CISF Constable Salary Per Month: Pay Level 3, Allowances and Worked In-Hand Calculation 2026

The cisf constable salary per month in hand is an estimated Rs 44,212 in an X class city, an estimated Rs 39,108 in a Y class city and an estimated Rs 36,938 in a Z class city. These are estimates worked out step by step below, using Dearness Allowance of 63% — the central rate from 1 July 2026. The Staff Selection Commission publishes only the pay level in the GD Constable notification, never an in-hand figure, so every in-hand number in this guide is labelled as an estimate and the maths is shown in full. A CISF Constable (GD) starts at a basic pay of Rs 21,700 under Pay Level 3 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, the same level as every other GD Constable post. For a Level 1 central government pay comparison, read our RRB Group D Salary Per Month guide.

CISF Constable Salary Per Month 2026 – Overview

CISF has the largest share of the 2026 GD Constable vacancies — 14,595 of the 25,487 tentative posts, far ahead of CRPF with 5,490. The same pay level pays the same basic pay in every force — what changes with the posting is mainly the House Rent Allowance and the Transport Allowance, because both depend on the city.

Post-Wise Pay Scale of CISF Constable 2026

Every GD Constable post in every force sits in the same pay level, so the CISF constable salary per month starts from the same basic pay as a BSF, CRPF or ITBP constable. The pay level, more than anything else, decides the salary, because basic pay, DA, HRA and the NPS deduction all flow from it.

What the notification says. The SSC GD Constable 2026 notification fixes every GD post at Pay Level 3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a starting basic pay of Rs 21,700 and a pay scale running up to Rs 69,100. The annual increment is 3% of basic pay under 7th CPC rules, so the CISF constable salary per month rises every year even without a promotion. The 25,487 vacancies are tentative, and the final force-wise position is published separately by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

CISF Constable Allowances Breakdown

Basic pay is only part of the salary. Three allowances make up most of the rest of the CISF constable salary per month, and all three are fixed by central government orders, not by CISF.

Dearness Allowance (DA) – 63% of basic pay. DA is 63% of basic pay, the central government rate from 1 July 2026. For a constable that is Rs 13,671 a month. DA is revised twice a year, so this rate will change — any in-hand figure that does not state its DA rate cannot be checked. Most GD salary pages online quote the pay level only and refuse to give an in-hand figure at all, which is honest but leaves the reader without an answer; this guide shows the maths instead.

House Rent Allowance (HRA) – 30%, 20% or 10% of basic pay. HRA depends on the city of posting: 30% in X class cities, 20% in Y class cities and 10% in Z class cities. These are the revised slabs that apply after DA crossed 50%. For a constable, that is Rs 6,510 a month in an X class city and Rs 2,170 a month in a Z class city. One CISF-specific warning: CISF often provides rent-free accommodation at the place of posting, and in that case HRA is not paid — the in-hand figure then falls by the full HRA amount.

Transport Allowance (TA) – plus DA on TA. Transport Allowance depends on the pay level and the city. For Pay Level 3 it is Rs 3,600 a month in higher-TPTA cities and Rs 1,800 elsewhere, and DA is paid on it — so the TA component is Rs 5,868 in an X class city and Rs 2,934 elsewhere.

Post-specific allowances – not in the table below. Some CISF postings carry risk and hardship allowances, and uniform and washing allowances are paid separately. Because they vary by place of duty, no single figure applies to every CISF constable, and the worked table below covers only the fixed pay — basic pay, DA, HRA and TA.

CISF Constable Salary Per Month – Worked X/Y/Z Calculation

Here is the full worked calculation for a CISF constable at Pay Level 3, starting basic pay Rs 21,700, with DA at 63%. Gross pay is basic plus DA plus HRA plus Transport Allowance with DA; the deduction is NPS.

So the CISF constable salary per month is an estimated Rs 44,212 in a metro city, Rs 39,108 in a Y class city and Rs 36,938 in a Z class city — before income tax and before the risk and hardship allowances, which sit on top of these figures for some postings. The gap between the metro and the small-town figure is about Rs 7,274, and almost all of it is the HRA difference.

CISF Constable Salary Per Month – Summary Table

Read this before trusting any in-hand figure online. The Staff Selection Commission publishes the pay level only; no in-hand figure is published officially. The figures above are estimates worked out from the verified DA, HRA and TA rates, minus NPS, before income tax. If a website quotes a single exact in-hand number for a CISF constable without showing its maths or its DA rate, treat it as a guess — the difference between rival pages is almost entirely the DA rate each one silently used.

Deductions from CISF Constable Salary

Gross pay is not take-home pay. The deductions from the CISF constable salary per month are straightforward, because the largest one is a fixed percentage.

National Pension System (NPS) – 10% of basic pay plus DA. This is the largest fixed deduction. For a constable it is 10% of Rs 21,700 plus Rs 13,671, which is Rs 3,537 a month. The government adds its own 14% share on top, but that share does not appear in the monthly pay slip.

Income tax and professional tax – depend on the individual. Tax depends on the tax regime chosen and total income, and professional tax depends on the state of posting, so no single figure applies to every constable. The in-hand figures in this guide are stated before income tax and professional tax for exactly this reason.

CISF Constable Salary After 7th Pay Commission

The constable salary is governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix, and no fresh pay commission has been implemented. The starting basic pay of Rs 21,700 rises by an annual increment of 3% of basic pay, so the CISF constable salary per month rises every year even without a promotion, and the pay scale runs up to Rs 69,100 at the top of Level 3.

8th Pay Commission status. The 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 and is in the consultation phase. As of November 2026, no official pay matrix and no fitment factor has been notified. That means there is no official revised salary figure for constables yet, and any figure circulating on social media or coaching websites is speculation. This guide will be updated when the commission’s recommendations are officially notified.

Job Profile and Career Growth in CISF Constable

A CISF constable (GD) guards vital installations across India — airports, seaports, industrial units, public sector undertakings, government buildings, metro networks and nuclear and space establishments. The work is security duty in shifts, including frisking, access control, patrolling and quick-response duties, which is why the recruitment includes a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test alongside the written examination.

Promotion runs from Constable to Head Constable and then to Assistant Sub-Inspector and Sub-Inspector through departmental channels, subject to seniority and departmental examination rules. CISF personnel can also appear in departmental examinations for higher posts. The salary therefore rises on three tracks at once: the annual increment, the DA revisions, and promotion to higher ranks.

CISF Constable Recruitment – Latest Status (GD 2026)

The latest completed recruitment is the SSC GD Constable 2026 examination for 25,487 tentative vacancies, of which CISF has the largest share at 14,595 posts. The notification was released on 1 December 2025, applications ran from 1 to 31 December 2025, and the Computer-Based Examination was held from 27 April to 30 May 2026. The CBE result and PET/PST shortlist came out on 12 October 2026, with about 1.97 lakh candidates shortlisted, and the final answer keys and marks were uploaded on 3 November 2026. The age limit is 18 to 23 years, and the qualification is Class 10 pass, as fixed in the GD 2026 notification. Candidates waiting for the next cycle should watch ssc.gov.in — the GD 2027 notice, listed for September 2026 in the SSC calendar, had not been issued as of 5 November 2026. For other open recruitments, see our Active Govt Jobs page.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the CISF constable salary per month in hand?

The CISF constable salary per month in hand is an estimated Rs 44,212 in an X class city, Rs 39,108 in a Y class city and Rs 36,938 in a Z class city, before income tax. The SSC publishes only the pay level, so every in-hand figure is an estimate worked out from the DA rate of 63%, HRA and Transport Allowance, minus NPS.

What is the basic pay of CISF Constable?

The starting basic pay of a CISF constable is Rs 21,700 per month at Pay Level 3 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of Rs 21,700 – 69,100, as fixed in the SSC GD Constable 2026 notification. Every GD Constable post in every force carries the same starting basic pay.

What is the DA rate for CISF Constable salary in 2026?

Dearness Allowance is 63% of basic pay, the central government rate from 1 July 2026. For a constable that is Rs 13,671 a month. DA is revised twice a year, so this rate will change, and any in-hand figure that does not state its DA rate cannot be checked.

How much HRA do CISF Constables get?

HRA is 30% of basic pay in X class cities, 20% in Y class cities and 10% in Z class cities. For a constable, that is Rs 6,510 a month in an X class city and Rs 2,170 a month in a Z class city. CISF often provides rent-free accommodation at the place of posting, and in that case HRA is not paid at all.

What is the in-hand salary of CISF Constable in Y and Z cities?

A CISF constable posted in a Y class city has an estimated in-hand salary of Rs 39,108 a month, and in a Z class city an estimated Rs 36,938 a month, before income tax. In an X class city the estimate is Rs 44,212 a month. The difference is almost entirely the HRA, which falls from 30% to 20% to 10% of basic pay.

What deductions apply to CISF Constable salary?

The main deduction is the NPS contribution of 10% of basic pay plus DA — Rs 3,537 a month for a constable. Income tax depends on the regime chosen and total income, and professional tax depends on the state of posting, so the in-hand figures in this guide are stated before income tax and professional tax.

What is the qualification and age limit for CISF Constable?

CISF Constable (GD) needs Class 10 pass, and the age limit is 18 to 23 years, with relaxations for reserved categories, as fixed in the SSC GD Constable 2026 notification. CISF had the largest share of the 2026 vacancies at 14,595 posts.

What is the selection process for CISF Constable?

The selection process has four stages: a Computer-Based Examination, a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, document verification and a medical examination. In the 2026 cycle the Computer-Based Examination was held from 27 April to 30 May 2026, and the result and PET/PST shortlist came out on 12 October 2026.

What is the latest status of CISF Constable recruitment?

The latest recruitment is the SSC GD Constable 2026 examination for 25,487 tentative vacancies, with 14,595 posts for CISF. The Computer-Based Examination was held from 27 April to 30 May 2026, the result and PET/PST shortlist came out on 12 October 2026, and the final answer keys and marks were uploaded on 3 November 2026. No final result has been announced as of November 2026.

Will the 8th Pay Commission increase CISF Constable salary?

The 8th Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 and is in the consultation phase. No pay matrix or fitment factor has been notified as of November 2026, so no official revised salary figure exists yet and any number circulating online is speculation.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official SSC GD Constable 2026 notification on ssc.gov.in.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, an independent information portal for Sarkari Result, Sarkari Naukri, admit card, answer key, syllabus and admission updates. He has 10+ years of experience covering Government Jobs, Railway Jobs, SSC, Banking, Teaching, Police, Defence and state recruitment boards. Every update on this site is verified directly from the official notification PDF issued by the commission or board — never from third-party aggregators.