What is the basic pay scale for an IES officer?

The basic pay scale for an IES officer is typically in the range of INR 15,600 to INR 39,100.

What are the different levels or grades in the IES hierarchy?

IES officers progress through various levels, including Junior Scale, Senior Scale, Junior Administrative Grade, Selection Grade Scale, Super Time Scale, Cabinet Secretary Grade, and Apex Pay Scale.

What is the grade pay for IES officers?

The grade pay varies depending on the level or grade of the officer. For example, the grade pay for a Junior Scale officer is INR 5,400, while for a Selection Grade officer, it is INR 8,700.

Is there any additional allowance or perks for IES officers?

Yes, IES officers are eligible for various allowances and perks, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Medical Allowance, and more, depending on their posting location and other factors.

Do IES officers receive a pension after retirement?

Yes, IES officers are eligible for a pension after retirement, which is a percentage of their last drawn salary.

IES Officer Salary 2025, Perks and Allowances After 7th Pay Commission

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds the Engineering Services Examination every year to give engineering graduates a chance to get jobs in various departments and ministries of the Government of India. The salary for an IES Officer in 2025 is quite attractive, with additional perks and allowances. Candidates preparing for the IES Exam should understand the IES Officer salary for 2025 as it can help keep them motivated during their preparation. This article provides complete information about the IES Officer salary for 2025, including the salary structure, job roles, career growth opportunities, and more.

IES Officer Grade Pay 2025

Under the 7th Pay Commission, the basic salary for a Indian Engineering Services is Rs. 64,749/- per month. The pay scale ranges from Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 39,100/- with additional perks and allowances. The grade pay is Rs. 5,400/- resulting in a total salary between ₹39,100 and ₹80,000 per month, depending on location and other factors. For a detailed breakdown of the IES Salary 2025 and its benefits, go through this article and bookmark the site for updates on engineering job opportunities.

IES Officer Salary 2025-Overview

Union Public Service Commission hosts the UPSC ESE 2025 Exam every year for Engineering Graduates. Candidates should know the key highlights related to the IES Officer Salary 2025 given in the table below:

IES Officer Salary 2025 Overview
Exam Name	IES – Engineering Services Examination (ESE)
Conducting Organization	Union Public Service Commission
Level of Exam	National
Selection Process	Preliminary, Mains, and Interview
Exam Frequency	Annually
Qualifications	Engineering degree in the relevant branch
Age limit	21 to 30 years
IES Officer Salary 2025	Available Now
UPSC Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

UPSC IES Salary Structure 2025

Indian Engineering Officers are appointed as Assistant Executive Engineers with a basic pay of Rs. 15,600 and a grade pay of Rs. 5,400. Since IES is among the most prestigious positions for engineering graduates, the commission offers numerous benefits to its officers in the form of perks and allowances. The UPSC IES Salary Structure 2025 is outlined in the table below:

UPSC IES Salary Structure 2025
Components	Amount(in Rs.)
Basic Salary	Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 39,100/-
Grade Pay	Rs. 5,400/-
Net Pay	Rs. 21,000/-
HRA	Rs. 13,419/-
TA	Rs. 6,600/-
DA	Rs. 23,730/-
IES Officer In-hand Salary	Rs. 64,749/-

UPSC IES ‘Grade A’ Officer Salary 2025

Candidates who are selected as IES officials are known to be as Scale “A” officers, the pay band for an IES officer’s salary after the 7th Pay Commission is 56100/-. The IES officer salary is comparable to other Civil Service Officer salaries. The candidates’ past compensation packages may vary considerably due to the 7th pay commission. Officers previously received an in-hand wage of Rs 42,000 per month, but now receive Rs 55,135 per month.

Level	Pay Scale	Grade Pay
Junior level	INR 15,600 – INR 39,100	INR 5,400
Senior Scale	INR 15,600 – INR 39,100	INR 6,600
Junior Administrative Grade	INR 15,600 – INR 39,100	INR 7,600
Selection grade scale	INR 37,400 – INR 67,000	INR 8,700
Super time grade	INR 37,400 – INR 67,000	INR 8,700
Cabinet Secretary Grade	INR 90,000	N/A
Apex Pay Scale	INR 80,000	N/A

IES Salary 2025-Perks and Allowances

The Union Public Service Commission offers surplus facilities to Indian Engineering Officers in the form of perks and allowances. The privileges and allowances of UPSC IES Officer Salary 2025 are given below:

Residential Quarters (Type IV to Type VIII) OR HRA (presently 24% of basic pay)
Dearness Allowance(DA)
Travel Allowance/ Tour Allowance
Official Vehicle
Medical Facility
Gratuity
Child Education Allowance
Mobile Bill Reimbursement
National Pension Scheme

IES Officer Job Profile

The IES Officer posted to the departments under several ministries under the Government of India is required to fulfill the technical responsibilities of his department. The tasks to be accomplished by the Indian Engineering Officers are of the administrative level encompassing certain tasks like quality evaluation, budget, supervision, etc.

The candidate qualifying for the prelims, mains, and interviews conducted by the Commission for the Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics Engineer is selected as the IES in the Department under the ministries of the Government of India. The IES officer will be posted in any of the departments as given in the table below:

UPSC IES Various Departments
Category	Services/Posts
Civil Engineering	Group-A Services/Posts Central Engineering Service Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts) Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service AEE(Civil) in Border Road Engineering Service Indian Defence Service of Engineers AEE(QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
Mechanical Engineering	Group-A/B Services/Posts AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ Indian Defence Service of Engineers Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts) Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts) Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Services/SSO-II (Mechanical) Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Mechanical Engg.) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts) AEE (Electrical and Mechanical) in Border Roads Engineering Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts) Assistant Development Officer (Engineering) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
Electrical Engineering	Group-A/B Services/Posts Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (Electrical Engineering Posts) Indian Defence Service of Engineers Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts) Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical) Assistant Development Officer (Engineering). Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Electrical Engineering Posts).
Electronics Engineering	Group-A/B Services/Posts Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’ Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts) Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Tele) Central Power Engineering Gr ‘A’ (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts) Assistant Development Officer (Engineering) Central Power Engineering Gr ‘B’ (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts) Junior Telecom Officer Gr ‘B’

UPSC IES Salary 2025-Career Growth and Promotion

The candidates qualifying for all the phases of the UPSC ESE 2025 will be initially appointed as the Assistant Executive Engineer or Assistant Director and will get certain promotions on the basis of his/her performance, vacancy available, seniority, etc. The hierarchy of the posts that can be attained by the IES officer after the promotion is given in the table below:

Post Name	Experience(in Years)
Assistant Executive Engineer or Assistant Director	Initially
Executive Engineer or Director	3 to 4 years
Joint General Manager or Chief Engineer of Level 2	13 years
Additional General Manager or Chief Engineer	20 years
Senior General Manager	30 years
Managing Director or Chairperson of the governmental organization	34 years