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Sub-Inspector vs Sub-Inspector

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

Sub-InspectorSub-Inspector

Pay level

Pay Level 6Pay Level 6

Starting in-hand

₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand

Group

Group BGroup B

Exam

SSC CPOSSC CGL

Qualification

GraduateGraduate

Age limit

20–2518–30

Field work

highhigh

Stress (1–5)

45

Transfers

all indiaall india

First promotion

Inspector (6–10 years, varies by force)Inspector (5–8 years)

Choose Sub-Inspector if…

  • ✓ Command responsibility early
  • ✓ Hardship and risk allowances add noticeably to pay in field areas
  • ✓ Departmental exam route to Assistant Commandant

Choose Sub-Inspector if…

  • ✓ Serious national-security investigation work
  • ✓ Special allowance on top of Level 6 pay
  • ✓ Small agency where juniors get real responsibility