Constable (General Duty) Salary 2026
Rs. 29,200/month (In-Hand)
SSC GD Constable in-hand salary is ₹29,200/month with gross ₹34,500. High-risk job with excellent benefits and promotion to SI within 8 years.
In-Hand Salary
Rs. 29,200
Gross Salary
Rs. 34,500
After 5 Years
Rs. 33,200
After 10 Years
Rs. 41,500
Salary Breakdown
| Basic Pay | Rs. 21,700 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 0 |
| DA (40%) | Rs. 8,680 |
| HRA (20%) | Rs. 4,340 |
| TA | Rs. 0 |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 34,500 |
Deductions
| NPS Deduction | Rs. 2,000 |
| Income Tax | Rs. 1,500 |
| Other Deductions | Rs. 700 |
| Total Deductions | Rs. 4,200 |
City-wise Salary (HRA Variation)
| City | HRA % | HRA Amount | Net In-Hand |
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Salary Growth Timeline
Example Salary Slip
Earnings
Deductions
Hidden Perks & Benefits
Free uniform and equipment, Medical insurance, Accident insurance, Leave encashment, Gratuity up to ₹25 lakhs, Risk allowance
Perks & Allowances
HRA (20% in metro, 12% in non-metro), Dearness Allowance (40% of basic), Risk allowance ₹800/month, Performance bonus ₹3000-5000/year
Promotion Timeline
Constable → Head Constable (8-10 years) → Sub-Inspector (15-18 years) → Inspector (20+ years)
Salary Comparison
SSC CGL Inspector: ₹56,100 | State Police SI: ₹45,000 | Private Security: ₹22,000
Key Insights
- •["High-risk job with excellent benefits", "Promotion to SI possible after 8 years", "Pension and gratuity benefits", "Job security with government backing", "Overtime allowance available", "Risk allowance for hazardous duties"]
Verdict
Pros
Excellent pension scheme and job security
Cons
High-risk job with irregular working hours
Conclusion
Ideal for candidates seeking adventure and government security