Do IAS officers get posted in foreign countries?

IAS officers usually are not issued diplomatic passports unless they are visiting a foreign country on diplomatic work. The maroon coloured diplomatic passport is issued to IAS officers only in the event they are posted out of the country to a diplomatic mission.

Can IAS officer settle in abroad?

IAS and IPS officers can now stay on foreign posting for seven-years at a stretch from existing five years with due permission from the ministers concerned.

Can IAS be posted anywhere?

The roles and responsibilities of an IAS officer are indeed extremely important. Another important element that one should keep in mind is the fact that it is an all-India transferable job. You can be posted anywhere across the country.

Do IAS officers work abroad?

An IAS officer is liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad either under the Central Government or under a State Government.

Can an IAS officer be selected to work abroad?

Yes . But only a miniscule numbers get to serve abroad in multi lateral organisations like UNO WTO WHO WCO etc. The IAS officers do NOT settle abroad . they are selected after an elaborate effort to live and work in India . Thier services are for the Indian nation .

What is transfer and posting policy for IAS officers?

Transfer and Posting Policy for an IAS Officer For IAS Officers, the power checks are performed via diverse postings and transfers during their tenure. Here, we provide some important guidelines that govern the transfer and postings of IAS/IPS officers.

Can an IAS officer become a High Commissioner of India?

Yes, IAS Officers and other Central Civil Servants (IPS, IRS etc.) with a good record can get special postings as Indian Ambassadors/High Commissioners.

Do Indian Foreign Service officers get posted abroad?

By and large all Indian diplomatic missions abroad are staffed by officers from ministry of external affairs including the Indian Foreign Service officers . But there are a few openings for officers from other services like IPS and IRS specifically earmarked for them . So do IAS officers get a posting abroad?