IAS-IPS Love Stories Bloom: Civil Services Officers Find Partners in Training

• Marriages between IAS, IPS, and other All India Service officers are increasingly common, often starting during training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie.
• The intense, shared environment of the foundation course fosters deep friendships and romantic relationships among probationers.
• Shared academic rigor, similar ambitions, and mutual understanding of bureaucratic life contribute to strong compatibility.
• The trend has significantly risen since the 1990s with more women joining services, leading to 10-15% of a batch marrying within the services.
• These "power couples" are socially accepted, benefiting from provisions for same-state postings and mutual understanding of career demands.

Why It Matters: Civil services training at LBSNAA is a growing hub for IAS-IPS officers to find love and marriage.