CISF Sub-Inspector (SI) Salary 2026 (Level 6)
Salary breakdown for CISF Sub-Inspectors recruited through SSC CPO, managing airport security shifts and industrial units.
Official Salary & Allowances Master Guide: Sub-Inspector (SI Executive / Fire) in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
CISF Sub-Inspectors supervise terminal security shifts at major international airports, lead armed Quick Reaction Teams (QRT), and coordinate security protocols at high-value industrial and atomic installations.
Under the 7th Central Pay Commission, this rank is positioned at Level 6 (GP ₹4,200) with an entry basic pay of ₹35,400 per month. With Central Dearness Allowance (DA) active at 60% in 2026, total monthly earnings have expanded significantly across both peaceful garrison bases and active operational combat deployments.
1. Itemized Monthly Salary Slip Breakdown (2026 Baseline)
The table below provides an exact itemized breakdown of gross monthly earnings and mandatory government deductions for a standard Class Y duty station:
| Earnings Component | Peace Amount (Class Y) | Deduction Component | Monthly Deduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Level 6) | ₹35,400 | NPS / UPS Pension Contribution (10%) | -₹5,770 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA 63%) | ₹22,302 | CGHS / Ayushman CAPF Healthcare | -₹250 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA 20% Class Y) | ₹7,080 | CGEGIS Group Life Insurance | -₹30 |
| Transport Allowance (TPTA + 63% DA) | ₹2,934 | Force Benevolent & Mess Fund | -₹1,500 |
| Ration Money Allowance (RMA) | ₹4,272 | Total Standard Deductions | -₹7,550 |
| Total Gross Earnings (Peace) | ₹71,988 | Net In-Hand Take-Home (Peace) | ₹64,438 |
2. Take-Home Salary Comparison: Peace vs. High-Risk Combat Deployment
Because paramilitary service rotates soldiers between static bases and arduous operational fronts, take-home remuneration changes dramatically depending on deployment location:
| Deployment Station Category | Applicable Allowances | Monthly Gross | Net In-Hand Credited to Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class X Metro City (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata) | 30% HRA (₹10,620) + Higher TPTA (₹5,868) + RMA | ₹77,292 | ₹69,848 / mo |
| Class Y City (Lucknow, Ranchi, Nagpur) | 20% HRA (₹7,080) + Normal TPTA (₹2,934) + RMA | ₹70,872 | ₹63,428 / mo |
| Class Z Station (Rural / Static Outpost) | 10% HRA (₹3,540) + Normal TPTA + RMA | ₹67,332 | ₹59,888 / mo |
| Active Combat / Border Field Deployment | Industrial Shift & Security Hardship Allowance (+₹6,000) + Special Family HRA + RMA | ₹73,992 | ₹68,048 / mo |
3. Core Operational Duties & Battlefield Mandate
Personnel serving in this rank undertake rigorous tactical and security responsibilities:
- Airport shift commander overseeing terminal anti-hijacking protocols, security hold areas, and apron patrols.
- Directing armed Quick Reaction Teams (QRT) stationed for immediate counter-terror response at sensitive facilities.
- Operating centralized electronic command-and-control CCTV networks and biometric access matrices.
- Conducting security compliance audits, mock drills, and industrial safety inspections.
4. Projected 8th Pay Commission Salary for Sub-Inspector (SI Executive / Fire)
With the 8th Pay Commission scheduled to replace 7th CPC structures, basic pay will be multiplied by the government approved fitment factor. Below are the projected basic pay figures for this rank:
5. Recruitment Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Physical Standards
| Recruiting Examination | SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Examination |
| Age Criteria | 20 to 25 Years |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor Degree in any discipline / B.Sc for Fire Cadre |
| Physical Standards (PST) | Male: Height: 170 cm | Chest: 80-85 cm | Female: Height: 157 cm |
| Physical Efficiency (PET) | Male: 100m sprint in 16s, 1.6km in 6.5m, Long Jump 3.65m, High Jump 1.2m, Shot Put 4.5m | Female: 100m in 18s, 800m in 4m, Long Jump 2.7m, High Jump 0.9m |
6. Career Promotion Ladder & MACP Upgradation
CISF Sub-Inspectors in Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) advance to Inspector (Level 7, ₹44,900) after 5 years of approved service and satisfactory APAR records.
Calculate Exact CISF In-Hand Salary
Use the official interactive calculator with custom rank, basic pay, HRA city, and risk allowance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the in-hand salary of a CISF SI in a metro city?
Starting in-hand pay is approximately ₹70,880 per month in Class X cities with 30% HRA.
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CISF Sub-Inspector (SI) Pay Scale Structure & Earnings Breakdown
Sub-Inspectors (Executive) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)—recruited through the prestigious Staff Selection Commission Central Police Organisation (SSC CPO) examination—operate as frontline supervisory commanders safeguarding India’s civil international and domestic airports, seaports, Delhi Metro (DMRC), nuclear facilities, space establishments, and premier public sector industrial units. They are placed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Matrix (pre-revised Grade Pay ₹4,200 in PB-2), with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400 up to ₹1,12,400.
1. Key Components of CISF SI Monthly Salary
- Basic Pay (Level 6): ₹35,400 at Entry Cell 1.
- Dearness Allowance (DA @ 63%): 63% of basic pay (₹22,302) (amounting to ₹18,762).
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Major CISF postings are located in metropolitan and Tier-1 industrial clusters, attracting 30% (X City, e.g. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru) or 20% (Y City) when government family quarters are not allotted.
- Transport Allowance (TPTA): ₹3,600 + DA in Higher TPTA cities (total ₹5,508) or ₹1,800 + DA in other cities.
- Ration Money Allowance (RMA): ₹3,970 per month credited directly through DBT.
- 13th Month Salary Compensation: 30 days’ basic pay + DA disbursed annually under MHA regulations for unavailed gazetted holidays.
2. Realistic Worked Example: CISF SI (Metro / Airport Posting)
Here is the monthly earnings and statutory deductions breakdown for a newly appointed CISF Sub-Inspector stationed at an X-City Airport unit (living outside barracks):
| Earnings Head | Amount (₹) | Deductions Head | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Cell 1, Level 6) | ₹35,400 | NPS Employee Share (10% BP+DA) | ₹5,770 |
| Dearness Allowance (63%) | ₹22,302 | CGEGIS (Group B Non-Gazetted) | ₹60 |
| House Rent Allowance (X City @ 30%) | ₹10,620 | Income Tax (Approx TDS) | ₹2,500 |
| Transport Allowance (Higher TPTA) | ₹5,868 | Force Welfare & Mess Dues | ₹300 |
| Ration Money Allowance (RMA) | ₹3,970 | - | - |
| Gross Monthly Salary | ₹78,160 | Total Monthly Deductions | ₹8,630 |
Net Monthly In-Hand Salary: ₹74,260 − ₹8,276 = ₹65,984 (exclusive of annual uniform dress allowance ₹10,000).
3. Promotional Hierarchy & Career Roadmap
A CISF Sub-Inspector advances along a structured promotional hierarchy: Inspector (Level 7, ₹44,900) within 5–7 years, followed by gazetted cadre promotions via Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) to Assistant Commandant (Level 10, ₹56,100), Deputy Commandant (Level 11, ₹67,700), and Commandant (Level 12, ₹78,800).
Q1: Do CISF Sub-Inspectors receive Risk and Hardship Allowance?
Personnel posted to airport security or static units do not typically receive high RH allowances. However, those deployed to mining sectors in LWE areas or the Special Security Group (SSG) VIP wing receive RH allowance up to ₹17,300/month.
Q2: How does 8th CPC impact CISF SI salary?
Under a projected fitment factor of 1.92 to 2.28, the entry basic pay for Level 6 will surge from ₹35,400 to approximately ₹68,000–₹80,700, elevating gross monthly starting emoluments beyond ₹95,000.