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It is the dream of every candidate to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). But do you know which is the most prestigious posting of IAS officers and how much salary is available in it? Let’s know about this in detail.
Cabinet Secretary: The highest posting of IAS
The post of Cabinet Secretary in the Government of India is considered the biggest and most prestigious posting for IAS officers. This is the top post of the Indian administrative system, on which the officer occupied is the head of all IAS officers. The cabinet secretary coordinates between all the secretaries and administrative officials of the country. It works closely with the Prime Minister’s Office and conducts cabinet meetings headed by the Prime Minister.
Cabinet Secretary Salary and Allow
The salary and allowances given to the cabinet secretary are something:
- Original Salary: Around 2.5 lakh rupees per month
- Dearness allowance: 28% of basic salary (about 70,000 rupees)
- House Rent Allowance: Government Housing in Delhi (Type-8 Bungalow)
- Vehicle facility: Government vehicles and drivers
- Other allowances and benefits: Medicine, travel, telephone etc. facilities
Overall, the monthly salary package of the cabinet secretary ranges from about 3.5 to 4 lakh rupees. Apart from this, other benefits and facilities associated with the post are also available.
Know what to become a cabinet secretary
To get the post of Cabinet Secretary, an IAS officer has to complete at least 30-35 years of service. This post is usually given to the senior -most and most experienced IAS officers. The appointment to this post is made by the Cabinet Appointments Committee headed by the Prime Minister. The tenure of the cabinet secretary is about 2 years, which can also be extended as needed.
These are other reputed IAS posting
In addition to the cabinet secretary, some other reputed IAS postings are:
- Chief Secretary: The largest administrative post at the state level
- Department Secretary: The post of secretary in the heads of central government
- District Magistrate/Collector: Chief Administrative Officer of District
Salary structure of IAS officers
The salary of IAS officers is determined according to the 7th Pay Commission:
Trainee IAS: Starts from Rs 56,100
Junior Scale: 56,100-1,77,500 rupees
Senior Scale: 67,700-2,08,700 rupees
Super Time Scale: Rs 1,18,500-2,14,100
Apex Scale (Secretary): Rs 2,25,000
Cabinet Secretary: Rs 2,50,000
Apart from this, IAS officers also get various allowances and facilities such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance.
Also read: What is the difference between the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary, whose power is there?
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