Exact monthly in-hand salary for CISF after all deductions including PF, NPS, and income tax. Based on FY 2026-27 tax slabs and 7th Pay Commission / bipartite settlement.
Full Salary Breakdown - CISF Typical Pay (New Regime, Metro)
Basic Salary
Rs. 13,000/mo
HRA + Allowances
Rs. 19,500/mo
Gross Monthly Salary
Rs. 32,500/mo
NPS Contribution (10% of Basic)
-Rs. 1,300/mo
Professional Tax
-Rs. 200/mo
Income Tax (TDS)
-Rs. 0/mo
Monthly In-Hand (Take-Home)
Rs. 31,000/mo
New Regime vs Old Regime
New Tax Regime
Standard DeductionRs. 75,000
Annual TaxRs. 0
Monthly In-HandRs. 31,000
Old Tax Regime
Deductions AssumedRs. 1,50,000
Annual TaxRs. 0
Monthly In-HandRs. 31,000
About CISF
CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) Constable is an entry-level post in one of India's largest Central Armed Police Forces. CISF is primarily deployed at airports, metro systems, nuclear power plants, oil refineries, and other critical infrastructure. Constables perform security and access control duties. Recruitment is through SSC GD (General Duty) exam.
How CISF Salary is Structured
CISF Constable basic pay is Rs. 21,700 per month at Pay Level 3 of 7th Pay Commission. DA is approximately 50% of basic, adding Rs. 10,850/mo. HRA is Rs. 1,085 to Rs. 3,255 depending on posting city. Security allowance of Rs. 3,000 and transport allowance of Rs. 900 per month are also paid.
What Deductions Will You See?
Deductions include NPS at Rs. 2,170/month, negligible or nil income tax at this salary level under the new regime. Professional tax is not applicable for central government employees. Total deductions are Rs. 3,500 to Rs. 5,000 per month.
CISF Salary vs Other Government Jobs
Post / Role
CTC
Monthly In-Hand
CISF Constable
Rs. 3.9 LPA
Rs. 30,500/mo
CRPF Constable
Rs. 3.9 LPA
Rs. 29,000/mo
Railways Group D
Rs. 3.1 LPA
Rs. 24,000/mo
SSC CHSL LDC
Rs. 3.5 LPA
Rs. 27,000/mo
Increments and Promotions
Annual increment on basic pay. After 4-6 years, Constables can appear for departmental promotion to Head Constable and later ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector). Promotion is competitive but structured.
Career Progression and Salary at Each Grade
Grade / Post
Typical Timeline
Basic Pay
Approx. In-Hand
Constable (GD)
0-6 years
Rs. 21,700/mo (Pay Level 3)
Rs. 30,500/mo
Head Constable
6-12 years
Rs. 25,500/mo (Pay Level 4)
Rs. 35,000/mo
ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector)
12-18 years
Rs. 29,200/mo (Pay Level 5)
Rs. 40,000/mo
Dearness Allowance (DA) Explained
DA for CISF personnel follows 7th Pay Commission and is revised twice a year. Currently around 50% of basic, adding approximately Rs. 10,850 per month to gross.
City-Wise Salary Breakdown
City Type
HRA Rate
Gross Monthly
In-Hand Monthly
Metro airports - Delhi, Mumbai
24% of basic (X Class)
Rs. 38,500
Rs. 32,500
Large city deployments (Y Class)
16% of basic
Rs. 36,500
Rs. 30,500
Industrial / non-metro postings (Z Class)
8% of basic
Rs. 34,500
Rs. 28,500
Perks and Benefits: What They Are Worth in Cash
Perk
Details
Estimated Cash Value
Government Accommodation
CISF quarters at most deployed locations
Rs. 8,000-15,000/mo in rent equivalent
Medical Coverage
CGHS or force hospital coverage for self and family
+Pay nearly double that of private security guards
+Airport and urban deployments - more comfortable than combat CAPFs
+NPS pension corpus building from day one
+Government accommodation at most postings
Trade-offs
-Shift-based work including night duties
-Mandatory transfers across deployment locations
-Strict hierarchy and discipline requirements
-Limited career ceiling compared to officer-level posts
Frequently Asked Questions
A CISF Constable takes home approximately Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 33,000 per month in-hand depending on posting city. Airport postings in metro cities push HRA and take-home higher.
CISF Constable falls in pay level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix: Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100.
CISF provides barracks or force accommodation at deployed locations. At major airports, accommodation is provided in nearby CISF quarters. HRA is paid only where quarters are unavailable.
CISF deployments at airports and metro stations are generally considered more comfortable and urban compared to CRPF and BSF which have heavy field postings. Pay is identical across CAPFs.