TNPSC Salary, Every Post Compared
Pay level, basic pay and real monthly in-hand for every post recruited through TNPSC exams, from Group 4 to Group 1, under the 7th Pay Commission.
21posts compared
₹72,000 - ₹85,000highest in-hand (Deputy Collector)
3exam routes to these posts
7th CPCpay commission basis
TNPSC Group 1 posts
Recruited through TNPSC Group 1. Tap a post for the full breakdown.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | Level 22 | ₹56,100 | ₹72,000 - ₹85,000 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | Level 22 | ₹56,100 | ₹72,000 - ₹85,000 |
| Assistant Commissioner (CT) | Level 22 | ₹56,100 | ₹72,000 - ₹85,000 |
| District Registrar | Level 22 | ₹56,100 | ₹72,000 - ₹85,000 |
| Assistant Director (Industries) | Level 22 | ₹56,100 | ₹72,000 - ₹85,000 |
| District Employment Officer | Level 22 | ₹56,100 | ₹72,000 - ₹85,000 |
TNPSC Group 2 / 2A posts
Recruited through TNPSC Group 2 / 2A. Tap a post for the full breakdown.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Registrar Grade II | Level 18 | ₹37,200 | ₹45,000 - ₹55,000 |
| Deputy Commercial Tax Officer | Level 18 | ₹37,200 | ₹45,000 - ₹55,000 |
| Probation Officer | Level 18 | ₹37,200 | ₹45,000 - ₹55,000 |
| Junior Employment Officer | Level 16 | ₹36,900 | ₹43,000 - ₹50,000 |
| Forester | Level 11 | ₹20,600 | ₹25,000 - ₹30,000 |
| Senior Revenue Inspector | Level 11 | ₹20,600 | ₹25,000 - ₹30,000 |
TNPSC Group 4 & VAO posts
Recruited through TNPSC Group 4 & VAO. Tap a post for the full breakdown.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Administrative Officer (VAO) | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Junior Assistant (Non-Security) | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Junior Assistant (Security) | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Bill Collector | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Typist | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Steno-Typist (Grade 3) | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Field Surveyor | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Forest Guard | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
| Forest Watcher | Level 8 | ₹19,500 | ₹23,000 - ₹28,000 |
Pay levels and in-hand figures are compiled from official TNPSC notifications and TN pay commission orders. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.
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