Punjab Police Constable 2026— Salary & Job Profile
Pay structure, in-hand salary, allowances, career growth, and job responsibilities
A Punjab Police Constable draws a basic pay of ₹19,900 per month. Per the Punjab Police (First Amendment) Rules, 2025, a fixed minimum pay of ₹19,900/month is admissible for the first three years from the date of joining, after which the regular pay scale and allowances apply as per Punjab Government rules.
In-Hand Salary
₹20K – ₹20K /month
Fixed gross pay of ₹19,900/month during the first 3 years (before statutory deductions). DA, HRA and other allowances on the regular scale apply after this fixed-pay period.
Pay Structure Breakdown
Post
Constable (District / Armed Cadre)
Basic / Minimum Pay
₹19,900/month
Fixed for the first 3 years from the date of joining
Pay authority
Punjab Police (First Amendment) Rules, 2025
Govt. Notification FD-FP-10MISC/87/2020-2FP1 dated 29.12.2020
After 3 years
Regular pay scale + allowances
As per Punjab Government rules
Allowances & Benefits
Career Growth Path
Constable (fixed pay)
0–3 years₹19,900/month (fixed)
Constable (regular pay scale)
After 3 yearsRegular Punjab pay scale + allowances
Head Constable
On promotionAs per rank pay scale
ASI → Sub-Inspector → Inspector
Subsequent promotionsHigher rank pay scales
Job Profile & Responsibilities
As a Punjab Police Constable, your day-to-day responsibilities include:
- 1Maintain law and order and public safety in the assigned district/unit
- 2Patrolling, surveillance, traffic regulation and crowd management
- 3Assist in investigation, crime prevention and execution of legal duties
- 4Armed Cadre — deployment in armed/reserve battalions and security duties
- 5Postable anywhere in Punjab, India or abroad; cadre transfer is not permitted
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary of a Punjab Police Constable?
The basic pay is ₹19,900 per month. A fixed minimum pay of ₹19,900/month is admissible for the first three years from the date of joining, after which the regular pay scale and allowances apply as per Punjab Government rules.
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