Inspector of Posts vs Sorting 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)
42
Transfers
statezone or region
First promotion
Assistant Superintendent of Posts (6–10 years)Lower Selection Grade (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 Sorting Assistant if…
- ✓ No public dealing or cash handling
- ✓ Mostly city postings near big stations
- ✓ Same pay and exam route upward as Postal Assistant