Bihar Police Constable Salary 2024: Pay Scale, In-Hand Salary, Job Profile & Promotion

The basic pay scale for a Bihar Police Constable ranges from INR 21,700 to INR 69,100 per month. Bihar Police Constables are also entitled to various allowances like dearness allowance, medical aid, ration money allowance, etc.

Navya SinghUpdated on : Sep 20 2024 13:07 IST

Bihar Police Constable Salary 2024

The Bihar Police Constable Salary 2024 is governed by the 7th Pay Commission and it falls under Pay Level - 3. The basic pay scale for a Bihar Police Constable ranges from INR 21,700 to INR 69,100 per month. In addition to the basic pay, Bihar Police Constables are also entitled to a number of allowances, such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Uniform Allowance, Medical Aid, Vehicle Allowance & Ration Money Allowance. Also Check: Bihar Police Constable Vacancy 2024

The in-hand salary of a Bihar Police Constable will vary depending on their place of posting and the specific allowances that they are eligible for. However, the average in-hand salary of a Bihar Police Constable is around INR 30,000 to INR 40,000 per month.

It must be noted that all candidates who clear the Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2024 exam will undergo three years of probation. Probationers will not receive a salary during this period, but they will receive a fixed monthly stipend. Candidates who do not perform well during the probation period may have to serve an additional year on probation.

Bihar Police Constables are promoted based on their performance and years of service, typically after 10-12 years. They can also be promoted earlier by passing departmental exams. The promotion hierarchy is Constable, Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Sub-Inspector, and Inspector

Bihar Police Constable Salary 2024: Highlights

Some of the highlights of the Bihar Police Constable Salary 2024 are as follows:

Particulars	Details
Name of the Post	Bihar Police Constable
Bihar Police Vacancy 2024 - Constable Post	21,392 vacancies
Bihar Police Constable Age Limit	18 - 25 years (General Male & Female)
Bihar Police Constable Qualification	Intermediate/ 10+2
Bihar Police Constable Pay Level	Level-3 (INR 21,700/- to INR 69,100/-)

Also Check: Bihar Police Constable Exam Pattern 2024

Bihar Police Constable Salary Structure 2024

The salary structure for the post of Bihar Police Constable is as follows:

Particulars	Details
Pay Level	Level-3 (INR 21,700/- to INR 69,100/-)
Grade Pay	INR 2000/-
Basic Pay	INR 21,700/-
Gross Salary	INR 30,000/- to INR 40,000/-

Bihar Police Constable In-Hand Salary 2024

The total in-hand salary of a Bihar Police Constable is the amount that they receive in their salary account after all deductions and allowances have been credited.

Candidates must note that:

In-hand salary of a Bihar Police Constable ranges between INR 30,000/- and INR 40,000/- per month
In addition to the basic pay and grade pay, the in-hand salary also includes allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA).

Bihar Police Constable Salary 2024: Perks & Benefits

Apart from the basic salary, a Bihar Police Constable also enjoys the following perks & benefits:

Perks & Benefits	Details
Dearness Allowances	The Indian government gives dearness allowance to most of its employees to help them cope with the high rate of inflation. Bihar Police Constables also receive dearness allowance, which is based on their basic salary
Uniform Allowance	Employees are reimbursed for all the costs of keeping their uniforms in good condition, as it is essential for their job.
Medical Aid	Bihar Police Constables are eligible for medical reimbursement, which means that they can get their medical expenses reimbursed. This is one of the additional perks and benefits that are offered to them.
Vehicle Allowance	Bihar Police Constables are reimbursed for the expenses they incur while using their own vehicles for official duties.
Ration Money Allowances	Bihar Police Constables are paid a Ration Money Allowance to help cover the cost of their groceries and food.

Bihar Police Constable Probation Period

The details regarding the Bihar Police Constable probation period are as follows:

All candidates who pass the physical fitness test (PET) for the 2024 Bihar Police Constable Recruitment will undergo three years of probation
During this time, the probationers will be trained for their job as a Bihar Police Constable
Probationers will not receive a salary during this period, but they will receive a fixed monthly stipend
Probationers who are not performing well may have to serve an additional year on probation

Bihar Police Constable Job Profile

The details regarding the job profile of a Bihar Police Constable are as follows:

Duties	Description
Dealing with paperwork	Completing reports, writing tickets, and processing evidence.
Questioning suspects	Interviewing people suspected of crimes to gather information.
Responding in time of emergency	Responding to calls for service, such as accidents, crimes, and fires.
Patrolling	Driving or walking through neighborhoods to deter crime and maintain order.
Gathering and safekeeping evidence	Collecting and preserving evidence from crime scenes.
Taking statements	Interviewing witnesses and victims of crimes to get their accounts of what happened.
Taking First Investigation Reports (FIRs)	Recording the initial report of a crime.
Making arrests and following procedures	Taking people into custody and following the proper procedures for booking and processing them.

Bihar Police Constable 2024: Salary Growth & Promotion

It must be noted that Bihar Police Constables receive a competitive salary and allowances, plus the job security of a government position.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the basic pay scale of a Bihar Police Constable?

The basic pay scale of a Bihar Police Constable is INR 21,700 - INR 69,100 per month.

What are the allowances that Bihar Police Constables are entitled to?

Bihar Police Constables are entitled to the following allowances:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
Uniform Allowance
Medical Aid
Vehicle Allowance
Ration Money Allowance

What is the in-hand salary of a Bihar Police Constable?

The in-hand salary of a Bihar Police Constable varies depending on the allowances that they are entitled to and the deductions that are applicable. However, the in-hand salary is typically between INR 30,000 and INR 40,000 per month.

What are the eligibility criteria for appearing for the Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2023 exam?

As per the basic eligibility criteria, the candidate must be an Indian citizen, they must have passed class 12th/intermediate and their age must be in the range of 18 to 25 years.