Can IFS officers do Modelling?

So yes you can. Pursue your career in modeling but as IFS is a very reputed and top notch level job it’s hard to get time apart from job to do anything parallel.

Why do most people choose IAS over ifs?

Ans. Though a majority of UPSC candidates choose IAS over IFS, the choices are partly due to the limited number of vacancies in the IFS. The service profile of IAS and IFS are different for the majority of their career, and both are equally important for the functioning of the government.

Can IFS officer choose the country?

An IFS officer has to choose three places of his choice out of the number of vacant posts which are circulated. If he/she is lucky then he/she can get one of the three places of his/her choice. Foreign postings are decided by the Foreign Service Board which is headed by the Foreign Secretary.

What qualities should an IFS officer have?

Required Skills

• Interpersonal Skills.
• Good Communication.
• Knowledge of India’s policy, economy and affairs.
• Diplomatic approach.
• Leadership and decision – making quality.
• Amazing Stamina.
• But the most important quality is Patience.

Do IFS officers regret?

So, one working as IFS may not regret but enjoy his/her job. They even get diplomatic immunity. People regret those decisions which do not produce the desired outcomes.

Is Sunday holiday for IFS officer?

Once you join the Civil Services of India, you are always on duty till you retire. You may not have to come to office during weekends but it just cannot happen that you say goodbye to your work from Friday evening to Monday morning.

Can an IFS officer posted in USA?

Apart from the salary, IFS officers would be given a Special Foreign Allowance. This amount varies with the country of posting. For example, when a new officer is assigned to the Indian mission in the USA, he/she can get the US $4000 per month.

How many hours do IFS officers work?

Individuals who opt for a career as Indian Foreign Service Officers are required to work on usual timings i.e. 9 am to 5 pm. But depending on the work assigned to them and deadlines approaching, they are required to work overtime. On average, Officers are required to work for 50-55 hours.

Do IFS officers lead a luxurious life?

All diplomats lead a luxurious life. They usually get grand houses with peons. IFS officers do not have to worry about working with politicians like their counterpart IAS officers. The IFS officers are generally posted abroad.

Can a IFS marry foreigner?

Clause 8(1) of the Indian Foreign Service (conduct and discipline) Rules, 1986 says no member of the service shall marry any person other than an Indian citizen “without the prior permission in writing of the government”.

Can IFS officer choose Korean language?

So, the obvious answer is no. Diplomats or Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers cannot and do not learn a new language each time they get posted to new station. Some countries, however, have a practice wherein their diplomats take a break of few months learning the language spoken in the country of their next posting.

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 are the benefits of being an IFS officer?

They usually get grand houses with domestic staff to live in. They also get to host and attend parties. 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.

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.

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?