Governance and Administration

Indian Foreign Service (IFS)

Salary range₹56,100 basic (Level 10) + foreign allowances → ₹1,31,100+ (Level 12 and above) Apply throughUnion Public Service Commission, UPSC Online Application Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

IFS officers represent India abroad and at home, working in embassies, high commissions and the Ministry of External Affairs on diplomacy, trade, culture and citizens' services.

Negotiate and represent India's interests
Run embassies and consulates
Help Indian citizens and promote trade and culture

2 Skills required

Diplomacy & international relations Foreign languages Communication Negotiation Analytical skills Adaptability Integrity

3 Opportunities available in the market

Entry is through the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

Ministry of External Affairs (Delhi)
Embassies and consulates worldwide
International organisations on deputation

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹56,100 basic (Level 10) + foreign allowances

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹1,31,100+ (Level 12 and above)

Senior / specialistHigher: Ambassador / Secretary scales

Indicative only. Government and public-sector pay follows the official pay matrix of the recruiting body (basic pay plus allowances), which changes with revisions and state rules. Always confirm pay in the official notification.

5 Official recruitment — how to apply & which states

This is a government post.
It is not advertised on private job portals such as Naukri or Indeed. Vacancies are filled only through the official exams and notifications below. Apply only on these official websites.

Apply through these official bodies

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Civil Services Examination (IFS)upsc.gov.in UPSC Online ApplicationApply onlineupsconline.nic.in Ministry of External AffairsMinistry of External Affairsmea.gov.in

Where vacancies are (indicative)

#	State	Main hubs	Share of vacancies
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Larger share
2	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Medium share
3	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Medium share

Recruitment for this role is organised by the recruiting body and is open across India; vacancies depend on the notification and on state / cadre allocation. The ranking shows larger states by population and is only a guide. Always read the official advertisement.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in) · Employment News

Always read the official advertisement for eligibility, age limit, syllabus, fees and last date.

Current openings — BiharCareer

No jobs foundNo matching posts are listed on BiharCareer right now. Check the official websites above for the latest notification.

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