Delhi Police SI v/s CBI SI – All You Need to Know

Becoming a Sub-Inspector is a matter of great pride and joy for anyone. However, before you can enjoy the benefits of an SI, you need to decide which department you want to join. You need to determine between the two most popular departments of Indian law enforcement, namely, the Delhi Police and the Central Bureau of Investigation. If you cannot make a decision, here are a few factors regarding the two departments and the job profile & salary structure of Delhi Police SI and CBI SI.

All you need to know about the post of Delhi Police SI

Here are some factors you should know if you are about to pick the SI post of Delhi Police.

• Educational Qualification- The candidate must be a graduate in any stream from any recognized University.

• Entrance examination- To secure the post of SI in Delhi Police, candidates must pass the SSC CPO examination.

• Job Profile- The office of the Sub-Inspector of Delhi Police is responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi. However, he/she will have to abide by the law while performing the duty. Some of the special powers of the Sub-Inspector include the power to arrest a person with or without a warrant. He/she can also perform a search of a person or premises, if it is deemed necessary and relevant to any investigation.

Salary structure and pay scale of Delhi Police SI

Delhi Police SI is classified as Level 6 or Group C (Non-Gazetted). Therefore, their pay scale ranges between Rs 35400 and 112400. They are liable to receive grade pay of Rs 4200. Here is the complete division of the salary for a sub-inspector in Delhi Police.

Division	Amount
Basic	35400
Mess Allowance	3033
DA	1770
Washing allowance	450
Deduction-NPS (10 per cent of basic salary)	3540
In-hand salary	37113

If this job profile that attracts you, don’t forget to check the SSC CPO syllabus.

All you need to know about the post of CBI SI

If you are aiming to become a Sub-Inspector in the CBI, you will need to sit for the SSC Combined Graduate Level examination.

• Educational Qualification- The candidate must hold a graduate’s degree from any recognized University.

• Age limit- Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age to apply for the post of SI at the CBI.

• Training- The training schedule for a CBI Sub-inspector last for around 1 year and 7 months after the joining. During this time, the candidate will be trained at the CBI Academy and undergo attachments with the Local Police and CBI Branch.

• Job profile- CBI Sub-Inspectors are much more powerful than the sub-inspectors of the local police are. They are in charge of the investigation of several crimes such as murder, kidnapping, extortion, corruption, and more.

Salary and pay scale of CBI SI

The salary of an SI in the CBI depends on the city of their posting. If they are posted across the X classified cities, they will receive Rs 43,166. CBI Sis in Y and Z cities receive Rs 39,492 and Rs 37,664, respectively. The pay scale for the post ranges between Rs 9300 and Rs 34800, while grade pay is Rs 4600.

Based on the information above, if you want to pursue the career of a CBI SI, keep an eye out for the SSC CGL exam dates here.