Why should I choose IFS over IAS?

IAS vs IFS: Comparison. IFS officers also do not have to worry about meddling politicians like their IAS/IPS counterparts do. And, they have diplomatic immunity in most matters when posted abroad. The IFS officer salary structure is also higher than the IAS officer salary structure due to higher allowances.

Why do you want to be an IFS officer?

The Indian Foreign Service or IFS is the administrative and diplomatic division of Group A and Group B Central services under the Indian govt. Many candidates seek to become IFS officers because of the new challenges the job brings and also generous monetary benefits.

What is the difference between IFs and IAS?

Ans. IFS is the Indian Foreign Service. An IFS officer is a career diplomat who has to project and protect Indian interests abroad. IAS is the Indian Administrative Service, which takes care of day to day administration inside India.

Can I become an IAS officer after joining the IFS?

A candidate who has joined IAS/IFS is not allowed to sit for the Civil Services Examination again. Hence anyone who has joined IFS cannot become an IAS officer and vice versa. IAS officers and IFS officers may be sent on deputation to other departments depending on service requirements from time to time by the government.

What is the importance of rank in Indian Administrative Service (IAS)?

Every single applicant goes in with a fixed idea about the varying services they want to work at. The higher your rank is, the more chance you have in hand to choose your service. Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) belong to the All India Services.

Do IFS officers get selected through UPSC?

Ans. IFS and IAS officers get selected through the same examination, which is the Civil Services Examination. Services and cadres are allocated as per the Cadre Allocation Policy of the UPSC after the declaration of the UPSC merit list. Do IAS officers get diplomatic passports?