What Is The Salary Of An IAS Officer And What Facilities Civil Servants Get?
The life of an IAS officer is filled with many challenges. It takes hard work before one can become an IAS officer. However, despite a reputed position and the power that comes with it, many of us still wonder ※What are the perks an IAS officer enjoys?§. From a prestigious title and attractive salaries, here are all the perks and powers enjoyed by IAS officers.
Being an IAS officer is a big deal and is a respected profession in the country. The life of an IAS officer is filled with many challenges. It takes hard work of hundreds of days and nights before one can become an IAS officer.
However, despite a reputed position and the power that comes with it, many of us still wonder ※What are the perks an IAS officer enjoys?§. From a prestigious title and attractive salaries, here are all the perks and powers enjoyed by IAS officers.
Salary of IAS officers
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IAS officers are the top officers of the Indian administrative structure and according to the 7th Pay Commission, an IAS officer＊s basic salary is Rs 56,100 per month. The salary of IAS officers depends on years of service, and it can rise up to 1,50,000. The levels range from junior scale, senior time scale and junior administrative grade.
Grade | Pay Scale | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
Junior Time Scale | 50,000 每 1,50,000 | 16,500 |
Senior Time Scale | 50,000 每 1,50,001 | 20,000 |
Junior Administrative Grade | 50,000 每 1,50,001 | 23,000 |
Selection Grade | 1,00,000 每 2,00,000 | 26,000 |
Super Time Scale | 1,00,000 每 2,00,000 | 30,000 |
Above Super Time Scale | 1,00,000 每 2,00,000 | 30,000 |
Apex Scale | 2,25,000 | NA |
Cabinet Secretary Grade | 2,25,000 | NA |
In addition to the basic salary, IAS officers also get Dearness Allowance, HRA (based on the city of residence) and various other allowances. The salary of an IAS Officer increases with time and grade.
IAS officer pension
IAS officers are provided with the lifetime pension facility. The retirement facility for all public servants (with the exception of the armed forces) has been renovated since January 1, 2004. As a result, since January 1, 2004, Indian administrative service officials and other government employees must pay 10 per cent of their salaries to pension and the Government contributes 14 per cent to it.
IAS officer's security
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They are allotted 3 home guards and 2 bodyguards for themselves and their families. If they have a threat to their lives, STF Commandos may be called in for their security.
IAS officer residential places
IAS officers are allotted bungalows or residential units according to their ranks, pay scale and seniority. They additionally can benefit from the service of house cleaners, cooks, grounds-keepers, safety officers, and so forth.
Travel benefits of IAS officers
They are provided affordable stays at government quarters or guest houses or such establishments regardless of whether they are travelling for official or unofficial reasons.
IAS officer electricity bill
Unlike private-sector employees, IAS officers are not required to pay the bill for regular household services they use. For example, electricity is either absolutely free or heavily subsidised for their official residence.
IAS officer vehicle
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The vehicle given to the IAS officer can not be used for their personal use; it has to be used only for the government or official work. And in case they use it for personal use they have to pay some nominal charges to the government. According to a Tribune India report, Officers can pay Rs 1 per km for use of official vehicles for their personal work.
Jobs in other Government organisations
A retired IAS officer also gets a job in other government departments. After retiring they are appointed to the posts like CAG, CEC, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and UPSC CIC in various commissions.
However, it is solely the decision of that IAS officer whether he/she wants to continue with their work post-retirement or not.
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