What is the full form of SDM?
Sub Divisional Magistrate is the full form of SDM. In India, districts are divided in Subdivisions. Each subdivision is controlled by the SDM. The SDM is the administrative officer who controls the subdivision and comes under District Magistrate (DM).
How to become SDM is a question asked by many. The SDM post title is given to the head official of a country subdivision, or an administrative unit that is below the level of district. The Criminal Procedure Code 1973 enforces the SDM with several executive and magisterial roles as well as several other minor acts.
ELIGIBILITY OF SDM:
FOR UPSC
- A candidate must hold a degree from any university recognized by the government of India.
- The applicant should be between 21 to 30 years of age.
- The candidate should be in good mental and physical health, without any physical defects.
FOR PROVINCIAL CIVIL SERVICE EXAM
- The candidate should be proficient in the local state language
- The applicant should be between 21 to 40 years of age.
- A candidate must hold a degree from any university recognized by the government of India.
- The candidate should be in good mental and physical health, without any physical defects.
Responsibilities and Powers of SDM
A district is divided into various subdivisions, and each subdivision is headed by a SDM. The powers and responsibilities of the Sub Divisional Magistrate includes topics such as revenue, magisterial, executive and development powers within his jurisdiction.
- Revenue Functions- As the primary Assistant Collector, the revenue duties of the SDM include matters such as assessment and collection of land revenue. Furthermore, coordination of work of all officials in the subdivision, particularly in the departments of Revenue, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Public Health within the subdivision.
- Magisterial Functions- As the magistrate of a sub divisional section, it is the duty of the SDM to watch over and coordinate the relations between various communities and classes, especially during an emergency or festivals. He is also empowered to carry out enquiries in cases of unnatural deaths.
- Executive Functions- With an aim to restore peace and security, SDM keeps the criminal activities in check. He also plays an important role in the rural development activities and is responsible for coordinating and implementing disaster management plans for natural disasters.
