Gram Sevak vs Village Administrative Officer
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
S-8: 25,500–81,100Level 8: 19,500–71,900
Starting in-hand
Basic ₹25,500–₹81,100Basic ₹19,500–₹71,900
Group
Group CGroup C
Exam
ZP BhartiTNPSC Group 4
Qualification
12th pass10th pass
Age limit
18–3821–32
Field work
highhigh
Stress (1–5)
43
Transfers
districtdistrict
First promotion
Extension Officer (Panchayat) (10–20 years)Revenue Assistant / Revenue Inspector (Typically 6–12 years, by seniority and departmental tests)
Choose Gram Sevak if…
- ✓ Work within the home district
- ✓ Open to Class 12 pass candidates with good marks
- ✓ Visible results when village works are done well
Choose Village Administrative Officer if…
- ✓ A state job with only a Class 10 requirement
- ✓ Posting within one district
- ✓ Respected role in the village