How much salary does a UP Police constable get every month, how much will it increase with the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Pay Commission is about to be implemented, so let us know how much will be the salary of the constable of the police department now. These allowances are available along with the salary.

Becoming a constable in the UP Police is like a dream for the youth. Due to the security of government jobs, good salary, and respect in society, lakhs of youth apply for this job every year. Today we will tell you how much salary UP Police constable gets at present and how much their salary can increase with the upcoming 8th Pay Commission.

Current salary package of constable

According to the 7th Pay Commission, UP Police constable gets a basic salary of Rs 21,700 per month. Their pay scale ranges from 5,200 to 20,200 and grade pay is Rs 2,000. Apart from this basic salary, many types of allowances are also available which increase the total inhand salary.

Allowances received
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Travel Allowance (TA)
- Medical Allowance
- City Compensatory Allowance
- High Altitude Allowance (on deployment in hilly areas)
- Detachment Allowance
- Other special allowances

Including all these allowances, the total monthly salary of a UP Police constable reaches around Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000, which depends on the place of deployment and other factors.

Know what will be the benefit of the 8th Pay Commission

Now the big news is that with the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, the salary of UP Police Constable is expected to increase significantly. Experts estimate that under the 8th Pay Commission, the salary of government employees can increase by 20-30%.

Estimated increase

- Current basic salary: Rs 21,700
- With 20% increase: around Rs 26,040
- With 30% increase: around Rs 28,210

With an increase not only in the basic salary but also in all the allowances, the total in-hand salary can reach Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per month.

Career growth and promotion

A constable job in UP Police not only gives a good salary but also gives great opportunities for career growth. With time, the rank increases and the salary also increases when promotion is received.

The promotion path is as follows:
-Constable
-Head Constable
-Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)
-Sub-Inspector (SI)
-Inspector

With every promotion, the pay scale and other facilities increase.

Other facilities and benefits

Apart from salary, UP Police constables also get several other facilities:

- Medical facilities
- Leave encashment
- Government accommodation or HRA
- PF (Provident Fund)
- Uniform and other equipment
- Bonuses from time to time