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IAS Salary 2025 - Salary Structure, Pay Scale, Basic Pay, Grade Pay & Benefits
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 02, 2025 11:13 AM IST | #UPSC CSE
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Union Public Service Commission mentioned the details about the IAS salary 2025, the perks and allowances in the official CSE notification. The IAS 2025 salary has been mentioned in the notification at upsc.gov.in. Candidates qualifying the UPSC civil services exam will be recruited as IAS officers. Based on the seniority, the IAS officer salary can reach up to Rs 2,50,000 (approx.) if the candidate reaches the highest post i.e. Cabinet Secretary.
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- IAS Salary - Highlights
- IAS Salary Pay Scale career-wise posts
- IAS salary - Formula for salary calculation
- IAS salary - Components of IAS salary
- IAS salary 2025 - Basic pay
- IAS salary - Dearness Allowance (DA)
- UPSC IAS salary - House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- IAS salary - Travel Allowance (TA)
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As per the 7th pay commission, the salary of IAS 2025 has been revised and based on the new compensation, the in-hand salary of an IAS officer is Rs 56,100 plus various allowances and perks. The IAS salary consists of various components like basic pay, HRA, TA, DA, medical allowance and more. The salary of an IAS officer is not that lucrative but the prestige and respect that this post is incomparable. Candidates wanting to clear as IAS, IPS, IFS, etc. through the exam can fill the IAS 2025 application form from the official website. To know more about the salary of IAS officer read the article below -
IAS Salary - Highlights
Aspirants can check the UPSC IAS exam highlights from the below table.
Exam Name | Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Exam |
Commonly known as | UPSC CSE |
Exam Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
Official Website | upsc.gov.in/ upsconline.nic.in |
Exam Level | National |
Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Minimum age limit | 21 years |
Stages of Exam | Preliminary Mains Personality Test |
Exam Mode | Offline |
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IAS salary - UPSC Civil Services Posts
Candidates clearing all three stages of the UPSC IAS 2025 selection process are eligible to be recruited to different Group A and B civil service posts in various government departments. The different civil services posts for which the UPSC CSE exam is conducted are mentioned in the table below.
UPSC civil services posts
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Foreign Services (IFS)
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic), Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Management Service (Personnel), Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Management Service (Accounts), Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’ (xxii) Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’
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IAS Salary Pay Scale career-wise posts
Union Public Service Commission calculates the salary of an IAS officer based on the post and the level in that post. Check the table below to know the career-wise post and IAS 2025 salary.
IAS pay scale career-wise
Careers-wise (Posts) | IAS salary | ||
District Administration | State Secretariat | Central Secretariat | |
Sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) | Under Secretary | Assistant Secretary | Rs 56,100 |
Additional District Magistrate (ADM) | Deputy Secretary | Under Secretary | Rs 67,700 |
District magistrate (DM) | Joint Secretary | Deputy Secretary | Rs 78,800 |
District magistrate (DM) | Special Secretary-cum-Director | Director | Rs 1,18,500 |
Divisional Commissioner (DC) | Secretary-cum-Commissioner | Joint Secretary | Rs 1,44,200 |
Divisional Commissioner (DC) | Principal Secretary | Additional secretary | Rs 1,82,200 |
No Equivalent Rank | Additional Chief Secretary | No Equivalent Rank | Rs 2,05,400 |
No Equivalent Rank | Chief Secretary | Secretary | Rs 2,25,000 |
No Equivalent Rank | No Equivalent Rank | Cabinet Secretary of India | Rs 2,50,000 |
IAS salary - Formula for salary calculation
The salary for different IAS posts is calculated taking various factors into account like basic pay, HRA, DA, TA and other allowances. The salary calculation formula according to the 7th pay commission is mentioned below:
Total IAS salary = Basic salary + HRA + TA + DA + Other allowances
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IAS salary - Components of IAS salary
The salary of an IAS officer has different components. When combined, it forms the total salary. Initially, the salary of all IAS officers is the same i.e. Rs 56,100. It increases with promotion, post and experience. The components of IAS 2025 salary are as follows:
Basic pay
HRA
DA
TA
Other allowances
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IAS salary 2025 - Basic pay
At the start, the basic pay for an IAS officer salary increases 3% each year, for the number of years he/ she remains a Sub-divisional Magistrate (SDM). At the Cabinet Secretary level, the basic pay remains fixed on an IAS salary.
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IAS salary - Dearness Allowance (DA)
In the starting, the DA is fixed at 0% for IAS officers and it increases with time. DA increase is dependent on inflation in IAS salary. It is calculated as per the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Level. IAS salary DA is revised on a half-yearly basis i.e. it is calculated in January and then in July every year. Generally, the IAS salary DA increases 0 - 14% each year at the entry level.
UPSC IAS salary - House Rent Allowance (HRA)
It is clear from the name itself that HRA is the compensation paid to IAS officers for the accommodation. The IAS HRA depends on the city of posting.
IAS salary - Travel Allowance (TA)
TA is given to meet various expenses related to travel. If an IAS officer has been provided with a government vehicle, then he/she cannot claim a travel allowance. Thus, the monthly salary of an IAS officer can range between Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,32,000 depending upon DA, HRA and TA.
UPSC IAS salary - Other Benefits
Some of the other benefits that are provided to IAS officers are as follows:
Resident
Security
Transport facility
Medical benefits
Telephone/ internet bills
Newspaper
Study leaves, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the salary of IAS officer in 2025 as per 7th pay commission?
The in-hand 2025 salary of an IAS officer as per 7th pay commission is Rs. 56,100.
2. What is the salary of IAS officer after 5 years?
After 5 years, the IAS salary depends on the performance of the candidate. The IAS salary may range between Rs 80, 000 and Rs 1,20,000,
3. What is the highest salary that an IAS officer can get through his/ her career as an IAS officer?
The highest salary that an IAS officer can get is Rs 2,50,000, he/ she becomes cabinet secretary of India.
4. Do IAS officers pay income tax on the IAS salary?
Yes, IAS officers have to pay income tax on the IAS salary.
5. What is the maximum salary that an IAS officer can get?
The maximum salary that an IAS officer can get is Rs 2,50,000 (approx.) when becomes Cabinet secretary.
6. What perks and allowances are given to an IAS officer?
An IAS officer is entitled to HRA, DA, TA, medical allowance and perks government vehicle servants, government accommodation, and more.
7. Does IAS get pension in 2025?
Yes, an IAS officer will get pension and retirement benefits.
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Hello ,
If you want to give IAS exam then you should complete your graduation first or also if you are in your last year of graduation then you can fill the application form.
To know more, refer this:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-application-form
I hope this helps you!
Sakshi Sharma 27 May,2025
If you want to become an IAS or IPS officer after completing your 12th in PCMC , focus on graduation because the UPSC Civil Services exam requires you to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. You can choose any graduation stream, but many students prefer degrees like Political Science, Public Administration, History, or Sociology because these subjects help build a strong foundation for the UPSC syllabus. it’s not mandatory to pick these; you can also pursue Science, Commerce, or Arts as long as you complete your graduation. Along with your degree, start preparing for the UPSC exam early by reading newspapers, improving your general knowledge, and practicing answer writing. So, after 12th, pick a degree you are comfortable with, and plan your UPSC preparation alongside
Brajeshna Snehadarshinee 20 May,2025
Hii,
Yes, even if you have an ECE diploma, you can still become an IAS officer. However, you must graduate from an accredited college in any field in order to apply for the IAS exam (UPSC). A diploma is insufficient on its own.
First, enroll in a degree program such as a B.A., B.Sc., or B.Tech (lateral entry is acceptable). You can then get ready for the IAS exam. Many IAS officers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences, or diploma programs. So don't worry, just finish your graduation first and move on.
Saurabh Yadav 27 May,2025
Hello!
IRAS (Indian Railway Accounts Service) officers can be posted in both cities and rural areas since Indian Railways has offices and operations nationwide. They typically work in divisional offices, zonal offices, workshops, and production units. Transfers do happen but are usually not very frequent and depend on government policies and organizational needs.
Hope this helps!
Kishan Bhakat 24 April,2025
To become an IAS officer, you must clear the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and then undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). While any bachelor's degree is acceptable, choosing a degree that aligns with the UPSC syllabus, particularly in humanities and social sciences, can be advantageous.
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE):
This is the primary exam for becoming an IAS officer, involving three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test (Interview).
Any Bachelor's Degree:
A graduate degree from a recognized university is the basic requirement to be eligible for the CSE.
Beneficial Degrees:
Degrees in humanities and social sciences, such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), can be helpful due to the syllabus overlap with subjects like History, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics.
Optional Subject:
You can choose an optional subject in the Mains exam, and a BA degree can provide a wide range of options.
Hope it helps!!
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