Deputy Collector vs Tehsildar
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
S-20: 56,100–1,77,500S-19: 55,100–1,75,100
Starting in-hand
Basic ₹56,100–₹1,77,500Basic ₹55,100–₹1,75,100
Group
Group A (Gazetted)Group A (Gazetted)
Exam
MPSC RajyasevaMPSC Rajyaseva
Qualification
GraduateGraduate
Age limit
19–3819–38
Field work
mediummedium
Stress (1–5)
45
Transfers
statestate
First promotion
Deputy Collector (Selection Grade) (8–10 years)Deputy Collector (8–12 years)
Choose Deputy Collector if…
- ✓ The most powerful post available through a state exam
- ✓ Pathway to the IAS by promotion
- ✓ Wide administrative and magisterial authority early on
Choose Tehsildar if…
- ✓ Head of the taluka with wide authority
- ✓ Direct contact with people and the chance to resolve their problems
- ✓ Promotion to Deputy Collector