What are the salaries of IAS, IPS and IFS officers?

Here is a detailed overview of the salaries for IAS, IPS, and IFS officers in India, based on the latest information:

IAS (Indian Administrative Service) Officers

• Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100 per month for the first four years of service235.
• Gross Monthly Salary: Approximately Rs. 1,50,000 per month, including allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA)135.
• Salary Progression:
  • After 5 years: Rs. 67,700 per month
  • After 9 years: Rs. 78,800 per month
  • After 13 years: Rs. 1,18,500 per month
  • After 16-24 years: Rs. 1,44,200 per month
  • After 25-30 years: Rs. 1,82,200 per month
  • After 37 years (Cabinet Secretary): Rs. 2,50,000 per month235.
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, and other benefits135.

IPS (Indian Police Service) Officers

• Starting Basic Pay: The same as IAS officers, Rs. 56,100 per month for the first four years of service. The salary structure and allowances are similar to those of IAS officers2.
• Salary Progression: Follows a similar pattern to IAS officers, with increases based on years of service.
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, and other benefits, similar to IAS officers2.

IFS (Indian Foreign Service) Officers

• Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 60,000 per month, which includes basic pay, grade pay, and allowances. However, the base pay is similar to IAS officers at Rs. 56,100 per month4.
• Gross Monthly Salary: Can range from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 2,50,000 per month, depending on the rank and location, especially with additional allowances for foreign postings4.
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, and additional allowances for foreign postings which can significantly boost their total earnings4.
• Highest Post: The Foreign Secretary, with the highest salary being similar to the Cabinet Secretary of IAS, at Rs. 2,50,000 per month4.

In summary, the base salaries for IAS, IPS, and IFS officers are similar, with the starting basic pay being Rs. 56,100 per month. However, the total gross salary can vary significantly based on allowances, location, and years of service.