Is BDO an IAS officer?
If, for example, a road has to be constructed in an area, then the BDO's permission is required. BDOs are selected just as IAS officers are selected, the difference is that IAS exams are conducted by UPSC, whereas state-level exams are conducted by the State-Level PSC (Public Service Commission). Who is the BDO? BDO stands for Block Development Officer. He or she is the office in charge of a block for its development and activities.