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Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police)

उप निरीक्षक (दिल्ली पुलिस)

Pay Level 6 police post via SSC CPO — investigating cases and running beats in Delhi's police stations.

Delhi Police · Ministry of Home Affairs · central government

In-hand pay at joining, per month

₹57,000–₹67,000

Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.

Exam
SSC CPO
Qualification
Graduate
Age limit
20–25 years
Transfers
Rare
Work hours
Long and irregular; nights, weekends and festivals included
Probation
2 years

Estimated in-hand / month

₹60,736

Gross ₹66,600 · CTC ≈ ₹8.9 lakh/yr

Level 6

Where are you posted?

Joining

Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.

New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.

What you will actually do

  • Registering FIRs and investigating criminal cases
  • Arresting accused persons, preparing charge sheets and attending court
  • Leading patrols and managing a beat or police post
  • Law-and-order duty at protests, festivals and VIP movements
  • Handling emergency calls and complaints from the public
  • Supervising constables and head constables

A typical day

There is no fixed shift in practice. As an investigating officer in a police station you carry dozens of open cases: visiting scenes, recording statements, collecting CCTV and call records, producing accused in court and updating case files. In between come emergency calls, bandobast for a rally, and night duty at the station. Twelve to fourteen hour days are common and weekly offs are often cancelled.

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Promotion path

Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.

  1. Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police) (joining)

    Pay Level 6

    ₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand

  2. Inspector

    12–18 years · Level 7 · via dpc

    ₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand

  3. Assistant Commissioner of Police

    Further 10 or more years; many retire as Inspector · Level 8 · via dpc

    ₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand

Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.

How to get in

SSC CPOOnce a year

Staff Selection Commission

  1. 1.Paper I computer-based test
  2. 2.Physical standards and endurance test
  3. 3.Paper II computer-based test (English)
  4. 4.Detailed medical examination

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Male candidates must hold a valid driving licence for both motorcycle and car by the date of the physical test. Age 20–25. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.

Physical standards: Men: height 170 cm, chest 80–85 cm; 100 m in 16 seconds, 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes, long jump, high jump and shot put. Women: height 157 cm; 100 m in 18 seconds, 800 m in 4 minutes, long jump and high jump. Relaxations for hill and ST candidates.

The good

  • Posting only in Delhi, with no transfer out
  • Real authority and varied work
  • Level 6 pay plus police allowances

The hard parts

  • Very long hours and little family time
  • High stress, with pressure from public, seniors and courts
  • Promotion to Inspector takes many years

Postings

All postings are within Delhi: police stations, traffic, special units, crime branch, security and battalions. Training is at the Police Training College in Delhi.

Central government job securityNPS with a 14% government contributionLeave Travel Concession (LTC)Medical cover (CGHS in covered cities)Uniform and ration allowancesPolice housing where available

Questions people ask

What is the in-hand salary of Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police)?+

Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police) is a Pay Level 6 post with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹57,000–₹67,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.

What is the qualification and age limit for Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police)?+

Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Male candidates must hold a valid driving licence for both motorcycle and car by the date of the physical test. Age: 20–25 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.

Which exam do I need to clear for Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police)?+

SSC CPO (Staff Selection Commission).

Is a driving licence compulsory?+

For male candidates, yes: a valid licence for two-wheeler and car is needed by the physical test stage. Without it you are considered only for CAPF posts.

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Books to prepare for SSC CPO

  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

    R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand)

    The standard practice book for arithmetic. Strong on volume of questions; weak on shortcuts, so pair it with solved papers.

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  • SSC Mathematics Chapterwise Solved Papers

    Kiran Prakashan

    Thousands of actual SSC questions sorted by topic. The quickest way to see what is really asked.

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  • Objective General English

    S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)

    Grammar rules with exam-style practice sets. Good for error spotting and sentence improvement.

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Sources

This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.