Bihar Vidhan Sabha Security Guard Salary 2024: In-Hand Pay Guide
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Security Guards draw a monthly gross salary of ₹40,909, amounting to ₹4.90 Lakhs annually. The pay structure includes Basic Pay of ₹21,700, DA at 50%, HRA ranging 9-18% (depending on city classification), and Transport Allowance of ₹1,800. After statutory deductions (NPS, Professional Tax), the net in-hand salary for a posting in Patna is ₹37,154 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 Pay (Jan 2024) |
| House Rent Allowance |
₹2,930 - ₹5,859 |
₹0.35 - ₹0.70 Lakhs |
Ranges from Z-class (9%) to Y-class (18%) |
| Transport Allowance |
₹1,800 |
₹0.21 Lakhs |
Fixed amount for major cities |
| Other Allowances |
₹700 |
₹0.08 Lakhs |
Includes minor fixed benefits like medical aid |
| Gross Salary |
₹37,980 - ₹40,909 |
₹4.56 - ₹4.90 Lakhs |
Before deductions, varies by HRA |
| Deductions (NPS/Tax/PT) |
₹3,755 |
₹0.45 Lakhs |
~9% of gross (NPS, Professional Tax, etc.) |
| Net In-Hand |
₹34,225 - ₹37,154 |
₹4.10 - ₹4.45 Lakhs |
Take-home pay, varies by HRA |
Component Details:
- Basic Pay: Level 3 of 7th Pay Commission matrix, entry pay ₹21,700.
- DA: Currently at 50%, revised bi-annually (Jan & July), calculated on Basic Pay.
- HRA: Y-class cities (like Patna) get 18%, Z-class cities get 9% of (Basic + DA). Bihar state does not have X-class cities as per HRA norms.
- Transport Allowance: Fixed ₹1,800/month for employees posted in major cities (e.g., Patna), ₹900 for other locations.
- Deductions: NPS (10% of Basic + DA), Professional Tax ₹200, and other minor welfare fund deductions (approx. ₹300). Income Tax is applicable as per slab after deductions.
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Security Guard Salary Analysis
Salary for this position in Bihar is ₹34,225-₹37,154 per month (in-hand). The state follows 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations with specific state allowances.
Major Cities Comparison
| City |
Monthly Gross Salary |
HRA Category |
In-Hand Pay |
Job Availability |
| Patna |
₹40,909 |
Y-class (18%) |
₹37,154 |
High |
| Muzaffarpur |
₹37,980 |
Z-class (9%) |
₹34,225 |
Medium |
| Bhagalpur |
₹37,980 |
Z-class (9%) |
₹34,225 |
Medium |
State-Specific Points:
- Bihar offers a fixed Medical Allowance of ₹1,000 per month, often clubbed under 'Other Allowances'.
- Cost of living in Patna is approximately 15% higher than the state average.
- Recruitment cycle for Security Guards is irregular, often every 2-3 years, with varying vacancies.
- Posting locations: Vidhan Sabha Security Guards are primarily posted in Patna.
Salary Growth by Experience
| Experience |
Monthly Gross Salary |
Annual Increment |
Promotion Timeline |
| 0-2 years |
₹40,909 - ₹42,136 |
3% + DA hike |
Entry level (Level 3) |
| 3-5 years |
₹43,400 - ₹45,000 |
3% + DA hike |
First increment towards higher basic pay within Level 3 |
| 6-10 years |
₹46,500 - ₹50,000 |
3% + DA hike |
Senior Security Guard / Head Security Guard (Potentially Level 4) |
| 10-15 years |
₹52,000 - ₹58,000 |
3% + DA hike |
Promotion to next level or higher pay scale within Level 4/5 |
| 15+ years |
₹60,000 - ₹65,000 |
3% + DA hike |
Supervisory roles / Top grade level |
Key Points:
- Annual increment: 3% of basic pay, typically on July 1st every year.
- Promotion: Generally every 8-10 years based on performance, vacancies, and departmental exams, leading to higher pay levels (e.g., Level 4 with basic pay ₹25,500).
- DA revision: Twice yearly (Jan & July), currently adds ₹217 per month per 1% increase in DA.
- Grade Pay progression: Within Level 3, employees progress through incremental basic pay until reaching the maximum of ₹69,100.
Additional Benefits & Perks
Financial Benefits:
- Medical Reimbursement: ₹1,000/month as fixed medical allowance.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC): Reimbursement for travel every 2 years for self and family.
- Children Education Allowance: ₹2,250/month per child (max 2 children), if not residing in government quarters.
- Pension: New recruits are covered under the National Pension System (NPS), with a government contribution of 14% of (Basic + DA) in addition to the employee's 10%.
Non-Financial Benefits:
- Job security with a permanent government position.
- Housing: Government quarters subject to availability, or HRA as an alternative.
- Medical facilities at government hospitals or reimbursement for private treatment under CGHS/state schemes.
- Leaves: 8 casual, 30 earned, 15 sick leaves annually, apart from gazetted holidays.
Retirement Benefits:
- Gratuity: Up to ₹20 Lakhs depending on service length, calculated based on last drawn salary.
- Pension/NPS: Monthly pension from the NPS corpus accumulated, or a portion commuted as lump sum.
- Commuted value: Option to commute up to 40% of the pension for a lump sum amount.
Quick Facts
- Minimum Qualification: 12th Pass (Intermediate) from a recognized board.
- Age Limit: 18-25 years (General category), with relaxations for reserved categories.
- Selection Process: Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Exam (OMR based), Document Verification, Medical Examination.
- Joining Timeline: Approximately 6-8 months after the final result declaration.
- Probation Period: 2 years, during which performance is evaluated.
- Bond/Service Agreement: No specific bond or service agreement mentioned in recent notifications.
