An SSC GD constable is paid on Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 to ₹69,100) of the 7th Pay Commission matrix. Add Dearness Allowance, now 63% of basic pay, plus house rent and transport allowance, and a new constable's gross pay comes to roughly ₹38,000 to ₹48,000 a month, depending on the posting and whether government housing is provided.
This page breaks the SSC GD salary down line by line, works out the in-hand amount for different kinds of postings, and covers allowances, pension, promotions and what the 8th Pay Commission may change.
Key Takeaways
- Constable (GD) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, all start at a basic pay of ₹21,700 (Level 3).
- DA is 63% of basic pay from 1 July 2026, after the Union Cabinet approved a 3% hike on 28 October 2026. On ₹21,700, that is ₹13,671 a month.
- Estimated in-hand pay at joining is about ₹34,800 to ₹44,200 a month after the NPS deduction, depending on city class and housing.
- Postings in hard areas add Risk and Hardship Allowance. Ration money, uniform allowance, LTC, medical cover and CAPF canteen facilities come on top.
- New recruits are covered by NPS, with the option of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which the Centre introduced from 1 April 2025.
- The 8th Pay Commission has not submitted its report yet, so no new pay figure for constables is official.
SSC GD Salary at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Posts | Constable (GD) in BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and SSF; Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles |
| Pay level | Level 3 (7th CPC) |
| Pay scale | ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 |
| Starting basic pay | ₹21,700 |
| Dearness Allowance (from 1 July 2026) | 63% of basic, that is ₹13,671 |
| House Rent Allowance | 30%, 20% or 10% of basic, by city class (not paid in government housing) |
| Transport Allowance | ₹3,600 or ₹1,800, plus DA on it |
| Gross pay at joining (estimate) | About ₹38,300 to ₹47,700 a month |
| In-hand pay at joining (estimate) | About ₹34,800 to ₹44,200 a month |
| Pension | NPS, with the option of UPS |
| Annual increment | About 3% of basic, on 1 January or 1 July |
NCB Sepoy posts, when included in an SSC GD cycle, are on Level 1 (₹18,000 to ₹56,900). Reports differ on whether NCB posts were part of the 2026 cycle, so check the vacancy table in the notice you apply under.
Force-wise Pay for SSC GD Posts
| Force | Post | Pay level | Basic pay | Main duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSF | Constable (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Guards the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh |
| CISF | Constable (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Security of airports, metro systems, PSUs and industrial units |
| CRPF | Constable (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Internal security, counter-insurgency and election duty |
| ITBP | Constable (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Guards the India-China border |
| SSB | Constable (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Guards the borders with Nepal and Bhutan |
| Assam Rifles | Rifleman (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Guards the India-Myanmar border and serves in the North-East |
| SSF | Constable (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Security of key government buildings in Delhi |
| NCB (if included) | Sepoy | Level 1 | ₹18,000 | Support work in narcotics control |
Every force pays on the same matrix, so your choice of force changes your posting and the kind of duty you do, not your basic pay. Allowances do change with where you serve, which is why two constables from the same batch can take home different amounts.
SSC GD Salary Structure: Line by Line
Basic pay
₹21,700 at joining. This is the first cell of Level 3, and the other main parts of your pay (DA, HRA and the NPS deduction) are worked out on it.
Dearness Allowance (DA)
DA is revised twice a year, with effect from January and July. The Cabinet raised it from 60% to 63% on 28 October 2026, with effect from 1 July 2026. At 63%, DA on ₹21,700 is ₹13,671 a month. Arrears for the months since July are paid as per the government's payment schedule.
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
HRA depends on the city class of your posting: 30% of basic in X-class cities (₹6,510), 20% in Y-class cities (₹4,340) and 10% in Z-class towns (₹2,170). It is not paid while you live in government accommodation, and many CAPF jawans live in barracks or unit quarters, especially in the early years.
Transport Allowance (TA)
For Level 3, TA is ₹3,600 a month in the 19 bigger cities notified for the higher rate (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Patna, Lucknow and Jaipur are among them) and ₹1,800 elsewhere. DA is paid on TA too, so the actual amount is ₹5,868 or ₹2,934.
SSC GD In-hand Salary (Estimate)
Here is how the numbers add up for a new constable at ₹21,700 basic pay with DA at 63%. All figures are monthly, in rupees.
| Component | X-class city (higher TA) | Y-class city | Z-class town | Government housing (no HRA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | 21,700 | 21,700 | 21,700 | 21,700 |
| DA (63%) | 13,671 | 13,671 | 13,671 | 13,671 |
| HRA | 6,510 | 4,340 | 2,170 | 0 |
| TA with DA | 5,868 | 2,934 | 2,934 | 2,934 |
| Gross pay | 47,749 | 42,645 | 40,475 | 38,305 |
| NPS (10% of basic + DA) | 3,537 | 3,537 | 3,537 | 3,537 |
| In-hand (approx.) | 44,212 | 39,108 | 36,938 | 34,768 |
The Y-class, Z-class and government-housing columns use the lower TA rate. Small deductions such as group insurance and welfare fund contributions reduce these figures slightly. Risk and Hardship Allowance, ration money and other allowances are not included, so the real take-home for many jawans is higher.
The government also puts 14% of basic pay plus DA (about ₹4,952 a month at this level) into your NPS account. This does not reach your hand, but it builds your pension.
Allowances and Benefits for SSC GD Constables
- Risk and Hardship Allowance: paid for postings in high-risk or hard areas such as Jammu and Kashmir, the North-East and Left Wing Extremism-affected districts, as per the 7th CPC Risk and Hardship Matrix.
- Ration Money Allowance: CAPF personnel get a monthly ration money allowance, and the rate is revised from time to time.
- Dress allowance: a yearly allowance for uniform and kit.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC): travel support for visits to your home town and other places in India, as per central rules.
- Medical care: force hospitals, plus the Ayushman CAPF scheme for treatment of the jawan and family at empanelled hospitals.
- CAPF canteens: Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar outlets sell household goods at lower prices.
- Housing: barracks or family quarters, subject to availability. HRA is paid when government housing is not provided.
- Children Education Allowance: for up to two children, as per central government rules.
SSC GD Pay Matrix: How Basic Pay Grows
Level 3 has 40 cells, from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100. Each annual increment moves you one cell up, which is roughly a 3% rise. The increment falls on 1 January or 1 July, depending on your date of joining.
| Year of service | Basic pay (₹) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 (joining) | 21,700 |
| Year 2 | 22,400 |
| Year 3 | 23,100 |
| Year 4 | 23,800 |
| Year 5 | 24,500 |
| Year 6 | 25,200 |
| Year 7 | 26,000 |
| Year 8 | 26,800 |
| Year 9 | 27,600 |
| Year 10 | 28,400 |
DA keeps rising on top of this twice a year, so gross pay grows faster than the basic pay column suggests.
Promotion and Career Growth
| Rank | Pay level | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 |
| Head Constable (GD) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (GD) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
| Inspector (GD) | Level 7 | ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 |
| Assistant Commandant (through a departmental exam) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 |
How fast you move up depends on vacancies in your force, departmental courses and exams, and your service record. If promotion does not come on time, the MACP scheme gives a financial upgrade to the next pay level at 10, 20 and 30 years of service. Some forces also fill a share of Assistant Commandant posts through a limited departmental exam for serving personnel. Assam Rifles uses its own rank names, but its pay levels follow the same pattern.
Will the 8th Pay Commission Change SSC GD Salary?
Yes, but not yet. The Centre constituted the 8th Central Pay Commission in November 2025 under Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai and gave it 18 months to report. As of November 2026, the report has not been submitted, so the fitment factor and the new pay matrix are undecided. Any figure you see online for a constable's new basic pay is a projection.
Many expect the revised pay to apply from 1 January 2026 with arrears, but that will be settled only when the Cabinet accepts the report. Until then, DA under the 7th CPC structure keeps rising every six months.
Is SSC GD Constable a Good Job?
For a 10th-pass candidate, it is among the better-paying central government jobs on offer: a starting gross of roughly ₹38,000 to ₹48,000 a month, regular pay revisions, medical cover and a clear ladder up to Inspector. The trade-off is real too. Postings rotate across the country, often in border or conflict areas, and long spells away from family come with the work. Go in knowing both sides.
Conclusion
The SSC GD salary starts at ₹21,700 basic pay, and with DA at 63% a new constable takes home roughly ₹34,800 to ₹44,200 a month before posting-based allowances. The figure rises with every DA revision and annual increment, and the 8th Pay Commission should lift it further once its report is accepted. If the job suits you, the next step is clearing the exam: see the latest SSC GD cut-off and our preparation strategy and booklist.
FAQs
What is the SSC GD salary per month?
The basic pay is ₹21,700 (Level 3). With DA at 63%, HRA and TA, gross pay is about ₹38,300 to ₹47,700 a month at joining.
What is the SSC GD in-hand salary in 2026?
About ₹34,800 to ₹44,200 a month after the 10% NPS deduction, depending on city class and housing. Hardship and ration allowances can take it higher.
Which force pays the most in SSC GD?
Basic pay is the same in every force (₹21,700 for Level 3 posts). Take-home pay differs because of allowances linked to the posting, such as Risk and Hardship Allowance in hard areas.
Do SSC GD constables get a pension?
New recruits are under the National Pension System (NPS), where they contribute 10% of basic pay plus DA and the government adds 14%. They can also choose the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), available since 1 April 2025.
Is salary paid during training?
Yes. Pay at Level 3 starts from the date of joining, and the training period is part of your service.
What is the pay level of NCB Sepoy?
Level 1, that is ₹18,000 to ₹56,900, in cycles where NCB posts are included.
When will SSC GD salary go up under the 8th Pay Commission?
Only after the Commission submits its report and the Cabinet approves it. The report had not been submitted as of November 2026.