The Bihar Police SI salary starts at a basic pay of ₹35,400 per month in Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission. After adding Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) and cutting the NPS contribution, a new Sub-Inspector (Daroga) takes home roughly ₹51,000 to ₹58,000 per month, depending on the place of posting.
The Sub-Inspector is one of the most wanted graduate-level jobs in Bihar. It comes with officer rank, a uniform, real authority in a police station, and a clear path to Inspector and DSP. In this guide we cover the complete Bihar Police SI Salary 2026 — pay scale, salary slip, in-hand pay, allowances, deductions, salary during training, job profile and promotions.
Quick answer: ₹35,400 basic + ₹21,240 DA (60%) + HRA − ₹5,664 NPS = about ₹58,056 in Patna, ₹54,516 in other districts and ₹50,976 if you live in a government quarter, before small GIS and professional-tax deductions.
Bihar Police SI Salary 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) |
| Post | Police Sub-Inspector (Daroga) |
| Pay level | Level 6 (7th Pay Commission pay matrix) |
| Basic pay | ₹35,400 per month |
| Pay scale | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Old grade pay | ₹4,200 |
| Current DA | 60% of basic pay (from January 2026) |
| Gross salary (Patna) | About ₹63,720 per month |
| In-hand salary | About ₹51,000 – ₹58,000 per month |
| Annual gross package | About ₹7.2 lakh – ₹7.65 lakh |
| Pension | NPS (National Pension System) |
| Official website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
Note: Figures in this post are estimates. The exact amount on your pay slip depends on the current DA rate, your place of posting (which decides HRA), and deductions such as NPS, insurance and professional tax.
Bihar Police SI Pay Scale Explained
The Sub-Inspector post sits in Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, which Bihar adopted for its state employees. Under the old system this was the ₹4,200 grade pay band. The starting basic pay is ₹35,400, and with yearly increments it can rise to a maximum of ₹1,12,400.
Basic pay is the most important number in the salary. DA, HRA and the NPS contribution are all calculated as a percentage of basic, so every increase in basic lifts the whole salary.
Bihar Police SI In-Hand Salary (Salary Slip)
Two SIs who join on the same day can take home different amounts. The only difference is HRA, which depends on where you are posted and whether you live in a government quarter. Here is a first-month salary slip at the current 60% DA:
| Component | Patna | Other district | Govt quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | ₹35,400 | ₹35,400 | ₹35,400 |
| Dearness Allowance (60%) | ₹21,240 | ₹21,240 | ₹21,240 |
| House Rent Allowance | ₹7,080 (20%) | ₹3,540 (10%) | ₹0 |
| Gross salary | ₹63,720 | ₹60,180 | ₹56,640 |
| Less: NPS (10% of Basic + DA) | − ₹5,664 | − ₹5,664 | − ₹5,664 |
| Net in-hand (approx.) | ₹58,056 | ₹54,516 | ₹50,976 |
A Patna posting pays about ₹3,500 more each month than a district posting, purely because of HRA. If a government quarter is allotted, HRA is not paid and the in-hand figure drops to about ₹51,000.
HRA is shown at 20% for Patna and 10% for other towns, the same rates used in our Government Salary Calculator. Bihar’s Finance Department sets the state HRA rates, so check the exact rate for your posting on your pay slip.
Bihar Police SI Annual Salary Package
Many candidates search for the yearly figure rather than the monthly one. Here is the first-year package at the current 60% DA, multiplied over 12 months:
| Posting | Gross per month | Gross per year | In-hand per month | In-hand per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patna | ₹63,720 | ₹7,64,640 | ₹58,056 | ₹6,96,672 |
| Other district | ₹60,180 | ₹7,22,160 | ₹54,516 | ₹6,54,192 |
| Govt quarter | ₹56,640 | ₹6,79,680 | ₹50,976 | ₹6,11,712 |
So the annual salary of a Bihar Police SI is about ₹6.8 lakh to ₹7.65 lakh gross, and about ₹6.1 lakh to ₹7 lakh in hand. If you add the government’s own NPS contribution (about ₹7,930 a month), the total cost to government (CTC) for a Patna-posted SI comes to roughly ₹8.6 lakh a year.
These figures do not include special duty pay, travel allowance or DA arrears, which push the real yearly earning a little higher.
Allowances for Bihar Police SI
On top of basic pay, a Bihar Police SI gets these allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 60% of basic pay now, revised about twice a year to match inflation. It is the biggest add-on in the salary.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): paid as a percentage of basic based on the posting city. Not paid if you live in a police quarter.
- Uniform / kit allowance: for uniform upkeep, as per Bihar Police rules.
- Ration / mess support: admissible to police personnel as per state orders.
- Medical benefits: treatment for you and your dependants under state medical rules.
- Special duty pay: extra during elections, festivals, VIP movement and law-and-order deployments.
- Travel and daily allowance (TA/DA): for official tours, investigations and court work.
The smaller allowances vary by unit and posting, so they are not counted in the in-hand figures above.
Deductions From Bihar SI Salary
- NPS (National Pension System): 10% of Basic + DA, about ₹5,664 a month at joining. The government adds its own contribution on top. This is your retirement saving, not a loss.
- Group Insurance (GIS): a small fixed monthly premium.
- Professional tax: a small state tax based on yearly income.
- Income tax (TDS): only if your yearly taxable income crosses the limit under your chosen tax regime. Most new SIs pay little or no tax under the new regime.
How to Calculate Your Own In-Hand Salary
In-hand = (Basic + DA + HRA + other allowances) − (NPS + GIS + tax)
- Start with the basic pay of ₹35,400.
- Add DA at the current rate (60% = ₹21,240).
- Add HRA for your posting (Patna ₹7,080, other districts ₹3,540).
- Add any other allowances you receive.
- Subtract NPS (10% of Basic + DA = ₹5,664) and the smaller deductions.
You can also use our free Government Salary Calculator — select Level 6 and your city to see the full pay slip.
Bihar Police SI Salary Growth: Level 6 Pay Matrix
Every year an SI gets an annual increment of about 3%, which moves the basic pay to the next cell of Level 6. The first ten steps look like this:
| Year of service | Basic pay |
|---|---|
| Year 1 (joining) | ₹35,400 |
| Year 2 | ₹36,500 |
| Year 3 | ₹37,600 |
| Year 4 | ₹38,700 |
| Year 5 | ₹39,900 |
| Year 6 | ₹41,100 |
| Year 7 | ₹42,300 |
| Year 8 | ₹43,600 |
| Year 9 | ₹44,900 |
| Year 10 | ₹46,200 |
Level 6 has 40 steps in total, ending at ₹1,12,400.
Bihar Daroga Salary After 5 and 10 Years
| Stage | Basic pay | In-hand (Patna) | In-hand (district) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joining | ₹35,400 | ₹58,056 | ₹54,516 |
| Year 5 | ₹39,900 | ₹65,436 | ₹61,446 |
| Year 10 | ₹46,200 | ₹75,768 | ₹71,148 |
This table keeps DA at 60% and counts no promotion. Real pay will be higher, because DA keeps rising and most SIs are promoted to Inspector within this period.
Will the DA Hike Increase Bihar SI Salary?
Yes. DA is a percentage of basic pay, so every DA hike raises take-home pay. The Centre’s DA from July 2026 works out to 63%, and Bihar usually follows the Centre’s rate. At 63% DA, a new SI’s gross pay rises by about ₹1,062 and in-hand pay by about ₹956 a month — taking Patna in-hand to around ₹59,012. We will update this page once Bihar notifies the new rate.
Will the 8th Pay Commission Change Bihar SI Salary?
Eventually, yes. The 8th Central Pay Commission was set up on 3 November 2025 and is still preparing its report, which is expected around 2027. It directly covers central government employees. A Bihar Police SI is a state government employee, so a new pay matrix will apply only after the Bihar government adopts it. Until then, the 7th Pay Commission Level 6 structure continues.
Pension and Retirement Benefits for Bihar SI
A newly recruited Bihar Police SI is covered under the National Pension System (NPS), which applies to Bihar state employees who joined service after the old pension scheme ended. It works like this:
- Your share: 10% of Basic + DA is cut from your salary every month — about ₹5,664 at joining.
- Government share: the government adds a further contribution (14% of Basic + DA under NPS rules), about ₹7,930 a month at joining. This is not deducted from you.
- Your pension fund: together, roughly ₹13,600 a month goes into your NPS account in the first year, and this amount rises with every increment and DA hike.
At retirement, part of the NPS fund can be withdrawn as a lump sum and the rest buys a monthly pension. Along with NPS, SIs are also eligible for gratuity at retirement, leave encashment for unused earned leave, and group insurance cover during service. Together these make the SI post a secure long-term career, not just a good starting salary.
Bihar Police SI Training and Salary During Training
Newly selected SIs do a 12-month induction course at the Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir. Training covers law, investigation, forensics, cybercrime, drill, weapons, horse riding and swimming.
Trainee SIs are on probation and draw the pay of the post — basic pay plus DA — from joining. HRA is usually not paid while you stay in academy accommodation, so take-home during training is close to ₹51,000 a month. Full allowances start after regular posting.
Bihar Police SI Job Profile
The Sub-Inspector is the main investigating officer in a police station. Daily duties include:
- Registering FIRs and investigating cases
- Collecting evidence, making arrests and filing charge-sheets
- Appearing in court and following up on cases
- Handling law and order, patrols, elections and festival duty
- Leading constables and head constables
- Serving as officer-in-charge of a police outpost or station when posted
The work is demanding, with long hours and shift duty, but it carries real responsibility and public respect.
Bihar Police SI Promotion Path
The SI is the first officer rank a graduate can join directly, and promotions come through seniority and departmental fitness:
Sub-Inspector → Inspector of Police → Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) → higher ranks
- Inspector of Police: promotion after the required years of service, at a higher pay level. Inspectors head police stations and circles.
- DSP: senior Inspectors can be promoted into the Bihar Police Service as DSP, a gazetted officer post with much higher pay.
- Higher ranks: further promotion (Additional SP and above) depends on vacancies, service record and state rules.
Bihar Police has given higher charge to large batches in recent rounds — over a thousand SIs were given Inspector charge in one round — so promotions do move.
Bihar Police SI vs Constable Salary
| Point | Sub-Inspector (SI) | Constable |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting body | BPSSC | CSBC |
| Minimum qualification | Graduation | 12th pass |
| Pay level | Level 6 | Level 3 |
| Starting basic pay | ₹35,400 | ₹21,700 |
| DA at 60% | ₹21,240 | ₹13,020 |
| In-hand (Patna, same method) | About ₹58,056 | About ₹35,588 |
| Role | Investigating officer | Field and patrol duty |
An SI earns about ₹22,000 more per month than a constable at joining, and the gap grows with every DA hike. Read our full Bihar Police Constable Salary guide for more.
Bihar Police SI Salary vs Other Bihar Government Jobs
How does a Daroga’s pay compare with other popular jobs in Bihar? Here are the starting in-hand figures from our salary guides:
| Job | Pay level | Approx. in-hand per month |
|---|---|---|
| BPSC Teacher | Primary to senior secondary | ₹48,000 – ₹61,000 |
| Bihar Police SI | Level 6 | ₹51,000 – ₹58,000 |
| BSSC posts | Level 1 – Level 7 | ₹23,000 – ₹73,000 |
| Bihar Police Constable | Level 3 | ₹35,000 – ₹40,000 |
The SI pays more than most graduate-level jobs in Bihar and is close to a BPSC teacher. What sets it apart is the officer rank and authority that comes with the uniform, plus a promotion path that can lead to a gazetted DSP post.
Sergeant and Other Level 6 Posts in Bihar Police
The Sub-Inspector is not the only Level 6 post that BPSSC recruits. Police Sergeant posts have been recruited at the same Level 6 pay matrix (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400), so a Sergeant’s basic pay and in-hand salary are the same as an SI’s. Other BPSSC posts such as Enforcement / Prohibition SI under the excise department also fall in Pay Level 6. The pay is the same; the duties, department and training length differ. Always check the pay level printed in each notification before you apply.
Bihar Police SI Salary for Female Candidates
The salary of a woman Sub-Inspector is exactly the same as a male SI — ₹35,400 basic pay, the same DA, HRA and allowances. Bihar gives 35% horizontal reservation to women in police recruitment; in Advt. No. 09/2026, 50 of the 150 SI posts were reserved for women. Women SIs also get maternity leave and the other leave benefits available to Bihar state employees.
How to Become a Bihar Police SI
BPSSC recruits Sub-Inspectors through Prelims → Mains → Physical Test (PST/PET) → Document Verification and Medical. You need a graduation degree from a recognised university, a minimum age of 20 years, and you must meet the height and running standards.
The latest notification, Advt. No. 09/2026, was for 150 Sub-Inspector posts in the Special Branch, with applications closed on 9 August 2026. Keep checking the official BPSSC website for the exam date and the next SI recruitment: bpssc.bihar.gov.in.
Perks and Benefits Beyond Salary
- Permanent government job with job security
- Officer rank and authority in a police station
- Pension through NPS, with government contribution
- Medical, uniform and ration benefits
- Paid leave and government holidays
- Clear promotion path to Inspector and DSP
Is Bihar Police SI a Good Job?
For most graduates in Bihar, yes. The salary is strong for a state job, the post carries real authority, and the career path goes all the way to gazetted ranks. But it is a demanding job, so it helps to see both sides before you start preparing.
Pros
- In-hand pay of about ₹51,000 – ₹58,000 a month from day one, rising every year
- Officer rank, a uniform and respect in society
- Job security, NPS pension and medical benefits
- Clear promotion path to Inspector and DSP
- Salary keeps growing with DA hikes and, later, the 8th Pay Commission
Cons
- Long and irregular working hours, including nights, holidays and festival days
- Transfers and postings can be anywhere in the state
- High pressure from case load, court work and law-and-order duty
- Physically demanding training and fieldwork
If you want a respected career with good pay and are ready for tough working conditions, the Bihar Police SI post is one of the best options open to graduates in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the in-hand salary of a Bihar Police SI? About ₹51,000 to ₹58,000 per month at joining, at the current 60% DA. It is around ₹58,056 in Patna, ₹54,516 in other districts and ₹50,976 in a government quarter.
2. What is the basic pay of Bihar Police Daroga? ₹35,400 per month in Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission.
3. What is the pay scale of Bihar Police SI? ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 under Level 6.
4. What was the grade pay of Bihar Police SI? ₹4,200 under the old 6th Pay Commission system, now mapped to Level 6.
5. What is the gross salary of a Bihar SI? About ₹63,720 a month in Patna, or roughly ₹7.65 lakh a year.
6. Do trainee SIs get salary during training? Yes. They get basic pay plus DA during the 12-month training at Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir. HRA is usually not paid while living in academy accommodation.
7. Will the DA hike increase Bihar SI salary? Yes. A rise from 60% to 63% DA adds about ₹956 a month to in-hand pay at the starting basic.
8. Is SI salary higher than constable salary? Yes. The SI starts at ₹35,400 basic (Level 6) and the constable at ₹21,700 (Level 3). The SI takes home about ₹22,000 more each month.
9. What is the promotion path after SI? Sub-Inspector → Inspector → DSP → higher ranks, based on service, vacancies and departmental rules.
10. Will the 8th Pay Commission change Bihar SI salary? Only after the Bihar government adopts it for state employees. Until then, the 7th Pay Commission Level 6 structure continues.
11. What is the annual salary of a Bihar Police SI? About ₹6.8 lakh to ₹7.65 lakh gross in the first year, or roughly ₹6.1 lakh to ₹7 lakh in hand, depending on posting.
12. Is the salary of Bihar Police SI and Sergeant the same? Yes. Both posts have been recruited at Pay Level 6 with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400, so the salary is the same.
13. Do women SIs get the same salary as men? Yes. Pay, DA, HRA and allowances are the same for men and women. Bihar also reserves 35% of police posts for women.
14. How much does the government put into an SI’s pension? About ₹7,930 a month at joining under NPS, on top of the SI’s own contribution of about ₹5,664.
15. Does a Bihar SI pay income tax? Usually very little or none in the first years under the new tax regime. Tax depends on your total yearly income and the regime you choose.
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Disclaimer: The salary details above are estimates compiled from publicly available recruitment information and the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix. Actual figures may vary with the current DA rate, place of posting and deductions. GovAdmit is an independent information website and is not affiliated with any government body. Always confirm details on the official BPSSC website.
