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Rural Development Officer

Coordinates government and NGO programs to improve infrastructure and life in rural areas.

Any StreamNSQF Level 6
At a glance
Salary range in India
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
stable
LowVery High
Minimum qualification
degree
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote

Your pathway into Rural Development Officer

1
Step 1
12th → Degree → Rural Development Officer

Skills you'll need

empathy
Core skill
community engagement
Core skill
project management
Core skill
communication
Core skill
administration
Core skill
decision making
Core skill

Salary breakdown in India

Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range

What does a Rural Development Officer actually do?

Coordinates government and NGO programs to improve infrastructure and life in rural areas.