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What is the first posting and secound posting of Deputy comissioner post are available?

Deputy Commissioner is the executive head of the district with multifarious responsibilities relating to development, panchayats and civil administration local bodies etc.

Deputy Commissioner is the highest Officer of revenue administration in the district. His job role is to collection of land revenue, other kinds of Government taxes, fees and all dues recoverable as arrears of land revenue.


District Magistrate is responsible for the maintenance of law and order in the district and is the head of criminal administration and supervises all Executive Magistrates in the district and controls and directs the actions of the police.

The first posting of a Deputy Commissioner in India is usually as an Assistant Commissioner in a district. After serving for a few years in this post, the Deputy Commissioner may be posted as a Deputy Secretary or a Joint Secretary in the state government or central government.

The second posting of a Deputy Commissioner can vary and depend on the career progression and opportunities available. They may be posted as a District Magistrate or Collector, Divisional Commissioner, or even as a Director in a state or central government department. The postings can also depend on the vacancies available and the individual's experience and skills.