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UPSC Salary Structure 2023, Check IAS job profile

UPSC Salary Structure 2023: The 2023 salary for UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) employees will follow the ‘Pay Grades for Civil Services’ system and incorporate ‘Consolidated Pay Levels’ from the 7th Central Pay Commission. Civil servants, regardless of their societal position, receive a good salary to live comfortably or even luxuriously. This article will cover the UPSC Salary Structure 2023 and the extra benefits provided to UPSC Civil Services Officers. Additionally, we will delve into the job description of an IAS officer and the powers and responsibilities that come with the role.

UPSC Salary Structure 2023

In 2023, the salary structure for UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) employees will be determined using a system called ‘Pay Grades for Civil Services,’ which includes ‘Consolidated Pay Levels’ from the 7th Central Pay Commission. This salary will be calculated based on factors like ‘Basic Pay,’ along with additional allowances like TA, DA, and HRA. Candidates can find the specific details of the UPSC Salary Structure for 2023 in the table provided below.

UPSC IAS Salary Structure
Pay Level Basic Pay(in Rs.) Number of years required in service Posts
District Administration State Secretariat Central Secretariat
10 56100 1-4 Sub-Divisional Magistrate Undersecretary Assistant Secretary
11 67,700 5-8 Additional District Magistrate Deputy Secretary Undersecretary
12 78,800 9-12 District Magistrate Joint Secretary Deputy Secretary
13 1,18,500 13-16 District Magistrate Special Secretary-cum-Director Director
14 1,44,200 16-24 Divisional Commissioner Secretary-cum-Commissioner Joint Secretary
15 1,82,200 25-30 Divisional Commissioner Principal Secretary Additional Secretary
16 2,05,400 30-33 No Equivalent Rank Additional Chief Secretary No Equivalent Rank
17 2,25,000 34-36 No Equivalent Rank Chief Secretary Secretary
18 2,50,000 37+ years No Equivalent Rank No Equivalent Rank Cabinet Secretary of India

Check: UPSC Syllabus 2023

UPSC Salary Structure 2023 and Perks

We have discussed above the various grades in which the UPSC Salary structure 2023 will be defined. The salary is thus decided by the grade in which an officer is working. A few of the perks and allowances have been discussed in brief below:

Dearness Allowance (DA) – It is an extremely important part of the salary of an IAS officer as it is increased by the Government at regular intervals to factor in the effects of inflation. It has been increased up to 103% of the basic pay.

House Rent Allowance (HRA) – It ranges from city to city. HRA is given based on the city where the IAS Officer is posted. For example, in a metropolitan city, the HRA given will be more than the HRA given to any Tier-2 city. It generally ranges between 8% to 24% of the basic pay.

Medical Allowance – The IAS Salary also includes the medical allowance that an employee gets in the form of reimbursement in case of any medical treatment, of the officer or the dependents.

Other benefits and allowances include transport allowance, house help benefits, mobile bills, travel expenses, pension, and retirement benefits, among other benefits.

Check: UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2023

UPSC IAS Job Profile

IAS officer has the potential to bring about a positive change in society, a change that society demands for development. Considering the important position that an IAS officer holds, it is worth saying that the role of an IAS officer would be challenging yet satisfying, if not exciting. After successfully completing the rigorous selection procedure, an IAS officer joins the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) for training.

Schedule at LBSNAA

  • Wake up – 5:30 am
  • Morning exercise/horse riding training – 6 am – 7 am
  • Academic activities (lectures, sports, extra-curricular, etc.) – 9:30 am onwards: Generally, it involves 8-10 hours of activities.
  • After the activities, the officers are free to socialize and prepare for the next day. The training of IAS officers also includes Bharat Darshan (a study tour of India).

Check: UPSC Application Form 2023

Functions of an IAS Officer

An IAS officer’s core function involves:

  • To handle government affairs including policy framing, implementation, and feedback.
  • To consult with various departments and elected representatives and take collective steps towards development.
  • To manage allocated public funds for better implementation of various schemes.
  • To supervise the implementation of different government schemes and policies
  • To respond and coordinate relief operations in response to emergencies such as natural disasters, major accidents, and riots. For example, during COVID, the functions of an IAS officer grew exponentially.

Apart from the above, there are three types of roles and responsibilities of an IAS officer.

  • Field assessment: This is considered the toughest and most challenging job if an IAS officer. After training, an IAS officer’s first job is usually a field job.
  • Functions at the Subdivision level: As a sub-divisional officer, the responsibilities of an IAS officer mainly involve law and order maintenance, development, and administrative management.
  • Functions at a District level: As a district officer, collector, or deputy commissioner, an IAS performs the same functions as an SDM including overseeing the SDMs.
  • State Secretariat/Public Sector Undertakings: After field postings, IAS officers are generally posted at the State Secretariat. Their first-hand experience helps them in advising elected representatives to formulate policies and make decisions on government processes. Also, many officers are posted on deputation to PSU cadres and become part of the higher management of various enterprises in the public sector such as power discoms, industrial units, etc.
  • Central Secretariat: After the state secretariat, an IAS officer generally includes secretarial level posts for different ministries at the central government level. Officers at this level generally deal with policy review, formulation, and implementation.

Know more about IAS roles and responsibilities here.

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UPSC Exam Date  UPSC Syllabus 2023
UPSC Admit Card 2023  UPSC Exam Centers 2023 
UPSC Exam Analysis 2023 UPSC Answer Key 2023
UPSC Notification 2023    IAS Per Month Salary 
UPSC Cut-off Marks 2023  UPSC Previous Year Paper 

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FAQs

What is the IAS salary in India per month ?

The IAS salary in hand varies from 56100 – 132000 for an entry level officer.

What is the IAS officer HRA?

HRA ranges from city to city. HRA is given based on the city where the IAS Officer is posted. For example, in a metropolitan city the HRA given will be more than the HRA given to any Tier-2 city. It generally ranges between 8% to 24% of the basic pay.

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