Can IFS officers take their parents abroad?

An IFS officer can take his/her parents abroad but the Government provides for medical facilities of only dependent parents- who have no body else to look after them and have abysmally low income. Government provides for education fees for the children(up to 2 children only) above five years of age.

Do foreign service officers travel?

Employees posted to exceptionally dangerous posts may receive additional danger pay of up to 25\% of base pay. Most Foreign Service Officers spend approximately 60\% of their careers overseas. For this reason, issues such as travel to post, transportation of household effects, and housing overseas are important.

Can an IFS officer take his/her parents abroad?

A consulate functions under the supervision of an Embassy. An IFS officer can take his/her parents abroad but the Government provides for medical facilities of only dependent parents (who have no body else to look after them and have abysmally low income).

How are foreign postings decided in the Indian Foreign Service?

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.

What happens after 3 years in Indian Foreign Service?

After completing 3 years at an Indian Embassy or Consulate, an IFS officer is transferred to another Embassy or Consulate or to the MEA headquarters in New Delhi. In New Delhi the officer joins as Under Secretary and looks after a particular desk in a Division of the Ministry for the next 3 years.

How to become a Foreign Service officer in India?

After completing three months of training, comprising training in multiple disciplines including a foreign language, horse riding and trekking in theHimalayas, a Foreign Service Probationer/Officer trainee moves to the Foreign Service Institute located in New Delhi for further training.