The Village Panchayat Officer (VPO), officially designated as Gram Panchayat Adhikari (GPA - ग्राम पंचायत अधिकारी) in Uttar Pradesh, is the primary executive officer responsible for administrative governance and record-keeping in Gram Panchayats.
Operating under the Department of Panchayati Raj, the VPO acts as the secretary to the Gram Pradhan and Gram Sabha, overseeing e-GramSwaraj portal data entry, financial grants (15th Finance Commission), civic birth/death registration, and implementation of village welfare schemes.
VPO (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) State-Wise Salary Matrix (2026)
Compare basic pay, grade pay, and monthly take-home salary for VPO / Panchayat Secretary posts across major states:
| State & Post Name | Pay Level & Grade Pay | Starting Basic Pay | Est. Monthly In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh (UPSSSC GPA / VPO) | Pay Level 3 (GP ₹2,000) | ₹21,700 | ₹29,500 – ₹33,500 |
| Haryana (HSSC VPO / Sachiv) | Pay Level 4 (GP ₹2,400) | ₹25,500 | ₹34,000 – ₹38,000 |
| Punjab (Panchayat Secretary) | Pay Level 2 (GP ₹1,900) | ₹19,900 | ₹28,000 – ₹31,000 |
| Maharashtra (Gram Sevak / GPA) | Level S-8 (GP ₹2,400) | ₹25,500 | ₹35,000 – ₹40,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh (Panchayat Sachiv) | Pay Level 4 (GP ₹2,400) | ₹25,300 | ₹33,500 – ₹37,500 |
| Rajasthan (Gram Vikas Adhikari) | Pay Level 6 (L-6) | ₹20,800 | ₹28,500 – ₹32,000 |
VDO vs VPO vs Lekhpal: Salary & Job Profile Comparison
| Designation | Parent Department | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Core Work Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPO (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Panchayati Raj Dept | Level 3 (₹21,700) | Panchayat funds, e-GramSwaraj, birth/death certificates, Gram Sabha secretary. |
| VDO (Gram Vikas Adhikari) | Rural Development Dept | Level 3 (₹21,700) | PM Awas Yojana, MGNREGA projects, rural infrastructure, drains & roads. |
| Lekhpal (Revenue Patwari) | Revenue (Board of Revenue) | Level 3 (₹21,700) | Land records, Khasra-Khatauni, mutation, land disputes, caste & income verification. |
What is 4200 Grade Pay Salary (Pay Level 6)?
When a VPO gets promoted to Assistant Development Officer (ADO Panchayat), their salary jumps to Grade Pay ₹4,200, which corresponds to 7th CPC Pay Level 6.
UPSSSC VPO Eligibility & Exam Syllabus
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
- Technical Certification: CCC certificate in computer concept from NIELIT.
- Screening Exam: Valid scorecard in UPSSSC PET examination.
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (with standard OBC/SC/ST relaxations).
- Panchayati Raj Act & System: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- Rural Development Schemes: 20 Questions (20 Marks)
- Gram Panchayat Secretary Duties: 15 Questions (15 Marks)
- Uttar Pradesh Special GK: 20 Questions (20 Marks)
- Computer & Information Tech: 15 Questions (15 Marks)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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