IAS-IPS Love Stories Bloom: Why Officer Marriages Are Rising During Training at LBSNAA

• The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, is a common starting point for IAS/IPS love stories during foundation courses.
• Similar age (23-30), shared rigorous training, and comparable socio-educational backgrounds foster deep connections among officers.
• Mutual understanding of demanding careers, frequent transfers, and work-life challenges makes these marriages 'sustainable'.
• The rise in female officers and societal approval for 'power couples' contribute to the increasing trend of such marriages.
• While cadre allotment rules have changed, flexibility for married couples to be in the same state helps relationships.

Why It Matters: IAS-IPS marriages are rising due to shared training, similar backgrounds, and mutual career understanding.