Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts And Finance Service
The Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service (also known as IP&TAFS) is a Group "A" Central Civil Services of the Union of India. The service was started in the year 1972 for prudent and professional management of the finances of the Department of Posts and Department of Telecommunications which were the sole provider of the communications needs of the country at that time. Gradually, over time the service has crystallized into a professional cadre of over 225 officers. The officers are recruited through the Civil Services Examination organised by the Union Public Service Commission. The Services recruited through Civil Services Examination include IFS, IAS, IPS and Central Services Group "A", viz., IRTS, IRS, IA&AS, IP&TAFS, IRAS, IDAS etc.
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