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Primary Teacher, Zilla Parishad vs Gram Mahsul Adhikari

Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.

Pay level

S-10: 29,200–92,300S-8: 25,500–81,100

Starting in-hand

Basic ₹29,200–₹92,300Basic ₹25,500–₹81,100

Group

Group CGroup C

Exam

TAITMPSC Combined Group C

Qualification

Professional degreeGraduate

Age limit

18–3818–38

Field work

lowhigh

Stress (1–5)

24

Transfers

districtdistrict

First promotion

Graduate Teacher / Head Master (primary) (12–20 years, by seniority and qualification)Circle Officer (Mandal Adhikari) (10–18 years, after the departmental exam)

Choose Primary Teacher, Zilla Parishad if…

  • ✓ Shorter working hours and long vacations
  • ✓ Respected role in the village
  • ✓ Stable job once regularised

Choose Gram Mahsul Adhikari if…

  • ✓ Posting within your own district
  • ✓ Real standing in the village as the face of the revenue department
  • ✓ Secure state job for graduates