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Is English speaking compulsory for IFS officer?
Both the written test and the subsequent interview or personality test should be conducted in English alone for those desiring a spot in foreign service, Budhwar says in his new 174-page book. This, he says, is necessary to check the slipping standards of English in the service.
Do IFS officers have to learn language?
Every officer is expected to learn a foreign language, what we in our IFS jargon call Compulsory Foreign Language or CFL, and the Ministry of External Affairs requires that all officers pass an exam to test their basic working knowledge in their respective CFLs.
How can I become an IFS officer?
Eligibility to become an IFS Officer. 1. Educational Qualification. To be eligible for becoming an IFS officer the candidate must possess a degree from an Indian University or an equivalent qualification. Those in the final year of a degree course can also appear in the Preliminary Examination taken every year by UPSC.
What is Indian Foreign Service (IFS)?
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is a Central Service and the country’s primary foreign ministry. An IFS officer plays a very important role for India in shaping Indian foreign policies and building all diplomatic and economic ties with other countries. The roles of an IFS Officer include:
How to become an Indian Foreign Service officer?
An applicant must have a diploma from an Indian university or a comparable certification to be qualified to become an IFS officer.
What is the work of ififs officers?
IFS officers represent India on international forums and platforms where they handle and manage all diplomatic relations between India and the country they are appointed. They also maintain and co-create economic cooperation between India and other countries. They constantly keep updating the Indian MEA office, about the developments.