UPSC CAPF Salary 2024, Pay Scale, Salary Structure

UPSC CAPF Salary 2024: UPSC CAPF Salary varies according to the position, they are posted. Salary increment depends on many other factors. The UPSC CAPF exam is conducted every year to pick people for various roles in the Central Armed Police Forces. The UPSC CAPF salary ranges between INR 56,100 and INR 2,25,000. In 2024, UPSC CAPF salary includes different parts like basic pay, grade pay, allowances, benefits, and what they get in hand. During training, they also get a stipend and some extra perks.

UPSC CAPF Salary

The UPSC CAPF 2024, also known as the 2023 CAPF AC exam, recruits candidates for the Assistant Commander (AC) position, which is an A-grade police officer. Those selected as deputy commanders in BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB, and ITBP can be promoted to the Director General position based on merit, service length, and other factors set by the agency. As per the 7th Pay Commission, Directors receive a fixed salary of INR 2,25,000. Officers also get additional perks and benefits that increase with promotions.

UPSC CAPF Salary 2024- Overview

CAPF AC salaries are determined by the 7th Pay Commission. The structure includes basic pay and additional benefits like travel and medical allowances. The starting salary for CAPF AC is approximately INR 56,100, with a maximum of INR 2,25,000. The basic salary for UPSC CAPF officers is INR 15,600, and the highest rank, Director General, receives Rs 2.25 lakh.

CAPF Salary Structure 2024

Particulars	Amount
Basic Pay	INR 15,600
Grade Pay	INR 5,400
Dearness Allowance (DA)	INR 26,250
In hand Salary	INR 44,135
Total	INR 51,480

UPSC CAPF Salary Structure 2024

The UPSC CAPF salary structure for 2024 comprises various components such as basic pay, grade pay, allowances, benefits, in-hand pay, etc. During the training period, candidates will also receive a stipend along with additional benefits. Highest post is Director-General and the salary for this post is fixed at INR 2,25,000.

Interested candidates should refer to the table below for CAPF Post-wise salary details: –

Rank	Pay Scale (Basic Pay)	Pay Band
Assistant Commandant	INR 56,100 – INR 1,77,500	3
Deputy Commandant	INR 67,700 – INR 2,08,700	3
Commandant	INR 78,800 – INR 2,09,200	3
Sr. Commandant	INR 1,23,000 – INR 2,15,900	4
Deputy Inspector General	INR 1,31,000 – INR 2,16,600	4
Inspector General	INR 1,44,000 – INR 2,18,000	4
Additional Director General	INR 1,82,200 – INR 2,24,100	HAG
Director-General	INR 2,25,000	Apex Fixed

UPSC CAPF Salary- Perks & Allowances

Along with the salary, Individuals selected as Assistant Commandants through the UPSC CAPF exam 2024 are entitled to various benefits and compensation. The specific perks and rewards may vary in accordance with government laws and regulations. The CAPF salary comprises the following allowances: –

1. Dearness Allowance (DA): Additional money to counter the impact of inflation on the cost of living.
2. Transport Allowance: Monetary support to meet commuting expenses.
3. House Rent Allowance (HRA): Financial assistance for accommodation-related expenses.
4. Unique Duty Allowance: Compensation for undertaking special duties or assignments.
5. Ration: Provision of essential food items.
6. Clinical Allowance: Financial support for medical expenses.
7. Extra allowance provided with the basic salary, particularly for those serving in challenging or extreme conditions.

UPSC CAPF Job Profile

The UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandant job involves ensuring preparedness for various situations and overseeing the planning and execution of organizational operations. Some of the duties of forces have been recorded down:

Force	Job Profile
CRPF	– Handle riots, crowd control, and operations against militant groups. – Negotiate with left-wing extremists. – Protect VIPs and critical installations. – Combat aggression in times of war.
CISF	– Ensure safety of institutions, public works projects, and industrial sites across India.
ITBP	– Secure Indo-China borders. – Enhance security in border areas. – Prevent transnational crimes, smuggling, and unlawful entry or exit.
BSF	– Stop smuggling. – Prohibit unauthorized entry or exit from Indian Territory. – Combat transnational crimes.
SSB	– Monitor borders between India and Nepal, Bhutan. – Enforce against illegal activities.
NSG	– Protect nations from domestic instability. – Prevent terrorist attacks.
SPG	– Sole responsibility is to protect the Indian Prime Minister and family when required.

UPSC CAPF Salary- Promotion

Candidates selected for Deputy Commander are eligible for promotion up to seven times during their term of office. CAPF’s divisional promotions allow candidates to reach the rank of secretary-general, the highest rank in the militia.

Rank	Qualifying Service for Promotion
Deputy Commandant	5 years as Assistant Commandant
Second-In-Command	5 years as Deputy Commandant (with a total of 10 years Group ‘A’ service)
Commandant	5 years as Second-In-Command (with 15 years Group ‘A’ service)
DIGP	3 years as Commandant (with 20 years Group ‘A’ service)
IGP	3 years as DIG (24 years Group ‘A’ service)
ADG	30 years of Group ‘A’ service.

CAPF Promotions Vs Indian Armed Forces Promotions

CAPFs ranks	Army ranks	Navy ranks	Air Force ranks
Director General (Apex Scale)	Lieutenant general(Commander’s Scale)	Vice admiral(Commander’s Scale)	Air marshal(Commander’s Scale)
Additional director general (ADG)	Lieutenant general (HAG)	Vice admiral (HAG)	Air marshal (HAG)
Inspector general (IG)	Major general	Rear admiral	Air vice marshal
Deputy inspector general (DIG)	Brigadier	Commodore	Air commodore
Commandant	Colonel	Captain	Group captain
Second-in-Command	Lieutenant colonel	Commander	Wing commander
Deputy Commandant	Major	Lieutenant commander	Squadron leader
Assistant Commandant	Captain	Lieutenant	Flight lieutenant
Assistant commandant (Officer Trainee)	Lieutenant	Sub-lieutenant	Flying officer

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