A Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM / Deputy Collector) is the chief administrative and revenue executive heading a sub-division in an Indian district. Recruited through State Public Service Commissions (such as UPPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, RAS, PPSC, and CGPSC) or appointed as Junior Scale IAS officers during field training, SDMs lead law and order enforcement, land revenue courts, and disaster management.
Under the 7th Central Pay Commission, the SDM post is categorized under Pay Level 10 (Grade Pay ₹5,400) with a starting basic salary of ₹56,100.
State-Wise SDM Salary & Grade Pay Comparison (2026)
Starting basic pay scales and estimated in-hand take-home salaries across major state civil services:
| State / Service | Pay Level & Grade Pay | Starting Basic | Est. Monthly In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh (MPPSC SAS) | Level 12 / Level 10 (GP ₹5400) | ₹56,100 | ₹78,000 – ₹88,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh (UPPSC PCS) | Level 10 (GP ₹5400) | ₹56,100 | ₹79,000 – ₹89,000 |
| Bihar (BPSC Administrative Service) | Level 9 / Level 10 (GP ₹5400) | ₹56,100 | ₹78,000 – ₹87,000 |
| Punjab (PPSC PCS Executive) | Level 10 (Punjab 7th Pay) | ₹56,100 | ₹82,000 – ₹94,000 |
| Rajasthan (RPSC RAS) | Level 14 (L-14 Matrix / GP ₹5400) | ₹56,100 | ₹78,000 – ₹88,000 |
| Chhattisgarh (CGPSC Civil Service) | Level 12 (GP ₹5400) | ₹56,100 | ₹78,000 – ₹86,000 |
| Odisha (OPSC OAS) | Level 12 (GP ₹5400) | ₹56,100 | ₹78,000 – ₹86,000 |
| Haryana (HPSC HCS Executive) | Level 10 (FPL-10) | ₹56,100 | ₹82,000 – ₹92,000 |
| Delhi (DANICS / AGMUT IAS) | Level 10 (7th CPC Matrix) | ₹56,100 | ₹84,000 – ₹96,000 |
| Tripura (TPSC TCS Grade II) | Level 13 (Tripura State Pay) | ₹56,100 | ₹76,000 – ₹85,000 |
SDM Court & Office Support Staff Salaries
Salaries of personal staff and court officials working under the Sub-Divisional Magistrate:
SDM Driver (सरकारी चालक)
- Pay Level: Level 2 (Grade Pay ₹1900, Basic ₹19,900)
- Monthly In-Hand: ₹28,000 – ₹34,000
- Perks: Official overtime and night duty allowances.
Peshkar / Reader (पेशकार)
- Pay Level: Level 4 (Grade Pay ₹2400, Basic ₹25,500)
- Monthly In-Hand: ₹35,000 – ₹42,000
- Duties: Maintenance of SDM revenue court case files.
Personal Assistant (PA / Steno)
- Pay Level: Level 6 (Grade Pay ₹4200, Basic ₹35,400)
- Monthly In-Hand: ₹52,000 – ₹60,000
- Duties: Managing SDM confidential correspondence.
Office Clerk / Junior Assistant
- Pay Level: Level 2 (Grade Pay ₹1900, Basic ₹19,900)
- Monthly In-Hand: ₹28,000 – ₹33,000
- Duties: Routine public grievances and dispatch work.
Expected SDM Salary After 8th Pay Commission
When the 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations are implemented (projected fitment factor of 1.92× to 2.57×), the Level 10 entry basic pay will rise from ₹56,100 to between ₹1,07,700 and ₹1,44,000 per month. Consequently, an SDM's starting monthly in-hand salary will climb to ₹1,45,000 to ₹1,75,000 per month.
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