Can IFS become ambassador?
How to become an Ambassador of India (IFS)? Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts Civil Services Exam and a candidate who desires to become an Ambassador of India then he/she has to take this exam. The Indian Foreign Service [IFS] is a Central Service and the chief diplomatic service in the country.
How long does it take an IFS officer to become an ambassador?
Some IFS officers become an ambassador at a young age, like ambassador to Iraq and Venezuela, but some officers take more than 30 years to become an ambassador. Why is that? – Quora Some IFS officers become an ambassador at a young age, like ambassador to Iraq and Venezuela, but some officers take more than 30 years to become an ambassador.
How old is too old to join the Foreign Service?
He wanted to know if he was too old to join the Foreign Service. No. The only regulation is that Foreign Service officers must retire at age 65. Unlike the Civil Service, where staff members can work forever (and at least one I know is 85 and still going strong), FSOs have to hang up their tailcoats and top hats when they reach their mid-60s.
What is the average age of retirement for Foreign Service officers?
The only regulation is that Foreign Service officers must retire at age 65. Unlike the Civil Service, where staff members can work forever (and at least one I know is 85 and still going strong), FSOs have to hang up their tailcoats and top hats when they reach their mid-60s. I have worked with many junior officers (JOs) in their 40s and 50s.
What is the rank of a Grade-1 ambassador from the IFS?
A Grade-1 Ambassador from the IFS is one who’s of the rank of Secretary to Government of India. A Grade-II Ambassador is of the rank of Additional Secretary, a Grade-III of the rank of Joint Secretary (Director General in other Foreign Ministries) and a Grade-IV is of the rank of Director (Counsellor).