Junior Statistical Officer vs Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 6Pay Level 6
Starting in-hand
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Group
Group BGroup B
Exam
SSC CGLSSC CGL
Qualification
GraduateGraduate
Age limit
18–3218–30
Field work
highmedium
Stress (1–5)
22
Transfers
all indiaall india
First promotion
Senior Statistical Officer (Group B gazetted) (5–10 years)Statistical Investigator Grade-I (5–10 years)
Choose Junior Statistical Officer if…
- ✓ Level 6 pay with low work pressure
- ✓ Upper age limit of 32, higher than most CGL posts
- ✓ Useful for those who like data and statistics
Choose Statistical Investigator Grade-II if…
- ✓ Level 6 pay and a posting in a state capital
- ✓ Mostly calm desk work
- ✓ Part of the national census machinery