Bihar Police Constable Salary: Pay, Allowances & Recruitment
Updated 19 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
The Bihar Police Constable (Sipahi) job is a popular, secure uniformed career in the state, with a stable 7th Pay Commission salary and a clear promotion path. This guide explains what a Bihar Police Constable earns, the duties involved, and how the recruitment works.
Salary figures below are as commonly reported under the 7th Pay Commission; in-hand pay varies by posting and the current DA rate, and recruitment details change with each cycle, so confirm the latest figures on the official CSBC notification.
Bihar Police Constable salary
- Pay Level: Level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix.
- Basic pay: about ₹21,700 at entry, in a band of roughly ₹21,700–₹69,100 (the older Grade Pay of ₹2,000 is still referenced).
- In-hand: commonly reported around ₹30,000–₹40,000 a month including allowances, with a gross near ₹41,000 — the figure varies by posting and is approximate.
Allowances and job profile
On top of basic pay, a constable gets Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (by city class), Transport Allowance and other benefits such as medical and uniform allowance.
- Duties include maintaining law and order, patrolling, raids and arrests, and assisting the legal process — including enforcement of Bihar's liquor prohibition.
Promotion path
A constable can rise over a career based on service and departmental exams: Constable → Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) → Sub-Inspector (SI) → Inspector → DSP, with pay rising at each level.
Bihar Police Constable recruitment
Constable recruitment is conducted by the Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar. Recent cycles have advertised large numbers of posts (the 2025 general cycle had around 19,383 vacancies, with smaller specialised drives since).
- Eligibility: 12th (Intermediate) pass, within the prescribed age limit, with category relaxations.
- Selection: a written examination, followed by a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, and document verification.
- Note: constable salary and recruitment rules differ from state to state — this guide is specific to Bihar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the in-hand salary of a Bihar Police Constable?▾
It is commonly reported around ₹30,000–₹40,000 a month including allowances, with a gross near ₹41,000. The exact amount depends on the posting city and the current DA rate.
What is the pay level of a Bihar Police Constable?▾
A Bihar Police Constable is in Pay Level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission, with a starting basic pay of about ₹21,700.
What is the eligibility for Bihar Police Constable?▾
Generally a 12th (Intermediate) pass within the prescribed age limit, recruited by CSBC through a written exam, a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, and document verification.
Who conducts Bihar Police Constable recruitment?▾
The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar, conducts constable recruitment for the state police.