Police Constable Salary 2024-25: Latest In-Hand Pay
Police Constables draw a monthly salary of ₹35,203-₹41,809, amounting to ₹4.22-₹5.01 Lakhs annually. The pay structure includes Basic Pay of ₹21,700, DA at 50%, HRA ranging 9-27%, and Transport Allowance of ₹2,700-₹5,400. After statutory deductions (NPS, Professional Tax, CGEGIS, Income Tax), the in-hand salary is ₹35,203-₹41,809 per month.
Salary Breakdown (Month & Year)
| Component |
Monthly Amount |
Annual Amount |
Notes |
| Basic Pay |
₹21,700 |
₹2.60 Lakhs |
As per 7th CPC Level 3 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) |
₹10,850 (50%) |
₹1.30 Lakhs |
Current rate: 50% of Basic |
| House Rent Allowance |
₹1,953-₹5,859 |
₹0.23-₹0.70 Lakhs |
Z: 9%, Y: 18%, X: 27% of Basic |
| Transport Allowance |
₹2,700-₹5,400 |
₹0.32-₹0.65 Lakhs |
Fixed amount + DA on TA |
| Other Allowances |
₹2,000 |
₹0.24 Lakhs |
Washing, Uniform, Risk Allowance |
| Gross Salary |
₹39,203-₹45,809 |
₹4.70-₹5.50 Lakhs |
Before deductions |
| Deductions (NPS/Tax/Others) |
₹4,000-₹4,500 |
₹0.48-₹0.54 Lakhs |
~10% of gross |
| Net In-Hand |
₹35,203-₹41,809 |
₹4.22-₹5.01 Lakhs |
Take-home pay |
Component Details:
- Basic Pay: Level 3 of 7th Pay Commission matrix, entry pay ₹21,700. This is the foundational component for all other calculations.
- DA: Currently at 50%, revised bi-annually (Jan/July), calculated on Basic Pay. This compensates for inflation.
- HRA: X-class cities (population >50 lakhs) get 27%, Y-class (5-50 lakhs) get 18%, Z-class (<5 lakhs) get 9% of Basic Pay. These percentages remain current despite DA reaching 50%.
- Transport Allowance: Fixed amount of ₹3,600 (plus DA) for employees in major cities and ₹1,800 (plus DA) for others.
- Other Allowances: Includes Washing Allowance, Uniform Allowance, and potentially Risk Allowance depending on state and specific posting.
- Deductions: National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of (Basic + DA), Professional Tax (₹200-₹250 depending on state), Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS ₹30-₹60), and Income Tax as applicable based on total income.
Top 10 Paying States (2024-25 Data)
| Rank |
State |
Monthly Range |
Annual CTC |
HRA Impact |
Notes |
| 1 |
Maharashtra |
₹38,000-₹45,000 |
₹5.00-₹5.50 Lakhs |
27% (Mumbai, Pune) |
Metro allowances, higher living cost |
| 2 |
Delhi NCR |
₹38,000-₹45,000 |
₹5.00-₹5.50 Lakhs |
27% (Delhi) |
Capital benefits, X-class HRA |
| 3 |
Karnataka |
₹37,000-₹43,000 |
₹4.80-₹5.30 Lakhs |
27% (Bangalore) |
Tech hub premium, X-class HRA |
| 4 |
Telangana |
₹37,000-₹43,000 |
₹4.80-₹5.30 Lakhs |
27% (Hyderabad) |
IT sector growth, X-class HRA |
| 5 |
Tamil Nadu |
₹36,000-₹42,000 |
₹4.70-₹5.20 Lakhs |
27% (Chennai) |
Industrial centers, X-class HRA |
| 6 |
West Bengal |
₹36,000-₹42,000 |
₹4.70-₹5.20 Lakhs |
27% (Kolkata) |
Metro status, X-class HRA |
| 7 |
Gujarat |
₹35,000-₹40,000 |
₹4.50-₹5.00 Lakhs |
18% (Ahmedabad) |
Economic hub, Y-class HRA |
| 8 |
Uttar Pradesh |
₹33,000-₹38,000 |
₹4.30-₹4.80 Lakhs |
9-18% |
Volume hiring, mixed city types |
| 9 |
Rajasthan |
₹33,000-₹38,000 |
₹4.30-₹4.80 Lakhs |
9-18% |
Jaipur offers higher HRA |
| 10 |
Kerala |
₹33,000-₹37,000 |
₹4.20-₹4.70 Lakhs |
9-18% |
Stable market, mixed city types |
Why These States Pay More:
- Metro cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata) qualify for 27% HRA, significantly higher than 9% in tier-3 cities.
- Higher cost of living in these major cities often justifies additional monthly compensation through local allowances or higher Transport Allowance.
- Industrial hubs and states with robust economies might offer slightly better state-specific allowances to attract and retain talent.
- State governments may include unique local allowances, though these vary and are not uniformly high across all states.
Salary Growth by Experience
| Experience |
Monthly Salary |
Annual Increment |
Promotion Timeline |
| 0-2 years |
₹35,000-₹42,000 |
3% + DA hike |
Entry level |
| 3-5 years |
₹38,000-₹45,000 |
3% + DA hike |
First promotion to Head Constable at year 4-5 |
| 6-10 years |
₹42,000-₹50,000 |
3% + DA hike |
Second promotion to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) at year 8-10 |
| 10-15 years |
₹48,000-₹60,000 |
3% + DA hike |
Senior grade (ASI/SI) |
| 15+ years |
₹55,000-₹70,000 |
3% + DA hike |
Top grade level (Sub-Inspector/Inspector) |
Key Points:
- Annual increment: 3% of basic pay, typically on July 1st every year.
- Promotion: Occurs every 4-5 years, often based on departmental examinations, performance, and time-bound promotion policies.
- DA revision: Twice yearly (January & July), based on the All-India Consumer Price Index (AICPI). Each 1% increase in DA adds ₹217 to the monthly Basic Pay of ₹21,700.
- Grade Pay progression: Progression happens through levels of the 7th CPC matrix. Constable (Level 3) progresses to Head Constable (Level 4, entry pay ₹25,500) and then to Assistant Sub-Inspector (Level 5, entry pay ₹29,200).
Additional Benefits & Perks
Financial Benefits:
- Medical Reimbursement: Access to Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) or state-specific medical facilities/reimbursement up to ₹5,000-₹10,000 per year for self and family.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC): Reimbursement for travel expenses to native place or any part of India, typically every 2 years.
- Children Education Allowance: ₹2,250 per month per child (maximum for two children).
- Pension: New recruits are covered under the National Pension System (NPS), where 10% of (Basic + DA) is contributed by the employee and 14% by the government.
Non-Financial Benefits:
- Job security: Permanent government position with stable employment.
- Housing: Eligibility for government quarters or House Rent Allowance (HRA) if quarters are not provided.
- Medical facilities: Access to government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals for medical care.
- Leaves: Includes 8 Casual Leaves, 30 Earned Leaves, 15 Sick Leaves, and special leaves like Maternity/Paternity leaves annually.
Retirement Benefits:
- Gratuity: Non-contributory lump sum payment, typically ranging from ₹10-₹20 Lakhs depending on years of service.
- Pension/NPS: Monthly pension based on NPS accumulation or a percentage of last drawn salary (for those under old pension scheme, not applicable to new recruits).
- Commuted value: Option to commute up to 40% of the monthly pension into a lump sum payment at retirement.
Quick Facts
- Minimum Qualification: 12th Pass from a recognized board (some states accept 10th Pass).
- Age Limit: 18-25 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government rules.
- Selection Process: Typically involves a Written Examination, Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), Medical Examination, and Document Verification.
- Joining Timeline: Approximately 6-12 months after the official recruitment notification and examination process.
- Probation Period: Generally 2 years, during which performance is monitored before permanent confirmation.
- Bond/Service Agreement: Yes, some police forces may require a service bond for a specific period, especially after training.
