Indian Foreign Service: News
11 Aug 2024
Manmohan SinghFormer EAM Natwar Singh passes away; PM Modi expresses grief
Former External Affairs Minister (EAM) K Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday night at the age of 93.
20 Jul 2024
GujaratUPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson Manoj Soni has stepped down from his role, nearly five years ahead of his term's scheduled end in 2029.
16 Apr 2024
Civil ServicesUPSC exam 2023 results out: Aditya Srivastava secures rank 1
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of the 2023 Civil Services mains examination.
18 Feb 2020
Ram Nath KovindCalling anti-CAA protests 'sinister', 150 prominent citizens write to President
As protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act continue, over 150 prominent citizens have written to President Ram Nath Kovind in favor of the legislation.
18 Dec 2019
India#CareerBytes: UPSC CSE 2020- Important dates and details to know
Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for recruiting candidates to various Civil Services of India.
14 Nov 2019
India#CareerBytes: About IFS Officers and the salary, perks they enjoy
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most coveted Civil Services in India just like other premier ones like Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
27 Aug 2019
IndiaIAS or IFS- Which one should you choose?
Joining the Indian Civil Services is a dream for many youngsters. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) are two of the most prestigious and coveted services.
27 Jul 2019
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)Foundation course, UPSC rank to determine IAS/IPS/IFS cadre allotment
According to reports, Narendra Modi-led Central government has now decided that ranking in the civil services exam will no longer serve as the sole determinant in the process of allotment of services to candidates selected by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
23 Jul 2019
CareerThe youngest IFS officers who later became ambassadors
Clearing the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) exam is an uphill battle, for it is quite challenging and competitive at the same time.
09 Jul 2019
IndiaCareer Bytes: IAS or IFS- Which one should you choose?
Joining the Indian Civil Services is a dream for many youngsters. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) are two of the most prestigious and coveted services.
18 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: About IFS Officers and the salary, perks they enjoy
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most coveted Civil Services in India just like other premier ones like Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
15 Apr 2019
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)Here's how you can access UPSC CSE 2018 marksheet
The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) has released the marks of the recommended candidates in the Civil Services Examination 2018 on April 13.
04 Mar 2019
India#CareerBytes: Interesting facts about UPSC IAS exam and preparation
Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for recruitment to various civil services posts.
27 Nov 2018
India#CareerBytes: About IFS Officers and the salary, perks they enjoy
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most coveted Civil Services in India just like other premier ones like Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
28 Oct 2018
IndiaFar greater India-UK cooperation on issue of fugitives: Indian envoy
India's outgoing High Commissioner to the UK, YK Sinha, believes he is concluding his tenure at a time when there is far greater cooperation between both governments.
28 Oct 2018
IndiaLife of an IFS officer: Roles, functions, salary-structure and perks
Indian Foreign Services (IFS) is one of the premiere civil services under the Government of India.
10 Oct 2018
IndiaUN Security Council needs to be reformed without delay: India
India has said that the UN Security Council needs to be reformed without delay or else it'll be left to nurse its self-inflicted wounds of "diminishing relevance" like terrorism, armed conflicts, and climate change.
05 Oct 2018
IndiaWhat does an Indian Foreign Services (IFS) officer do?
Indian Foreign Services or IFS is one of the premiere civil services under the Government of India.
10 Jun 2018
IndiaArvind Saxena appointed acting UPSC chief to replace Vinay Mittal
Union Public Service Commission member Arvind Saxena has been appointed as the acting Chairman of the Commission from June 20.
07 May 2018
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)No paper-admit card for June 3 civil services prelims: UPSC
Candidates appearing for the preliminary examination of the June 3 civil services will not be issued a physical copy of admit cards but will have to download it and carry a printout with them, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said today.
27 Apr 2018
HyderabadUPSC 2017 final results declared; Hyderabad's Anudeep Durishetty tops list
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the much-awaited final results of the Civil Services Examination 2017 and Hyderabad candidate Anudeep Durishetty has topped the list.
17 Aug 2017
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)UPSC 2018: Prelims on June 3, notification out in February
The UPSC has just released its 2018 test calendar. The prelims will be held on June 3.
04 Aug 2016
IndiaParliamentary Panel for External Affairs
The Shashi Tharoor-led Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs expressed concerns over the deteriorating quality of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) recruits.
