Inspector of Posts vs Postal Assistant
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 7Pay Level 4
Starting in-hand
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand
Group
Group BGroup C
Exam
SSC CGLSSC CGL
Qualification
GraduateGraduate
Age limit
18–3018–27
Field work
highlow
Stress (1–5)
43
Transfers
statedistrict
First promotion
Assistant Superintendent of Posts (6–10 years)Lower Selection Grade (Sub-Postmaster / Supervisor) (8–12 years, or earlier by exam)
Choose Inspector of Posts if…
- ✓ Level 7 pay with independent charge of a sub-division
- ✓ Real administrative authority over many staff
- ✓ Posting within the home state is common
Choose Postal Assistant if…
- ✓ Posting close to home is usually possible
- ✓ Departmental exam can take you to Inspector of Posts
- ✓ Stable work with fixed hours