IAS Officer Salary 2026: Starting Pay, Allowances, Promotions & Cabinet Secretary Pay

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Overview

Explore the IAS Officer Salary 2026, including starting pay, allowances, promotions, and the Cabinet Secretary pay under the 7th Pay Commission. This guide covers in-hand salary, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and the complete pay matrix.

Total Vacancies

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Age Limit

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Eligibility

Eligibility

No specific recruitment eligibility is stated in this post.

Important Dates

Application Start

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Application End

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Date Details

Publication and Updated Dates

  • Updated on: 18-02-2026 (original text: "Updated February 18, 2026 4:14 PM").

Application Fees

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How to Apply

Overview

  • The IAS salary structure follows the 7th Pay Commission. Entry-level basic pay is ₹56,100 per month (Pay Level 10), rising to ₹2,50,000 per month for Cabinet Secretary (Pay Level 18), excluding allowances.

Pay Levels and Basic Pay (Examples)

  • SDM / Under Secretary / Assistant Secretary: Level 10, ₹56,100
  • ADM / Deputy Secretary / Under Secretary: Level 11, ₹67,700
  • District Magistrate / Joint Secretary / Deputy Secretary: Level 12, ₹78,800
  • DM / Director: Level 13, ₹1,18,500
  • Divisional Commissioner / Secretary-cum-Commissioner / Joint Secretary: Level 14, ₹1,44,200
  • Divisional Commissioner / Principal Secretary / Additional Secretary: Level 15, ₹2,05,400
  • Additional Chief Secretary: Level 16, ₹2,25,000 (approx.)
  • Chief Secretary / Secretary: Level 17, ₹2,25,000
  • Cabinet Secretary: Level 18, ₹2,50,000

In-Hand Salary and Allowances

  • In-hand salary is higher than the basic pay due to DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances.
  • Entry-level in-hand estimates commonly range from ₹70,000 to ₹1,00,000+ depending on city and allowances.
  • Senior levels (Levels 14-18) typically exceed ₹2,00,000-₹3,00,000+ in-hand after allowances.

Allowances and Perks

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Transport Allowance (TA)
  • Other allowances and facilities such as official residence, medical facilities, and pension benefits.

Promotion and Career Progression

  • Promotions upgrade pay levels (e.g., from Level 10 to higher levels over 15-20 years).
  • Career milestones include progression through SDM, DM, Divisional Commissioner, and up to Cabinet Secretary.

FAQ

  • The Cabinet Secretary earns ₹2,50,000 per month at Pay Level 18, the highest IAS salary.
  • District Magistrates typically fall in Pay Level 12 with basic pay around ₹78,800 plus allowances.

Notes

  • All figures are indicative estimates based on the 7th Pay Commission framework and can vary with revised government announcements.
  • For the latest exam details, refer to the UPSC notification.

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