Constable vs Head Constable
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 3Pay Level 4
Starting in-hand
₹36,000–₹43,000 in-hand₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand
Group
Group CGroup C
Exam
SSC Delhi Police ConstableSSC Delhi Police Head Constable
Qualification
12th pass12th pass
Age limit
18–2518–25
Field work
highlow
Stress (1–5)
42
Transfers
rarerare
First promotion
Head Constable (10–15 years, or sooner through the departmental exam)Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial) (8–12 years)
Choose Constable if…
- ✓ Central pay scales with a lifetime posting in Delhi
- ✓ Departmental exams for promotion
- ✓ Large recruitments when notified
Choose Head Constable if…
- ✓ Level 4 pay with police allowances and office hours
- ✓ Posting only in Delhi
- ✓ Far less street duty than a constable