Rajasthan Police Salary Guide & Pay Matrix
Probation Period & Stipends
Under Rajasthan government rules, all new recruits undergo a mandatory 2-year probation period. During this time, they do not receive regular allowances like DA or HRA.
A Police Constable (Level 5) receives a fixed stipend of ₹14,600 per month. A Sub-Inspector (Level 11) receives ₹26,500 per month. Mandatory deductions for state life insurance are cut from this amount.
Constable (Level 5) Salary
After completing probation, Constables transition to Pay Matrix Level 5 with a Grade Pay of ₹2,400. The starting basic salary is ₹20,800.
With currently 50% Dearness Allowance (DA) and standard HRA, the gross salary reaches around ₹38,000. Take-home pay is approximately ₹34,000 after GPF and RGHS deductions.
Sub-Inspector (Level 11) Salary
Sub-Inspectors (SIs) are placed in Pay Matrix Level 11 with a Grade Pay of ₹4,200. Their starting basic salary is ₹37,800.
Including 50% DA, HRA, Mess Allowances, and Hard Duty pay, the gross salary is roughly ₹64,000. Net take-home pay is about ₹59,000.
Key Allowances
- HRA: 18% for Class Y cities (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer) and 9% for rural postings.
- Mess & Hard Duty: ₹2,000 for food and ₹1,500 for hard duty (paid monthly).
- Uniform: ₹1,000 per month for uniform upkeep.
Upcoming 8th Pay Commission
When the 8th Pay Commission is implemented (expected globally with a ~2.6x fitment factor), the starting Basic Pay of a Constable is projected to rise to roughly ₹54,000. SI basic pay could cross ₹97,000, bringing a substantial boost to the Rajasthan Police force.
