Up Police Computer Operator Salary 2024-25: Complete Guide

Up Police Computer Operator draws a monthly salary of ₹37,715-₹39,755, amounting to ₹4.52-₹4.77 Lakhs annually. The pay structure includes Basic Pay of ₹25,500, DA at 50%, HRA ranging 8-16% of Basic Pay, and Transport Allowance of ₹1,350. After statutory deductions (NPS, Professional Tax, Income Tax), the in-hand salary is ₹37,715-₹39,755 per month.

Salary Breakdown (Month & Year)

Component	Monthly Amount	Annual Amount	Notes
Basic Pay	₹25,500	₹3.06 Lakhs	As per 7th CPC Level 4
Dearness Allowance (DA)	₹12,750 (50%)	₹1.53 Lakhs	Current rate: 50% of Basic
House Rent Allowance	₹2,040-₹4,080	₹0.24-₹0.49 Lakhs	8% (Tier 2/3) to 16% (Tier 1 cities) of Basic Pay
Transport Allowance	₹1,350	₹0.16 Lakhs	Fixed amount for Level 4
Other Allowances	₹500	₹0.06 Lakhs	(e.g., Washing, Ration, nominal)
Gross Salary	₹42,140-₹44,180	₹5.05-₹5.30 Lakhs	Before deductions
Deductions (NPS/PT/Tax)	₹4,425	₹0.53 Lakhs	~10-11% of gross
Net In-Hand	₹37,715-₹39,755	₹4.52-₹4.77 Lakhs	Take-home pay

Component Details:

* Basic Pay: Level 4 of 7th Pay Commission matrix, entry pay ₹25,500. * DA: Currently at 50%, revised bi-annually (Jan/July), calculated on Basic Pay. * HRA: For UP Government employees, HRA is typically 8% of Basic Pay for Tier 2/3 cities and 16% for Tier 1 cities (e.g., Lucknow, Kanpur). * Transport Allowance: Fixed ₹1,350/month for all employees at Level 4. * Deductions: NPS (10% of Basic + DA), Professional Tax ₹200, Income Tax as applicable (varies).

Top 10 Paying States (2024-25 Data)

(For a Computer Operator role at a similar pay level, typically Level 4)

Rank	State	Monthly Range	Annual CTC	HRA Impact	Notes
1	Delhi NCR	₹47,935-₹48,500	₹5.75-₹5.82 Lakhs	27%	Capital benefits, higher TA
2	Maharashtra	₹47,935-₹48,500	₹5.75-₹5.82 Lakhs	27% (Mumbai)	Metro allowances, higher TA
3	Karnataka	₹47,935-₹48,500	₹5.75-₹5.82 Lakhs	27% (Bangalore)	Tech hub premium, higher TA
4	Telangana	₹47,935-₹48,500	₹5.75-₹5.82 Lakhs	27% (Hyderabad)	IT sector presence, higher TA
5	Tamil Nadu	₹47,935-₹48,500	₹5.75-₹5.82 Lakhs	27% (Chennai)	Industrial centers, higher TA
6	West Bengal	₹47,935-₹48,500	₹5.75-₹5.82 Lakhs	27% (Kolkata)	Metro status, higher TA
7	Gujarat	₹45,245-₹45,800	₹5.42-₹5.50 Lakhs	18% (Ahmedabad)	Industrial development
8	Kerala	₹45,245-₹45,800	₹5.42-₹5.50 Lakhs	18%	Stable market, good HRA
9	Rajasthan	₹45,245-₹45,800	₹5.42-₹5.50 Lakhs	18% (Jaipur)	Growing state economy
10	Uttar Pradesh	₹42,140-₹44,180	₹5.05-₹5.30 Lakhs	8-16%	Volume hiring, varied HRA

Why These States Pay More: * Metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore) qualify for 27% HRA (Central norms), which is significantly higher than 8-16% in many other areas. * Higher cost of living in major metros justifies ₹3,000-₹5,000 additional monthly compensation through various allowances. * Industrial and tech hubs often have specific state allowances or higher Transport Allowance. * State governments may add local allowances, though these are often minor for a Computer Operator role.

Salary Growth by Experience

Experience	Monthly Salary	Annual Increment	Promotion Timeline
0-2 years	₹37,715-₹39,755	3% + DA hike	Entry level
3-5 years	₹39,000-₹42,000	3% + DA hike	First promotion at year 4-5
6-10 years	₹42,000-₹48,000	3% + DA hike	Second promotion at year 8-10
10-15 years	₹48,000-₹55,000	3% + DA hike	Senior grade (e.g., Senior Computer Operator)
15+ years	₹55,000-₹65,000	3% + DA hike	Top grade level (e.g., Chief Computer Operator)

Key Points: * Annual increment: 3% of basic pay on July 1st every year. * Promotion: Every 4-5 years with departmental exam or time-bound promotion schemes. * DA revision: Twice yearly (Jan & July), currently adds ₹1,275 per month per 1% increase in DA for basic pay of ₹25,500. * Grade Pay progression: Progression to higher pay levels (e.g., Level 5, Level 6) with promotions.

Additional Benefits & Perks

Financial Benefits: * Medical Reimbursement: As per UP Government Health Scheme for self and family. * Leave Travel Concession (LTC): Reimbursement for travel every 2 years for self and family. * Children Education Allowance: ₹2,250/month per child (max 2) for tuition fees. * Pension: NPS accumulation (10% of Basic + DA contributed by employee, 14% by employer). Non-Financial Benefits: * Job security with permanent government position. * Housing: Government quarters subject to availability, or HRA. * Medical facilities at government hospitals. * Leaves: 8 Casual Leaves (CL), 30 Earned Leaves (EL), 15 Sick Leaves (SL) annually. Retirement Benefits: * Gratuity: Up to ₹20 Lakhs depending on service length. * NPS: Monthly pension based on accumulated corpus and annuity plan chosen. * Commuted value: Option to commute up to 40% of pension for a lump sum amount.

Quick Facts

* Minimum Qualification: Intermediate (10+2) with O Level certificate in Computer, or Diploma in Computer Application/Science/Engineering/Technology. * Age Limit: 18-27 years (General Category), with relaxations for reserved categories. * Selection Process: Written Examination (Objective Type), Document Verification, Physical Standard Test (PST). * Joining Timeline: Approximately 6-9 months after result declaration. * Probation Period: 2 years. * Bond/Service Agreement: No bond/service agreement typically for this post.

Up Police Computer Operator Salary 2024-25: Complete Guide

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