- 27% higher salaries at entry level in govt but at top management level over 67% less than in private sector: Aon Hewitt study
- 50% of last pay drawn as pension, now contributory; lifetime healthcare for bureaucrat and spouse
- Timebound 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 colonies
- Leave travel allowance, leave encashment, child care leave; education facilities, including tuition fees, provided for wards in many posts
- 30% HRA currently or accommodation given even if you own a house in city
- Provision to go on deputation or work outside as consultants with permission
- 6-11% hike in dearness allowance/relief every six months protects the salaries and pension against inflation
- 2.25 lakh maximum pay p.m.
- 3% annual increment
- 24% hike in pension
- 20 lakh maximum gratuity on retirement
