Sage-Tips

Can IFS officers 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.

Do IFS officers work in Delhi?

Individuals who opt for a career as Indian Foreign Service Officers are recruited to work either in New Delhi from the Ministry premises or from the country they have been deployed in i.e. Indian embassies.

Where do IFS stay in Delhi?

The complex is called the IFS Apartments Co-operative Group Housing Society, Mayur Vihar, Phase I, New Delhi. It does not matter what the size of the apartments (most, if not all, are 3BHK as we understand) was because in most cases, there is no value declared.

Can an IFS officer contribute equally while posted in India or abroad?

The officer said that one could equally contribute while posted in India or abroad. I asked why the officer had not then chosen a home-based Civil Service. The officer did not have a reply. As an IFS officer, while one cannot spend her/his career doing foreign postings only, one has the option of staying for longer periods in India.

What is it like to be an IFS officer?

As an IFS officer, while one cannot spend her/his career doing foreign postings only, one has the option of staying for longer periods in India. The foreign assignments are field postings and give you an exposure to the practicalities of diplomacy. If you have not done foreign

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:

What happens to an IFS officer if the FSB does not review posting?

In most cases, IFS officers go on to their posting if the FSB does not review their posting. In an odd case, if the IFS officer does not proceed to her/his posting or delays her/his departure, she/he may be retained at headquarters for some time before being posted abroad again. But, such instances are rare.