Rajasthan Police Salary Guide: Constable & SI Pay Matrix
1. Introduction to Rajasthan Police Careers
The **Rajasthan Police Department** is responsible for law enforcement across Rajasthan. Serving in the state civil service provides a stable career path with regular increments. Hired personnel fall under the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2017.
The recruitment includes entry-level positions like **Police Constable** (Level 5) and **Sub-Inspector (SI)** (Level 11). Both roles require a 2-year probation period, during which employees receive a fixed stipend. Once regularized, they transition to the full basic pay matrix with allowances.
2. Probation Period: Fixed Monthly Stipends
Under the Rajasthan Government, all new recruits undergo a mandatory 2-year probation period. During this time, they do not receive allowances like DA or HRA. Instead, they receive a fixed monthly stipend:
- Police Constable (Level 5): Fixed stipend of **₹14,600 per month**. After basic deductions (like RGHS/State insurance contribution for probationers), the monthly in-hand is approximately **₹14,100**.
- Sub-Inspector (Level 11): Fixed stipend of **₹26,500 per month**. After mandatory probation deductions, the monthly in-hand is approximately **₹25,800**.
3. Regular Pay Matrix: Level 5 (Constable) and Level 11 (SI) Pay Scales
After completing the 2-year probation period, personnel transition to the regular pay scales:
- Constables: Hired under Pay Matrix **Level 5** (Grade Pay ₹2,400) with a starting basic salary of **₹20,800** up to a maximum of **₹65,900**.
- Sub-Inspectors (SI): Hired under Pay Matrix **Level 11** (Grade Pay ₹4,200) with a starting basic salary of **₹37,800** up to a maximum of **₹1,19,700**.
4. Allowances Breakdown: DA, HRA, Mess & Hard Duty Allowances
Regular Rajasthan Police personnel receive several allowances in addition to their basic pay:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Calculated as a percentage of basic pay, DA is revised twice a year and currently stands at **50%** of basic.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Based on the posting location: Class Y cities (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer) receive **18% HRA**, while Class Z rural locations receive **9% HRA**.
- Mess Allowance: A flat allowance of **₹2,000 per month** is paid to cover food expenses.
- Hard Duty Allowance: A flat allowance of **₹1,500 per month** is provided for the demanding nature of police work.
- Uniform Allowance: A monthly uniform upkeep allowance of **₹1,000** is provided.
5. Mandatory Salary Slip Deductions: GPF Slabs, SI & RGHS
Rajasthan government employees have specific deductions deducted from their gross monthly salary:
State General Pension Fund (GPF): Deductions are determined by basic pay slabs (e.g., ₹1,620 for basic pay up to ₹23,100, and ₹2,850 for basic pay between ₹28,500 and ₹38,500).
State Insurance (SI): Deducted monthly based on slabs (e.g., ₹700 for basic pay under ₹22,000, and ₹2,200 for basic pay between ₹28,500 and ₹46,500).
RGHS (Rajasthan Government Health Scheme): Provides medical coverage for employees and families, with monthly contributions of ₹220 or ₹330 based on pay level.
6. Promotional Paths & 8th Pay Commission Projections
Constables can advance to **Head Constable**, **Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)** (Level 10), and **Sub-Inspector (SI)** (Level 11) through promotions and departmental examinations.
Under the upcoming **8th Pay Commission**, a fitment factor of **2.57x to 2.81x** is projected. If implemented, the starting basic pay of a Constable will rise from ₹20,800 to approximately **₹53,000 to ₹58,000 per month**, while the basic pay of a Sub-Inspector will rise from ₹37,800 to approximately **₹97,000 to ₹1,06,000 per month**.
