27% higher salaries at entry level in govt but at top management level over 67% less than in private sector: Aon Hewitt study50% of last pay drawn as pension, now contributory; lifetime healthcare for bureaucrat and spouseTimebound promotions in most cases, allowed to take sabbaticals for higher education; barring run-in with law, job security till retirement.Most bureaucrats able to access land at cheaper rates; special housing coloniesLeave travel allowance, leave encashment, child care leave; education facilities, including tuition fees, provided for wards in many posts30% HRA currently or accommodation given even if you own a house in cityProvision to go on deputation or work outside as consultants with permission6-11% hike in dearness allowance/relief every six months protects the salaries and pension against inflation2.25 lakh maximum pay p.m.3% annual increment24% hike in pension20 lakh maximum gratuity on retirement