Chartered accountant compares salary with IAS officer in viral post, sparks debate

His post went viral and sparked a debate on X. (Image: @CAChirag/X)

A chartered accountant (CA) sparked a debate on X after he shared a post comparing the salaries of an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer to that of a CA. He also questioned why people chose to become an IAS officer despite the low salary.

The now-viral post was shared on X by Chirag Chauhan. “The average salary of an IAS is the starting salary of a CA,” Chauhan wrote. “Why do people prefer IAS?” he questioned while supporting his argument with a screenshot that showed the gross monthly salary of IAS officers.

The average salary of an IAS is the starting salary of a CA

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Why do people prefer IAS? pic.twitter.com/KpODLY8F9i

— CA Chirag Chauhan (@CAChirag) April 17, 2024

Needless to say, Chauhan’s post went viral with over seven lakh views and a triggered a flurry of reactions from social media users. A major section of people clarified that people choose to become IAS officers for the “respect” the position brings forth.

“Have you heard an IAS ever reporting to a CA ever? (Unless the CA is a senior govt employee or a minister),” one user questioned.

Another user wrote, “More power, more money.” A third user commented, “People wanting to join IAS are not motivated by money they are motivated by desire to serve people.”

“They are more or less insulated from all problems faced by a common citizen not just for life, but for a few generations,” a fourth user remarked.

Another user added, “There is no comparison with any profession. Total seats of IAS in India are less than total no of CA’s qualify every attempt. Every year only 180 IAS are selected in India. IAS cadre seats are based on population and size of the state. CA is one of the best post qualification course for higher studies. People make their career in the area in which they wish to make according to their strength & ability. There are almost 2 crore students who clear class 12th every year and they choose their career in any field. No relation to salary, it depends upon the passion, knowledge & focus on anything we wish to do.”