Do all IFS officers get posted abroad?

Usually these postings are of 3-5 years tenure and after this tenure the officer is posted again to any other country. For the first 15 years of the service, IFS officers are posted in embassies.

Can I choose country in IFS?

An IFS officer has to choose three places of his choice out of the number of vacant posts which are circulated. After completing his/her tenure in a given Mission/Post, the officer is again posted for three years to another Indian Mission/Post located in another country.

Can IFS officer marry foreigner?

Clause 8(1) of the Indian Foreign Service (conduct and discipline) Rules, 1986 says no member of the service shall marry any person other than an Indian citizen without the prior permission in writing of the government.

How many countries an IFS officer can visit?

He covers 26 countries (some countries require several visits).

Is IFS tougher than IAS?

And, they have diplomatic immunity in most matters when posted abroad. The IFS officer salary structure is also higher than the IAS officer salary structure due to higher allowances. However, the Indian Administrative is an All India service while the Indian Foreign Service is a Central Service.

Can IFS officers travel for free?

All civil servants of India below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India are entitled to travel in the economy class of airlines. This applies to IFS officers, too. Officers of the rank of Secretary to Government of India are entitled to fly by First Class.

Which optional subject is best for IFS?

Advantage of choosing forestry as an optional “Picking forestry as one of your optional papers is a great idea for so many reasons,” says Saurabh. The syllabus of the forestry optional paper is short and concise and one that can fetch an aspirant good marks, if attempted well.

Is IFS a stressful job?

It is a prestigious job as you are serving and representing the nation. An IFS officer is the one who represents the nation in various countries. So, you should mold your personality accordingly. The benefits and perks are very eye-catching but the responsibilities are very stressful.

Is IFS exam difficult?

The Indian Foreign Service, UPSC recruits candidates through the Civil Services exam. The IFS members represent the country at an international level. Also, every year in this department UPSC introduces 17-18 vacancies. To sum up, the competition is quite tough among the candidates.

Is IFS exam easy?

It is a prestigious job as you are serving and representing the nation. You should be focused as it is not easy to crack these exams. An IFS officer is the one who represents the nation in various countries. So, you should mold your personality accordingly.

Are IFS officers powerful?

IFS officers are powerful in their own right, though they do not have the broad administrative powers that an IAS or IPS officer would have inside the country. Notwithstanding this, they shape Indias foreign policy and can wield a lot of influence on other departments related to their work.