Bihar Police Constable Salary: Level 3 Pay, Allowances and Promotion

The basic pay rises every year through the annual increment, moving to the next cell of Level 3. Over a long career, promotions and financial upgrades move the constable to higher levels.

• Basic pay - ₹21,700 at the start.
• Dearness Allowance (DA) - a percentage of basic pay, revised by the State government, usually in line with the Centre.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) - depends on the city of posting, if government housing is not given. Patna and other larger cities get a higher rate.
• Ration money allowance - a police-specific allowance paid every month.
• Uniform and other allowances - as per Bihar Police rules.

Deductions include the NPS contribution of 10% of basic pay plus DA, and small deductions like group insurance. Coaching websites put the take-home pay of a new constable roughly in the range of ₹28,000 to ₹35,000 a month, but this depends on the DA rate and the posting. Treat these as estimates, not official figures.

To work out your own figure, take the DA rate from the latest State order and the HRA rate for your posting city. Because DA is revised twice a year, the take-home pay keeps changing even before the first increment.

• Thana duty - guarding the police station, handling the lock-up and helping in daily work.
• Patrolling and beat duty in villages and town areas.
• Law and order duties at fairs, festivals, protests and elections.
• Escort duty for prisoners, cash and VIPs.
• Helping the investigating officer with raids, arrests and summons.

Constables may also be posted to units like the Bihar Military Police (BMP), traffic or special units. The job involves long hours, night duty and postings anywhere in the State.

The Bihar Police Constable recruitment is different from most States. The written exam is only qualifying, and the final merit has been prepared from the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) marks in recent cycles.

Height and chest are checked separately in the Physical Standard Test, and the standards differ by category and gender. The race carries the most marks. The jump event, timings and marks have changed between notices, so confirm them in the current CSBC notice.

Selected constables go through basic training at Bihar Police training centres. Training covers drill, weapon handling, physical fitness, basic law, first aid and police procedure. Pay is given during training.

After training, constables join districts or units on probation. Confirmation in service depends on completing probation and passing the required tests as per State rules.

1. Constable - the starting post at Level 3.
2. Head Constable - after experience and as per promotion rules.
3. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).
4. Sub-Inspector (SI) - through departmental promotion or exams.
5. Inspector - over a long career.

State rules also give financial upgrades after set years of service if a regular promotion does not come in time. A constable who is a graduate can also apply directly for the Bihar Daroga (SI) exam within the age limit.

The basic pay is the same as UP and Delhi Police Constables. The difference in take-home pay comes from DA, HRA and State-specific allowances.

Bihar government employees who joined after the State adopted the National Pension System in 2005 are covered by NPS. The employee contributes 10% of basic pay plus DA, and the State adds its share. Check the latest State rules for any change in the pension scheme.

1. Written exam - objective questions on Hindi, English, Maths, Science, Social Science and General Knowledge. It is qualifying.
2. Physical Standard Test - height and chest measurement.
3. Physical Efficiency Test - race, shot put and jump, which decide the merit.
4. Document verification and medical examination.

Candidates need to pass Class 12 (Intermediate). Age limits and relaxations are given in each notice. See our Bihar Police Constable exam guide for the full pattern.

1. Clear the written bar comfortably - focus on Class 10 level Maths, Science, Social Science and Bihar GK.
2. Train for the race daily - since the race carries the most marks, every second counts.
3. Practise shot put and the jump with correct technique, not just strength.
4. Keep documents ready early, especially caste and residence certificates.

• A constable is the face of the police for people in villages and small towns.
• Work includes guard duty, patrolling, crowd control and supporting investigations.
• Duty hours can be long, especially during elections, Chhath and other big festivals.
• The job gives a secure government salary, respect in society and a clear promotion path.

• Place of posting - HRA depends on the city class.
• DA rate - it changes when DA is revised.
• Unit - some units carry extra allowances.
• Deductions - NPS contribution and other small deductions.

So two constables at the same basic pay can take home different amounts. Also note that a new Pay Commission can change the pay matrix in future, and States usually follow the Centre after some time.

• Class 10 certificate for date of birth.
• Marksheets and certificates of the qualifying exam (Class 12).
• Caste, EWS or non-creamy layer certificate in the State's format, where relevant.
• Residential certificate of Bihar, if you claim reservation
• Photo identity proof, photographs and signature, as asked at document verification.

Make sure your name and date of birth match across all documents. A small spelling difference can delay your joining.

1. Ignoring the physical test because the written exam feels harder. The PET decides the merit.
2. Starting race practice late. Timing improves slowly over months.
3. Not checking the category-wise height standards before applying.
4. Using an old pattern. Follow the latest CSBC notice.

For other police pay guides, see the UP Police Constable salary, Delhi Police Constable salary and SSC GD salary pages.