The Indian Foreign Service was established to handle political, commercial, consular and all other tasks overseas. 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. These include bilateral political and economic cooperation, trade and investment promotion, cultural interaction, press and media liaison as well as a whole host of multilateral issues
Personal Competencies
You are an ambitious person
You like trying to help people solve their problems
You are quick to take on new responsibilities
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Pursue a Bachelor’s degree in any subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree and follow it up with a Master’s degree in any subject
3. Qualify for the civil service exam held by the UPSC
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
Any recognized college in the country
Fees
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI. • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). •Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Central and state government agencies, departments and ministries
Work Environment: You are likely to be posted in India or abroad. You will work in an office set up. You will handle a team of officials. It is a transferrable job. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
India Under Secretary → Deputy Secretary → Counsellor Director → Joint Secretary → Additional Secretary → Secretary Overseas Attaché / Third Secretary → Second/First Secretary → First Secretary → Director → Minister/DCM Ambassador → Ambassador/High Commissioner → Ambassador/High Commissioner
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Civil Servant ranges between INR 56,100-2,25,000* or more per month
Chonira Belliappa Muthamma was the first woman to pass the UPSC exam in 1949 and opt for the Indian Foreign Service. Born in Virajpet, Kodagu, she did her Bachelor's in English Literature from Women's Christian College in Chennai and Master's in the same from Presidency College, Chennai.*
Indian Foreign Service
NCS Code: NA | GV0101. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Pursue a Bachelor’s degree in any subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree and follow it up with a Master’s degree in any subject
3. Qualify for the civil service exam held by the UPSC
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Any recognized college in the country
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Central and state government agencies, departments and ministries
Work Environment: You are likely to be posted in India or abroad. You will work in an office set up. You will handle a team of officials. It is a transferrable job. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
India Under Secretary → Deputy Secretary → Counsellor Director → Joint Secretary → Additional Secretary → Secretary Overseas Attaché / Third Secretary → Second/First Secretary → First Secretary → Director → Minister/DCM Ambassador → Ambassador/High Commissioner → Ambassador/High Commissioner
The approx. salary of a Civil Servant ranges between INR 56,100-2,25,000* or more per month
Source: https://doe.gov.in/sites/default/files/7cpc_report_eng.pdf
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Chonira Belliappa Muthamma was the first woman to pass the UPSC exam in 1949 and opt for the Indian Foreign Service. Born in Virajpet, Kodagu, she did her Bachelor's in English Literature from Women's Christian College in Chennai and Master's in the same from Presidency College, Chennai.*
Source: https://starofmysore.com/a-toast-to-diplomats/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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