Sage-Tips

Are IFS NRI?

Nationality: The Wikipedia clearly states that the one having Indian passport would be eligible to give exam of the civil services. For the post of IAS, IPS and IFS: These designations are strictly reserved for the Indian citizens. However, the non-Indian with the eligibility certificate can appear in the same exam.

Do IFS officers travel abroad?

IFS officers typically spend two to three postings abroad and return to the Foreign Ministry for a posting before returning to foreign postings. Whenever an IFS officer travels abroad on personal business, they have to use a standard blue passport.

Can NRI take UPSC?

Nationality – As far as the Nationality is concerned for the exam, anyone who holds an Indian nationality can appear for the IAS exam. Posts like IAS, IPS, and IFS are strictly reserved for the Indian citizens. However, the NRIs with the eligibility certificate can appear for the same exam.

Who is NRI Upsc?

A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) means a person resident outside India who is a citizen of India or is a person of Indian origin. An Indian citizen residing outside India for a combined total of at least 183 days in a financial year is considered to be an NRI.

What is the work of an IFS officer in India?

So,work of an IFS (Indian Foreign Service) officer is quite different than other class-A civil servants working in india. 1.The primary work of an IFS officer is to,defend/look after Indian Interest in host country and to look after indian citizens living abroad.

What is the difference between an IFS and an IPS officer?

The students were also made to think about what type of civil servant they aspired to become. “If you are an IFS officer, important decisions are taken while sipping wine in an air-conditioned office, whereas the IPS officer will be sitting in some small town interrogating a criminal.

What are the advantages of being a serving IFS officer?

I am a serving IFS officer. A lot of the advantages you already know such as : Quality of life; Money- You will save atleast 4- 5 times as much as any other Group A officer when posted abroad and if you don’t go crazy buying things etc.; You can do your job with integrity…

What is the role of officer trainee in IFS?

During this period, Officer Trainees are given exposure to functions and hands-on experience under the supervision of senior officers. This is preparatory to their posting in Missions abroad to study the Compulsory Foreign Language (CFL) allocated to each IFS Officer Trainee.