Telangana Police Constable Salary: Pay & Recruitment

The Telangana 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 TGPRB/TSLPRB notification.

Telangana Police Constable salary

• Pay: on the state revised pay scale, with an entry basic commonly cited around ₹24,280 (band roughly ₹24,280–₹72,850).
• Gross around ₹38,750 a month, with in-hand around ₹29,000–₹31,000 depending on urban/rural posting — approximate.

Allowances and job profile

On top of basic pay, a constable gets Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other benefits such as risk allowance and medical/health insurance.

• Duties include law and order, patrolling, investigation support, reports and community engagement, with shift and night duty.

Promotion path

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

Telangana Police Constable recruitment

Constable recruitment is conducted by the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TGPRB/TSLPRB).

• Eligibility: a 12th (Intermediate) pass (SC/ST candidates may qualify with a 10th pass), with Telangana residence, within the prescribed age limit.
• Selection: a preliminary written test, then a Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a final written test, document verification and a medical.
• Note: constable salary and rules differ by state — this guide is specific to Telangana.