CAPF Salary 2025: Pay Scale, Structure, Allowances

CAPF salary 2025 for Assistant Commandant ranges from INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500. The commissioned officers also receive various perks & allowances as per rules & regulations.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Oct 04 2024 15:08 IST

UPSC CAPF Salary 2025

CAPF Salary 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the UPSC CAPF AC exam on August 3, 2025. For candidates aspiring to join the Central Armed Police Force as Assistant Commandants, understanding the UPSC CAPF AC salary structure is crucial. As per the UPSC CAPF salary, the commissioned officers will be entitled to a starting salary of Rs. 56,100 during training, alongside other perks and allowances. Depending on seniority and rank, the CAPF AC salary can reach up to Rs. 1,77,500 - Rs 2,25,000

The CAPF AC salary follows the guidelines of the 7th pay commission, which includes a basic salary and additional benefits like travel, medical, and dearness allowances. For officers who qualify in the CAPF exam, the starting in-hand salary is approximately INR 44,135.

As per the CAPF ranks, the basic pay for commissioned officers selected through UPSC CAPF is INR 15,600. The highest rank in the CAPF hierarchy is Director-General, and officers at this position receive a salary of INR 2,25,000.

CAPF Salary 2025

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) exam, also known as the CAPF AC exam, is conducted to recruit candidates as Assistant Commandants (ACs), who are Grade A officers. Candidates selected in BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB, and ITBP as Assistant Commandant can reach up to the position of Director General depending upon the performance, tenure of service, and other factors as decided by the concerned authority. At the level of Director-General, the officer is paid a fixed amount of INR 2,25,000 as per the 7th pay commission. The commissioned officer also receives various perks and allowances that rise with promotion.

CAPF Salary Structure 2025

The table below shows the CAPF AC salary structure. It details the components of CAPF salary.

Particulars	Amount
Basic Pay	INR 15,600
Grade Pay	INR 5,400
Dearness Allowance (DA)	INR 26,250
In hand Salary	INR 44,135
Total	INR 51,480

CAPF Post-wise Salary 2025

During their tenure of service, candidates selected as Assistant Commandants in paramilitary forces are eligible for up to seven promotions. Through CAPF departmental promotions, candidates can reach up to the Director General rank, the highest position in any paramilitary organization. For this position, the salary scale is set at INR 2,25,000. Interested candidates can check the table below for CAPF post-wise salary details:

Rank	Pay Scale (Basic Pay)	Pay Band
Assistant Commandant	Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500	Pay Band - 3
Deputy Commandant	Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700	Pay Band - 3
Commandant	Rs. 78,800 - Rs. 2,09,200	Pay Band - 3
Sr. Commandant	Rs. 1,23,000 - Rs.2,15,900	Pay Band - 4
Deputy Inspector General	Rs. 1,31,000 - Rs. 2,16,600	Pay Band - 4
Inspector General	Rs. 1,44,000 - Rs. 2,18,000	Pay Band - 4
Additional Director General	Rs. 1,82,200 - Rs. 2,24,100	HAG
Director-General	Rs. 2,25,000	Apex Fixed

CAPF Salary 2025: Perks & Allowances

Candidates selected as Assistant Commandants through the UPSC CAPF exam are also eligible for a number of perks and allowances. Depending on the government's rules and regulations, the perks and benefits may vary. The allowances that make up the CAPF salary are listed below:

Dearness Allowance
Transport Allowance
House Rent Allowance
Unique Duty Allowance
Ration
Clinical Allowance
An additional benefit is the Difficulty Allowance, which is provided along with the basic salary amount. Candidates posted in extreme conditions receive the difficulty allowance.

CAPF Promotions 2025

Cadre officers have access to the following promotions after beginning their careers as assistant commandants:-

Rank	Qualifying service for promotion
Deputy Commandant	5 years as Assistant Commandant
Second-In-Command	5 years as Deputy Commandant (with total 10 years Group ‘A’ service)
Commandant	5 years as Second-In-Command (with 15 years Group ‘A’ service)
DIGP	3 years as Commandant (with 20 years Group ‘A’ service)
IGP	3 years as DIG (24 years Group ‘A’ service)
ADG	30 years of Group 'A' service.

CAPF 2025: Promotions Vs Indian Armed Forces Promotions

Below is a table comparing the ranks of CAPFs to those of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy.

CAPFs ranks	Army ranks	Navy ranks	Air Force ranks
Director General (Apex Scale)	Lieutenant general (Commander's Scale)	Vice admiral (Commander's Scale)	Air marshal (Commander's Scale)
Additional director general (ADG)	Lieutenant general (HAG)	Vice admiral (HAG)	Air marshal (HAG)
Inspector general (IG)	Major general	Rear admiral	Air vice marshal
Deputy inspector general (DIG)	Brigadier	Commodore	Air commodore
Commandant	Colonel	Captain	Group captain
Second-in-Command	Lieutenant colonel	Commander	Wing commander
Deputy Commandant	Major	Lieutenant commander	Squadron leader
Assistant Commandant	Captain	Lieutenant	Flight lieutenant
Assistant commandant (Officer Trainee)	Lieutenant	Sub-lieutenant	Flying officer

CAPF Job Profiles 2025

Candidates preparing for the CAPF exam must know the job profile they will have if selected for the position of Assistant Commandant. The job profile for the CAPF is dynamic because recruits are given roles and responsibilities for internal security and guarding border areas.

Force	Job Profile
CRPF	Assistant Commandants are expected to manage riots, crowds, counter militant groups operations, make peace with left-wing extremism, safeguard important facilities and VIPs, and combat aggression during wartime.
CISF	Ensuring the security of industrial facilities, public works projects, and other institutions spread throughout India
ITBP	It is the responsibility of ITBP to maintain the safety of Indo-China borders and increase residents' sense of security in border communities. The organization also stops smuggling, illegal entry into or exit from Indian territory, transnational crimes, and other illegal activity.
BSF	Stop transnational crimes, bar unauthorized individuals from entering or leaving the Indian Territory, and halt any other illegal activity like smuggling.
SSB	Vigilance along India's borders with Nepal and Bhutan, and enforcement of any illegal activities
NSG	Preventing terrorist attacks and defending nations from internal unrest
SPG	The only duty of SPG is to safeguard the Indian Prime Minister and, occasionally, his or her family.

Conclusion

Due to the comprehensive roles and responsibilities it offers to selected candidates, the UPSC CAPF exam is one of the most popular exams. The Assistant Commandant job is dynamic and offers a variety of incentives and growth opportunities. Candidates who are recruited receive a decent compensation package that justifies their roles and responsibilities. The CAPF salary and benefits grew as per the duration of service and promotion in ranks.

The written test, medical fitness test, and interview/personality test are all part of the CAPF selection process. The final selection of candidates for the position of Assistant Commandant is based on the CAPF final merit list

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the starting salary of CAPF AC?

The starting pay scale for Assistant Commandant is INR 56,100. The in-hand salary would be less due to certain deductions.

What is CAPF salary per month?

CAPF salary per month varies depending upon the armed police force selected candidate has been allotted and the job location. The initial gross pay is INR 56, 100. However, in-hand salary may vary due to certain deductions.

Which is the highest post in CAPF?

The highest post in CAPF is Director-General, who receives a fixed salary of INR 2,25,000.

What is CAPF salary during training?

CAPF salary of Assistant Commandant is INR 56,100 during the training period.

The Assistant Commandant post of CAPF is equivalent to which post in the Indian Army?

The candidate selected as an Assistant Commandant in CAPF will be considered equivalent to the post of Lieutenant in the Indian Army.

What is CAPF salary as per ranks?

A brief overview of CAPF ranks and salary is given in the table below:

Rank	Pay Scale (Basic Pay)
Assistant Commandant	Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500
Deputy Commandant	Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700
Commandant	Rs. 78,800 - Rs. 2,09,200
Sr. Commandant	Rs. 1,23,000 - Rs.2,15,900
Deputy Inspector General	Rs. 1,31,000 - Rs. 2,16,600
Inspector General	Rs. 1,44,000 - Rs. 2,18,000
Additional Director General	Rs. 1,82,200 - Rs. 2,24,100
Director-General	Rs. 2,25,000