IAS Training at LBSNAA, Period, Salary, Probation Rules

• Co-curricular Activities: Weekend treks, literary festivals, theatre workshops, film festivals, and events organized by various clubs. Zonal Days includes, Showcasing culture and cuisine of allocated cadres.
• Inter-Services Meet also known as SANGAM is a 3-4 day event building inter-service camaraderie. 
• After Phase I, Officer Trainees undergo a one-year district training in their allotted cadres.

1 year of hands-on experience with district administration and developmental challenges, Combining "Learning by Seeing" and "Learning by Doing." This training includes:

•  Institutional Training at ATI: Duration varies from 3 to 12 weeks, either at the start or mid-year.
• District Attachments (25-30 weeks):  Under the District Collector’s supervision, trainees work with various district-level offices like the Collectorate, Zila Parishad, and others.
• Independent Charges: Trainees handle roles such as BDPO and Tehsildar for 4-8 weeks to gain hands-on experience.  
• State Secretariat Attachment:  A one-week attachment to understand the dynamics of the State Government.
•  Assignments: Monthly analytical notes, a village study report, law cases, and language assignments are submitted to cadre Counsellors.

Held at LBSNAA, consolidates the theoretical knowledge from earlier phases and practical insights from district training. This phase focuses on sharing and analyzing experiences, enhancing administrative skills, and preparing trainees for field challenges (from mid-May to June).

 Key Components of Phase II:

• Seminars: Discussions on challenges faced as SDOs, CEOs of Zilla Parishad, Municipal Commissioners, and District Magistrates.
• Physical Fitness:  Mandatory morning exercise and weekend adventure sports like river-rafting and rock climbing.
• Foreign Study VIsit: To study international best practices, followed by a report on their applicability in India.
• Masters Degree in Public Management: LBSNAA awards a Masters’ Degree in Public Management, recognized by JNU, upon completion of the two-year training program. The course includes 64 credits and four semesters