UPSC Jobs List with Salary 2024: Salary Breakdown for Various Job Profiles

UPSC job list with salary analysis is provided for aspirants preparing for CSE examinations, the salary grades are based on the number of years in service ranging from INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000.

UPSC posts list with salary comparison is provided for aspirants preparing for Civil Services Examinations (CSE). UPSC Job List includes twenty-four services recruited through the Civil Service Examination (CSE). The UPSC Jobs include Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Services (IPS) and Indian Forest Services (IFoS).

The UPSC Jobs are further categorized under two sub-categories - Group ‘A’ Civil Services and Group - ‘B’ Services. Salary for both the group services ranges from INR 56,100 to 2,50,000. Furthermore, all civil servants are entitled to receive various allowances, such as TA, DA, and HRA.

List of Contents:

UPSC Jobs List with Salary
Types of UPSC Posts List
Perks and Benefits for UPSC Officers
UPSC Jobs Eligibility

UPSC Jobs List with Salary

The salary of UPSC-qualified candidates depends on the type of civil service and number of years of service. However, the pay scale for UPSC posts list ranges from INR 56,100 to INR 2,50,000. For example, Candidates join as an SDM, Undersecretary or Assistant Secretary just after clearing UPSC. At that post, the basic salary is fixed to be INR 56,100. After a few years of service (5-8 years), the post changes to ADM, Deputy Secretary or Under Secretary with a salary of INR 67,700.

IAS Officers’ Post-Wise Salary

Refer to the table below for IAS officers’ post-wise salary:

IAS Officers’ Post-Wise Salary
IAS Posts Name	Basic Salary
SDM, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary	INR 56,100/-
ADM, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary	INR 67,700/-
DM, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary	INR 78,800/-
DM, Special Secretary cum Commissioner, Director	INR 1,18,500/-
Divisional Commissioner, Secretary cum Commissioner, Joint Secretary	INR 1,44,200/-
Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary, Additional Secretary	INR 1,82,200/-
Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary	INR 2,05,400/-
Cabinet Secretary and Secretary	INR 2,25,000/-
Cabinet Secretary of India	INR 2,50,000/-

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IPS Officers’ Post-Wise Salary

Following is a details description of an IPS officer’s salary:

IPS Officers’ Post-Wise Salary
IPS Posts Name	Basic Salary
Deputy Superintendent of Police	INR 56,100/-
Additional Superintendent of Police	INR 67,700/-
Senior Superintendent of Police	INR 78,800/-
Deputy Inspector General of Police	INR 1,31,100/-
Inspector-General of Police	INR 1,44,200/-
Director-General of Police	INR 2,05,400/-
Director of CBI or IB/DG of Police	INR 2,25,000/-

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IFoS Officers’ Post-Wise Salary

The Indian Forest Services (IFoS) post ranges from Assistant Inspector General of Forests to Director-General of Forests. Refer to the table below for the UPSC posts list with salary:

IFoS Officers’ Post-Wise Salary
IFoS Posts Name	Basic Salary
Assistant Conservator of Forests/Assistant Deputy Conservator	INR 56,100/-
Deputy Conservator of Forests	INR 67,700/-
Deputy Conservator of Forests (Selection Grade)	INR 1,18,500/-
Conservator of Forests/Chief Wildlife Warden	INR 1,50,000/-
Chief Conservator of Forests	INR 1,75,000/-
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests	INR 2,00,000/-
Principal Conservator of Forests	INR 2,05,400/-
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests	INR 2,25,000/-

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Types of UPSC Posts List

UPSC Jobs include three types of civil services. Below is the detailed description of the UPSC Posts List:

All India Civil Services

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Forest Service (IFoS)

Group ‘A’ Civil Services

Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS)
Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS)
Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)
Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
Indian Information Service (IIS)
Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES)
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)
Indian Postal Service (IPoS)
Indian Communication Finance Services (ICFS)
Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS)
Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS)
Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS)
Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Indian Trade Service (ITS)

Group ‘B’ Civil Services

Dadra and Nagar Haveli (Civil) Services (DANICS)
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service
Pondicherry Civil Service
Pondicherry Police Service

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Perks and Benefits for UPSC Officers

Additionally, UPSC officers also entertain various perks and benefits in addition to the salary. There are various allowances that a UPSC officer receives. Following is a detailed description of different types of allowances:

Housing Allowance (HA)
Medical Allowance
Travel Allowance
Pension after Retirement
Education Allowance
Security

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UPSC Jobs Eligibility

Aspirants must check the UPSC posts list eligibility criteria, including maximum age, number of attempts, etc. Refer below for a detailed description of the eligibility criteria:

Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India or Indian origin or from Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibet settled in India before January 01, 1962.
Education Qualification: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a UGC recognised University.
Age Limit: Interested candidates' age must be between 21 to 32.
Number of Attempts: The maximum number of attempts for general category candidates is 6. However, candidates belonging to the OBC category have 9 attempts. Furthermore, candidates belonging to SC/ST category are exempted from the limit of appearing for the exam.

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