
By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager
SSC CPO Salary 2024: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits candidates for various posts of Central Police Organisation such as Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISF. The recruitment is conducted every year which draws lakhs of candidates. SSC CPO salary includes various factors such as in-hand salary, basic pay, dearness allowance, house rent allowance and travelling allowance. SBI CPO salary has seen a major hike after the 7th Pay Commission. The basic SSC CPO salary is INR 35,400 and the gross salary is INR 47,496. The pre-revised grade pay was INR 4200 in the pay band of INR 9300-34,800.
The table below give SSC CPO salary for Sub Inspector based on the job location:
| Basic salary/ Allowances | City X (urban cities) | City Y | City Z (rural areas) |
|---|---|---|---|
Basic Pay | INR 35,400 | INR 35,400 | INR 35,400 |
HRA | INR 8,496 | INR 5,664 | INR 2,832 |
TA | INR 3,600 | INR 1,800 | INR 1,800 |
Gross Salary | INR 47,496 | INR 42,864 | INR 40,032 |
Deductions | INR 6,265 | INR 6,265 | INR 6,265 |
SSC CPO salary (in-hand) | INR 41,321 | INR 36,600 | INR 33,767 |
The salary structure of SSC CPO is given below.
| Post | Group | Grade Pay | Pay Level | In-hand Salary |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police | Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted | INR 4200 | Level 6 | INR 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Sub-Inspector in CAPF | Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial | INR 4200 | Level 6 | INR 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
The in-hand salary of SSC CPO is the one which employees get after deducting the taxes and allowances. The in-hand salary of SSC CPO is given below.
| Parameters | Amount |
| Basic SSC CPO Salary | INR 35,400 |
| House Rent Allowances (HRA) | INR 8946 |
| Travelling Allowances (TA) | INR 3600 |
| Dearness Allowances on TA | Nil |
| Gross Salary | INR 47496 |
| NPS | INR 3540 |
| CGHS | 225 |
| CGEGIS | 2500 |
| Deductions | INR 6265 |
| SSC CPO in-hand salary | INR 41,231 |
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SSC CPO Salary
The details of posts and salary of SSC CPO are given below:
| Posts | SSC CPO salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs |
This is a level 6 post and is classified as Group B (Non-Gazetted), Non-Ministerial. The salary for this post is INR 35,400 to 1,12,400. |
| Sub Inspector (Executive) -(Male/ Female) in Delhi Police |
The post is under Level 6 and is classified as Group C (Non-Gazetted) by Delhi Police. SSC CPO salary for this post is INR 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (Executive) in CISF |
The post carries pay scale of Level 5 which is INR 29,200 to 92,300 and is classified as Group C (Non-Gazetted). |
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Commonly asked questions
The basic salary affer 5 years is INR 35,400. The salary ranges between INR 45,000-INR 55,000. This is fixed by the government.
Recruitment for SI & ASI posts is done in the following departments.
- Delhi Police
- Border Security Force (BSF)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF)
- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
SSC CPO Salary: Allowances
Besides basic salary, candidates are also entitled to the number of allowances. The allowances depend upon the city of posting.
| Dearness Allowance |
Home Rental Allowance |
| Travel Allowance |
Dearness on Travel Allowance |
| NPS |
CGHS |
| CGEGIS |
- |
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates selected for the post of SSC CPO are given the following roles and responsibilities. Protecting the borders Security of people Preventing criminal activities The selection process of SSC CPO comprises Paper 1, 2, PET/PST, Document Verification.
The promotional policy of SSC CPO is given below:
- Assistant Sub Inspector
- Sub Inspector
- Inspector
- Assistant Commissioner of Police
- Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police
- Deputy Commissioner of Police
- Additional Commissioner of Police
- Joint Commissioner of Police
- Commissioner of Police
SSC CPO Salary FAQs
Candidates can check below SSC CPO salary FAQs.
Candidates can clear SSC CPO exam by knowing the topics given in the syllabus. The exam pattern helps in understanding the overall structure. They should solve the previous years question papers. Candidates must attempt mock tests.
Yes, it is a good job as it offers job security and benefits. The salary is between INR 35,400 and INR 1,12,400.
The training is confined to institutions. The duration of training is usually of six to nine months. Candidates selected through SSC CPO exam are appointed to the post of Sub Inspector with either the Delhi Police, the CAPF or as Assistant Sub Inspector in CISF.
CPO is a Central Police Organization. The exam is held by the Staff Services Commission. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) was established in 1975, it is mandated to select staff for various Group B and Group C posts that come under various ministries in the Government of India. SSC CPO is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. The full form of SSC CPO is Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organization. The recruitment is done for the post of Sub Inspector and Assistant Sub Inspector.
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