Up Police SI Salary 2024-25: Complete Pay Breakdown
Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector (SI) draws a monthly salary of ₹52,900-₹64,800, amounting to ₹6.35-₹7.77 Lakhs annually. The pay structure includes Basic Pay of ₹35,400, DA at 50%, HRA ranging 9-18%, and Transport Allowance of ₹2,700-₹5,400. After statutory deductions (NPS, Professional Tax, etc.), the in-hand salary is ₹47,000-₹58,800 per month.
Salary Breakdown (Month & Year)
| Component |
Monthly Amount |
Annual Amount |
Notes |
| Basic Pay |
₹35,400 |
₹4.24 Lakhs |
As per 7th CPC Level 6, entry pay |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) |
₹17,700 (50%) |
₹2.12 Lakhs |
Current rate: 50% of Basic Pay (Jan 2024) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
₹3,186-₹6,372 |
₹0.38-₹0.76 Lakhs |
Z-class: 9%, Y-class: 18% of Basic Pay |
| Transport Allowance (TA) |
₹2,700-₹5,400 |
₹0.32-₹0.64 Lakhs |
Fixed amount based on city classification (with DA) |
| Other Allowances |
₹500-₹1,000 |
₹0.06-₹0.12 Lakhs |
Uniform, washing, risk (as applicable) |
| Gross Salary |
₹59,486-₹65,872 |
₹7.13-₹7.90 Lakhs |
Before deductions |
| Deductions (NPS/Tax/Other) |
₹6,000-₹7,000 |
₹0.72-₹0.84 Lakhs |
~10-12% of gross |
| Net In-Hand |
₹52,900-₹58,800 |
₹6.35-₹7.05 Lakhs |
Take-home pay |
Component Details:
- Basic Pay: Level 6 of 7th Pay Commission matrix, entry pay ₹35,400.
- DA: Currently at 50% of Basic Pay, revised bi-annually (Jan & July) by the state government.
- HRA: Y-class cities (e.g., Lucknow, Kanpur, Ghaziabad) get 18%, Z-class cities (most other areas) get 9% of Basic Pay. No X-class cities in UP for HRA purposes as per Central Government norms.
- Transport Allowance: Ranges from ₹2,700/month (for areas with lower TA rates, including DA) to ₹5,400/month (for higher grade cities, including DA).
- Deductions: National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA), Professional Tax (approx. ₹200), Group Insurance, and Income Tax as applicable.
Top 10 Paying States (2024-25 Data for SI Equivalent)
| Rank |
State |
Monthly Range |
Annual CTC |
HRA Impact |
Notes |
| 1 |
Maharashtra |
₹62,000-₹68,000 |
₹7.44-₹8.16 Lakhs |
27% (Mumbai) |
Higher HRA, specific state allowances |
| 2 |
Delhi NCR |
₹62,000-₹68,000 |
₹7.44-₹8.16 Lakhs |
27% |
Capital benefits, higher TA |
| 3 |
Karnataka |
₹62,000-₹68,000 |
₹7.44-₹8.16 Lakhs |
27% (Bangalore) |
Metro HRA, IT hub impact |
| 4 |
Tamil Nadu |
₹62,000-₹68,000 |
₹7.44-₹8.16 Lakhs |
27% (Chennai) |
Industrial growth, metro allowance |
| 5 |
Telangana |
₹62,000-₹68,000 |
₹7.44-₹8.16 Lakhs |
27% (Hyderabad) |
IT sector growth, metro allowance |
| 6 |
West Bengal |
₹62,000-₹68,000 |
₹7.44-₹8.16 Lakhs |
27% (Kolkata) |
Metro HRA, historical pay structure |
| 7 |
Gujarat |
₹59,000-₹65,000 |
₹7.08-₹7.80 Lakhs |
18% (Ahmedabad) |
Industrial development, specific allowances |
| 8 |
Uttar Pradesh |
₹53,000-₹59,000 |
₹6.36-₹7.08 Lakhs |
9-18% |
Significant recruitment volume |
| 9 |
Rajasthan |
₹53,000-₹59,000 |
₹6.36-₹7.08 Lakhs |
9-18% (Jaipur higher) |
Similar pay scale to UP, varying HRA |
| 10 |
Kerala |
₹53,000-₹59,000 |
₹6.36-₹7.08 Lakhs |
9-18% |
Stable pay structure, varying HRA |
Why These States Pay More:
- Metro cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata) qualify for 27% HRA, significantly higher than the 9% or 18% in most Tier-2/3 cities.
- Higher cost of living in these metropolitan areas often justifies additional monthly compensation through HRA and sometimes higher Transport Allowance.
- Some state governments might offer specific local allowances that add to the overall package.
- The general economic prosperity and presence of private sector alternatives in these states can subtly influence government pay packages.
Salary Growth by Experience
| Experience |
Monthly Salary |
Annual Increment |
Promotion Timeline |
| 0-2 years |
₹52,900-₹58,800 |
3% + DA hike |
Entry level SI |
| 3-5 years |
₹55,000-₹62,000 |
3% + DA hike |
First promotion (e.g., to Inspector) can be at year 4-6 |
| 6-10 years |
₹60,000-₹75,000 |
3% + DA hike |
Second promotion (e.g., senior Inspector/DSP equivalent) at year 8-10 |
| 10-15 years |
₹70,000-₹90,000 |
3% + DA hike |
Senior grade officer |
| 15+ years |
₹85,000-₹1,10,000+ |
3% + DA hike |
Top grade level, based on career progression |
Key Points:
- Annual increment: 3% of basic pay, typically granted on July 1st every year.
- Promotion: Generally every 4-6 years, subject to departmental exams, performance, and availability of vacancies. SIs can be promoted to Inspector, then Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and further based on cadre.
- DA revision: Twice yearly (January & July), based on AICPI (All India Consumer Price Index), currently adds 50% to Basic Pay.
- Grade Pay progression: As an employee progresses through promotions, their pay level and basic pay also increase significantly.
Additional Benefits & Perks
Financial Benefits:
- Medical Reimbursement: Expenses for self and dependent family members reimbursed as per government rules.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC): Reimbursement for travel expenses to native place or any part of India every 2-4 years.
- Children Education Allowance: Reimbursement of education expenses for up to two children, subject to limits.
- Pension: Governed by the National Pension System (NPS), where a portion of salary is contributed by employee and government.
Non-Financial Benefits:
- Job security with a permanent government position.
- Housing: Eligibility for government quarters based on availability, or House Rent Allowance (HRA) if quarters are not provided.
- Medical facilities: Access to government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals.
- Leaves: Includes casual leave (CL), earned leave (EL), sick leave (SL), and maternity/paternity leave as per rules.
- Uniform and Washing Allowance: Provided to maintain uniforms.
Retirement Benefits:
- Gratuity: Paid as a lump sum amount upon retirement, based on service length and last drawn salary.
- Pension/NPS: Monthly pension based on the accumulated corpus under NPS, or a portion of the last drawn salary for those covered under the Old Pension Scheme (if applicable).
- Commuted value: Option to commute a portion of the monthly pension for a lump-sum payment.
Quick Facts
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: 21-28 years (with relaxations for reserved categories).
- Selection Process: Written Examination (Online), Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Medical Examination, and Document Verification.
- Joining Timeline: Typically 6-12 months after the final result declaration.
- Probation Period: Generally 2 years.
- Bond/Service Agreement: Yes, candidates might need to sign a bond to serve for a minimum period after training. Specifics depend on the recruitment notification.
