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Deputy Collector
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A '''Deputy Collector''', often abbreviated to '''DC''', is a [[State Administrative Service]] (SCS) officer in charge of revenue collection and administration of a sub-division in [[India]]. Since Deputy Collectors are also empowered as executive magistrates, the post is also referred to as the '''Sub-divisional Magistrate''' and as the office-bearer works under the supervision of a [[District Collector]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MPSC DC|url=https://www.mpsc.gov.in/1035/Home   |website=google India|accessdate=November 23, 2017|}}</ref>

==Selection==
Deputy collectors are selected through competitive examinations conducted by [[Public Service Commission in India|  Public Service Commission]] of the respective states. PSC recommends the officers as required by the state government. Deputy collector is the highest rank post filled through direct recruitment conducted by PSC.<ref>{{cite web|title=MPSC ExamDC|url=https://www.mpsc.gov.in/Site/Common/ViewPdfList.aspx?Doctype=7a52ac93-dc7c-482e-938d-52e4b5869ec5   |website=google India|accessdate=November 23, 2017|}}</ref>

==Posting==
Deputy collectors are posted in various key post of government of Maharashtra e.g.
* Sub-divisional Officer SDO & SDM
* Resident Deputy Collector
* District Supply Officer
* Deputy District Election Officer
* District Rehabilitation Officer
* PA to Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister, State Minister 
* Deputy Secretary in Ministry
* Returning Officer during Assembly elections

== Responsibilities==
* To maintain law and order in sub-division
* To conduct free and fair elections
* To appoint Police-Patil in villages
* EGS implementation
* Jalyukt Shivar implementation

==References==
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[[Category:Civil Services of India]]
[[Category:Indian government officials]]
[[Category:Indian Administrative Service officers]]


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