Delhi Police Constable Salary, Perks, Allowances

Delhi Police has released a notification for 5846 vacancies for the post of Constable (Executive). Candidates who clear the selection process and make it to the merit list can join as Delhi Police Constable. Candidates recruited to the post of Constable in the Delhi Police force receive lucrative salaries, perks, benefits, and allowances. Read on for some detailed information regarding it all.

Delhi Police Constable Salary: Overview

Vacancies that arise for the Delhi Police Recruitment Cell shall get filled via the Notification released through SSC or the Staff Selection Commission. Applicants can access the notification on the board’s official website ssc.nic.in.

Exam Name	Delhi Police Constable Exam
Conducted By	The Staff Selection Commission
Post	Constable (Executive) (Male & Female)
Vacancies	5846 Vacancies
Exam Level	National
Job Location	Delhi
PayScale	INR 21700 – 69100/-
Application Mode	Online
Application Fees	Unreserved – INR 100/-SC/ST/PWD/Women – No Fee
Exam Mode	Online
Negative Marking	0.25 marks
Exam Medium	English and Hindi
Selection Process	Online Written TestPhysical Endurance TestPhysical Measurement TestMedical Examination
Official Website	https://www.delhipolice.nic.in/
Website To Apply Online	ssc.nic.in

Delhi Police Constable Salary 2021

The post of the Delhi Police constable is amongst the ministerial posts. It falls in the Level 4 and Group C category. Based on the pay scale associated with the Delhi police constable post, the selected candidates will draw a salary between Rs 21,700 and Rs 69,100. 

Post Name	Constable
Pay for the Grade	Rs. 2000/-
Band for the Pay	Rs.5200-20200
Pay Matrix Level	03
Pay Commission	7th CPC
Basic Pay	Rs. 21,700/-

Besides the basic pay that a Delhi Police Constable draws, several more allowances are associated with the post.  Here is a table depicting the salary structure and the allowance for the Delhi Police constable post. Following is the salary structure for a Constable with the Delhi Police.

Delhi Police Constable Salary Structure: 

Basic Pay	Rs. 21,700 per month
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Rs. 5208
Dearness Allowance (DA) (28%)	Rs. 6076
Travelling Allowance (TA)	Rs. 4212
Ration pay	Rs. 3636
Gross Salary	Rs. 40,842

Delhi Police Constable: Salary-in-Hand

The gross salary that a Constable of the Delhi Police earns adds up to Rs. 40,842. When the deductions are made for the amount to be diverted to the National Pension System, Central Government Employee Group Insurance Scheme, Martyrs Fund, what is left as the salary in hand for the constable with the Delhi Police is approximately Rs 37,824.

Delhi Police Constable Allowances, Perks, and Benefits

The post of Delhi Police Constable comes with some very allowances, perks, and benefits.  The following table provides some detail of these allowances, perks, and benefits. 

Allowances, Perks, and Benefits for the Delhi Police Constable Post 

Allowance	Details
Dearness Allowance (DA)	This allowance is meant for adjusting the cost of living. Presently, it is based on the basic salary and is the basic salary’s 28%.
Dress Allowance	Rs. 10,000
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	House Rent Allowance is based on the basic salary.     It is provided to the employees as basic pay’s 24%.  For Delhi Police Constable, it is Rs.5208
Travel Allowance	All the expenses that a Delhi Police Constable incurs while on official travel are duly reimbursed.

After the Delhi Police Constable salary has been aligned with the 7th Pay Commission, the in-hand salary per month shall be about Rs. 33,000/-. It will also include the following allowance, benefits, and perks with the post of Delhi Police Constable. 

• Commando Allowance
• Educational Assistance
• Gratuity
• Medical Allowances
• Other retirement benefits
• Pass and Privilege Ticket Orders
• Pension
• Provident fund
• Washing Allowance

Conclusion

While the duties of a Delhi Police Constable require the person to have a high level of responsibility, ability, and alertness, the salary, along with the allowances, perks, and benefits, also make a much-coveted one.  

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