Sub-Inspector vs Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 7Pay Level 6
Starting in-hand
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Group
Group BGroup B
Exam
SSC CGLSSC CGL
Qualification
GraduateGraduate
Age limit
20–3018–30
Field work
highhigh
Stress (1–5)
44
Transfers
all indiaall india
First promotion
Inspector (5–8 years)Inspector / Intelligence Officer (5–8 years)
Choose Sub-Inspector if…
- ✓ Real investigation work on important cases
- ✓ Level 7 pay plus a CBI-specific allowance
- ✓ Strong standing of the organisation
Choose Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer if…
- ✓ Operational enforcement work in a small agency
- ✓ Level 6 pay with early responsibility
- ✓ The agency has been expanding, which helps promotions