SSC GD Constable Salary 2026
SSC GD recruits Constables (General Duty) for the Central Armed Police Forces — BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Assam Rifles (Rifleman) and NIA. The post sits at Pay Level 3 of the 7th CPC, with extra risk/hardship allowances by deployment. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay is around ₹30,000 – ₹36,000 per month depending on the city.
SSC GD Constable post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each SSC GD Constable post. In-hand figures include typical allowances and assume a metro / higher-HRA city; smaller-city pay is a little lower.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD) — BSF / CRPF / CISF / ITBP / SSB / SSF / NIA; Rifleman — Assam RiflesGroup C uniformed; range ₹21,700–₹69,100; extra risk/hardship & high-altitude allowances by posting | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | ₹30,000–36,000 |
Allowances & benefits
The in-hand salary is basic pay plus these allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class) or free ration/accommodation in field postings
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Risk & Hardship / High Altitude Allowance (force- and posting-dependent)
- Ration money / detachment allowance
- Medical benefits
Career growth & perks
- CAPF / central government job security
- NPS pension and Group Insurance
- Free or subsidised accommodation and ration in many postings
- Promotion ladder to Head Constable, ASI and beyond
- Canteen (CSD) facilities
SSC GD Constable salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for SSC GD Constable 2026?
The in-hand salary for SSC GD Constable is around ₹30,000 – ₹36,000 per month depending on the city (which sets the HRA slab). SSC GD recruits Constables (General Duty) for the Central Armed Police Forces — BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, Assam Rifles (Rifleman) and NIA. The post sits at Pay Level 3 of the 7th CPC, with extra risk/hardship allowances by deployment.
What is the pay scale / pay level for SSC GD Constable?
SSC GD Constable posts are paid under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The post-wise pay levels and entry basic pay are listed in the table above.
What allowances are paid in SSC GD Constable jobs?
On top of basic pay, SSC GD Constable employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class) or free ration/accommodation in field postings, Transport Allowance (TA), Risk & Hardship / High Altitude Allowance (force- and posting-dependent) and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
Figures are indicative at the current DA slab; actual in-hand varies significantly by force, posting location, risk/hardship allowances and deductions (NPS, income tax). Field postings may substitute free ration/accommodation for HRA. Confirm against the official SSC notification.
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