Who is the boss of an IAS officer? Know about the biggest post!

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Every youth who passes the Civil Services Examination becomes a great example. Those who successfully qualify for the UPSC Civil Services Examination are appointed to important posts like IAS, IPS and IFS. Individuals holding these positions are responsible for implementing laws and government policies and ensuring their effective reach to the public. After being selected for IAS, candidates work in various responsible positions.

After UPSC's success, candidates selected as IAS officers get the opportunity to work at the district and central government levels. Apart from powerful and exclusive job status, IAS officers also get attractive salary packages. With each promotion, not only does their position become higher, but their monthly salary also increases.

First posting as an IAS officer

Common belief associates IAS with District Magistrate or DM. However, it is important to note that after being successful in the UPSC exam, candidates have to undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). After this, they are allotted a cadre and service. After selection, candidates spend three months working in a central government ministry. After this, the first appointment is usually as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or Assistant Commissioner, which requires 1 to 4 years of service.

Highest rank for an IAS officer

The highest rank for an IAS officer is Additional Chief Secretary, followed by Chief Secretary and finally Cabinet Secretary of India. This post can also be called the boss of an IAS officer. After being selected for this post, two years of service are left before retirement. An IAS officer attains this post after 37 years of service in his career.

What is the salary?

Talking about salary, when an IAS officer is appointed as SDM, ASP or Assistant Commissioner, his basic pay at Level 10 is Rs 56,100. Apart from this, they also get other government allowances. On the other hand, the basic salary for the highest post i.e. Cabinet Secretary of India is Rs 2,50,000.

This information provides information about the versatile career of an IAS officer, highlighting their diverse roles, responsibilities and the financial rewards they get at different stages of their career.