Police Constable Salary 2026
Constables in CAPF (BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB, ITBP) and most state police forces are placed in Level 3 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. Under the 8th CPC, basic pay is projected to rise from ₹21,700 to about ₹62,000 at 2.86x, with special allowances on top.
Estimate, not an official entitlement. Final 8th CPC pay, fitment, allowances, dates and arrears have not been notified. Figures are user-selected planning scenarios; see our methodology. Assumptions reviewed: 24 September 2026.
Current 7th CPC in-hand salary
8th Pay Commission projection
Basic pay only. DA resets to 0% on 8th CPC rollout; HRA and TA revised at new slabs on top.
Duties
- Maintain law and order, border/coastal security or internal security
- Perform sentry, patrolling, escort and anti-insurgency duties
- Support investigation, VIP protection and disaster response
Allowances & perks
- Ration allowance, uniform allowance, risk & hardship allowance
- Free rations in field areas, CGHS/CAPF medical cover
- One additional increment for CAPF personnel on completion of training
Promotion path
Constable → Head Constable → ASI → SI → Inspector.
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