About Level 13 — Director (Sr) / Selection Grade
Selection Grade IAS officers typically serve as Collectors of important districts, Secretaries to small departments at state level, or Directors at the Centre. Empanelment for Joint Secretary positions is considered around this stage.
Common posts at Level 13
- IAS Selection Grade
- DIG (Senior)
- Director (Sr) — Central Staffing
- Commissioner (Income Tax / Customs — Junior)
Promotion ladder
Promotion to Joint Secretary (Level 14) on Centre empanelment, typically after 17-18 years of service.