How much time does it take to promote from SDM to DM?

If you are under UPPCS, then the starting post will be of SDM that is level-10, and it will take five promotions to be an IAS officer. They have to get promoted to level 11, level 12, level 13, level 13A and level 14. The promotion process is quite slow and it takes 15-20 years to get promoted as an IAS officer.

What SDM become after promotion?

Career progression After completing their training, a PCS officer generally serves as Sub Divisional Magistrate cum Deputy Collector (SDMs). Further, they get promoted to city magistrate, and later, Additional District Magistrate cum Additional Collector.

Which post comes after SDM?

Career progression

Field posting(s)	Position in state governments	Position in the Government of India
District magistrate	Special secretary-cum-director	Director
Joint secretary	Deputy secretary
Additional district magistrate	Deputy secretary	Under Secretary
Sub-divisional magistrate	Under Secretary	Assistant secretary

What are the work hours of an SDM?

The post of an SDM is full with responsibility. There are no definite work hours because the Officer needs to be on the call of the duty all the time. The post demands of the decision making role and therefore SDM has to be on the go as he is the one to take decision in the matters of importance.

What is it like to be an SDM?

The SDM gets due respect in the society and enjoys a prestigious life. The post of an SDM is full with responsibility. There are no definite work hours because he has to be on the call of the duty every time. The post demands decision making and an SDM has to take decision in the matters of importance.

What is the salary of an SDM in the government?

An SDM gets his pay in the pay band 9300-34800 with grade pay of Rs. 5400. The SDM enjoys benefits along with the pay. These benefits include: Residence for self and staff quarter at no cost or at a nominal rent A telephone connection, bills of which are paid by the government

What is the procedure for SDM promotion in IAS?

Promotion is granted to SDM through the Departmental Promotion Committee, which is headed by the Chairman of the Commission, in accordance with the rules framed by the State Government. The SDM will get the first promotion after 8–9 years of the service and usually retires after one or two promotions.