Candidates need to pass the State Civil Service Exam to be eligible for this post.
The salary structure of a BDO depends upon the pay commission implemented by the government.
The post of a Block Development Officer (BDO) is considered to be a prestigious one. They have to make sure that the public participates and supports the initiatives taken by a block for its development, and that the execution of schemes go smoothly. Today, let’s take a look at a BDO’s salary, perks and more. To become a BDO, an interested candidate has to pass the State Civil Service Examination. The examination is conducted yearly by the State Public Service Commission. The salary structure of a BDO depends upon the pay commission implemented by the government. The basic pay of a BDO can be Rs 18,500, excluding Travelling Allowances (TA) and Dearness Allowances (DA). When they are promoted to the post of a Deputy Development Commissioner, their salaries can go up to Rs 45,500, and Rs 1,21, 600.
Let us take a look at some perks a Block Development Officer can avail.
They are given Dearness Allowance, which keeps increasing upon the revision of the pay commission. Reports say that it can increase up to 113 percent in the basic pay.
They also get the House Rent Allowance, but it differs according to the city they are posted in. If they are allotted accommodation, they do not have to pay the rent. If not allotted, they are given 27 percent of the rent allowance in their basic pay.
They are also given Hardship Allowance, if they are posted at a dangerous or risky zone, which might make survival hard.
A BDO enjoys other perks like transport allowance, job security, retirement benefits, phone bills, office vehicles, and education allowance.