PROMOTION & SALARY HIERARCHY MAPPER

Visualize Your 25-Year Government Career Arc.

Track official promotion timelines, pay-scale leaps, executive magisterial powers, and central deputation milestones from entry rank to Apex Secretary.

STAGE-BY-STAGE PROMOTION ROADMAP

UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Hierarchy

Click on any stage to inspect in-hand pay, magisterial powers, and gazetted responsibilities.

01
1 - 4 Years ₹56,100 - 1,77,500

Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)

Junior Scale (Level 10)

In-Hand: ₹85,000 + Govt Accommodation
02
4 - 8 Years ₹67,700 - 2,08,700

Additional District Magistrate (ADM)

Senior Time Scale (Level 11)

In-Hand: ₹1,05,000 + Security Escort
03
8 - 13 Years ₹78,800 - 2,09,200

District Magistrate / Collector (DM)

Junior Administrative Grade (Level 12)

In-Hand: ₹1,25,000 + Camp Office & Staff
04
13 - 17 Years ₹1,18,500 - 2,14,100

Divisional Commissioner / Special Secretary

Selection Grade (Level 13)

In-Hand: ₹1,75,000 + Executive Perks
05
17 - 25 Years ₹1,44,200 - 2,18,200

Principal Secretary (State) / Joint Secretary (Centre)

Super Time Scale (Level 14)

In-Hand: ₹2,10,000 + Type VI Central Bungalow
06
30+ Years ₹2,25,000 - 2,50,000 Fixed

Chief Secretary of State / Cabinet Secretary of India

Apex Scale (Level 17 / 18)

In-Hand: ₹2,50,000 + Apex Protocol

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