Who is an IFS officer?
An IFS officer is the authority that represents our country in international territories
Responsibilities
Framing and executing the Government’s foreign policies and overseeing the activities of Indian missions abroad
Nationality Criteria
Indian citizen
Subject of Bhutan/Nepal
Tibetan refugee who came to India for permanent settlement before January 1, 1962
Other Nationality Criteria
A person of Indian origin who has migrated to India from one of the following countries:
Pakistan
Burma
Sri Lanka
Kenya
Uganda
The United Republic of Tanzania
Zambia
Malawi
Zaire
Ethiopia
Vietnam
Educational Qualification
A Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university or an equivalent qualification is required for this position
Age Limit
You must be between 21 and 32 years old on 1st August of the year of the exam
Skills Required
Effective Communication
Decision-making
Leadership
Analytical ability
Clear the Civil Services Exam
To become an IFS officer, the candidate needs to clear all three stages of the Civil Services exam
Stage 1
Preliminary exam with multiple choice questions
Stage 2
Main exam with descriptive questions
Stage 3
Personality test & interview
Once selected, you are provided with a salary of Rs.60,000 per month and other government benefits