Do you also dream of becoming an IAS officer? Well, who wouldn’t? It is a dream of thousands of students. But the process of becoming one isn’t easy. UPSC is one of the toughest exams in India. One has to clear prelims, mains followed by an interview to become an IAS officer. UPSC IAS 2023- The admit card for UPSC prelims has been released by the authorities. The authority body is the Union Public Service Commission. All those who have successfully submitted the application form for UPSC 2023 can get the admit card from the official website. According to details available on the office website, the prelims of UPSC is set to be conducted on June 5, 2023. The prelims is the first step in the IAS selection process. Students who will clear the prelims have to appear for mains based on which one will be summoned for the interview. After the interview and combining the prelims and mains scores, the final merit list is released. No doubt, the exam is one of the toughest examinations in the world. But with sheer dedication, one can try to crack it.
Every student who appears for the exam has this in mind what will be the salary structure. In this article, we have mentioned the salary structure of IAS and also the pay structure of IAS officers after the 7th Pay commission recommendation. Talking about the basic average page of an IAS officer in India is around Rs. 56,1000 not including the TA, DA, HRA and extra. It can reach up to Rs. 2.5 lakhs. This 2.5 lakhs salary is of Cabinet Secretary. Every year, lakhs and lakhs of students appear for UPSC making an IAS career one of the most sought careers in the field of Indian Administrative Service. It is not just the salary that attracts students to appear and crack UPSC, it’s also the responsibility and power that it has.
UPSC IAS 2023
Before we begin with the salary structure, let’s understand what the UPSC exam is. The UPSC exam is one of the toughest exams that is conducted in India by the Union Public Service Commissions to recruit students that are eligible and qualified to become civil servants. Be it a corporate sector or government, with a great job comes a huge salary package. Of the lakhs of students appearing for an exam, only a few get selected. It is true that IAS officers receive a handsome salary and also respect and honour that one aspires for. But with great power, come responsibilities. In this article, we have mentioned the basic salary of IAS as well as the entire salary structure also the after 7th Commission. Not just the salary, IAS officer gets a lot of other perks too such as an apartment which can be 4 bhk of 3 bhk, electricity and water bill, medical expenses, free phone call, abroad study option, transport allowances, car, pension and retirement benefits, office vehicles, medical expense etc. The list has various other facilities as well.
One of the most attractive perks that attract students to crack the UPSC exam is none another than the pay scale that is offered. The pay scale is different as per the posts. Like any other profession, the salary increases as per tenure and experience. The average basic salary of an IAS officer can range from Rs. 56,000 to Rs. 1,21,000. The maximum pay that a cabinet secretary can get is Rs. 2,50,000. The salary of an IAS officer is dependent on the grade in which the IAS is employed. The salary of an IAS officer varies according to the tenure he/she has served. The salary also includes grade pay, house allowance, medical benefits and various other benefits as well. The House Rent Allowance abbreviated as HRA is given by the government depending on the city an IAS officer is appointed in. For example, if an IAS officer is employed in an urban area then the HRA would be high and if the officer is employed in the rural areas, the HRA will be low. The list of benefits doens’t end here, it also includes transport facilities, medical insurance, phone bill, electricity, water, and retirement benefits. The only reason for an individual to join the civil servent group i.e to become should not be just because of the perks that the position offers as the civil servants must include the zeal to serve the nation.
IAS Officer Salary After 7th Pay Commission
| Pay Level | Basic Pay (INR) | Total Number of Years Required in Service | Post | ||
| 18 | 2,50,000 | 37+ years | No Equivalent Rank | No Equivalent Rank | Cabinet Secretary of India |
| 17 | 2,25,000 | 34-36 | No Equivalent Rank | Chief Secretary | Secretary |
| 16 | 2,05,400 | 30-33 | No Equivalent Rank | Additional Chief Secretary | No Equivalent Rank |
| 15 | 1,82,200 | 25-30 | Divisional Commissioner | Principal Secretary | Additional |
| 14 | 1,44,200 | 16-24 | Divisional Commissioner | Secretary-cum-Commissioner | Joint Secretary |
| 13 | 1,18,500 | 13-16 | District Magistrate | Special Secretary-cum-Director | Director |
| 12 | 78,800 | 9-12 | District Magistrate | Joint Secretary | Deputy Secretary |
| 11 | 67,700 | 5-8 | Additional District Magistrate | Deputy Secretary | Undersecretary |
| 10 | 56100 | 1-4 | Sub-Divisional Magistrate | Undersecretary | Assistant Secretary |
IAS Officer Salary- According to the 6th Pay Commission
| Grade | Pay Scale | Grade Pay of IAS officer | Number of years required in service | Post |
| Junior or Lower Time Scale | 15600 – 39100 | 5400 | — | 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 |
