IAS officer salary 2025: Earnings under the 7th Pay Commission explained. (AI Image)
Decoded: IAS Salary structure by grade and pay levels
Career Stage / Grade
Typical Post / Designation
Pay Level (7th CPC)
Basic Pay (₹)
Typical years in service Junior Time Scale (JTS) SDM / Assistant Collector / Assistant Secretary Level 10 ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 0–4 years Senior Time Scale (STS) Additional District Magistrate / Deputy Secretary Level 11 ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 ~4–8 years Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) District Magistrate (DM) / Director (State Secretariat) Level 12 ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 ~9–12 years Selection Grade Special Secretary / Senior DM / Deputy Secretary (GoI) Level 13 (revised) ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15
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