Here’s How Much An IAS Officer Salary Is And The Perks And Powers They Enjoy

Millions of people from across the nation dream to hold one of the most prestigious and honourable positions in India. Ranging from respectable title to high package salaries it’s something so different from another profession.

Here are some interesting facts about an IAS officer which included their salary, the benefits they enjoy and their power:

1. The beginning salary of any officer is around 50,000

It can rise up to 1,50,000, which in turn relies on the no of years they lent their service for. The levels vary from junior scale, senior time scale and junior administrative grade.

2. Regarding the selection grade, super time scale and above super time scale, the salary ranges from ₹1,00,000 and ₹2,00,000.

3. Salary for apex scale and cabinet secretary grade

When it comes to apex scale and cabinet secretary grade, the salary is decided to be ₹2,50,000.

4. High subsidy in basic amenities

They receive almost free or in other words highly subsidised electricity, water, gas and also phone connections.

5. Rent-free luxurious bungalows

Ranging from luxurious bungalows and gigantic houses they get it for almost rent-free. But the houses provided to them is solely based on the pay scale and seniority. The size of the houses is decided in keeping with the Central public works department.

6. Security provided to an IAS

They are not given any separate guns by the government but obviously can keep on of their own only after getting a license, just like normal citizens do. But keeping their safety in mind they are provided with 3 home guards alongwith 2 bodyguards.

7. Vehicles are assigned based on their rank

The vehicles are provided by the government which completely depends on the rank a particular officer has. However, the officers posted in rural areas are provided with the ambassador and the senior officers get expensive cars such as Toyota Fortuner or Innova.

8. IAS officials get a lifetime pension or an annuity and other retirement benefits.

9. Subsidised accommodation in government guest houses during trips

An IAS officer get the privilege of staying in government guest houses or bungalows when they are on official or unofficial trips. While living in the capital, they can enjoy the benefit of living at their State Bhawans.

10. Can opt for study leaves for 2 years

The officers who are done with their seven years term of service can enjoy this facility and go for a study leaves for 2 years. They can travel to foreign universities for undertaking any course they wish and the entire cost of such a university will be borne by the government.

11. They divide and distribute funds that are needed to put into motion the government policies and also for keeping up the government infrastructure.

12. They put in action and look after the process of setting up government policies.

13. IAS officer looks after government affairs and infrastructure.

14. An IAS officer holds the power to give first orders in case of any natural or man-made disaster for managing it.

15. They make proper fund allocations so that there is no irregularities in fund distribution.

16. They work in consultation with different departments and elected representatives for the proper execution of plans.