A South Asian government clerk or administrative officer, especially in India's civil service tradition.
What babus do
Babus draft official notes, process applications, route files between departments, maintain records, and interact with citizens at counters. They keep the gears of South Asian bureaucracy turning, from issuing ration cards and passports to handling land records.
Training path
Entry-level babus typically hold a bachelor’s degree and qualify for clerical posts through state Public Service Commission examinations. Higher-ranking officers within the Indian Administrative Service or Central Secretariat Service take the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Work setting
Major employers include the Government of India ministries, the secretariats of every Indian state and union territory, the railways, and major public-sector undertakings. Similar civil-service structures exist in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
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