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Circle Officer (CO) Salary 2026 (8th CPC): In-Hand ₹73,500, Pay Level 10, Grade Pay & Rank

The Circle Officer (CO) salary in the police department is fixed under Pay Level 10. The basic pay starts at ₹56,100 with a grade pay of ₹5,400. After adding all applicable allowances, the monthly gross salary is about ₹98,638, while the in-hand salary is nearly ₹89,574 per month. The salary can vary based on the state, location, training duration, and promotion. It may increase more after the 8th Pay Commission.

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Abhishek Kumar
Abhishek Kumar

23 December 2025, 01:09 AM

Circle Officer Salary Structure

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Event Details
Pay Level 10
Pay Band 15600 - 39100
Grade Pay 5400
Pay Scale 56100 - 177500
Basic Salary 56100
Maximum Salary 1,77,500
DA Allowance 32538 (58% of Basic Salary)
TA Allowance 6000
Ration/Uniform Allowance 4000
NPS Deduction 8864 (10% of Basic Salary + DA)
Professional Tax Deduction 200
Monthly Gross 98638
Yearly Gross 1183656
Monthly In Hand 89574
YearlyIn Hand 1074888

CO Salary After 8th Pay Commission (expected): From 1 January 2026, the 8th Pay Commission may revise the Level-10 basic pay of ₹56,100 using a fitment factor of 1.83–2.46, raising it to ₹1.02–₹1.38 lakh per month. Under the new structure, the current DA will merge into the basic pay, and the DA rate will reset to 0%.

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CO State-Wise Salary (India)

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State Pay Scale
Uttar Pradesh ₹56100 - 1,77,500
Bihar ₹56100 - 1,77,500
Jharkhand ₹56100 - 1,77,500
Arunachal Pradesh ₹56100 - 1,77,500
Assam ₹56100 - 1,77,500
Delhi ₹56100 - 1,77,500
Haryana ₹56100 - 1,77,500
Maharashtra ₹56100 - 1,77,500
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Circle Officer (CO) Benefits

Benefit Status
Vehicle Facility
Electricity and Water Bill
Government Home
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
Free Phone Call & Guard
Dearness Allowance
Hardship Allowance
Festival Bonus
Periodic Promotion
Mobile & Internet
Risk Allowance
Pension & Gratuity
Social Status
Job Security

Circle Officer Allowance:
1. Special Duty: Officers posted in high-risk or sensitive areas may receive ₹10,000–₹30,000 per month.

2. Hardship: Officers working on the border or in difficult areas receive an additional ₹8,000–₹25,000 per month.

3. Kit/Uniform Maintenance: An allowance of ₹1,000–₹2,000 is provided for the maintenance of uniforms and professional gear.

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Circle Officer Promotion & Salary

Rank Pay Scale
CO / DSP Joining yr ₹56100 – 177500
Additional SP 12 - 15 yr ₹67700 – 208700
Superintendent (SP) Seniority yr ₹78800 – 209200

Circle Officer (DSP Rank) Training Salary: During training, a newly recruited Circle Officer (DSP rank) receives 100% basic pay of ₹56,100 per month under Pay Level 10. Some allowances, such as HRA, may not be paid if the officer stays in official training academy accommodation.

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