I have completed my B.Sc degree and planning to join Indian Forest Service (IFS) searching for the IFS officer details. Will you please provide list of perks and facilities offered to Indian Forest Service Officers and also provide details about pay band provided to different post in IFS?

Indian Forest Service (IFS) is one of the Civil Services of India and belongs to the apex All India Services group, with other two All India Services being the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS).

Perks and facilities:

Wonderful accommodation in cheap rates
Household helpers and security guards
Official vehicles
Free electricity
Free phone call facility
High level of job security
Abroad study options
Retirement benefits and Pension

Pay scale:

Junior Scale – A newly posted officer would begin with this pay scale

Pay Band Rs 15,600 – Rs 39,100

Grade Pay Rs 5400

Senior Scales – The Senior Scales are though divided into 3 major categories

Senior time Scale

Pay Band Rs 15600 – Rs 39100

Grade Pay Rs 6600

Junior Administrative Grade

Pay Band Rs 15,600 – Rs 39,100

Grade Pay Rs 7,600

Selection Grade

Pay Band Rs 37,400 – 67,000

Grade Pay Rs 8,700

Super Time Scale – It may take around 20 years for an officer to reach this stage of payment.

Pay Band Rs 37,400 – Rs 67,000

Grade Pay Rs 10,000

Above Super Time Scale – Above Super Time Scale is also divided into 3 main categories I.e.
The Pay Band of Rs 37,400 – Rs 67,000 with the Grade Pay of Rs 12,000
The Apex Pay Scale of Rs 80,000 (fixed) with no Grade Pay
The Cabinet Secretary Grade pay scale of Rs 90,000 (fixed) with no Grade Pay