UP Sub Inspector Salary 2026 – Complete Pay Breakdown

UP Sub Inspector (SI) is one of the most prestigious state police officer posts in Uttar Pradesh. Unlike constable or head constable roles, SI is a gazetted officer-level position with supervisory authority over constables. This article covers the complete UP SI salary structure for 2026 — from basic pay to in-hand amount, all allowances, MACP progression, and how it compares to other state SI positions.

UP Sub Inspector Salary 2026 — Basic Pay and Pay Level

Component	Amount
Pay Level	Level 6 (Pay Matrix)
Basic Pay	₹35,400
Dearness Allowance (DA ~50%)	₹17,700
HRA (District HQ, 16%)	₹5,664
HRA (Lucknow/Noida, 24%)	₹8,496
Uniform Allowance	₹10,000/year (~₹833/month)
NPS Employee Deduction (10%)	-₹5,310
Approx In-Hand (Normal District)	₹45,000–52,000
Approx In-Hand (Lucknow/Noida)	₹50,000–58,000

UP SI sits at Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix — the same level as a central government Inspector or GNM Staff Nurse. At ₹35,400 basic, it's ₹9,900/month more than constable (Level 3, ₹21,700) and ₹5,700/month more than head constable (Level 4, ₹25,500). This is why UP SI is considered a top-tier state police job.

UP Sub Inspector — Additional Allowances

Allowance	Amount/Details
Uniform Allowance	₹10,000/year (one time) — for buying uniform
Kit Allowance	Issued at joining — belt, cap, shoes, whistle
Ration Allowance	₹1,200–2,000/month (for field deployment)
Washing Allowance	₹450/month
NPS (Govt contributes)	14% of Basic+DA = ₹7,434/month
Maternity Leave	180 days paid (for women SIs)
Child Care Leave	2 years (for women SIs)
Annual Increment	3% of Basic per year

UP Sub Inspector vs UP Constable — Pay Comparison

Post	Level	Basic Pay	In-Hand
Constable	Level 3	₹21,700	₹28,000–36,000
Head Constable	Level 4	₹25,500	₹33,000–41,000
Sub Inspector	Level 6	₹35,400	₹45,000–58,000
Inspector	Level 7	₹44,900	₹56,000–68,000

UP Sub Inspector — UPPSC/UPPRPB Recruitment

• Recruiting body: UPPRPB (Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board)
• Educational qualification: Graduation from recognized university (any stream)
• Age limit (General): 21–28 years
• Age limit (OBC): 21–31 years (3 years extra)
• Age limit (SC/ST): 21–33 years (5 years extra)
• Physical standards (Male): Height 168 cm, chest 79–84 cm
• Physical standards (Female): Height 152 cm, weight 52 kg
• Written exam: General Hindi (40 marks), Law/Constitution/GK (40 marks), Numerical Ability (20 marks), Mental Aptitude (40 marks) — total 160 marks
• Phases: Written exam → Physical Standards Test (PST) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Document Verification → Medical

UP Sub Inspector — MACP Career Progression

Stage	Basic Pay	In-Hand (approx)
Joining (2026)	₹35,400 (Level 6)	₹45,000–58,000
Promotion to Inspector	₹44,900 (Level 7)	₹56,000–68,000
10 yr MACP (if no promotion)	₹44,900 (Level 7)	₹56,000–68,000
Inspector → DSP	₹56,100 (Level 9)	₹70,000–85,000
20 yr MACP	₹56,100 (Level 9)	₹70,000–85,000

UP SI career path is excellent — there is a clear ladder from SI → Inspector → DSP. Many SI officers reach DSP through departmental promotion within 12–15 years of service. MACP at 10 years ensures Level 7 even without promotion.

UP Sub Inspector — Physical Test Details

• Male PET: 4.8 km run in 25 minutes (walking allowed after attempt)
• Female PET: 2.4 km run in 14 minutes
• Long jump: Not typically required (UP SI PET is run-based)
• PST (Physical Standard Test): Height and chest measurement — measured before PET
• Medical: Eyes, hearing, flat feet, knock knees, general fitness

UP Sub Inspector — Allowances in Numbers

Allowance	Normal District	Lucknow/NCR
Basic Pay	₹35,400	₹35,400
DA (50%)	₹17,700	₹17,700
HRA	₹5,664 (16%)	₹8,496 (24%)
Washing Allowance	₹450/month	₹450/month
NPS Employee (-)	-₹5,310	-₹5,310
Approx In-Hand	₹45,000–52,000	₹50,000–58,000

UP SI — 8th Pay Commission Projection

8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from 2027. For UP SI at Level 6:

• Current basic (7th CPC): ₹35,400
• Expected basic (8th CPC): ₹42,000–44,000
• Expected in-hand post-8th CPC: ₹54,000–65,000
• UP state typically follows central pay commission within 1–2 years

UP Sub Inspector — Annual Salary Summary

• Monthly in-hand: ₹45,000–52,000 (₹5.4–6.2 lakh/year)
• NPS employer contribution: ₹7,434/month × 12 = ₹89,208/year — free retirement wealth
• Uniform allowance: ₹10,000/year
• At 10 years (MACP, Inspector pay): ₹56,000–68,000/month in-hand
• NPS corpus at 30 years (8% return): ₹1.7–2.2 crore estimated

UP SI — Documents Required for UPPRPB Application

• Graduation degree + marksheets (all years)
• 12th pass certificate + marksheet
• UP domicile certificate (15-year residence or birth)
• Caste certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS — if applicable)
• Age proof — birth certificate or Class 10 marksheet
• Aadhaar card
• Recent passport-size photographs (6–8 photos)
• Medical fitness certificate (basic health check)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: UP SI की in-hand salary कितनी है 2026 में?

UP SI की in-hand salary ₹45,000–52,000/month है normal districts में। Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad जैसे NCR districts में HRA ज़्यादा होने से ₹50,000–58,000 तक हो सकती है।

Q: UP SI के लिए minimum qualification क्या है?

Graduation (any stream) from a recognized university. 12th pass candidates eligible नहीं हैं UP SI के लिए — यह constable से different है जहाँ 12th enough है।

Q: UP SI में women के लिए physical test क्या है?

Women candidates: height minimum 152 cm, weight minimum 52 kg। PET: 2.4 km run in 14 minutes। Men के मुकाबले less demanding but still requires preparation।

Q: UP SI और Inspector में pay difference कितना है?

UP SI: ₹35,400 basic (Level 6)। Inspector: ₹44,900 basic (Level 7)। Difference: ₹9,500/month basic — in-hand difference ₹11,000–15,000/month होता है।

Q: UP SI बनने में कितने attempts में selection होता है?

यह preparation पर depend करता है। UP SI exam competitive है — typically 2–3 serious attempts में selection होता है। Written exam में General Hindi और Law/Constitution sections most scoring होते हैं।