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IFS officer salary ranges from an initial monthly pay of Rs 56,100 for Assistant Conservator of Forests/Assistant Deputy Conservator of Forests to the highest salary of Rs 2,25,000 for the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. Officers receive salary increments through promotions at 5, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 27 years of service.
The Indian Forest Service (IFS/IFS) established in 1966 under the National Forest Policy is one of the most important parts of All India Services. Recruitment of officers is done by the Indian Forest Service exam conducted by UPSC by analyzing their right skills for the environment and their aspiration to contribute directly and indirectly to the environment. These officers play a vital role in conserving biodiversity and managing areas like National Parks.
UPSC IFoS examination has been organized by the Union Public Service Commission every year to recruit candidates for forest service at the administrative level. The preliminary examination of UPSC IAS and IFoS is the same which means both exams have the same exam paper for prelims but their mains and personality tests have different patterns.
IFS Officer Salary is allotted according to the pay matrix by the 7th Pay Commission. Below is the classification of pay with the service tenure.
| Pay Scale/ Salary | Pay Level | Service Tenure |
| Rs.56100-132000 | (Pay Level 10) | At Entry |
| Rs.67700-160000 | (Pay Level 11) | After 5 years of service. |
| Rs.78800-191500 | (Pay Level 12) | After 12 years of service. |
| Rs.118500-214100 | (Pay Level 13) | After 16 years of service and based on seniority. |
| Rs.131100-216600 | (Pay Level 13A) | Completed a minimum of 5 years of service in the previous Pay Level and also based on seniority. |
| Rs.144200-218200 | (Pay Level 14) | Completed a minimum of 1 year of service in the previous Pay level and also based on seniority. |
| Rs.182200-224100 | (Pay Level 15) | Completed a minimum of 5 years of service in the previous Pay Level and based on seniority. |
According to the Seventh Pay Commission, the pay structure for Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers is based on the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission as follows:
| Grade | Designation in State Government | Designation in Government of India | Basic Monthly Salary |
| Junior Time Scale | Assistant Conservator of Forests/ Assistant Deputy Conservator of Forests | Assistant Inspector General of Forests | INR 56,100 |
| Senior Time Scale | Deputy Conservator of Forests | Assistant Inspector General of Forests | INR 67,700 |
| Junior Administrative Grade | Deputy Conservator of Forests | Assistant Inspector General of Forests | INR 78,800 |
| Selection Grade | Deputy Conservator of Forests (Selection Grade) | Assistant Inspector General of Forests | INR 1,18,500 |
| Super Time Scale | Conservator of Forests/Chief Wildlife Warden | Deputy Inspector General of Forests | INR I,50,000 |
| Senior Administrative Grade | Chief Conservator of Forests | Inspector General of Forests | INR 1,75,000 |
| Higher Administrative Grade Scale | Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests | Inspector General of Forests | INR 2,00,000 |
| Higher Administrative + Scale | Principal Conservator of Forests | Additional Director General of Forests | INR 2,05,400 |
| Apex Scale | Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) | Director General of Forests | INR 2,25,000 |
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