IFS Salary India 2025: Like IAS and IPS in India, IFS (Indian Foreign Service) is also a very prestigious Group A service of civil services, but its specialty is that the officers associated with it represent India in many countries of the world. In such a situation, know what is the salary of an IFS officer and what allowances and benefits they get.

What is IFS career?

IFS is a career where officers work in Embassies and High Commissions of India and represent the country abroad. To get this post, the candidate has to pass the Civil Services Exam. Due to posting abroad, officers also get different allowances, which is called Special Foreign Allowance.

IFS Officer Salary Structure

The salary of IFS officers depends on their grade and posting. There is a difference in the salary of an officer posted in India and an officer posted abroad. Officers posted abroad get special allowances according to their country.

• Junior Time Scale (Under Secretary): Rs 15,600-Rs 39,100, Grade Pay Rs 5,400
• Senior Time Scale (Under Secretary): Rs 15,600-Rs 39,100, Grade Pay Rs 6,600
• Junior Administrative Grade (Deputy Secretary): Rs 15,600- Rs 39,100, Grade Pay Rs 7,600
• Selection Grade (Counselor Director): Rs 37,400-Rs 67,000, Grade Pay Rs 8,700
• Super Time Scale (Joint Secretary): Rs 37,400-Rs 67,000, Grade Pay Rs 10,000
• Maximum salary of Foreign Secretary: Rs 80,000-Rs 90,000 fixed

This allowance can increase to lakhs on posting abroad. For example, if an IFS officer is posted in USA, the monthly earnings with Special Foreign Allowances can be around Rs 2.40 lakh.

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What facilities do IFS officers get apart from salary?

The career of an IFS officer is not limited to salary only. Many premium facilities and benefits also come with this job. In which-

• 2 or 3 BHK houses at government rates
• Official car and commuting facility
• Domestic staff and security guards
• Medical Treatment and Healthcare
• free electricity and water
• phone call facility
• Education and training opportunities abroad
• Pension and other benefits after retirement

Apart from the lucrative salary and allowances, the post of an IFS officer also comes with the experience of representing the country abroad. Through this, one gets an opportunity to work abroad, connect with high level officials and build a global network.

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