Diplomat

Aliases: Foreign Affairs Officer

Industry/Sector(s): Public Administration

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Diplomat is expected to perform include:

Representing the Union of India in other countries
Taking part in international organisations, meetings and conferences
Interpreting the policies of Indian Government in foreign countries
Advising the India Government on matters of foreign relations, trade, commerce, etc.
Negotiating and entering into agreements with other countries and nations
Issuing visas to foreigners for visit to India
Supervising welfare of Indians who live abroad
Promoting interest of his/her country

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is a field job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is necessary
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Offices usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from office to office
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum – Graduate in any stream and Union Public Service Commission exam cleared

KEY COMPETENCIES ⁵

Ability to representing India in its Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates and Permanent Missions and to multilateral organisations like UN
Skilled in protecting India’s national interests in the country of his/her posting
Skilled in promoting friendly relations with the receiving state and also its people including NRI/PIOs
Skilled in accurately reporting about all the developments in the country of posting
Ability to reach on negotiating agreements on various issues with the authorities of the receiving state
Proficient in providing extending consular facilities to foreigners and Indian nationals abroad

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ³

Not Applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government and private colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-0

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php?qstrfacid=11

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Under Secretary → Deputy Secretary → Director → Joint Secretary → Additional Secretary → Secretary → Foreign Secretary of India/Diplomat/Administrative Head of the Indian Foreign Service and Foreign Service Board

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁶

For candidates with experience - ₹ 80,000 per month plus allowances

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹

Union Government

KEYWORDS

Diplomat

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	1112.0200	Diplomat
ISCO 2008	1112	Senior Government Officals
NIC 2008	84210	Foreign affairs
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-1.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.javatpoint.com/ias-full-form http://www.quora.com/How-do-I-become-an-Indian-diplomat-What-are-the-educational-requirement-and-exams-that-need-to-be-given-for-it-Are-people-from-science-backgrounds-eligible-for-the-post-of-diplomat http://www.mea.gov.in/indian-foreign-service.htm
4	http://www.4icu.org/in/indian-universities.htm
5	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Foreign_Service#Functions
6	http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-are-indian-diplomats-grossly-underpaid-1937929
7	http://www.lawyersclubindia.com/articles/Public-Administration-in-India-as-a-mechanism-for-social-change-5309.asp#.VWhQUMWn88d
8	www.censusindia.gov.in

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