8th Pay Commission: Becoming a constable in UP Police is like a dream for the youth. Due to the security of government job, good salary and respect in the society, lakhs of youth apply for this job every year. Today we will tell you how much salary UP Police Constable currently gets and how much their salary can increase with the upcoming 8th Pay Commission.

Current Salary

According to the 7th Pay Commission, UP Police Constable gets a basic salary of Rs 21,700 per month. Their pay scale ranges from 5,200 to 20,200 and grade pay is Rs 2,000. Apart from this basic salary, many types of allowances are also available which increase the total inhand salary.

Allowances received

– Dearness Allowance (DA)

– House Rent Allowance (HRA)

– Travel Allowance (TA)

– Medical Allowance

– City Compensatory Allowance

– High Altitude Allowance (on deployment in hilly areas)

– Contingent Allowance

– Other Special Allowances

Combining all these allowances, the total monthly salary of UP Police Constable reaches around Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000, depending on the place of deployment and other factors.

Benefits from 8th Pay Commission

Now the big news is that with the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, the salary of UP Police Constable is expected to increase significantly. Experts estimate that the salary of government employees may increase by 20-30% under the 8th Pay Commission.

Estimated hike

– Current Basic Pay: Rs 21,700

– With 20% hike: Around Rs 26,040

– With 30% hike: Around Rs 28,210

With the hike in not only the basic pay but also all the allowances, the total in-hand salary can reach Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per month.

Career Growth and Promotion

Constable job in UP Police not only offers good salary but also gives great opportunities for career growth. With time, the rank increases on getting promotion and the salary also increases.

This is how promotion happens

– Constable
-Head Constable
-Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)
-Sub-Inspector (SI)
-Inspector

The pay scale and other facilities increase with every promotion.

Other facilities and benefits

– Medical facilities
– Leave encashment
– Government accommodation or HRA
– PF (Provident Fund)
– Uniform and other equipment
– Bonuses received from time to time