IFS Salary 2022: The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) is responsible for deciding the IFS Salary in India for the candidates who are selected for various Indian Foreign Service roles and responsibilities in the Indian Foreign Service. After several amendments, the UPSC IFS salary after 7th pay commission has been approved, and there is a huge hike in salary for the IFS officers. An IFS officer is responsible for dealing with the external affairs of the country, including diplomacy, trade, and cultural relations.

Candidates who secure a job as an IFS officer in India will be awarded various perks. Apart from this, the Indian Government also provides Special Foreign Allowances for the candidates who are posted out of the country. In this article, we will provide you with all the detailed information regarding IFS Officer Salary 2022.

IFS Salary 2022 Pay Scale and Benefits

Before getting into the details of IFS Officer Salary 2022, let us have an overview of the grades/scale offered by the IFS:

SI.No.	Grade
1	Junior Time Scale
2	Senior Time Scale
3	Junior Administrative Scale
4	Selection Grade
5	Senior Administrative Scale
6	High Commissioner/Ambassador

IFS Salary Structure

The Indian Foreign Service Officer Salary or UPSC IFS Salary in India is tabulated below:

Grade	Rank	Basic Pay/Grade Pay
Junior Time Scale	Under Secretary	Rs.8000/Rs.5400
Senior Time Scale	Under Secretary	Rs.10700/Rs.6600
Junior Administrative Scale	Deputy Secretary	Rs.12750/Rs.7600
Selection Grade	Counselor Director	Rs.15100/Rs.8700
Senior Administrative Scale	Joint Secretary	Rs.18400/Rs.10000
High Commissioner/Ambassador	Foreign Secretary	Rs.26000 (Fixed)

IFS Salary 2022 Rank Wise

• Junior Time Scale – The officers will join as ‘Under Secretary’ and the salary will range from 8000 to 14000/-.
• Senior Time Scale – The officers will join as ‘Under Secretary’ and the salary will be around 10650 to 16000/-.
• Junior Administrative – The officers will join as ‘Deputy Secretary’ and the salary will range from 12,750 to 17000/-.
• Selection Grade – The officers will join as ‘Counselor Director’ and the salary will be around 15,100 to 18,500/-.
• The officer at Senior Administrative level will join as a ‘Joint Secretary’ and the salary will be around 18,400 to 22,500/-.
• Officer at High Commissioner or Ambassador level will work as ‘Foreign Secretary’ and they would not receive any grade pay.

UPSC IFS Allowances and Perks

The overall IFS salary per month is around Rs.60,000/- , including all the benefits and allowances. But this salary differs based on the candidate posting, i.e., if the selected candidate got his/her posting in foreign countries then he/she may receive a salary of 2.40 lakhs under the special foreign allowance. Again this Special Foreign Allowance varies from one person to another based on the country they are posted in. This foreign allowance will be increased based on the candidate’s grade and scale.

Indian Foreign Service Salary and Payscale

The current Dearness Allowance (DA) is 80%, and if the basic pay is projected to be somewhere around 90%, then the IFS Pay Band and Grade Pay are listed below:

Junior Scale: The Pay Band of the Junior Scale will range from 15,600 to 39,100, and the grade pay is 5400.

Senior Scale: The Senior Scale is divided into three major categories, which are listed below:

• Senior Time Scale: The Pay Band for senior time scale will range around 15600 to 39100 and the grade pay is 6600.
• Junior Administrative Scale: The Pay Band for Junior Administrative Scale will range around 15600 to 39100 and the grade pay is around 7600.
• Selection Grade: The Pay Band for Selection Grade Scale will range around 37,400 to 67,000 and the grade pay is around 8,700.

Super Time Scale: The Super Time Scale Pay Band will be around 37,400 to 67,000, and the grade pay is around 10,000. This Super Time Scale is again divided into three major categories, which are listed below:

• Super Time Scale: The Pay Band for the officers under this level is 37,400 to 67,000 and the grade pay is around 12,000.
• Apex Pay Scale: The Pay Band is around 80,000 which is fixed and the officers under this level are not eligible for Grade Pay.
• Cabinet Secretary: The Pay Band is around 90,000 and no Grade Pay.

Other Benefits of Being an IFS Officer

Under the 7th pay commission, the IFS officers get numerous perks and allowances that we have laid out below. Also, those who have received two increments in the last two years will be eligible for three increments when moving to the senior level. The perks that IFS officers enjoy after the employment are as follows: 

• 2 or 3 BHK Accommodation
• Transportation
• Security Guard and Household Helpers
• Car for commuting
• Medical Expenses
• Electricity and Water Bill
• Phone Call
• Abroad Study Options
• Pension and Retirement Benefits

FAQs on IFS Salary 2022

Here are the few frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to IFS Officer Salary. Check out the answers to these questions and get clarity on the doubts.

Q.1: What is the starting salary of an IFS officer? Ans: The salary of an IFS officer depends on the grade. Check this page for more details. However, the average salary of an IFS officer is 60,000 per month.

Q.2: What is the salary of an IFS Officer per month? Ans: The salary of an IFS officer is 60,000 per month.

Q.3: Who earns more, IAS vs IFS salary? Ans: The allowances and benefits of an IFS officer are more than that of an IAS officer. However, the salary of an IAS officer is also lucrative when compared to an IFS officer.

Q.4: What is the highest post in IFS? Ans: The highest position in IFS is the ambassador or the Foreign Secretary.

Q.5: What are the allowances included in IFS Salary? Ans: The salary of an IFS Officer includes DA, HRA, Medical benefits, pension, retirement benefits and others. Check this page for more details.

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