How are IFS officers posted in different countries?

Foreign postings are decided by the Foreign Service Board which is headed by the Foreign Secretary. After completing his/her tenure in a given Mission/Post, the officer is again posted for three years to another Indian Mission/Post located in another country.

Can IFS officer travel around the world?

He covers 26 countries (some countries require several visits). If he gets that post, it will again mean a lot of travel but he would mostly visit countries he has already been to. If he does not, he might get posted as Ambassador to a neighbouring country or to a P-5 country.

Can IFS officer travel for free?

All civil servants of India below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India are entitled to travel in the economy class of airlines. However, if an IFS officer is posted as Ambassador or Consul General, she/he is entitled to travel in Business Class, irrespective of the rank.

How many times can IFS officer visit India?

The Officer with family can visit India twice in a term of 3 years posting generally on Government expense with some exceptions like in some of the non-family stations he can visit every year.

Is Korean a CFL in IFS?

Every year , the passing out batch of FSI , is given CFL choices to opt for. Mostly these are the UN languages apart from German, Japanese,Portuguese and Korean. Based on the number of seats for each CFL, IFS Officer trainees are allotted the CFL as per their choices and merit .

How to contact External Affairs Minister of India?

Contact Numbers: Officers in the Ministry of External Affairs: Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar [email protected]: Minister +91 11 23011127, 23011165 ( Off.) +91 11 23013254, 23011463 (Fax) Shri Ravi Kumar Arora ( IAS, GJ..2006 ) [email protected]: Private Secretary +91 11 23011127, 23011165 ( Off.) +91 11 23011463, 23013254 (Fax)

What is the role of External Affairs in India?

Reporting accurately on developments in the country of posting which are likely to influence the formulation of India’s policies; Extending consular facilities to foreigners and Indian nationals abroad. At home, Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for all aspects of external relations.

What is the hierarchy at the Ministry of External Affairs?

The hierarchy at the Ministry of External Affairs includes 6 stages: Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Director, Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary and Secretary. As a career diplomat, the Foreign Service Officer is required to project India’s interests, both at home and abroad on a wide variety of issues.

Who is the Minister of State for External Affairs in Bahrain?

Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan interacted with members of the Indian Universities’ Alumni in Bahrain. Minister of State, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh inaugurated the 7th IBSA Academic Forum.