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Every year the civil services exam is conducted by UPSC and lakhs of aspiring candidates appear for this esteemed exam. Clearing the UPSC exam and becoming a collector is the dream of many aspirants. Are you one of those candidates wanting to clear the exam and become an IAS, IPS, or IFS? Then this article on how to become a Collector will cater to all your queries and doubts. 

In India, one of the most distinguished government posts is that of Collector, he is the one in charge of maintaining law and order in his/her district. Becoming a collector takes a lot of hard work and patience but all the hard work is worth it in the end. 

  • To become a Collector, candidates must either pass the administrative service examinations administered by several state public services commissions like UPPSC, BPSC, and MPPSC, or the UPSC administrative service examinations. 
  • A graduate degree from any university accredited by the UGC is the minimum educational qualification required for a candidate to become a Collector. 
  • This article provides aspirants with a comprehensive guide on how to become a Collector in India, the application process, roles and responsibilities in detail and tips on how to become a Collector after completing 12th.

Do District Collector and District Magistrate sound similar to you? Know the difference between them here!

Step-by-Step Guide on How to become a Collector!

The post of collector is one of the 24 departments where selected candidates are posted. To serve the country and fulfil your duties one must possess good administrative skills to solve issues related to law and order. Good leadership skills, Interpersonal skills, and decision-making skills are a few skills one must possess to serve as a collector. 

This article on how to become a Collector in India will brief you on all the details you need to know and keep in mind as you plan your long-term career. Read the article further to know how to become a collector after 12th and how graduating students can figure their way around. 

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Who is a Collector?

The administrative head of the town i.e the collector is the person responsible for maintaining the law and order in the country. The post of collector is the highest authority in a particular state. His appointment is done by the Central Government, but the State Government supervises the working of a Collector. His key responsibilities are mentioned below.

  • He is the chief in charge of the general administration of that particular district.
  • He is the highest Judicial Authority in the District.
  • A collector is also known as the District Collector or Deputy Commissioner in several states.
  • They are the highest Officer for the Revenue administration in their district.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Collector

Being the administrative head of a district, Collectors are in charge of disposing of duties such as maintenance of law and order within the territory and maintaining internal peace and security. In this article on how to become a Collector in India, we have detailed the major responsibilities of a Collector below.

  • He controls the tax and revenue collection of his/her district.
  • The Rural Development and Human Resource Development Officer of the District.
  • Has a major role to play in the Disaster Management and Crisis management of the State.
  • A collector has to manage the election process of the State Legislature.
  • He can act as the Officer in charge in Emergency situations.
  • Can implement land reforms and look after the well-being of the farmers.
  • Act as the Chief Development Officer of the District(CDO) and Grievance Redressal Officer.

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A Guide to Becoming a Collector! Detailed Steps Here.

A Collector plays a pivotal role in the administration of tax and fee collection for their respective district. In terms of revenue, the District Collector reports directly to the government through the Divisional Commissioner and the Financial Commissioner.

A Collector is the highest judicial authority in the district as they are in charge of the general administration of a district. So to become one such individual, an aspirant has to go through the following steps.

Step 1: Meet the Eligibility Criteria

All aspirants will have to first meet the eligibility criteria before appearing in the exam. We have mentioned the detailed criteria on how to become a collector further. Candidates will have to keep in mind their age, education, nationality, and language proficiency.

Step 2: Apply for the UPSC Exam

The position of district collector is the highest-level judicial post filled through promotions from within the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Candidates will have to visit the official website of UPSC and apply online to appear for the UPSC exam.

  • There is a UPSC OTR (One-Time Registration) process that students ought to know. This process involves creating a profile on the official website by providing details like category, age, educational qualifications, and other personal information. 
  • Candidates will be then directed to a page where they will find the notification for the Civil Services Exam. Read this thoroughly and ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria.
  • To proceed further, click on the 'Part I Registration' link and fill in the details asked such as DOB, address, E-mail ID, phone number etc. Create a strong password and answer the security question and answer.
  • Once you are done with this, use the login details and complete the Part II registration.
  • In Part II, you will have to upload a photograph and signature in the prescribed format, select your nearest exam centre, and pay the application fee.
  • Once the registration process is completed, take a printout of the page for future reference.

Learn the steps to fill out the UPSC IAS Application Form in detail here.

Step 3: Appear for Civil Services Examination

After you have applied online, you will have to appear for the prelims and mains exam followed by an interview. The interview will test your fundamentals, critical thinking abilities, mental capacity, and knowledge of various social concerns.

Step 4: Clear the Prelims and Mains Exam

The UPSC exam pattern for prelims consists of two papers namely, GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2 (CSAT). Both of these papers will have objective-type multiple-choice questions. The GS Paper 1 will consist of 100 questions, while the GS Paper 2 will consist of 80 questions both for 200 marks.

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Whereas, for the UPSC Mains, candidates who have scored above the UPSC cut-off marks in Prelims GS-1 Paper and 33% in the Prelims GS-2 Paper (CSAT) will be further called to appear for the mains exam.

Get UPSC Mains Exam strategy here!

Step 6: Crack the Personality Test/Interview 

The final UPSC interview will be more of a personality test worth 275 marks. The interview panel will include subject matter specialists, government officials, expert educators, and the board chairwoman. The final scores will be based on the combined mains and interview scores. Candidates based on their scores will be selected for the IAS training.

Learn How to Prepare for UPSC IAS Interview here!

Step 7: Complete the IAS Training at LBSNAA

All the direct recruits receive intensive training at the LBSNAA (Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie). The LBSNAA training cycle lasts for approximately 2 years and is broken down into several sections.

There is a four-month foundation course conducted at LBSNAA is for all direct recruits. This course aims to instil a spirit of coordination and cooperation by promoting an esprit de corps.

The two-year-long training schedule for IAS probationers consists of the following phases.

  1. Foundation Course
  2. Phase-I
  3. District Training
  4. Phase-II
  5. Assistant Secretary-ship

Eligibility Criteria for Becoming a Collector

Now that we know what are the roles and responsibilities of a Collector, we will now discuss the eligibility requirements that aspirants have to meet. Before knowing how to become a Collector in India, aspirants must make sure that they meet all the eligibility requirements necessary to become a Collector. The eligibility criteria for the UPSC exam are mentioned below:

Nationality of the Candidate

  • Candidates must be Indian citizens. 
  • However, citizens of Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet can also appear for the UPSC exam.

Age limit of the Candidate

  • Minimum age limit must be 21 years. Whereas, the maximum age limit should not exceed 32 years. 

Relaxation in age limit(if any)

  • 21-35 years (OBC)
  • 21-37 years (SC/ST)
  • 21-42 years (PWD)

Academic qualifications required to become a Collector

  • Candidates must have completed their Bachelor’s Degree exam in any stream(Arts/Science/Commerce) from a Government recognized University. 
  • Candidates who are in their final year of Graduation exams are also eligible to appear for the Prelims exam. However, as you appear for the UPSC Mains exam, you must have done your graduation.
  • Candidates who have done their graduation through the Distance Learning program are also eligible to apply.
  • Candidates with a background in ICAI/ICSI/or any other technical qualification can also apply for the UPSC exams.

A total number of attempts

  • General category- 6 attempts.
  • OBC candidates- 9 attempts
  • SC/ST candidates- No such limitations

Exams to Clear to Become a Collector?

A collector is appointed by the Central Government and aspirants will have to qualify for the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) exam held once a year.

To answer the question of how to become a Collector through the UPSC exam, then, aspiring candidates will have to first become an IAS(Indian Administrative Service) officer by qualifying for the Civil Services Exam. 

  • To become a district collector an IAS Officer will have to first work 6 years and get 3 promotions to become Collector.
  • Also, aspirants can also become a Collector by qualifying for the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) exam also. However, after qualifying the SPSC exam aspirants will have to work hard for a few years and get promoted to become a Collector.

Not sure if you are eligible or not? Read the detailed UPSC Eligibility in detail here.

Salary Structure of Collector

A collector will be given profiles based on their experience in administration and other relevant public service profiles. Their job profiles will also depend on their ranks in the UPSC CSE and state PCS exams. 

  • The salary of an IAS officer ranges from INR 94,000/- to INR 1,72,000/- per month. A Collector is entitled to several benefits like House Rent Allowance (HRA), Vacations, Dearness Allowance, Security bills, Travel Allowance, Medical Allowance, and Pension. Now that we know how prestigious is this post and how to become a Collector. Let’s discuss the annual Collector salary based on their job profiles is mentioned in the table below.

Job Profile

Average Annual Salary (INR)

District Magistrate

13 L

Income tax officer

8.22 L

Revenue Officer

12.5 L

IPS Officer

13 L

IFS Officer

13 L

Read about IAS Salary and Allowances here!

Tips to Crack the UPSC Entrance Test and Interview.
  1. Reading a good English newspaper such as The Hindu or Times of India will improve your English and also keeps you updated about Social and Political event happening around you.
  2. You can get started with your preparation by using the NCERT books as they are the most authentic and reliable source.
  3. Avoid wasting your time memorising every bit of information instead make your own short notes. This will help you memorise the factual information, you can also use different types of memory tricks.
  4. For current affairs, stay updated and refer to resources like Pratiyogita Darpan or Manorama yearbook regularly.’
  5. Read the local news, and editorial section to keep yourself updated about your state. Reading newspapers will help you prepare for the interview questions that can be asked.
  6. For the final interviews read books, and watch mock interviews available online. You can also follow resources like Testbook’s youtube channel for information related to interview preparation.

We hope this article provided comprehensive information on how to become a Collector in India, including the selection process, salary, training, and other requirements. Visit the free Testbook App for more of these articles.

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FAQs Related to How to become a Collector

All direct recruits are posted as collectors only after 5 to 6 years of service, whereas the members that have been promoted from state civil services occupy this post after promotion to IAS, this generally happens after two decades of service.

The skills required to become a Collector are Stress Handling Skills, Leadership Quality, Good Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Administrative Skills, Decision-Making skills etc.

To become a collector candidates first have to appear in the CS exam conducted by UPSC. A graduation degree in any stream from a government-recognized university is required to be able to apply for the exam.

As a District Collector, the Deputy Commissioner is the highest Officer of revenue administration in the district.

The starting salary of a Collector in India is INR 5.2 LPA. The maximum salary can go up to INR 14 LPA in India and even more in a few cases.

As the district head of revenue administration, a Collector is responsible to collect land revenue and other government dues. He will have to perform major functions all of which have been listed in this article.

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