Expected Salary of IAS Officer

What would be the expected Salary of IAS (Indian Administrative Service) Officer??

[Kiran Chandar]

Here I am giving you idea for the approximate salary and perks that come along with joining the IAS.

Salary

Pay scales of an IAS officer can be divided broadly into four stages

Junior Scale –
Newly recruited officer
Pay Band Rs 15,600 - Rs 39,100 Grade Pay Rs 5400

Senior Scales –
Senior Scales are further divided into 3 categories

a. Senior time Scale Pay Band
Rs 15600 - Rs 39100 Grade Pay Rs 6600

b. Junior Administrative Grade Pay Band
Rs 15,600 - Rs 39,100 Grade Pay Rs 7,600

c. Selection Grade Pay Band
Rs 37,400 - 67,000 Grade Pay Rs 8,700

Super Time Scale –
Officers require around 20 years to reach this stage
Pay Band Rs 37,400 - Rs 67,000 Grade Pay Rs 10,000

Above Super Time Scale –
The Above Super Time Scale is further divided into 3 categories
a. Pay Band Rs 37,400 - Rs 67,000 Grade Pay of Rs 12,000
b. The Apex Pay Scale of Rs 80,000 (fixed) no Grade Pay
c. Cabinet Secretary Grade of Rs 90,000 (fixed) no Grade Pay

Perks
Impressive accommodation at minimal rates
Free phone call facility
High level of job security
Option for taking study leave abroad
Lifetime pension and other retirement benefits
Household help and security guards
Official vehicles
Free electricity