SSC CPO Salary 2024: Check In-hand Salary, Job Profile & Allowances

SSC Central Police Organisation (SI/ASI) 2025 ( SSC CPO )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on May 21, 2024 17:46 IST

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.

Q:   What is the city-wise SSC CPO salary?
A: 

The table below give SSC CPO salary for Sub Inspector based on the job location:

Basic salary/ AllowancesCity 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

Q:   What is SSC CPO salary?
A: 

The salary structure of SSC CPO is given below.

PostGroupGrade PayPay LevelIn-hand Salary
Sub-Inspector in Delhi PoliceGroup ‘C’ Non-GazettedINR 4200Level 6INR 35,400 to 1,12,400
Sub-Inspector in CAPFGroup ‘B’ Non-Gazetted and Non-MinisterialINR 4200Level 6INR 35,400 to 1,12,400
Q:   What is the in-hand salary of SSC CPO?
A: 

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.

ParametersAmount
Basic SSC CPO SalaryINR 35,400
House Rent Allowances (HRA)INR 8946
Travelling Allowances (TA)INR 3600
Dearness Allowances on TANil
Gross SalaryINR 47496
NPSINR 3540
CGHS225
CGEGIS2500
DeductionsINR 6265
SSC CPO in-hand salaryINR 41,231
Table of contents
  • SSC CPO Salary
  • SSC CPO Salary: Allowances
  • SSC CPO Salary FAQs
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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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SSC CPO Exam Pattern

SSC CPO Syllabus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What will be SSC CPO salary after five years?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which are the posts announced under SSC CPO exam?
A: 

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)
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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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Also Read:

SSC CPO Preparation

SSC CPO Books

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is SSC CPO job profile?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the career growth of SSC CPO?
A: 

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
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SSC CPO Salary FAQs

Candidates can check below SSC CPO salary FAQs.

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Q:   How tough is it to crack SSC CPO exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is SSC CPO a good job?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the training period for SSC CPO?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is SSC CPO exam?
A: 

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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