MP Police SI Salary: Pay Scale, Stipend and Promotion

Some websites still quote the old pay band of ₹9,300 - ₹34,800 with grade pay. That belongs to the 6th Pay Commission structure. The current notices use the scale of ₹36,200 - ₹1,14,800.

Madhya Pradesh pays many newly recruited State employees a stipend for the first three years. It is a percentage of the minimum of the pay scale:

The same rule applies to MP Police Constables, so a new MP SI earns less in the first three years than a new SI in UP or Bihar. The State can change the rule, so confirm it in the notice or the latest State order.

• Basic pay - ₹36,200 at the start of regular pay, rising with annual increments.
• Dearness Allowance (DA) - a percentage of basic pay, revised by the State government.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) - depends on the city of posting, if government housing is not given.
• Police allowances - such as uniform and duty-related allowances, as per State rules.

Coaching websites estimate the gross pay after the stipend period at roughly ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 a month. These are estimates, not official figures.

• Sub-Inspector (District Executive Force) - field policing and investigation.
• Sub-Inspector (Special Armed Force) - in SAF battalions.
• Technical SI posts - such as finger print, questioned documents, photo and arms, which may need a science degree or a diploma.
• Subedar - a ministerial or stenographer post in the police, at the same scale in recent notices.

Each post has its own qualification and test. Check the post-wise table in the notice.

• Investigation of criminal cases as the investigating officer.
• Working as officer in charge of a police station or outpost, where posted.
• Registering FIRs, recording statements, collecting evidence and filing charge sheets.
• Law and order at fairs, festivals, protests and elections.
• Supervising constables, head constables and ASIs.

In recent cycles, the physical test for MP Police posts has been scored out of 100 marks:

Candidates must also meet height standards and, for men, chest standards, with lower figures for some categories. The events, marks and standards have changed between cycles. Take the exact figures from the current MPESB notice.

Selected SIs go through basic training at MP Police training institutions, such as the Jawaharlal Nehru Police Academy, Sagar. Training covers criminal law, investigation, forensic basics, weapons, drill and leadership. The stipend continues during training, as it is part of the first years of service.

1. Sub-Inspector - the starting post.
2. Inspector - after experience and as per promotion rules.
3. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) - through the promotion quota.
4. Further growth to higher ranks over a long career.

State rules also give financial upgrades after set years of service if a regular promotion does not come in time.

Once full pay starts, the MP SI basic pay is close to the SI pay of other States.

Madhya Pradesh government employees who joined after the State adopted the National Pension System are covered by NPS. The employee contributes a share 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 - general knowledge, MP GK, General Hindi, reasoning and numerical ability.
2. Physical test - running and field events.
3. Physical measurement - height and chest.
4. Document verification, interview where notified, and medical examination.

Candidates need a graduation degree; some technical posts need a specific subject or diploma. The age limit in recent notices has been reported as 18 to 33 years, with relaxations. See our MP Police SI exam guide for the full pattern.

1. MP GK - rivers, dams, districts, tribes, festivals and State schemes.
2. General Studies - polity, economy, history and science at graduate level.
3. General Hindi - most of the paper is set in Hindi.
4. Physical practice - start running and jumps months before the test.

• Stipend or full pay - the biggest difference in the first three years.
• Place of posting - HRA depends on the city class.
• DA rate - it changes when DA is revised.
• Deductions - NPS contribution and other small deductions.

A new Pay Commission can also change the pay matrix in future.

• Class 10 certificate for date of birth.
• Marksheets and certificates of the qualifying exam (graduation, or the subject or diploma asked for your post).
• Caste, EWS or non-creamy layer certificate in the State's format, where relevant.
• Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh, if you claim State 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. Expecting full pay from day one. The first three years carry a stipend.
2. Trusting the old pay band. ₹9,300 - ₹34,800 is the old structure.
3. Starting physical practice late. Running and jumps need months of work.
4. Using an old pattern. Follow the latest MPESB notice.

For other police pay guides, see the MP Police Constable salary, Rajasthan Police SI salary and UP Police SI salary pages.