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Constable vs Constable

Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.

ConstableConstable

Pay level

Pay Level 3Pay Level 3

Starting in-hand

₹36,000–₹43,000 in-hand₹36,000–₹43,000 in-hand

Group

Group CGroup C

Exam

CRPF TradesmanSSC Delhi Police Driver

Qualification

10th pass12th pass

Age limit

21–2721–30

Field work

highhigh

Stress (1–5)

43

Transfers

all indiarare

First promotion

Head Constable (Driver) (10–18 years)Head Constable (Driver) (10–15 years)

Choose Constable if…

  • ✓ Higher age limit (27) than Constable GD
  • ✓ Uses a skill you already have
  • ✓ Free food, housing and uniform

Choose Constable if…

  • ✓ Higher age limit (30) than the Executive Constable post
  • ✓ Lifetime posting in Delhi
  • ✓ Less confrontation with the public than beat duty