How much is foreign allowance in MEA?

How much is foreign allowance in MEA?

If free food is also provided, the expert will get 25\% (twenty-five per cent) of compensatory (foreign allowance) or 25\% of daily allowance as admissible, whichever is less.

How do I get foreign posting in MEA?

TRAINING ASO (MEA) Like CSS, there is no immediate training on joining. However, before you get a foreign posting you have to compulsorily undergo 30 days training as well as foreign language test. Foreign language proficiency test is mandatory to get the foreign posting.

How much do Indian Foreign Service officers make?

The overall IFS salary is around 60,000 per month including all the benefits and allowances. But this salary differs based on the candidates posting, that is if the selected candidate got his/her posting in foreign countries then he/she may receive a salary of 2.40 lakhs under the special foreign allowance.

What are hard c countries list mea?

In C category there is Thimpu, Kuwait, Manila, Bangkok, Hawana etc. In Hard C Category there is Kabul, Damascus, Kandhar, Mazar-e-Sarif etc. 8. You get Foreign Posting for a period of 3 years, there after either you will return to Headquarter or you will get transfer in other country if you want so.

Do Indian Foreign Service officers get pension?

Guaranteed minimum pension is Rs 9000 per month. Maximum limit on pension is Rs 1,25,000 per month. Pension is payable upto and including tha day of death.

Why did I Choose Aso-MEA post?

I chose ASO- MEA post because of the handsome pay involved in it. During your tenure in Delhi, you will get more than 6 lakh per annum initially, which will covert into at least 2 lakh per month in foreign posting. Besides, MEA is one of the most elite Ministries of India, work environment is the best. Take a look at the offices:

What is the salary when posted in a foreign country?

You are entitled to hot or cold allowance if the temp of the country you are posted is extreme. Also the countries are categorised on a certain basis. So the salary may vary on basis of location. Meanwhile the salary when posted in a foreign country is around 2 lacs per month.

How many Indian missions abroad are there for assistant posts?

There are 162 Indian missions abroad where an Assistant can be asked to serve. This is one of the most sought after Assistant posts In CGL exam, for the chance of getting international postings and serve in Indian missions abroad. However, the information available and being circulated is laden with errors.

How many promotions do assistants in Mea get?

After US, the promotions are time based as with the IFS cadre. Most Assistants in MEA gets 3 career promotions and retires from Deputy Director level or at max Director Level.