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IAS Salary
As per IAS salary after 7th pay commission, there are various allowances associated with the post. The HRA or House Rent Allowances varies as per the city you are posted to. Besides, there will be a rise in HRA as soon as DA crosses 50% to 100% as per the 7th pay commission. There are no changes in Transport allowances in the IAS officer salary structure. But, Dearness Allowances, which is 125%, have been included in existing Transport allowances.
- Class X– 8 Cities – 24% HRS (Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Pune).
- Class Y– Approximately 100 Towns (With a 5 Lakhs population)- 16% HRA.
- Class Z– Rural Areas-8% HRA.
IAS Salary Per Month in India
| Salary Per Month – IAS officers | |
| IAS salary per month (Starting) | INR 56000/- |
| IAS salary per month during training | INR 34000/- |
| IAS salary after 8 years of service | ₹1,31,249 per month or ₹15.75 lakh per year |
| Maximum salary of IAS officers | INR 2,50,000/- per month |
| IAS Salary & Allowances | DA,HRA,TA |
IAS officers receive additional payments called grade pay, ranging from Rs. 5400/- for Junior Scale officers to Rs. 10,000/- for the Cabinet Secretary. Besides the competitive salary, being an IAS Officer provides a fulfilling career with significant authority and extra benefits. This article will provide you with a thorough understanding of an IAS Officer’s earnings under the 7th Pay Commission, covering their basic pay, total monthly income, and additional perks.
IAS Officer Salary – 7th Pay Commission
IAS officers typically start with a monthly salary of around INR 56,100/-. As they gain experience and progress in their careers, their salaries increase. Now the IAS pay scale is decided only on the ‘Basic Pay’ along with TA, DA, and HRA.
| SALARY OF IAS OFFICER | |||||
| PAY LEVEL | BASIC PAY(INR) | NO. OF YEARS IN SERVICE | District Administration | State Secretariat | Central Secretariat |
| 10 | 56100 | 1-4 | Sub-Divisional Magistrate | Undersecretary | Assistant Secretary |
| 11 | 67,700 | 5-8 | Additional District Magistrate | Deputy Secretary | Undersecretary |
| 12 | 78,800 | 9-12 | District Magistrate | Joint Secretary | Deputy Secretary |
| 13 | 1,18,500 | 13-16 | District Magistrate | Special Secretary-cum-Director | Director |
| 14 | 1,44,200 | 16-24 | Divisional Commissioner | Secretary-cum-Commissioner | Joint Secretary |
| 15 | 1,82,200 | 25-30 | Divisional Commissioner | Principal Secretary | Additional Secretary |
| 16 | 2,05,400 | 30-33 | No Equivalent Rank | Additional Chief Secretary | No Equivalent Rank |
| 17 | 2,25,000 | 34-36 | No Equivalent Rank | Chief Secretary | Secretary |
| 18 | 2,50,000 | 37+ years | No Equivalent Rank | No Equivalent Rank | Cabinet Secretary of India |
Minimum and Maximum Salary of IAS Officer
| Level | Basic Pay (INR) | Total IAS Salary(INR) |
| Entry-level (starting salary) | 56100/- | 56100 – 132000/- |
| Maximum Pay (cabinet secretary level) | 250000/- | 250000/- |
Perks and Benefits to an IAS Officer
This salary structure includes basic pay, grade pay and other perks and allowances which an IAS Officer can enjoy. Few of which have been discussed in brief below:
- Dearness Allowance (DA) – It is an extremely important part of the salary of an IAS officer as it is increased by the Government at regular intervals. It has even increased up to 103% of the basic pay. Thus, DA can directly increase the IAS Salary.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) – It ranges from city to city. HRA is given based on the city where the IAS Officer is posted. It generally ranges between 8% to 24% of the basic pay.
- Medical Allowance – The IAS Salary also includes medical allowance which an employee can get reimbursed in case of a medical treatment.
- Travel allowance(TA)- IAS officers are entitled to travel allowances for official tours and deputations.
- Retirement benefits: IAS officers are entitled to pension and other retirement benefits upon retirement.
- Security: IAS officers are provided with security personnel depending on the threat perception.
- Office facilities: IAS officers are provided with office facilities such as a computer, printer, and internet connection.
IAS Officer Salary HRA And Transport Allowance
| Category(CITY) | HRA Rates | Transport Allowance |
| X (Population>=50 Lakhs) | 24% Basic Pay | INR 7,600 |
| Y (Population 5-50 Lakhs) | 16% Basic Pay | INR 6,400 |
| Z (Population<5 Lakhs) | 8% Basic Pay | INR 5,200 |
IAS Designation & Promotions
| Designation | Duration |
| Additional District Magistrate (ADM) | 5-8 years |
| District Magistrate (DM) or Deputy Secretary | 9-12 years |
| Divisional Commissioner or Director | 13-16 years |
| Secretary-cum-Commissioner | 16-24 years |
| Principal Secretary or Additional Secretary | 25-30 years |
| Additional Chief Secretary | 30-33 years |
| Chief Secretary and Secretary | 34-36 years |
| Cabinet Secretary of India. | 37+ years |
IAS Salary As Per 6th Pay Commission (Old IAS Officer Salary Structure)
| Old pay structure according to the 6th Central Pay Commission | ||||
| GRADE | PAY SCALE | GRADE PAY(INR) | NO. OF YEARS REQUIRED | POST |
| Junior or Lower Time Scale | 15600 – 39100 | 5400 | N/A | Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), SDO, or Sub-Collector (after 2 years of probation) |
| Senior Time Scale | 15600 – 39100 | 6600 | 5 | District Magistrate (DM) or Collector or a Joint Secretary of a Government Ministry |
| Junior Administrative | 15600 – 39100 | 7600 | 9 | Special Secretary or the Head of Various Government Departments |
| Selection Grade | 37400 – 67000 | 8700 | 12 – 15 | Secretary to a Ministry |
| Super Time Scale | 37400 – 67000 | 8700 | 17 – 20 | Principal Secretary of a Very Important Department of the Government |
| Above Super Time Scale | 37400 – 67000 | 12000 | Varies | Varies |
| Apex Scale | 80000 (Fixed) | NA | Varies | Chief Secretary of States, Union Secretaries in charge of various ministries of Government of India |
| Cabinet Secretary Grade | 90000 (Fixed) | NA | Varies | Cabinet Secretary of India |
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Exam Pattern
IAS is one of the three arms of the All India Services along with the Indian Police Service and the Indian Foreign Service. The official UPSC Notification for IAS Exam 2024 will be released on February 14 2024.The IAS Exam for 2024 prelims phase will take place on 26 May 2024.
Once the IAS 2023 will be in its final stage, – as in the interview stage – IAS 2024 will take place and details for the same will be updated in the article. IAS is one of the toughest exams in the country. With the right approach and strategy, an aspirant can crack the IAS examination in the very first attempt.
| IAS (INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE) – 2024 | |
| IAS Exam Conducting body | UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) |
| Number of times conducted | Once in a year |
| Prescribed age limit | 21 – 32 years (upper age relaxation for reserved candidates) |
| IAS Exam Pattern | Prelims (MCQs), Mains (Descriptive papers) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline(Pen and Paper) |
| Attempt in Exam | 6 (six) |
| Official Name of IAS | Civil service examination(cse) |
| Negative marking | ⅓ rd (0.66) |
| IAS Exam – Prelims 2024 | Sunday – 26th May 2024 (Prelims 2023 was on 28th May 2023) |
| IAS Exam – Mains 2024 | 20th September 2024 onwards (exams for five days) |
| Official website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Stages of IAS Exam
| EXAM PATTERN OF IAS (INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE) | |
| STAGE -I | Preliminary Examination (IAS Prelims) |
| STAGE -II | Mains Examination (IAS Mains) |
| STAGE-III | UPSC Personality Test (IAS Interview) |
Application detail of IAS Exam 2024
| EVENT | DATE |
| UPSC Notification Release 2024 | Feb 14 2024 |
| Application Form 2024 | Feb 14 to March 2024 |
| Admit Card 2024 | To be released |
| UPSC 2024 Civil Services Prelims exam | 26 May 2024 |
| UPSC 2024 Civil Services Mains exam | 20 September 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria to become an IAS Officer
- AGE
Candidates shall not be less than 21 years and not more than 32 years on 1st of August of the year of the exam. However there are relaxations in case of reserved categories.
2. NATIONALITY
One must be an Indian citizen to apply for Indian Administrative Services.
3. NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS
General category candidates along with EWS category candidates are allowed 6 attempts at the exam while OBC candidates are allowed 9 attempts and SCs/STs are allowed to attempt as many times until they reach the upper limit of age as per their category (Information available in detailed notification of UPSC)
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we have discussed in detail everything about IAS salary ,allowances and perks ,facilities and job profile of an IAS officer. Hoping that you have got every information you were looking for ,It’s time for me to bid you farewell and wish you all the best for your future.