SSC GD Constable Salary 2026 — Pay Level 3, In-hand & Allowances
SSC GD Constable salary breakdown
The General Duty (GD) Constable post is common across the Central Armed Police Forces and is fixed at pay Level 3. The basic pay is the same in every force; in-hand varies with city-class HRA and force-specific allowances such as ration money and risk/hardship allowance at field postings.
| Component | Amount (₹) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | 21,700 | 7th CPC Level 3, entry cell |
| Dearness Allowance (60%) | 13,020 | 60% of basic, Jan 2026 |
| House Rent Allowance (metro) | 6,510 | 30% of basic, X-class city |
| Transport Allowance (metro) | 5,760 | ₹3,600 + DA, higher-rate city |
| Approx gross (metro) | 46,990 | Before deductions |
| Approx in-hand (metro) | 43,300 | After NPS (₹3,472) and CGHS (₹250), before income tax |
Entry-level Level 3 estimate at DA 60% (Jan 2026) and HRA 30%. Field postings add ration money and risk/hardship allowance; posting in Y/Z cities lowers HRA. Figures are indicative and vary by force and location.
Allowances specific to CAPF
- Ration money allowance — for personnel not in receipt of free rations.
- Risk and hardship allowance — at high-altitude, border and Naxal-affected postings.
- Dress / kit maintenance allowance — for uniform upkeep.
- Detachment / detention allowance — during deployments away from the unit.
Promotions and career growth
A GD Constable can rise to Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector and beyond through departmental promotions and limited departmental exams, moving up the pay matrix at each step. Length-of-service increments (3% a year) also raise basic pay within the level.
Sources & Official References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the in-hand salary of an SSC GD Constable?
At pay Level 3 (basic ₹21,700), with DA at 60% and metro HRA, gross is about ₹47,000 and in-hand about ₹43,300 a month before income tax (about ₹36,000 in a Z-class town). Field postings add ration money and risk/hardship allowances.
Is the salary the same across BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB?
Yes, the basic pay (Level 3, ₹21,700) and central allowances are identical across the CAPFs. Take-home differs only through location-based HRA and posting-specific field allowances.
What is the pay level of SSC GD Constable?
The GD Constable post is at pay Level 3 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with an entry basic pay of ₹21,700 per month.
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