What is the salary of Ambassador or High Commissioner of India?
Dear,
Though Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) are considered to be the most sought after prestigious civil services post in India among the aspirants, yet Indian Foreign Service (IFS) has maintained its sheen over time and is still one of the most admired services in India.
IFS Salary-
Junior Time Scale – Officers at this level join as Under Secretary and the salary is around 8000 –14000 INR
Senior Time Scale – An officer at this level joins as Under Secretary and the salary is around 10, 650 -16000 INR
Junior Administrative Scale – An officer at this level joins as Deputy Secretary and the salary is around 12, 750 –17000 INR
Selection Grade – An officer at this level joins as Counselor Director and the salary is around 15, 100 –18500 INR
Senior Administrative Scale – An officer at this level joins as Joint Secretary and the salary is around 18, 400 –22, 500 INR
High Commissioner / Ambassador – An officer at this level join as Foreign Secretary and the salary is 26, 000 INR which is fixed with no grade pay.
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