Indian Administrative Service is the administrative body of the All India Services of the Government of India. IAS is one of the most special and popular jobs in India. Millions of aspirants who are preferring to make a great career in the government sector aspire to be an IAS. The reason it is one of the most desired jobs among people is that the job offers several privileges and an amazing paycheck. People are curious to know What Is The Salary of IAS?
Well, the starting per month salary of an IAS officer is Rs 56,100 and can rise to Rs. 250,000. They are also eligible for several allowances like house rent allowance, dearness allowance, medical allowance, etc. They also have the fastest promotions and increments out of any other jobs in all the government services. But more than the salary, the job profile is what makes IAS the most prestigious job in the public sector.
Here is a more detailed explanation of the salary structure of an IAS officer. The salary of IAS officers is as per the recommendation of the 7th pay commission. The salary of an IAS officer during training is up to Rs. 35,000. For different posts, the pay scale offered is different.
- For SDM, Undersecretary and Central Assistant Secretary – Salary is Rs 56,100 – for total service up to 4 years
- For ADM, Deputy Secretary and Central Undersecretary – Salary is Rs. 67,700 – for total service up to 8 years
- For District Magistrate, Joint Secretary, and Central Deputy Secretary – The salary is Rs. 78,800 – for total service up to 12 years
- For District Magistrate, Deputy Secretary, Director – Salary is Rs. 118,500 – for total service up to 16 years
- For Divisional Commissioner, Secretary-cum-commissioner and Central Joint Secretary – Salary is Rs 144,200 – for total service up to 24 years
- For Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary, and Additional Secretary – Salary is Rs, 182,200 – for total service up to 30 years
- For Additional Chief Secretary – Salary is Rs 205,400 – for total service up to 33 years
- Chief Secretary – Salary is Rs. 225,500 – for total service up to 36 years
- Cabinet Secretary of India – Salary is 250,000 – for a total service of 37+ years
