What is IAS officer salary? - All you need to know
Image Source : INDIA TVThe Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer is one of the most sought-after professions in India and the UPSC examination is the gateway to becoming an IAS officer.
Image Source : WIKIPEDIALakhs of students every year take the UPSC examination and only a few successfully clear the exam and get recruited as IAS officers.
Image Source : FREEPIKThe 7th Pay Commission recommended government IAS officer salaries and it replaced pay grades with consolidated pay levels.
Image Source : WIKIPEDIALet's explore the salaries and various perks of the IAS officers.
Image Source : FREEPIKThe salaries of IAS officers vary as per the pay scale and level of posts.
Image Source : FREEPIKThe initial salary of an IAS officer starts from 56,000 per month in a pay level of 10.
Image Source : FREEPIKThe highest salary of an IAS officer is Rs 2,50,000 for Cabinet Secretary in pay level 18.
Image Source : FREEPIKHowever, considering the various perks, the overall monthly earnings of an IAS officer can range between Rs. 56,000 to 1,50,000.
Image Source : FREEPIKThe salary of an IAS officer is fixed by the Ministry of Personnel, Union Government of India.
Image Source : FREEPIKIn addition, IAS officers receive various allowances on top of their basic salary. These include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA).
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