Delhi Police Constable Salary: Pay & Recruitment

The Delhi Police Constable job is a popular, secure central-city uniformed career with a stable 7th Pay Commission salary. This guide explains what a Delhi Police Constable earns, the duties, and how recruitment works.

Figures below are as commonly reported under the 7th Pay Commission; in-hand pay varies by allowances and deductions, and recruitment details change each cycle, so confirm on the official notification.

Delhi Police Constable salary

• Pay Level: Level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, basic pay around ₹21,700 (band ₹21,700–₹69,100).
• Gross pay is commonly reported around ₹38,600 a month, with in-hand around ₹36,000–₹39,000 after allowances and deductions — approximate and varies.

Allowances and job profile

On top of basic pay, a constable gets Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and a dress/uniform allowance.

• Duties include patrolling, maintaining law and order, crime prevention, traffic management, investigation support and emergency response.

Promotion path

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

Delhi Police Constable recruitment

Delhi Police Constable (Executive) recruitment is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) at the central level, not by a Delhi state board.

• Eligibility: a 12th pass (11th pass is accepted for wards of Delhi Police personnel), within the prescribed age limit; male candidates need a valid LMV driving licence.
• Selection: a computer-based written exam, followed by a Physical Endurance & Measurement Test and a medical examination.
• Note: constable salary and rules differ by state — this guide is specific to Delhi.