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How countries are allotted to IFS?
An IFS Officer can be posted in 160 odd Indian Embassies and Missions abroad. They can also be allocated to institutions like the United Nations, UNESCO, World Bank, SAARC, etc. In India, they could be allocated as Passport and Visa Officers at various locations.
How is language alloted in IFS?
After its completion, an IFS probationer is allocated a Compulsory Foreign Language (CFL) such as Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish or any other language as per the requirements of the Ministry.
Who is more powerful IFS or IAS?
IAS vs IFS: Comparison. IFS officers also do not have to worry about meddling politicians like their IAS/IPS counterparts do. 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.
Can IFS officer stay in Delhi?
1. Not really. There is no strict rule that makes officers stay abroad throughout their career. In fact, a balance is encouraged, and even necessary for promotion in higher posts.
Can an IFS officer give a number of choices in abroad?
When going on a posting abroad, IFS officers are encouraged to give a number of choices. The Foreign Service Board (FSB), which does the postings, tries to accommodate choices as far as possible. But, there may be cases where an officer has given limited choices or there are several candidates for some vacancies.
Can an IFS officer apply to be posted in multiple missions/posts?
This means that an IFS officer can (and has to) apply to be posted in only those Missions/Posts which are mentioned in the in the list of vacancies in which her/his post is also covered. Therefore, the choices are limited only to Missions/Posts in the list.
How many times can an Indian Forest Service officer be posted abroad?
Tenures abroad are fixed. And one has to return to Headquarters after two or three postings abroad. As an IFS officer, one does have the choice of staying in India for as long as one wants. But then, what’s the point in joining the IFS. IFS officers are soldiers whose battlefields are postings abroad.
How to become an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer?
Indian Foreign Service (IFS) – Training for Probationary Officers. The candidates selected into Indian Foreign Service (IFS) cadre are provided training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussourie. The training would be for a period ranging from 3 months to 4 months.