Indian Foreign Service

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The Indian Foreign Service is the diplomatic corps of India, responsible for managing the country’s external affairs, representing it in foreign nations and international organizations, and advancing its foreign policy interests.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf civil service
diplomatic service
cadreControllingAuthority Ministry of External Affairs of India
surface form: Ministry of External Affairs (India)
country India
employs Indian diplomats
governingLaw All India Services Act, 1951
surface form: All India Services Act and related rules
hasRank Ambassador
Counsellor
Deputy Chief of Mission
First Secretary
Foreign Secretary of India
High Commissioner
Permanent Representative
Second Secretary
Third Secretary
headquartersLocation New Delhi, India
surface form: New Delhi
inception 1946
jurisdiction Union of India
surface form: Republic of India
languageOfWorkOrName English
Hindi
mission advancing India’s national interests abroad
participation in multilateral diplomacy
strengthening India’s relations with foreign countries
parentOrganization Ministry of External Affairs of India
surface form: Ministry of External Affairs (India)
partOf Central Civil Services of India
Government of India
predecessor Indian Civil Service
surface form: Indian Civil Service (Imperial)
responsibleFor conduct of India’s foreign policy
consular services to Indian citizens abroad
management of India’s external affairs
negotiation of treaties and agreements
promotion of Indian trade and investment abroad
protection of Indian interests abroad
public diplomacy for India
representation of India abroad
representation of India in international organizations
sector diplomacy
foreign affairs
international relations
selectionAuthority Union Public Service Commission
selectionProcess Civil Services Examination
shortName IFS
trainingInstitution Foreign Service Institute (India)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (foundation course)
trainingLocation New Delhi, India
surface form: New Delhi
worksWith Indian Administrative Service
Indian Police Service
other Central Civil Services of India

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Government of India employs Indian Foreign Service