Chhattisgarh Police Constable Salary: Pay & Recruitment

The Chhattisgarh Police Constable job is a secure state uniformed career with a steady salary and a clear promotion path. This guide explains the pay, duties, and how recruitment works.

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

Chhattisgarh Police Constable salary

• Pay: commonly reported as Pay Level 4 (basic around ₹19,500, scale ₹19,500–₹62,000).
• Gross around ₹35,000 a month, with in-hand around ₹25,000–₹32,000 — approximate. Pay is reduced during the roughly three-year training/probation period.

Allowances and job profile

On top of basic pay, a constable gets Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and ration; trade/driver posts get a small skill pay.

• Duties include law and order, patrolling, VIP security, investigation support, traffic and riot control, across GD, Trade and Driver variants.

Promotion path

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

Chhattisgarh Police Constable recruitment

Constable recruitment is conducted by CG Vyapam (the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board) on behalf of Chhattisgarh Police.

• Eligibility: a 10th pass (relaxed further for ST and Naxal-area candidates, as reported), within the prescribed age limit.
• Selection: a Physical Measurement/Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test, a written exam, document verification and a medical.
• Note: constable salary and rules differ by state — this guide is specific to Chhattisgarh.