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NCS Code: 1112.0800
A Tahasildar is a senior revenue officer who heads a Tahasil (sub-district) and is responsible for land revenue collection, maintenance of land records, mutation, settlement, disaster relief, and quasi-judicial functions under state revenue laws. They serve as the executive magistrate and key link between the government and citizens at the field level.
Administrative & Leadership Skills
Knowledge of Revenue & Land Laws
Decision-Making Skills
Communication & Public Relations Skills
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Integrity & Ethical Conduct
Computer & Digital Land Records Proficiency
Crisis & Disaster Management Skills
Pushpanjali Panda, hailing from Ganjam district, began her career as a veterinary surgeon before deciding to pursue civil services. Through focused preparation and perseverance, she secured the top rank in the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2011. As a Tahasildar in districts like Bolangir and Patnagarh, she contributed to grassroots governance, handling land administration and public welfare responsibilities. Her transition from a technical profession to administrative leadership highlights how dedication and clarity of purpose can lead to meaningful impact in society.
While the Tahasildar role is a government position, the expertise gained in land laws and administration creates strong opportunities beyond service. Former Tahasildars can work as land law consultants, advising on land acquisition, mutation, and title verification. They may also support legal work in revenue cases, engage with NGOs in governance roles, or become property valuers, document writers, or civil services trainers.
Locomotor Disability (including Orthopaedic Disabilities)
Low Vision / Visual Impairment (Partial sight)
Hearing Impairment (Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
Speech Impairment
Specific Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia)
Acid Attack Survivors
Multiple Disabilities (under RPwD Act 2016, with reasonable accommodation)