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Inspector vs Sub-Inspector

Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.

InspectorSub-Inspector

Pay level

Pay Level 7Pay Level 4

Starting in-hand

₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand₹42,000–₹50,000 in-hand

Group

Group BGroup C

Exam

SSC CGLSSC CGL

Qualification

GraduateGraduate

Age limit

18–3018–27

Field work

highhigh

Stress (1–5)

33

Transfers

zone or regionzone or region

First promotion

Superintendent (Group B gazetted) (10–18 years)Inspector (8–12 years)

Choose Inspector if…

  • ✓ Level 7 pay with a small, close-knit cadre
  • ✓ Specialised enforcement work few other posts offer
  • ✓ Lower cost of living in posting towns

Choose Sub-Inspector if…

  • ✓ Uniformed post with a direct promotion to Inspector at Level 7
  • ✓ Low cost of living in posting areas
  • ✓ Small cadre