Head Constable vs Stenographer Grade 'D'
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 4Pay Level 4
Starting in-hand
₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand
Group
Group CGroup C
Exam
SSC Delhi Police Head ConstableSSC Stenographer
Qualification
12th pass12th pass
Age limit
18–2518–27
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
22
Transfers
rarezone or region
First promotion
Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial) (8–12 years)Stenographer Grade 'C' / Personal Assistant (5–10 years, or sooner through a departmental exam)
Choose Head Constable if…
- ✓ Level 4 pay with police allowances and office hours
- ✓ Posting only in Delhi
- ✓ Far less street duty than a constable
Choose Stenographer Grade 'D' if…
- ✓ Level 4 pay after Class 12
- ✓ Less crowded exam than CHSL, for those with shorthand
- ✓ Departmental exam to Grade C