{"id":920,"date":"2023-07-05T12:36:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T12:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/?p=920"},"modified":"2023-07-22T09:51:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T09:51:47","slug":"upsc-post-list-and-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-post-list-and-salary\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Post List And Salary: IAS Officer Salary Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/borthakursiasacademy.com\/upsc-coaching-in-guwahati.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Union Public Service Commission<\/strong><\/a> (UPSC) is a prestigious central body in India responsible for conducting the Civil Services Exam (CSE) annually to select candidates for various government services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and more. The UPSC offers lucrative career opportunities, and the salary structure for IAS officers is a matter of interest among aspirants. In this article, we will explore the IAS officer salary, growth prospects, and a list of UPSC services ranked by prominence.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-post-list-and-salary\/#IAS_Officer_Salary_Structure\" >IAS Officer Salary Structure:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-post-list-and-salary\/#IAS_Salary_after_10_Years\" >IAS Salary after 10 Years:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-post-list-and-salary\/#IAS_Salary_after_7th_Pay_Commission\" >IAS Salary after 7th Pay Commission:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-post-list-and-salary\/#Highest_Salary_of_IAS_Officer\" >Highest Salary of IAS Officer:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-post-list-and-salary\/#IAS_Officer_Salary_per_Month\" >IAS Officer Salary per Month:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-post-list-and-salary\/#UPSC_Job_List_Rank-wise\" >UPSC Job List Rank-wise:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/upsc-post-list-and-salary\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IAS_Officer_Salary_Structure\"><\/span>IAS Officer Salary Structure:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IAS officers are among the highest-paid civil servants in India. The starting pay for Grade A officers in the UPSC is INR 56,100, which is subject to additional benefits like TA, DA, and HRA. However, the salary structure varies based on seniority and position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IAS_Salary_after_10_Years\"><\/span>IAS Salary after 10 Years: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After ten years of service, IAS officers typically attain higher pay scales. With promotions and experience, an IAS officer&#8217;s salary can range from INR 70,000 to INR 2,50,000 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IAS_Salary_after_7th_Pay_Commission\"><\/span>IAS Salary after 7th Pay Commission: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 7th Pay Commission led to a significant increase in the salaries of government employees, including IAS officers. Their pay scales were revised, resulting in better remuneration and improved benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Salary_of_IAS_Officer\"><\/span>Highest Salary of IAS Officer: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest salary is received by an IAS officer in the position of Cabinet Secretary. The monthly remuneration for this esteemed position can reach up to INR 2,50,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IAS_Officer_Salary_per_Month\"><\/span>IAS Officer Salary per Month: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the entry level, an IAS officer receives a monthly salary of INR 56,100, along with various allowances and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Job_List_Rank-wise\"><\/span>UPSC Job List Rank-wise:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The UPSC offers three categories of services, ranked as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All India Services:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Administrative Service (IAS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Foreign Service (IFS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Police Service (IPS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Group A Services or Central Services:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Audit and Accounts Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Civil Accounts Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Corporate Law Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Defence Accounts Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Defence Estates Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Information Service, Junior Grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Postal Service, Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian P&amp;T Accounts and Finance Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Railway Protection Force Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Revenue Service (Customs &amp; Indirect Taxes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Trade Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Group B Services or State Services:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Armed Forces Headquarters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman &amp; Diu, and Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delhi, Andaman, and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman &amp; Diu, and Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UPSC Jobs IAS officer pay<\/strong><strong> scale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All positions begin at level 10 of the pay matrix, with a salary range of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,50,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>IAS posts<\/td><td>Years of Services<\/td><td>Grade Pay<\/td><td>Basic Salary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SDM, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary<\/td><td>1 to 4 years<\/td><td>5400<\/td><td>Rs. 56, 100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ADM, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary<\/td><td>5 to 8 years<\/td><td>6600<\/td><td>Rs. 67,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DM, joint secretary, deputy secretary<\/td><td>9 to 12 years<\/td><td>7600<\/td><td>Rs. 78, 800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DM, Special Secretary cum commissioner. Director<\/td><td>13 to 16 years<\/td><td>8700<\/td><td>Rs. 1, 18, 500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Divisional Commissioner, Secretary cum Commissioner, Joint Secretary<\/td><td>16 to 24 years<\/td><td>8700<\/td><td>Rs. 1, 44, 200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary, additional Secretary<\/td><td>24 to 30 years<\/td><td>12000<\/td><td>Rs. 1, 82, 200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary<\/td><td>30 to 33 years<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Rs. 2, 05, 400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cabinet Secretary and Secretary<\/td><td>34 to 36 years<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Rs. 2, 25, 000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cabinet Secretary of India<\/td><td>37+<\/td><td>NA<\/td><td>Rs. 2, 50, 00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Indian IPS officer&#8217;s monthly salary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>IPS Officers Ranks<\/td><td>Basic Salary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deputy Superintendent of Police<\/td><td>Rs. 56,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional Superintendent of Police<\/td><td>Rs. 67,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Superintendent of Police<\/td><td>Rs. 78,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deputy Inspector General of Police<\/td><td>Rs. 1,31,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inspector-General of Police<\/td><td>Rs. 1,44,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Director-General of Police<\/td><td>Rs. 2,05,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Director of CBI or IB\/ DG of Police<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rs. 2,25,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>List of IFS-UPSC positions with salaries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Junior Time Scale<\/td><td>Under Secretary<\/td><td>Basic Rs. 8000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Time Scale<\/td><td>Under Secretary<\/td><td>Rs. 10700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Junior Administrative Scale<\/td><td>Deputy Secretary<\/td><td>Rs. 12750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Grade<\/td><td>Counselor Director<\/td><td>Rs. 15100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Administrative Scale<\/td><td>Joint Secretary<\/td><td>Rs. 18400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High Commissioner\/Ambassador<\/td><td>Foreign Secretary<\/td><td>Rs. 26000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IRS-UPSC job openings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>IRS Officers Posts<\/td><td>Pay Scale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income Tax Assistant Commissioner<\/td><td>Rs. 15600 to 39100 plus Grade Pay Rs.5400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income Tax Joint Commissioner<\/td><td>Rs. 15600 to 39100 plus Grade Pay Rs.6600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income Tax Deputy Commissioner<\/td><td>Rs. 15600 to 39100 plus Grade Pay Rs.7600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional Commissioner of Income Tax<\/td><td>Rs. 37400 to 67000 plus Grade Pay Rs.8700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income Tax Commissioner<\/td><td>Rs. 37400 to 67000 plus Grade Pay Rs. 10000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income Tax Chief Commissioner<\/td><td>Rs. 75000. to 80000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Principal Commissioner of Income Tax<\/td><td>Rs. 75000. to 80000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax<\/td><td>Rs. 80 thousand (fixed)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jobs at UPSC &#8211; Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nationality Eligibility<\/strong>: To apply for the IAS, IFS, and IPS, candidates must be Indian citizens. However, for other services, there are several options for eligibility, including Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal and Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, and individuals of Indian origin who migrated from specific countries with the intention of permanent settlement in India. It is important to note that candidates falling under certain categories may require a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India to be considered for final appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimum Educational Requirement:<\/strong> Candidates aspiring to take the UPSC examination must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university in India. The university should be accredited and established through an Act of Parliament or by the national\/state legislature. Additionally, candidates with qualifications equivalent to a university degree under the University Grants Commission Act of 1956 are also eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age Eligibility<\/strong>: Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and should not have exceeded 32 years to be eligible for the UPSC examination. However, the upper age limit can be relaxed for candidates belonging to specific categories as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SC\/ST candidates can avail a maximum relaxation of up to five years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OBC candidates eligible for reservation benefits can avail a maximum relaxation of up to three years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defense Services Personnel disabled in operations and subsequently released can avail a maximum relaxation of up to three years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ex-servicemen who have rendered a minimum of five years of military service can avail a maximum relaxation of up to five years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ex-servicemen who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of military service can also avail a maximum relaxation of up to five years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates from the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories can avail a maximum relaxation of up to ten years, depending on their specific disability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attempts<\/strong>: Each eligible candidate is granted six chances to take the Civil Services Examination (CSE). However, candidates belonging to SC\/ST\/OBC and PwBD categories may have additional attempts allowed based on relaxation criteria specified by UPSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IAS Officer Salary Structure<\/strong>: As an SEO Specialist, let&#8217;s now explore the salary structure of an IAS officer. The salary of an IAS officer is quite attractive and evolves over the years. After the implementation of the 7th pay commission, the salary of an IAS officer has seen significant revisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IAS officers enjoy various benefits and allowances, and their salaries vary based on their ranks and years of service. The highest salary of an IAS officer is received by the Cabinet Secretary of India, which is around INR 2,50,000 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The starting salary of an entry-level IAS officer is around INR 56,100 per month (excluding allowances), and it increases as they get promoted to higher ranks. After ten years of service, an IAS officer can expect substantial growth in their salary, reaching a higher pay scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/stsp\/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img\/https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/ducyu2eegAhXLoBW87BxCFyMw4HEWyKReYIxCuxO92L0HvRTvHHfQxkQ5Z5h4cS70t7DddajsDs0drN2NVKqSvSwfflGLdJeyp7Hhn2JpI7Am_PV250hnfynjPZ8ppKmO7rzr2rQtgcJNOsmOE3Ru4w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-coblocks-faq__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\">What is the minimum pay scale of IAS?<\/div><svg fill=\"none\" view-box=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Without benefits like TA, DA, and HRA, the initial monthly salary for an IAS officer is INR 56,100, and it can rise to INR 2,50,000 for a Cabinet Secretary. The grade salary that IAS officers earn also varies depending on the post occupied.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\">How many attempts are there in UPSC CSE?<\/div><svg fill=\"none\" view-box=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Six attempts are allowed for the General Category of the IAS exam up till the age of 32. OBC candidates have nine attempts to pass the IAS exam up till the age of 35. SC\/ST candidates may take the IAS test an unlimited number of times up until the age of 37.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\">What should be the age &amp; nationality of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC<\/a> aspirant?<\/div><svg fill=\"none\" view-box=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>IAS requires a minimum age of 21. For applicants in the General category, 32 is the maximum. The maximum age for OBC is 35, for SC and ST it is 37, and for EWS it is 32. 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