Diplomatic Service Ranks
The Royal Kaharagian Diplomatic Service represents the Principality abroad and manages foreign relations. The service includes both diplomatic and consular branches, with ranks from Class 2 (Ambassador) to Class 9 (Clerk).
Diplomatic Branch
The highest diplomatic rank, representing the Prince abroad with full authority to negotiate treaties and agreements on behalf of the Principality.
Responsibilities
- Head of diplomatic mission
- Personal representative of the Prince
- Full negotiating authority for treaties
- Oversight of all mission staff
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Principal State Counsellor
- Constabulary: Chief Constable
- Army: Colonel
Senior diplomatic representative heading missions in countries where an ambassador is not posted, or serving as deputy chief of mission at major embassies.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Senior State Counsellor
- Constabulary: Deputy Chief Constable
- Army: Lieutenant Colonel
Deputy head of mission at major embassies, deputizing for the Ambassador in their absence and managing mission operations.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Junior State Counsellor
- Consular: Consul-General
- Army: Major
Senior diplomatic officer handling specific portfolios such as political affairs, economic relations, or public diplomacy.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Principal State Secretary
- Consular: Consul
- Army: Captain
Mid-level diplomatic officer responsible for section leadership and reporting on assigned areas of responsibility.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Senior State Secretary
- Consular: Vice-Consul
- Army: Lieutenant
Junior diplomatic officer assisting with research, reporting, and administrative tasks within the mission.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Junior State Secretary
- Consular: Consular Secretary
- Army: Ensign
Entry-level diplomatic officer, often on probation or in training, supporting mission operations and gaining experience.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Assistant State Secretary
- Consular: Consular Attaché
Administrative support staff handling correspondence, document management, and records at diplomatic missions.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Civil Clerk
- Consular: Consular Clerk
Consular Branch
Head of a consulate-general in a major city, responsible for consular services, citizen protection, and trade promotion.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of consular district
- Protection of Kaharagian citizens abroad
- Visa and passport services
- Trade and commercial promotion
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Junior State Counsellor
- Diplomatic: Minister-Counsellor
- Army: Major
Head of a consulate or senior officer at a consulate-general, handling a full range of consular matters.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Principal State Secretary
- Diplomatic: Diplomatic Counsellor
- Army: Captain
Deputy to the Consul, handling consular casework including visas, notarial services, and citizen assistance.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Senior State Secretary
- Diplomatic: Diplomatic First Secretary
- Army: Lieutenant
Junior consular officer processing applications and providing support services at consular posts.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Junior State Secretary
- Diplomatic: Diplomatic Second Secretary
- Army: Ensign
Entry-level consular officer in training, assisting with routine consular functions.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Assistant State Secretary
- Diplomatic: Diplomatic Attaché
Administrative staff handling visa processing, records management, and front-desk services.
Equivalent Ranks
- Civil Service: Civil Clerk
- Diplomatic: Diplomatic Clerk