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About The Career
CLS officers implement labour laws, inspect workplaces, handle disputes, and support labour welfare programs across states and industries.
Central Labour Service (CLS)
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Practical, good at mediation, patient, law/HR interest, field-ready.
- Bachelor’s degree (any stream); often beneficial to have knowledge of labour laws or social work. Check official ads for details.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Commerce / Humanities / Law / Social Work useful.
- Recruitment via UPSC Civil Serces / staff selection depending on grade; departmental promotions also common.
- Check official notifications.
Average Starting Salary
- Government pay scale dependent on entry grade; approximate basic pay aligned to central pay levels (entry-level basic in the lower Pay Level matrix). See DOPT / ministry notices for exact grades.