AP Police Constable Salary: Pay & Recruitment

The Andhra Pradesh Police Constable job is a secure state uniformed career with a competitive salary on the state pay scale. This guide explains the pay, duties, and how recruitment works.

Figures below are as commonly reported on the state pay scale; in-hand pay varies by posting and DA, and recruitment details change each cycle, so confirm on the official APSLPRB notification.

AP Police Constable salary

• Pay: on the state pay scale, with an entry basic commonly cited around ₹25,220.
• Gross around ₹37,000 a month, with in-hand around ₹30,000–₹31,000 — approximate and varies by posting. Deductions include the contributory pension scheme and state insurance.

Allowances and job profile

On top of basic pay, a constable gets Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, risk and city allowances and other benefits.

• Duties include apprehending criminals, escort and station duties, community protection, traffic and disaster-response support.

Promotion path

Career growth follows the ladder Constable → Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) → Sub-Inspector (SI) → Circle Inspector and beyond, via service and departmental exams.

AP Police Constable recruitment

Constable recruitment is conducted by the AP State Level Police Recruitment Board (APSLPRB).

• Eligibility: a 12th (Intermediate) pass (graduation for Sub-Inspector), within the prescribed age limit.
• Selection: a preliminary written test, then a Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and a final written test.
• Note: constable salary and rules differ by state — this guide is specific to Andhra Pradesh.