UP VDO Salary
Last updated: August | Based on UP 7th Pay Commission (GO 65/2016), DA 60%, and UPSSSC recruitment rules.
The UP VDO salary (Village Development Officer / Gram Vikas Adhikari) is one of the most searched rural development salary topics in Uttar Pradesh. This page covers VDO pay in detail — UPSSSC recruitment, Pay Level 6 salary, in-hand pay, job profile, promotion to BDO, and distinction from Panchayat Secretary.
UP VDO Salary at a Glance
Pay Level 6 · Gram Vikas Adhikari · Basic ₹35,400 · DA 60% · HRA 8–24% · Est. In-Hand ₹60,000–₹63,500/month · Pension: NPS · Route: UPSSSC
VDO and Gram Vikas Adhikari (GVA) are the same post in Uttar Pradesh — recruited through UPSSSC, not UPPSC PCS. VDOs work under the Rural Development Department and implement village-level schemes. Do not confuse with BDO (block head) or Panchayat Secretary.
Salary Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Uttar Pradesh Rural Development |
| Post | Village Development Officer (VDO) / Gram Vikas Adhikari |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400/month (entry) |
| Gross Salary (Lucknow) | ₹68,736 |
| In-Hand Salary (Est.) | ₹63,072 |
| Recruitment | UPSSSC (VDO / GVA exam) |
| Pension | NPS (post-Apr 2005) |
Monthly Salary Breakdown (VDO — Lucknow)
| Component | Calculation | Monthly (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Pay Level 6 entry | 35,400 |
| Dearness Allowance | 60% × Basic | 21,240 |
| House Rent Allowance | 24% × Basic | 8,496 |
| Transport Allowance | Fixed | 3,600 |
| Gross Salary | Sum of above | 68,736 |
| NPS Deduction | 10% × (Basic + DA) | −5,664 |
| Est. In-Hand | Gross − NPS | 63,072 |
Salary Slip Example
* Illustrative sample slip for reference. Actual figures vary by posting, city, and service length.
Pay Matrix Level 6
UP VDO is placed in Pay Level 6 of the UP pay matrix.
| Cell | Basic Pay (₹) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35,400 | ★ Entry (New VDO) |
| 2 | 36,400 | After 1st increment |
| 40 | 1,12,400 | Maximum of Level 6 |
Rural Development Hierarchy
| Post | Pay Level | Entry Basic (₹) | Est. In-Hand (Lucknow) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDO / GVA | 6 | 35,400 | ~63,072 |
| BDO | 7 | 44,900 | ~79,032 |
| Tehsildar | 8 | 47,600 | ~83,568 |
| SDM | 11 | 67,700 | ~1,17,336 |
Allowances & Deductions
DA, HRA & Transport
DA: 60% of basic · HRA: 24% (X) / 16% (Y) / 8% (Z) · TA: ₹3,600/month
NPS & Other Deductions
NPS: 10% of (Basic+DA) ≈ ₹5,664 · GIS: ~₹30 · Professional Tax: ₹200/month
Job Profile
UP VDO (Gram Vikas Adhikari) implements rural development schemes at village level:
- Scheme implementation — MNREGA, PMAY, Swachh Bharat, pension schemes
- Beneficiary verification — Aadhaar seeding, eligibility checks, payment monitoring
- Record maintenance — village development registers and panchayat coordination
- Field inspections — work site monitoring and progress reporting
- Coordination — works with BDO, Gram Panchayat, and line departments
Recruitment (UPSSSC)
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | UPSSSC releases VDO / Gram Vikas Adhikari recruitment |
| Written Exam | General Hindi, general knowledge, rural development topics |
| Document Verification | Educational certificates, domicile, category certificates |
| Training | Induction at rural development training institute |
| Posting | VDO at Pay Level 6, Basic ₹35,400 |
VDO is recruited via UPSSSC (subordinate services). BDO and revenue officers like Tehsildar are typically UPPSC PCS cadre. Different exams, different pay levels.
Career Progression
Career Progression Ladder
Uttar Pradesh Police · Estimated pay at each rank (7th CPC)
* In-hand figures are estimates (DA 60%, HRA 24%, NPS 10%). Actual promotion timelines depend on vacancies, departmental exams, and seniority.
Posting & Transfers
UP VDO postings follow rural development transfer policy:
- Village/block posting — each VDO covers assigned Gram Panchayats
- District rotation — transfers every few years as per administrative needs
- Election duty — voter list and scheme verification during elections
- Field-intensive role — extensive travel to villages for scheme monitoring
8th Pay Commission Impact
8th Pay Commission Impact
UP VDO · Current vs projected salary
* 8th Pay Commission projections use an illustrative 2x fitment factor and assume DA resets to ~50% post-implementation. Actual fitment will be determined by the Pay Commission and state government notification. Not official.
All 8th Pay figures are estimated and subject to final notification.
Useful Calculators
Calculator Inputs
* Estimates based on current Uttar Pradesh Govt rules. Gross = Basic + DA + HRA + TA(₹3600). Actuals may vary based on exact location and professional tax.
Related Pages
Official Sources & Disclaimer
- UP 7th Pay Commission GO 65/2016 — Pay matrix Level 6 fixation
- UPSSSC — VDO / Gram Vikas Adhikari recruitment rules
- UP Rural Development Department — VDO posting norms
- UP Finance Department — shasanadesh.up.gov.in — DA orders
Salary figures are estimates based on official UP pay rules. VDO is a UPSSSC-recruited post — not PCS. Actual pay depends on posting city and pay cell. 8th Pay projections are illustrative only.