Simply so, can SDM become IAS?
An IAS officer may start his career from SDM [Independent office] and can reach up to Secretary to the Government of India. After joining the services, it may take about 5-7 years for an IAS officer to become a District Collector. They have a well known tenure system and all promotions dealt timely.
Also, is SDM a Class 1 officer? Magistrates in Group-A Category by status with judicial powers are called Magistrate 1st Class. District magistrates as Magistrates of First Class. Each Subdivision is under the charge of an officer designated as a Subdivisional Magistrate (S.D.M.) or Deputy Collector who is a member of the State Civil Services cadre.
Also, is SDM and IAS officer?
Yes, SDM is an IAS officer. A Sub-Divisional Magistrate is a title which is sometimes given to the head official of a district subdivision, an administrative officer that is sometimes below the level of district, depending on a country's government structure. SDM is generally an officer of PCS ranking.
Can a SDM become DM?
IAS officers can be allotted as a District Collector (District Magistrate) while he is in 'Senior Time Scale', 'Junior Administrative Scale' or 'Selection Grade'; i.e., He/She can become DM in his/her 5th year of service and continue up to their 17th year of service.
