MPSC ASO Salary. Every year MPSC conducts exams for the post of Assistant Section Officers, Sub Inspector of Police and Sales Tax Inspector. It is one of the most coveted Maharashtra government exams because of the nature of the job as well as a remunerative salary. The selected candidates get many perks and benefits, and most important job security. Apart from Dearness allowance, there are many other allowances that a candidate is entitled to. Furthermore, ASO also has a career growth opportunity. After promotion, he/she can become a Section Officer. Get all the information regarding Assistant Section Officer posts of Maharashtra Government in this article.
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MPSC Annual Package
The Annual Package for Assistant Section Officer of Maharashtra government ranges between 3 Lakhs to 4 Lakhs.
MPSC Salary Structure
The Salary for Assistant Section Officer of Maharashtra government ranges between INR 38,600 to INR 1,22,800 per month. The Salary of MPSC ASO is governed by the 7th pay commission. Here are the details about the “In hand” salary for all the three posts i.e. ASO, PSI, and STI.
| Posts | Salary Structure |
| Assistant Section Officer | 9300-34,800 + grade pay 4300 + 4400 Dearness Allowance and other allowances |
| Sales Tax Inspector | 9,300 – 34,800 + Grade Pay 4300 + 4400 Dearness Allowance and other allowances. |
| Police Sub Inspector | 9,300 – 34,800 + Grade Pay 4300 + 4400 Dearness Allowance and other allowances. |
MPSC ASO Perks and Additional Benefits
Now that you have understood the structure of MPSC ASO salary structure, let’s give you the details for the benefits added on top of the salary. Assistant Section Officer receives certain benefits while serving for Maharashtra Government. The perks and additional benefits for this post are :
- Candidates get a Dearness Allowance.
- Medical Insurance
- Travel allowance
- Benefits of National Pension Scheme
- House rent allowance as
| A | 24% | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
| B | 16% | Nashik, Aurangabad |
| C | 08% | Parbhani, Beed |
- SIT also get a conveyance allowance of Rs. 1000
- Gratuity
- Loan facility
- Children Education Allowance
- Provident Fund (that includes an equal amount of contribution paid by the organization and the employee.
MPSC ASO In Hand Salary
As discussed earlier, the ASO receives a basic salary of Rs. 38,600 per month.However, D.A. is also given for each month along with the basic salary. The addition of basic salary and dearness allowance becomes the monthly in-hand salary of the ASO employees. The total “In Hand” Salary for ASO post is Rs. 58,720.
MPSC Salary Slip
After every payment cycle, the ASO receives the salary slip of his/her previous month’s salary. This salary slip document contains all the details of the previous month’s deductions and allowances for each officer in Group B.
MPSC Job Profile
Mostly the place of work for ASO is either Mumbai or Mantralaya. The work culture includes Mantralaya work and contacts with Political people. Some appointments could also be made to the MPSC office.
MPSC ASO Career Growth and Promotion
Over the time of service, Assistant Section Officers will receive the opportunity to move up the rank in Group B. Assistant Section Officers can get promoted to the post of Section Officers in the Maharashtra Government. SO is a Class 1 post. The salary of Section Officers ranges between Rs. 47,600- 1,51,100 plus Inflation Allowances and other allowances.
MPSC ASO Salary and Job Profile 2021 FAQs
Ans: The Salary of MPSC ASO is INR 38,600- 1,22,800.
Ans: Yes, there are various allowances that are given to MPSC ASO like Dearness Allowance, travel allowance, children education allowance etc.
Ans: Yes, the ASO gets an opportunity to become Section Officers after promotion.
Ans: No, physical tests are not conducted for ASO and STI.
Ans: No, only preliminary and mains exam is conducted for MPSC ASO.
