Aspect | Gazetted Officer | Non-Gazetted Officer |
Authority & Powers | Can attest documents, verify identity, issue official certificates, perform functions where gazetted status is required. | Usually do not have such powers; perform duties under supervision or support roles. |
Publication | Appointment/promotion is officially published in the Gazette. | Not published in the Gazette. |
Grade / Recruitment | Generally higher grades (Group A, some Group B non-ministerial posts). Recruited via competitive exams, administrative services. | Lower grades (Group C, erstwhile Group D etc.). Recruitment may be less formal or via different processes. |
Responsibilities | Supervision, decision-making, policy implementation, administrative control. | Clerical, operational, assisting roles; execution of assignments rather than policy formulation. |
Remuneration & Perks | Higher salary, better benefits, more privileges. | Lower salary, fewer privileges. |
