important stage in the present ACS service structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Senior_Grade-I\"><\/span><strong>3. Senior Grade-I<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After Senior Grade-II comes <strong>Senior Grade-I<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officers at this level can be entrusted with more substantial responsibilities in district administration, departments and the Secretariat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The progression through the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> is not simply based on designation. It is linked to the applicable service rules, seniority, eligibility and available posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACS officers promoted to Senior Grade-I may subsequently move into increasingly senior administrative positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Selection_Grade\"><\/span><strong>4. Selection Grade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Selection Grade<\/strong> represents another significant stage in the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officers at this level can receive senior assignments in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>District administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assam Secretariat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government departments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boards and corporations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autonomous organisations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special administrative assignments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Selection Grade officers have considerably greater administrative responsibility compared with officers at the beginning of their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Secretary_Grade\"><\/span><strong>5. Secretary Grade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next major stage is the <strong>Secretary Grade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this level, ACS officers can be entrusted with important departmental and policy-related responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may serve in senior Secretariat positions and participate in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Policy implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departmental administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inter-departmental coordination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government programme monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Secretary Grade is therefore a major milestone in the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Commissioner_Secretary\"><\/span><strong>6. Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the highest levels within the ACS cadre is <strong>Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An officer at this level can hold a senior leadership role within the Assam Government and may be responsible for the administration of a major department or important government assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent Assam government records have documented promotions of ACS officers to Commissioner &amp; Secretary level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also demonstrates an important point for APSC aspirants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An ACS officer does not necessarily need to become IAS to reach a very senior position in the Assam Government.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACS itself provides a substantial long-term administrative career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_ACS_Officer_Become_a_Deputy_Commissioner\"><\/span><strong>Can an ACS Officer Become a Deputy Commissioner?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, an ACS officer can hold important district-level positions, including <strong>Deputy Commissioner-in-charge (DC-in-charge)<\/strong> assignments, depending on government posting decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, aspirants should understand the distinction between a <strong>posting<\/strong> and a <strong>service\/cadre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Deputy Commissioner is a post in district administration. IAS is a separate All India Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS \u2192 DC posting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS \u2192 IAS induction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>are two different processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This distinction is one of the most important aspects of the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACS officers can also serve as <strong>Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs)<\/strong> and in other important district-level positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACS_Officer_as_Deputy_Commissioner\"><\/span><strong>ACS Officer as Deputy Commissioner<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Deputy Commissioner is the principal administrative authority at the district level and performs a wide range of responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the applicable laws and government arrangements, the DC may coordinate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revenue administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disaster management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive magistracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public grievance redressal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination among departments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An ACS officer may receive a DC-in-charge assignment, but this should not be confused with automatic promotion to IAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_ACS_Officer_Become_an_IAS_Officer\"><\/span><strong>Can an ACS Officer Become an IAS Officer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most frequently asked questions about the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible State Civil Service officers can be considered for induction into the <strong>Indian Administrative Service (IAS)<\/strong> through the promotion route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this is <strong>not an automatic promotion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ACS officer does not become IAS simply because they have completed a particular number of years in service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is governed by the applicable <strong>IAS recruitment and promotion regulations<\/strong> and involves eligibility, vacancies, selection and the prescribed statutory procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACS_to_IAS_Promotion_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span><strong>ACS to IAS Promotion: How Does It Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The broad process can be understood in the following stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Join the ACS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A candidate clears the APSC CCE and is appointed to the Assam Civil Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Complete the Required Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The officer must complete the prescribed qualifying period and satisfy the applicable eligibility conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Consideration for the IAS Promotion Quota<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible officers can be considered for promotion to IAS against the State Civil Service promotion quota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Preparation of the Select List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible officers are considered for inclusion in the relevant Select List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Selection Committee Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prescribed Selection Committee considers eligible officers according to the applicable regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: UPSC and Government Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process involves the <strong>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/strong> and the competent authorities under the applicable rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: IAS Induction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After completion of the prescribed process and approval, the selected officer is inducted into the IAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> can eventually provide a pathway into the IAS, but it should never be viewed as an automatic promotion route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Years_Does_an_ACS_Officer_Need_for_IAS_Promotion\"><\/span><strong>How Many Years Does an ACS Officer Need for IAS Promotion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most misunderstood aspects of the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> is the eight-year rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the applicable IAS promotion regulations, a State Civil Service officer generally needs <strong>at least eight years of continuous service<\/strong> in the prescribed capacity to be eligible for consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eight years of service does not mean automatic promotion to IAS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The officer must still be considered through the prescribed selection process, and actual induction depends on factors such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vacancies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seniority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select List<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selection Committee proceedings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IAS cadre strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <strong>8 years = eligibility for consideration, not guaranteed IAS induction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_IAS_Promotion_Take_Longer_Than_Eight_Years\"><\/span><strong>Why Does IAS Promotion Take Longer Than Eight Years?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The promotion quota for State Civil Service officers is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IAS promotion regulations prescribe limits on recruitment through promotion from the State Civil Service. The promotion route is therefore dependent on the availability of vacancies within the applicable IAS cadre structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can result in eligible ACS officers waiting for their turn to be considered or inducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, when studying the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong>, aspirants should not calculate IAS induction simply as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS + 8 years = IAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That formula is incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The actual process can take considerably longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Every_ACS_Officer_Promoted_to_IAS\"><\/span><strong>Is Every ACS Officer Promoted to IAS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every ACS officer becomes an IAS officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of officers who can enter IAS through promotion depends on the vacancies available under the promotion quota and the applicable selection procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An officer must satisfy the eligibility conditions and be selected through the prescribed process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> should be viewed as two parallel possibilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_within_ACS\"><\/span><strong>Career within ACS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS \u2192 Senior Grade-II \u2192 Senior Grade-I \u2192 Selection Grade \u2192 Secretary Grade \u2192 Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Possible IAS induction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS \u2192 Eligibility \u2192 Select List \u2192 Selection Process \u2192 IAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are related but separate career pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACS_vs_IAS\"><\/span><strong>ACS vs IAS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ACS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IAS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Full Form<\/td><td>Assam Civil Service<\/td><td>Indian Administrative Service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature<\/td><td>State Civil Service<\/td><td>All India Service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recruitment<\/td><td>APSC CCE<\/td><td>UPSC CSE \/ Promotion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cadre<\/td><td>Assam<\/td><td>State cadre with All India Service status<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>District Administration<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Secretariat Roles<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can Serve as DC<\/td><td>Depending on posting, including DC-in-charge assignments<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can Reach Senior Secretariat Positions<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Promotion to IAS<\/td><td>Eligible officers may be considered<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IAS Induction Automatic?<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding this distinction is essential when studying the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Posts_Can_an_ACS_Officer_Hold\"><\/span><strong>What Posts Can an ACS Officer Hold?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An ACS officer&#8217;s career is not restricted to one particular designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on grade, experience and government posting, officers may serve in positions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistant Commissioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circle Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional Deputy Commissioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deputy Secretary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint Secretary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional Secretary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other senior administrative assignments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact designation depends on the officer&#8217;s posting and the applicable service structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> more flexible than a simple designation-by-designation ladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACS_Promotion_Seniority_vs_Posting\"><\/span><strong>ACS Promotion: Seniority vs Posting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important point for APSC aspirants is that <strong>promotion and posting are different concepts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, an officer may be promoted to a higher ACS grade and subsequently receive a particular field or Secretariat posting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, receiving a senior posting does not necessarily mean that the officer has been promoted to the next grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government orders determine the specific posting of officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, while understanding the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong>, always distinguish between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grade = position in the service hierarchy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Posting = specific government assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_ACS_Officer_Become_Chief_Secretary\"><\/span><strong>Can an ACS Officer Become Chief Secretary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This question requires a little clarification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ACS officer who is later inducted into the IAS can continue their career within the IAS cadre and may eventually become eligible for very senior IAS positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, becoming <strong>Chief Secretary of Assam<\/strong> is not an automatic consequence of joining ACS or even of becoming IAS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chief Secretary is appointed by the State Government from among eligible senior IAS officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the career path should not be represented as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS \u2192 IAS \u2192 Chief Secretary automatically.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a possible long-term career trajectory, but appointment depends on seniority, suitability, government decision and applicable administrative considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACS_Career_Growth_What_Makes_the_Service_Attractive\"><\/span><strong>ACS Career Growth: What Makes the Service Attractive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For APSC aspirants, the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> offers several opportunities for long-term professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ACS officer can gain experience in both <strong>field administration and policymaking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their career, officers may work on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>District administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disaster management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public service delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretariat administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departmental coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination of field exposure and policy experience makes ACS an important administrative service in Assam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACS_Promotion_Hierarchy_in_Assam_Quick_Revision\"><\/span><strong>ACS Promotion Hierarchy in Assam: Quick Revision<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For APSC CCE preparation, remember the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS Junior Grade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Senior Grade-II<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Senior Grade-I<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selection Grade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secretary Grade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And separately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligible ACS Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IAS Promotion Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prescribed Selection &amp; Approval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IAS Induction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This simplified chart captures the core of the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Points for APSC Aspirants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before appearing for the APSC CCE, remember these key facts about the <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ACS is a State Civil Service of Assam.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ACS officers can progress through multiple grades during their career.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior grades include <strong>Senior Grade-II, Senior Grade-I, Selection Grade and Secretary Grade<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/strong> is among the highest senior levels in the ACS cadre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ACS officers can receive important district assignments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An ACS officer can serve as <strong>ADC<\/strong> and may receive <strong>DC-in-charge<\/strong> responsibilities depending on government posting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DC posting does not mean IAS induction.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible ACS officers can be considered for promotion to IAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>eight-year qualifying service requirement does not guarantee IAS promotion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IAS induction depends on eligibility, vacancies, selection and the statutory process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not every ACS officer becomes an IAS officer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion within ACS and induction into IAS are separate processes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ACS promotion hierarchy in Assam<\/strong> provides APSC aspirants with a clear pathway for long-term growth in the State&#8217;s administrative machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An officer can begin with junior field responsibilities and progress through <strong>Senior Grade-II, Senior Grade-I, Selection Grade and Secretary Grade<\/strong>, eventually reaching senior positions such as <strong>Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, eligible ACS officers can potentially enter the <strong>IAS through the promotion quota<\/strong>. However, this is a separate statutory process and is not an automatic result of completing eight years of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest way to remember the entire career structure is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACS is the service; promotion determines career progression within ACS; posting determines the officer&#8217;s administrative assignment; and IAS induction is a separate promotion process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For APSC aspirants, understanding these distinctions is important not only for career awareness but also for questions related to <strong>Assam Civil Service, APSC CCE, district administration and Indian Administrative Service promotion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-coblocks-faq__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_ACS_Promotion_Hierarchy_in_Assam\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on ACS Promotion Hierarchy in Assam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Can ACS officers become IAS?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Yes. Eligible ACS officers can be considered for induction into the IAS through the State Civil Service promotion quota under the applicable regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Can ACS officers become DC?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Yes, depending on government posting arrangements, an ACS officer can hold a DC-in-charge assignment. ACS officers can also serve in important district positions such as ADC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Does an ACS officer become IAS after 8 years?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>No. The required qualifying service makes an officer eligible for consideration; it does not guarantee IAS induction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>What is the highest grade in ACS?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The ACS structure includes senior grades up to <strong>Commissioner &amp; Secretary<\/strong>, subject to the applicable service rules and government orders<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For thousands of APSC CCE aspirants, the Assam Civil Service (ACS) is one of the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16805","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16805","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16805"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16805\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16807,"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16805\/revisions\/16807"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16805"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16805"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}