How many IFS officers go abroad?

Under strength. India has one of the most understaffed diplomatic forces of any major country in the world. Based on 2014 calculations there are about 2,700 “diplomatic rank” officers in overseas missions and at headquarters.

Do all IFS officers get posted abroad Quora?

If you wanted to go abroad then you can go but the protocol is 2 postings abroad and 1 consecutive post in India. Yes. Normally 2/3 of their career they work abroad. They can also be get posted in India as Regional Passport Officers.

Does IFS officer work in foreign?

The major work responsibilities of individuals who opt for a career as Indian Foreign Service Officers are representing India in its embassies, high commissions, consulates and permanent missions to international organisations like the United Nations; protecting India’s national interests in the country one is posted.

How many years do IFS officer posted abroad?

Usually these postings are of 3-5 years tenure and after this tenure the officer is posted again to any other country. For the first 15 years of the service, IFS officers are posted in embassies. After that based on the performance, many officers becomes bureaucrat in Ministry of Foreign Affairs or in PM Office.

Do most IFS’s get posted abroad?

MOST OF DO GET POTED ABROAD. THERE ARE. SOME EXCEPTIONS. ILL PARENT WHO NEEDS LOOKING AFTER. THERE ARE FEW IFS ARE ON A FOREIGN POSTING. THEY ALSO CAN NOT EXPECT TOP POSTS AT HEADQUARTERS. Half of the glamour of IAS is perceived in the post of the DM.

What happens if an IFS officer does not return from abroad?

In an odd case, if the IFS officer does not proceed to her/his posting or delays her/his departure, she/he may be retained at headquarters for some time before being posted abroad again. But, such instances are rare. Diplomats have to be like soldiers and have to go wherever and whenever the call of duty demands.

Can an Indian Foreign Service officer work abroad?

Yes.Normally 2/3 of their career they work abroad. They can also be get posted in India as Regional Passport Officers. How many countries can an IFS officer visit in his career?

Why should I join the Indian Foreign Service if IFS posts in Europe?

This is especially true if one is posted in Europe because of good connectivity and short distances between countries. IFS officers posted in European countries invariably take advantage of their postings to see Europe, which though not very huge in size, provides a lot of diversity.