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.
How many foreign postings can an ASO get in Mea?
Sometimes, due to functional or personal reasons (such as child’s education), there may be three foreign postings back to back. In all, therefore, those joining as ASOs may get six to eight postings abroad during their career in the MEA.
What is the full form of Aso in Mea?
An Assistant in the Ministry of External Affairs of India (MEA) is now known as an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) since the post is one level below that of a Section Officer (Attache in Indian Missions/Posts abroad).
What is the salary of Aso in Mea SSC?
ASO in MEA stands for Assistant Section Officer in Ministry of External Affairs. This is the most choosen post of ssc cgl. Most of the toppers opt this post as thier first priority. Foreign posting is the main highlight of this post. Salary offered 4600 grade pay = 50000+ salary in tier 2 city as your 1st salary.
What is the tenure of Aso in MEA after 8 years?
An ASO in MEA is normally considered for first posting Abroad in two years after joining Headquarters. Normal tenure of a posting is three years and normally you get two consecutive postings. Thus, in the fist eight years you end up with two postings.
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.