If you are wondering about the RPF Constable Salary, you are in the right place. This post shall cover all the components of a salary including the calculation of In Hand Salary from the basic pay, discussion of various allowances and benefits, etc. You will also get to know the roles and responsibilities of an RPF Constable and the scope for promotions while opting for this career path.

RPF Constable Salary

A RPF Constable receives a basic salary or basic pay of Rs. 21,700 at Level 3. Candidates are not paid any other allowances during the training period. However, as soon as they pass the training, the Gross RPF Constable 2024 Salary would amount to 37.5k to 44.5k per month. Read the next section for complete in hand salary calculation for an RPF Constable.

RPF Constable Salary 2024, As Per 7th Pay Commission

The in hand salary of an RPF Constable includes calculations of various allowances and deductions to the basic pay. In this table, we have given you a detailed calculation of the RPF Constable Salary based on the latest 7th Pay Commission and the revised Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Note:

• HRA: House Rent Allowance
• DA: Dearness Allowance
• TA: Travel Allowance
• DA on TA: Dearness Allowance on Travel Allowance
• X city: City with more than 50 lakh population
• Y city: City with population ranging from 5 to 50 lakh
• Z city: Small city or village with population below 5 lakh

Allowances and Benefits of Serving as an RPF Constable

There are several perks associated with the job of RPF Constable. In addition to the typical allowances in any government job, Constables are also paid Night Duty Allowance, Overtime, Ration Allowances, and more. The list of all such allowances and benefits provided to an RPF Constable are listed below.

• House Rent Allowance (HRA) to allow the candidate to settle in an accommodation in the place of posting
• Transport Allowance to travel to and from the office
• Night Duty Allowance to compensate for the night shift in times of need
• Overtime Allowance in case of the duty extending beyond the normal working hours
• Gratuity as fixed by the Ministry of Railways
• Ration Allowance for monthly expenditure on food
• Government Provident Fund (GPF) with contributions from government and employees
• Medical Facilities for employees and their immediate family members
• Educational Assistance for children
• Pass and Privilege Ticket Orders for Railway employees only
• Monthly Pension after retirement

Job Role and Responsibilities of RPF Constables

Here are some duties and tasks that an RPF Constable performs on a daily basis:

• Safety of the Indian Railways, its passengers, and other employees
• Maintaining law and order
• Acting against any complaint or criminal case
• Making arrests, if needed
• Regular patrolling in trains
• Helping in emergencies like accidents, disasters, etc.

RPF Constable Promotions

Candidates starting their career as an RPF Constable have several opportunities to rise up the promotional ladder. The first promotion to Head Constable in RPF can be expected after almost 5 years of continuous service with above average performance. Candidates may appear in the departmental exams or directly prepare for RPF SI exam to get promoted to Sub Inspector level. The maximum upward mobility granted under RPF Constable promotion scale will be upto the Inspector rank.

RPF Constable

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Head Constable

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Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)

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Sub Inspector (SI)

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Inspector

Summary

• RPF Constable Basic Salary: Rs. 21,700
• Pay Level: Level 3
• Dearness Allowance (DA): 50% [Latest, 2024]
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 30%, 20%, 10% (X, Y, and Z cities, respectively) [Latest, 2024]
• Gross Salary of RPF Constable: Rs. 37,420/- to Rs. 44,460/-
• In Hand Salary of RPF Constable: Rs. 32,000/- to Rs. 39,000/-