Which is better - RBI PO or Indian Economic Service?

It depends on the preference of the aspirant, as both are respected and prestigious jobs. Here is a brief comparison to help you decide between the RBI PO and the Indian Economic Service: 1. Salary: The RBI PO or Grade B officer entry-level salary is approximately Rs. 68,000, which is slightly more than the IES officer salary of Rs. 67,000. In the long run, RBI Grade B officers earn more than IES officers. 2. Nature of the work: The RBI PO's work is of a generalist nature, which includes financial supervision, currency management, financial inclusion, etc. , while IES is a specialist post in matters of economic policy making and administration. 3. Authority: The RBI Grade B officer is not a gazetted officer, unlike the IES who is a gazetted officer in the government of India. 4. Career advancement: As a Grade B officer in the RBI one can advance to the position of Deputy Governor or, in some cases, Governor. As an IES officer, one can become the Secretary to the Government of India at the apex level. The career advancement opportunities are more abundant at RBI than IES. 5. Transfer: The RBI POs get frequent transfers every 4–5 years compared to the IES who spend most of the time in the capital, I. e. , Delhi.

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