The entrant who pursues the UPSC CAPF exam are people who have dedicated their life towards service to the nation. They make up their mind to sacrifice their lives to protect our country. A salary can never be equal to their level of sacrifice for our country. However, as the entrants are joining security forces under the govt of India they become govt employees. They not only get growth opportunities but also to honor their service Govt of India provides them with handsome UPSC CAPF Salary 2021.
There are 5 branches of security forces that an entrant can select from. The security forces are namely:
(i) BASF or Border Security Force
(ii) Central Reserve Police Forces
(iii) CISF or Central Industrial Security Force.
(iv) Indi- Tibetian Border Police
(v) Sashastra Seema Bal
After the entrants pass the CAPF exam successfully they will start their respective training for the department they have chosen to serve. The officer in defence service of India earns their promotion according to their period of time in service and their dedication to their service to the nation. According to the UPSC CAPF Notification 2021, there are about 344 vacancies altogether. Study shows every year millions of entrants appear for the exams and very few succeed. The competition for this exam is going to be tough. Entrants must follow the UPSC CAPF Syllabus and the UPSC CAPF Exam Pattern 2021 thoroughly to get an insight into the exam. Now let’s have a look at the UPSC CAPF Salary 2021:
UPSC CAPF 2021 Promotion Tenure:
| Sl No |
Ranks |
Tenure |
| 1 |
AC to DC |
0-6 years |
| 2 |
DC to 21/C |
6-12 years |
| 3 |
21/C to Commandant |
16-20 years |
| 4 |
Commandant to DIG |
20-23 years |
| 5 |
DIG to DIG |
23-26 years |
The above table shows the position and tenure to get promoted for the officers.
UPSC CAPF Salary 2021- Pay Scale As per Ranks Combined Departments:
| Sl No |
Bands |
Rank names |
Salary Pay Scale |
| 1 |
Pay Band 3 |
Assistant Commandant |
Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| 2 |
Deputy Commandant |
Rs 67,700 – 2,08,700 |
| 3 |
Commandant |
Rs 78,800 – 2,09,200 |
| 4 |
Pay Band 4 |
Sr. Commandant |
Rs 1,31,000 – 2,15, 900. |
| 5 |
Deputy Inspector General |
Rs 1,31,000 – 2,15,900 |
| 6 |
Inspector General |
Rs 1,44,000 – 2,18,000 |
| 7 |
HAG |
Additional Director General |
Rs 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| 8 |
Apex Fixed |
Director-General |
Rs 2,25,000 |
UPSC CAPF Salary 2021- Other Allowances provided (Combined Departments):
| SL NO |
Other Allowance Provided to the Officers |
| 1 |
(DA) Dearness Allowance |
| 2 |
(TPTA) Transport Allowance |
| 3 |
HRA or House Rent Allowance |
| 4 |
Ration Allowance |
| 5 |
Medical Allowance |
| 6 |
Special Duty Allowance |
| 7 |
Hardship Allowance. |
BSF Salary in Hand:
| Sl No |
Pay bands |
Posts |
Grade Pay |
Approx. In-Hand salary |
| 1 |
PB-IS (4440- 7440) |
Enrolled Follower |
1300 |
18000 |
| 2 |
PB-1 (5200-20210) |
Constable |
2000 |
23000 |
| 3 |
Head Constable |
2400 |
27000 |
| 4 |
Asstt Sub Inspector |
2800 |
31000 |
| 5 |
PB-2 (9300-34800) |
Sub-Inspector |
4200 |
35000 |
| 6 |
Inspector |
4600 |
40000 |
| 7 |
Subedar Major |
4800 |
45000 |
| 8 |
PB-3 (15600-39100) |
Assistant Commandant |
5400 |
52000 |
| 9 |
Deputy Commandant |
6600 |
65000 |
| 10 |
Second-in-Command |
7600 |
73000 |
| 11 |
PB-4 (37400-67000) |
Commandant |
8700 |
82000 |
| 12 |
Deputy Inspector General |
8900 |
85000 |
| 13 |
Inspector General |
10000 |
95000 |
| 14 |
Add Director-General |
12000 |
105000 |
| 15 |
Spl Director-General |
| 16 |
Apex scale |
Director-General |
– |
– |
Central Reserve Police Force Salary2021
| Sl No |
Pay level |
Posts |
Grade Pay |
| 1 |
15,600 – 60,600 |
Constable |
7,200 |
| 2 |
15,600 – 60,600 |
Head Constable |
9,400 |
| 3 |
15,600 – 60,600 |
Assistant Sub-inspector |
10,400 |
| 4 |
27,900 – 1,04,400 |
Sub-Inspector |
12,600 |
| 5 |
27,900 – 1,04,400 |
Inspector |
13,800 |
| 6 |
27,900 – 1,04,400 |
Subedar Major |
14,400 |
| 7 |
46,800 – 1,17,300 |
Assistant Commandant |
16,200 |
| 8 |
46,800 – 1,17,300 |
Deputy Commandant |
19,800 |
| 9 |
1,12,200 – 2,01,000 |
Second-in Commandant |
22,800 |
| 10 |
1,12,200 – 2,01,000 |
Commandant |
26,100 |
| 11 |
1,12,200 – 2,01,000 |
Deputy Inspector General |
30,000 |
| 12 |
1,12,200 – 2,01,000 |
Inspector General |
35,000 |
| 13 |
2,10,000 – 2,25,000 |
Assistant Director-General |
– |
| 14 |
2,25,000 – 2,30,000 |
Special Director General |
– |
| 15 |
2,50,000/- (FIXED) |
Director-General |
– |
CISF Salary 2021:
| Sl No |
Title |
Posts |
Tenure |
Yearly salary |
| 1 |
Company Commander |
Central Industrial Security Force |
21yrs |
10.2lakhs |
| 2 |
Inspector |
CISF Central Industrial Security Force |
22yrs |
12.0lakhs |
| 3 |
Sub-Inspector |
Central Industrial Security Force Mha |
27yrs |
12.5lakhs |
| 4 |
Inspector Executive |
Central Industrial Security Force |
22 Years |
14.0lakhs Yearly |
| 5 |
Assistant Commandant |
Central Industrial Security Force |
Na yrs |
22.0lakhs |
| 6 |
Senior Commandant |
Central Industrial Security Force |
27yrs |
29.0lakhs |
| 7 |
Deputy Commandant |
Central Industrial Security Force |
8yrs |
32.0lakhs |
| 8 |
Assistant Commandant |
Central Industrial Security Force |
NA yrs |
:₹50.0lakhs |
ITBP Salary 2021:
| Sl No |
Pay Level |
Posts |
Dept |
Monthly Pay Scale |
|
3
|
Constable |
Driver |
Rs 21,700 |
|
Motor Mechanic |
|
Pioneer (Electrician/Plumber/Carpenter/ Mason/Blacksmith/Welder/Painter) |
|
Telecommunication |
|
Followers (Cook/Water Carrier/Barber/ Washerman/Safai Karmachari) |
|
Tradesman Tailor/Cobbler/Gardener |
|
Animal Transport |
|
Crew |
|
Workshop |
|
4 |
Head Constable |
Midwife |
25,500 |
|
Engine Driver |
|
Workshop |
|
Master |
|
Motor Mechanic |
|
Dresser Veterinary |
|
Telecommunication |
|
Education & Stress Counsellor |
|
5 |
Assistant Sub Inspector |
Pharmacist |
29,200 |
|
Radiographer |
|
Laboratory Technician |
|
6 |
Sub Inspector |
Overseer |
35,400 |
|
Staff Nurse |
|
Telecommunication |
|
Hindi Translator |
|
7 |
Inspector |
Editor |
44,900 |
|
Librarian |
|
Hindi Translator |
|
10 |
Assistant Surgeon |
Assistant Commandant/Veterinary |
56,100 |
|
Assistant Commandant |
|
|
11 |
Judge Attorney |
Assistant Commandant |
56,100 |
|
Deputy Judge Attorney General |
Deputy Commandant |
67,700 |
Last but not least there SSB Constable comes withing Pay level 3 and their salary can range from Rs. 21700-69100.’ they are also promoted according to their tenure in service.
The UPSC CAPF Online Application for 2021 will stop by 25th August 2021. Interested entrant must complete their registration by now. Entrants must also note for the CAPF exam there are very particular criteria of eligibility. Entrants must go through the UPSC CAPF Eligibility 2021 to find out if they are eligible to appear for the exam. Lastly to pass any exam its always better to make a UPSC CAPF Study plan so that you keep on tracking your study progress and finish off in time. If you study properly and meet all the criteria of eligibility you can definitely crack the exam in one go.
UPSC CAPF Salary FAQ:
What is the DA % for CAPF Officers?
DA% of CAPF employees are the same as offered to civilians fixed by the pay commission.
What is the TA different for different cities?
TA is the travelling allowance and it varies according to the various classification of cities as made by the pay commission.
What are the allowances applicable for UPSC CAPF Salary 2021?
There is 5 major allowance provided to the CAPF officers.
(DA) Dearness Allowance
(TPTA) Transport Allowance
HRA or House Rent Allowance
Medical Allowance
Hardship Allowance.
Is there any allowance given to the CAPF officers for their family?
All CAPF officers are given an allowance for ration which the family of the officer can avail.
What is the HRA% of a CAPF officer's salary?
HRA % may change according to the location of the job posting of the CAPF officer. The candidates can check the salary profile along with the grade pay of the candidate. The UPSC salary and allowance is different for different posts. The candidates can check out the in-hand salary of each post and then apply accordingly.
Author: Silki Joshi
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