SSC CPO Salary: Pay Scale, In-Hand Salary & Allowances

SSC CPO Salary 2026: In-Hand Salary, Pay Level, Allowances, Promotion & Job Profile (7th Pay Commission)

The SSC CPO Salary for Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police and CAPFs) is based on Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The pay scale ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 35,400. The approximate in-hand salary ranges between Rs. 47,000 and Rs. 54,000 per month, depending on the posting location and applicable allowances.

In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates receive benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical facilities, pension benefits, and other government allowances. The salary also increases over time through annual increments and promotions as per government rules.

SSC CPO Salary Structure 2026 Overview

Component	Details
Pay Commission	7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
Pay Level	Level-6
Basic Pay	Rs. 35,400
Pay Scale	Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400
Grade Pay (Old)	Rs. 4,200
Approx. In-hand Salary	Rs. 47,000 – Rs. 54,000 per month
Job Type	Central Government

SSC CPO Monthly Salary Structure (Detailed Pay Breakdown)

Salary Component	Amount (Approx.)
Basic Pay	Rs. 35,400
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Rs. 17,700
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Rs. 9,000 – Rs. 11,000
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 3,600
Other Allowances	Rs. 2,000 – Rs. 3,000
Gross Salary	Rs. 65,000 (Approx.)
Deductions (NPS, CGHS, etc.)	Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 12,000
Approx. In-hand Salary	Rs. 47,000 – Rs. 54,000 per month

SSC CPO Post Wise Salary

Post	Pay Level	Basic Pay
Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police)	Level-6	Rs. 35,400
Sub-Inspector (CAPFs)	Level-6	Rs. 35,400
Assistant Sub-Inspector (Earlier Recruitment, if Applicable)	Level-5	Rs. 29,200

SSC CPO Allowances 2026

In addition to the basic pay, SSC CPO officers receive various government allowances that enhance their overall salary package. The allowances may vary depending on the posting location, department, and applicable government rules. The major allowances are listed below.

Allowance	Purpose
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Compensates for inflation and rising cost of living.
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Provides financial support for accommodation.
Transport Allowance (TA)	Covers daily travel and commuting expenses.
Medical Allowance	Supports healthcare and medical expenses.
Special Security Allowance (SSA)	Additional allowance for CAPF personnel.
Uniform Allowance	Covers the cost of uniforms and maintenance.
Risk Allowance	Compensation for duties performed in hazardous or field conditions.

SSC CPO HRA Structure (City Wise)

City Classification	House Rent Allowance (HRA)
X City	27% of Basic Pay
Y City	18% of Basic Pay
Z City	9% of Basic Pay

SSC CPO Job Profile (SI duties include)

Law Enforcement: Maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety.
Crime Investigation: Investigating criminal cases and gathering evidence.
Security Operations: Performing security and surveillance duties.
VIP Security: Providing protection to VIPs and important establishments.
Field Operations: Participating in raids, patrols, and operational assignments.
Delhi Police SI: Responsible for maintaining law and order within the city.
CAPF SI: Responsible for border management, internal security, and national security operations.

SSC CPO Salary vs Other SSC Jobs

SSC Exam	Starting Basic Pay
SSC CPO	Rs. 35,400
SSC CGL (Assistant Audit Officer - AAO)	Rs. 47,600
SSC CGL (Inspector Posts)	Rs. 44,900
SSC CHSL	Rs. 25,500

SSC CPO Promotion

Along with an attractive salary, SSC CPO Sub-Inspectors have excellent career growth opportunities. With experience, departmental examinations, and good performance, candidates can earn promotions to higher ranks.

Sub-Inspector (SI)
Inspector
Senior Inspector
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)
Additional Commissioner of Police
Joint Commissioner of Police
Special Commissioner of Police
Commissioner of Police

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