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UPSC CSE Salary 2026: IAS/IPS/IFS Pay

UPSC CSE-selected officers are placed on the Junior Time Scale of their respective service's pay matrix, rising with seniority.

Facts last verified 4 July 2026

UPSC CSE starting pay (illustrative)

Junior Time Scale: Per the 7th CPC pay matrix, Level 10
Allowances: HRA, DA and service-specific allowances vary by posting

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UPSC CSE current affairs

Sources of Variation in India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves during April-June 2026

RBI released BoP data for Q1 (April-June) 2026 showing foreign exchange reserves decreased by US$ 22.5 billion (including valuation effects) compared to an accretion of US$ 29.8 billion in same period 2025. On BoP basis…

Prime Minister congratulates the nation on achieving 7.8% GDP growth; highlights surging economic confidence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the nation on achieving 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY2026-27, sharing a video message on X highlighting strong economic numbers and surging confidence. The announcement was made on…

Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the First Quarter (April-June) of 2026-27

India's current account deficit widened to US$4.2 billion (0.5% of GDP) in Q1 FY2026-27 from US$3.4 billion (0.4% of GDP) a year earlier, driven by a higher merchandise trade deficit of US$86.1 billion versus US$68.9 bi…

Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews Progress of Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the progress of PM-DDKY, a scheme targeting agricultural development in 100 low-productivity districts. The average district score across six objectives rose fro…

English Translation of Prime Minister’s Statement at the 26th SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking the organization's 25th anniversary. He outlined India's three-pillar vision — Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity — emphasi…

Prime Minister participates in the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (Aug 31–Sep 1, 2026), marking the organization's 25th anniversary. He emphasized dialogue over conflict, zero tolerance for terrorism…

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UPSC CSE Salary FAQ

Do IAS and IPS officers get the same starting pay?

Yes — officers across UPSC CSE-recruited All India Services and Group A Central Services generally start on the same Junior Time Scale pay level, though allowances can differ by service and posting.