Police Constable & Sub-Inspector Salary 2026 — Pay Level & In-hand
Police rank pay levels (all-India overview)
State police and the central forces broadly follow the 7th CPC pay-level pattern, though each state fixes its own scale, allowances and revision cycle. The levels below are the common reference points — for example Delhi Police and the CAPFs recruited through SSC — which most states mirror closely.
| Rank | Typical Pay Level | Basic Pay (₹) | Approx in-hand, town–metro (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable | Level 3 | 21,700 | 36,000–43,300 |
| Head Constable | Level 4 | 25,500 | 41,900–49,900 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) | Level 5 | 29,200 | 47,600–56,300 |
| Sub-Inspector (SI) | Level 6 | 35,400 | 56,900–66,900 |
| Inspector | Level 7 | 44,900 | 71,400–83,200 |
Basic pay is the fixed 7th CPC entry cell. In-hand = basic + Dearness Allowance (60% from 1 January 2026) + HRA + Transport Allowance (with DA on it) − NPS (10% of basic + DA) − CGHS, before income tax. The lower figure is a Z-class town (HRA 10%), the higher an X-class metro (HRA 30%). Reference levels based on Delhi Police / CAPF (SSC-recruited) scales. State police pay, DA, allowances and rank-to-level mapping vary by state; treat these as an all-India reference.
Allowances for police personnel
- Dearness Allowance — 60% of basic (central pattern; states follow their own DA).
- House Rent Allowance — by city class, or police quarters.
- Ration / mess and uniform allowances.
- Risk, hardship and special-duty allowances at field and sensitive postings.
Career growth in the police
A Constable can rise to Head Constable, ASI, SI and Inspector through departmental promotion and limited departmental exams. Directly recruited SIs start higher and can rise to Inspector and, in some states, Deputy SP. Each promotion moves the person up the pay matrix with a jump in basic pay and allowances.
Sources & Official References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the in-hand salary of a police Constable?
A Constable is typically at pay Level 3 (basic ₹21,700). On the central pattern with DA at 60%, in-hand is about ₹43,300 a month in a metro and about ₹36,000 in a Z-class town, before income tax. State scales and field allowances change the exact figure.
What is the salary of a police Sub-Inspector?
A Sub-Inspector is typically at pay Level 6 (basic ₹35,400). With DA at 60%, in-hand is about ₹66,900 a month in a metro and about ₹56,900 in a Z-class town, before income tax. Directly recruited SIs (e.g. via SSC CPO for Delhi Police/CAPF) follow this level.
Is police salary the same in every state?
No. Each state fixes its own police pay scale, allowances and revision cycle, though most mirror the 7th CPC pay-level pattern closely. Central forces and Delhi Police follow the central scales shown here.
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