Indian Forest Services is one of the civil services. UPSC conduct the examination for forest officer in Indian forest services. Any science and engineering graduate can apply for these services. Recruited candidates are generally termed as Conservator of Forest. This article is all about the salary structure in Indian Forest Services.
| Grade | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Junior Time Scale | Rs 15600 – Rs 39100 with Grade Pay of 5400 |
| Senior Time Scale | Rs 15600 – Rs 39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600 |
| Junior Administrative Grade | Rs 15600 – Rs 39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 7600 |
| Deputy Conservator of Forest (Selection Grade) | Rs 37400 – Rs 67000 with Grade Pay of Rs. 8700 |
| Conservator of Forests | Rs 37400 – Rs 67000 with Grade Pay of Rs. 8900 |
| Chief Conservator of Forests | Rs 37400 – Rs 67000 with Grade Pay of Rs. 10000 |
| Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests | Rs 67000 – Rs 79000 |
| Principal Chief Conservator of Forests | Rs 75000 – Rs 80000 |
| Principal Chief Conservator of Forests | Fixed Pay Scale: Rs 80000 |
Hierarchy in the Indian Forest Services
In the starting of their career, they are designated as Assistant Conservator of Forests. As they gain experience their designation changes as per the year of experience and their post also changes. Their post according to the hierarchy is as follow.
- Assistant Conservator of Forests
- Deputy Conservator of Forests
- Conservator of Forests
- Chief Conservator of Forests
- Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest
- Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
- Director of Forest
