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Can IFS officer travel all over the world?
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.
Do IFS officers get time to travel?
When abroad an IFS officer gets 45 days of earned leave + 8 days of casual leave which he can for sure avail of to visit India anytime on his personal expense and twice in a period of three years on Government expense along with his family.
In which airlines do IFS officers travel?
All Government of India officers have to travel by Air India in routes where Air India operates.
What are the pros and cons of IFS officer posting abroad?
Hence, the quality of life is better, whether it is housing or children’s education. (v) An IFS officer gets Foreign Allowance when posted abroad. Foreign Allowances, while not comparable to remuneration in the private sector, are much higher than allowances at home.
What are the foreign allowances of IFS officers?
Foreign Allowances, while not comparable to remuneration in the private sector, are much higher than allowances at home. An IFS officer also has other perks and benefits while posted abroad, which are not available to home-based civil servants, including the IAS.
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: