Police Sub Inspector Salary State Wise 2026 – SI Pay, In-Hand & Allowances
A Police Sub Inspector (SI) is the first gazetted-level officer in most state police forces — the officer who files chargesheets in court, supervises constables, and is the first point of accountability at the police station level. The starting salary across states varies from ₹28,700 to ₹38,600 basic pay, but the in-hand figure with police-specific allowances can look quite different. This article breaks down the actual numbers, state by state, with sources.
Police Sub Inspector: Role and Responsibilities
The SI is not a desk officer. Primary responsibilities:
- Investigation Officer (IO) for registered FIRs in their jurisdiction
- Supervision of 2-4 constables/Head Constables on patrol duty
- Presenting chargesheets in Magistrate Court
- Maintaining law and order at local events
- Writing daily diary (DD) entries and preparing crime reports
Police Sub Inspector Salary State Wise 2026
| State |
Pay Level |
Basic Pay |
In-Hand (Approx) |
Source |
| Uttar Pradesh | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹52,000–58,000 | UPPRPB SI notification |
| Rajasthan | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹51,000–57,000 | Rajasthan Police SI notification |
| Haryana | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹52,000–58,000 | HSSC SI notification |
| Madhya Pradesh | Level 5 | ₹28,700 | ₹42,000–47,000 | MPPSC SI / MPPEB notification |
| Bihar | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹43,000–48,000 | BPSSC SI notification |
| Maharashtra | Level 6-7 | ₹38,600 | ₹55,000–62,000 | MPSC notification |
| Delhi Police SI | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹54,000–60,000 (Delhi HRA higher) | SSC CPO notification |
| Punjab | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹51,000–57,000 | PPSC notification |
Police SI In-Hand Salary: The Full Calculation
Using UP Police SI (₹35,400 basic) as the example:
| Component |
Amount |
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
| DA (45% of basic) | ₹15,930 |
| HRA (18% — Y city) | ₹6,372 |
| Police Ration Allowance | ₹2,000–3,500 (varies by state) |
| Uniform Allowance | ₹1,500–2,000/year (prorated monthly) |
| Gross Salary | ₹61,000–64,000 |
| NPS + Tax Deductions | -₹5,000–7,000 |
| In-Hand | ₹52,000–58,000 |
Delhi Police SIs get significantly higher HRA (27% for X-city) which pushes in-hand to ₹54,000-60,000. Officers posted in remote/border areas also receive Risk and Hardship allowance of ₹3,000-9,000/month depending on the classification.
Police SI Allowances: What Makes the Job Financially Unique
Unlike civil service jobs, police SIs get several allowances that non-police employees don't have:
| Allowance |
Amount (Approx) |
Who Gets It |
| Ration Allowance | ₹2,000–3,500/month | All police personnel |
| Uniform Allowance | ₹10,000–20,000/year | All uniformed staff |
| Risk Allowance | ₹3,000–9,000/month | Border/LWE/high-risk postings |
| Night Duty Allowance | ₹150–300 per night shift | Officers on night patrol |
| Special Duty Allowance | ₹5,000–12,000/month | Intelligence/CBI/security roles |
How to Become a Police Sub Inspector
| State |
Conducting Body |
Exam Pattern |
Physical Test |
| Uttar Pradesh | UPPRPB | Written (400 marks) + DV + Physical | 4.8 km run (male), 2.4 km (female) |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Police | Written + Physical + Medical | 5 km run in 25 min (male) |
| Delhi (SSC CPO) | SSC | Paper 1 + Physical + Paper 2 + Medical | 5 km run in 24 min (male) |
| MP | MPPSC/MPPEB | Written (300 marks) + Physical | 800 m run (male/female) |
| Haryana | HSSC | Written + Physical | 2.4 km run in 12 min (male) |
What No Other Site Tells You About Police SI Jobs
Most aspirants assume police SI is all about the physical test. The physical is important — but it's the written exam that eliminates most candidates. In UP Police SI exam, the written test has sections on law (IPC/CrPC/IT Act), Hindi, general awareness, and numerical ability. Officers who neglect legal knowledge sections find themselves eliminated long before physical testing.
Second reality: court duty is a major part of the SI's workload. In high-FIR areas (cities, crime-heavy tehsils), SIs can have 30-50 cases in court at any given time. Time management between investigation, patrol, and court becomes a critical skill — not discussed in any preparation guide.
Third reality: Inspector promotion. Most states have no direct Inspector recruitment — you become an Inspector by passing a departmental exam as SI or through DPC. In UP, the SI-to-Inspector timeline is typically 5-10 years via departmental exam. SIs who prepare for the departmental exam in parallel with their regular duties move up significantly faster.
Police SI Career Progression
| Rank |
Pay Level |
Timeline |
| Sub Inspector (SI) | Level 6 | Entry |
| Inspector (Circle Officer level) | Level 7 | 5-10 years |
| Deputy SP (DSP) | Level 10 | 15-20 years |
| SP (Superintendent of Police) | Level 13 | 22-28 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which state has the highest Police SI salary?
Maharashtra Police SI (₹38,600 basic) offers the highest starting basic pay among major states. Delhi Police SI (SSC CPO route) has similar basic (₹35,400) but higher in-hand due to Delhi's X-city HRA of 27%. Haryana and UP/Rajasthan are comparable at ₹35,400 basic.
Q: What is the in-hand salary of UP Police SI?
UP Police SI basic is ₹35,400 (Level 6). With 45% DA + HRA + Ration allowance + Uniform allowance, gross comes to approximately ₹61,000-64,000. After NPS and deductions, in-hand is ₹52,000-58,000 per month.
Q: Can a Police SI become DSP?
Yes. The promotion path is SI → Inspector → Deputy SP (DSP) → SP. In most states, DSP can be reached in 15-20 years of service via departmental exams and DPC. Some states also have direct DSP recruitment through state PSC exams.
Q: Is there any age relaxation for Police SI exam?
Yes. OBC: 3 years relaxation; SC/ST: 5 years; PH (Persons with Disabilities): 10 years. Some states give additional relaxation for ex-servicemen (varying by state). Always check the specific notification for your state.
Q: What is the educational qualification for Police SI?
Graduation (any stream, from a recognized university) is the minimum qualification for Police SI in most states. No specific stream is mandated. Candidates appearing in final year of graduation are also eligible in some state notifications — verify per notification.
Q: Does Police SI get a pension?
Police SIs recruited after 2004 are under NPS (National Pension System) — there is no defined pension scheme. The employer contributes 14% of basic + DA into NPS; the employee contributes 10%. Officers who retire after 2024 will receive returns based on NPS corpus performance, not a fixed pension amount.
