The civil services jobs are one of the finest jobs in India. An IAS is offered with a good salary along with some exclusive perks. . The salary of an IAS officer is now comparable to a private job’s salary after the introduction of the 7th pay commission.
In order to become an IAS officer, you are required to crack the UPSC Civil Services exam that happens every year. IAS Exam is considered to be one of the toughest exam India and is taken by around 10 lakh aspirants every year.
The IAS officer’s per month salary starts at ₹ 47,250 for the entry-level positions. Every year, the basic pay rises to about3% for the entry-level officers. For the Cabinet Secretary level, the maximum pay goes up till ₹202,500.
Grade
Pay Scale
Grade Pay
No. of years in service required
Post
Junior or Lower Time Scale
15600 – 39100
5400
—–
Sub-Divisional Magistrate or Sub-Collector
Senior Time Scale
15600 – 39100
6600
5
District Magistrate (DM) or Joint Secretary in Ministry
Junior Administrative
15600 – 39100
7600
9
Special Secretary or Head of Government Department
Selection Grade
37400 – 67000
8700
12-15
Secretary of a government ministry
Super Time Scale
37400 – 67000
8700
17-20
Principal Secretary of a major government department
Above Super Time Scale
37400 – 67000
12000
Varies
Varies
Apex Scale
80000 (Fixed)
NA
Varies
Chief Secretary of States, Union Secretaries of ministries in India
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