Government jobPay Level 7Group BNon‑gazetted
Inspector of Posts
डाक निरीक्षक
Pay Level 7 post in the Department of Posts via SSC CGL — managing and inspecting post offices across a postal sub-division.
Department of Posts · Ministry of Communications · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹72,000–₹84,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- SSC CGL
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age limit
- 18–30 years
- Transfers
- Within the state
- Work hours
- Long and self-managed; a lot of travel within the sub-division
- Probation
- 2 years
Estimated in-hand / month
₹76,316
Gross ₹83,700 · CTC ≈ ₹11.3 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Inspector of Posts · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Inspecting every post office and branch office in the sub-division each year
- Supervising Gramin Dak Sevaks, postmen and postal assistants
- Investigating complaints, losses and frauds
- Driving targets for savings accounts, postal life insurance and India Post Payments Bank
- Engaging and disciplining Gramin Dak Sevaks
- Ensuring mail delivery and cash arrangements run smoothly
A typical day
As a sub-divisional inspector you are on the road most days, often on your own motorcycle, visiting village branch offices to check cash, stamps and savings ledgers. You listen to complaints, verify a few passbooks at account holders' homes, and write an inspection report in the evening. There are constant calls about targets for new accounts and insurance policies, and a fraud case anywhere in the sub-division lands on your desk.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Inspector of Posts (joining)
Pay Level 7
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Assistant Superintendent of Posts
6–10 years · Level 8 · via dpc
₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand
Postal Service Group B (Superintendent)
By departmental exam or seniority after further service · via departmental exam
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Staff Selection Commission
- 1.Tier-I computer-based test
- 2.Tier-II computer-based test (including computer knowledge module)
- 3.Document verification
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age 18–30. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.
The good
- Level 7 pay with independent charge of a sub-division
- Real administrative authority over many staff
- Posting within the home state is common
The hard parts
- Heavy touring, largely in rural areas
- Business targets for savings and insurance add pressure
- You are held responsible for frauds found in your sub-division
Postings
You are allotted a postal circle (roughly a state). Postings are to sub-divisions, usually based in small towns, and to divisional offices. Transfers are within the circle every few years.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Inspector of Posts?+
Inspector of Posts is a Pay Level 7 post with a starting basic pay of ₹44,900. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹72,000–₹84,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Inspector of Posts?+
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age: 18–30 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Inspector of Posts?+
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission).
Is Inspector of Posts a desk job?+
No. Sub-division postings involve touring most days of the month. Desk postings exist in divisional and regional offices but are fewer.
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Sources
- SSC CGL 2026 notice (official PDF)
- Staff Selection Commission — official website
- India Post — official website
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.