Complete guide to UPSC Civil Services salary in 2026. Pay structure for IAS, IPS, IFS officers from entry to Cabinet Secretary level per 7th CPC.
Entry Level
₹1.1L
Senior Level
₹3.3L
| Pay Level | Basic Pay | Max Pay | Typical Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹1.8L | Junior Time Scale (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) |
Level 11 | ₹67,700 | ₹2.1L | Senior Time Scale (Under Secretary) |
Level 12 | ₹78,800 | ₹2.1L | Junior Administrative Grade (Deputy Secretary) |
Level 13 | ₹1.2L | ₹2.1L | Selection Grade (Joint Secretary) |
Level 14 | ₹1.4L | ₹2.2L | Senior Administrative Grade (Additional Secretary) |
Level 15 | ₹1.8L | ₹2.2L | HAG (Secretary to Government) |
Level 17 | ₹2.3L | ₹2.3L | Apex Scale (Principal Secretary) |
Level 18 | ₹2.5L | ₹2.5L | Cabinet Secretary |
See exact take-home after DA, HRA, and deductions for your pay level.
Entry Level (Govt)
₹1.1L/month
Entry Level (Private)
₹80,000/month
While private sector MBAs may earn higher initial salary, IAS/IPS officers enjoy unmatched perks - free housing, vehicles, security, healthcare, and lifetime pension. The power, prestige, and job security are incomparable.
An IAS officer starts at Pay Level 10 with ₹56,100 basic pay. With DA, HRA, and allowances, the gross salary is around ₹90,000-1,00,000/month. Senior IAS officers (Joint Secretary) earn ₹1,80,000-2,00,000/month, while Cabinet Secretary earns ₹2,50,000/month basic.
IPS officers follow the same pay structure as IAS. Entry-level IPS starts at Level 10 (₹56,100 basic). A DIG earns around Level 13 (₹1,18,500 basic), IG at Level 14 (₹1,44,200), and DGP at Level 17 (₹2,25,000). IPS officers also get additional MSP (Military Service Pay) of ₹15,500.
Yes, IAS officers are entitled to government accommodation ranging from Type IV (SDM level) to Type VII (Cabinet Secretary). If accommodation is not available, they receive HRA (8-24% of basic). Senior officers get bungalows in Lutyens' Delhi.
IAS officers retiring at the highest level receive pension of approximately ₹1,25,000-1,50,000/month under the old pension scheme. New recruits under NPS receive pension based on their accumulated corpus. Pension is revised with DA increases.
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