IPS Salary 2026 - Basic pay, In-Hand Salary, IPS Officer Salary

Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 15 Sep 2025, 06:13 PM IST

UPSC will provide the IPS 2026 salary in the official notification online. The salary of IPS Officer 2026 will be available at upsc.gov.in. Candidates who qualify UPSC IPS exam will be appointed to higher rank officer posts in state police machinery and Central Armed Police Forces by the Central Government. The IPS Officer salary includes salary basic pay, allowances, rank-wise increment, perks and more. Before planning to apply for the exam, candidates must know the IPS officer salary per month, promotion-wise salary and more benefits, etc. The full form of UPSC IPS is Union Public Service Commission Indian Police Services. UPSC IPS exam 2026 will be conducted on May 24, 2026.

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IPS In-Hand Salary Per Month 2026
IPS Rank-Wise Salary 2026
IPS Officer Salary 2026 - Scales and Pay Levels
IPS Officer Salary 2026 During Training
IPS Officer Salary 2026 - Perks and Benefits
IPS Officer Job Profile

IPS Salary 2026

In this article, we will share the salary of IPS officers 2026, basic pay, and in-hand salary after the 7th pay commission. UPSC conducts the IPS officer exam at the national level. It is one of the most competitive and toughest police exams in India and more than 10 lakh candidates apply every year. Candidates will also get complete information about the IPS job profile and promotions here. To know more about IPS officer salary 2026 like the grade pay, basic salary, in-hand salary, allowances, etc., read the article given below.

IPS In-Hand Salary Per Month 2026

The gross salary of an IPS officer per month in 2026 is about Rs 79,662, basic pay is Rs 56,100 and the in-hand salary is Rs 67,696. A few deductions are applicable to IPS pay scale 2026 like Central Govt., Health Services contribution, NPS Contribution, Insurance Tax and Insurance Scheme. So, let’s check the complete information about the IPS officer 2026 in-hand salary in the table given below.

IPS Officer In-hand Salary Per Month 2026

IPS Salary Perks and Deductions	IPS In-hand Salary Per Month
Basic Pay	Rs 56,100
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Rs 23,562
Gross Salary	Rs 79,662
Net Deduction ( 10% of Basic Pay + DA)	Rs 7,966
Income Tax and Other Deductions	Rs 4,000 approx.
IPS Officer In-hand Salary	Rs 67,696

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IPS Rank-Wise Salary 2026

UPSC IPS is undoubtedly one of the sought-after exams under the Civil Services category. The positions offer a distinct identity to an individual along with the reputation attached to it. Moreover, IPS officers are provided with the supreme responsibility of maintaining public order by leading multiple agencies. It is not only be the motivating factor but packed with attractive IPS salaries and promotions for aspirants. Candidates planning to become IPS officers in future must go through these points before applying for the position.

Candidates must go through the IPS salary and rank given in the table below.

IPS Officers Salary 2026 (Rank-Wise)

IPS Ranks	IPS Officer Salary
Deputy Superintendent of Police	Rs 67,696
Additional Superintendent of Police	Rs 80,500
Superintendent of Police/Deputy Commissioner of Police	Rs 92,778
Senior Superintendent of Police	Rs 1,37,443
Deputy Inspector General of Police	Rs 1,49,667
Inspector General of Police	Rs 1,61,288
Additional Director General of Police	Rs 2,02,872
Director General of Police/Director of IB or CBI	Rs 2,52,550

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IPS Officer Salary 2026 - Scales and Pay Levels

The detailed salary structure of IPS Officers 2026 is given here with pay level, allowances and deductions. However, the starting in-hand salary of an IPS officer is Rs 67,696. IPS officers pay scale 2026 varies as per their positions and pay scale in the regiment. Candidates can find post-wise IPS officer 2026 salary structure in the table below.

IPS Officer Pay Scale 2026

IPS Posts	Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance	Gross Salary	Deductions	Pay Level (7th pay Commission)	In-Hand Salary
Deputy Superintendent of Police	Rs 56,100 + Rs 23,562	Rs 79,662	NPS Deductions (105 of Basic pay + DA) = Rs 7966 Income Tax and Other Deductions = Rs 4000 (approx.)	Level 10	Rs 67,696
Assistant Superintendent of Police	Rs 67,700 + Rs 28,434	Rs 96,134	NPS = Rs 9,634 Income Tax = Rs 6000	Level 11	Rs 80,500
Superintendent of Police	Rs 78,800 + Rs 33,096	Rs 1,11,896	NPS = 11,118 Income Tax = Rs 8000	Level 12	Rs 92,778
Senior Superintendent of Police	Rs 1,18,500 + Rs 49,770	Rs 1,68,270	NPS = 16,827 Income Tax = Rs 14,000	Level 13	Rs 1,37,443
Deputy Inspector General of Police	Rs 1,31,100 + Rs 55,230	Rs 1,86,330	NPS = 18,633 Income Tax = 18,000	Level 14	Rs 1,49,667
Inspector General of Police	Rs 1,44,200 + Rs 60,564	Rs 2,04,764	NPS = Rs 20,476 Income Tax = Rs 23,000	Level 15	Rs 1,61,288
Additional Director General of Police	Rs 1,82,200 + Rs 76,524	Rs 2,58,724	NPS = Rs 25,872 Income Tax = Rs 30,000	Level 16	Rs 2,02,872
Director General of Police	Rs 2,25,000 + Rs 94,500	Rs 3,19,500	NPS = Rs 31,950 Income Tax = Rs 35,000	Level 17	Rs 2,52,550

IPS Officer Salary 2026 During Training

The salary of an IPS Officer 2026 is similar to a Deputy Collector salary ranging from 6 lakhs to 12.8 lakhs per annum. IPS salary is provided to all trainee officers during training sessions. The IPS 2026 officer salary during training is around Rs 56,000 or more during the Level 10 matrix. IPS pay scale varies from state to state. The arrival of the 7th Pay Commission has increased the salary of IPS officers. Before the coming of the 7th Pay, the IPS job salary was around Rs 30,100.

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IPS Officer Salary 2026 - Perks and Benefits

Several benefits are included in the IPS 2026 salary. A newly employed candidate will receive a handsome salary along with allowances and facilities detailed below.

Dearness Allowance (DA)
Travel Allowance (TA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Peon
Driver
Personal Assistant
Domestic Servant
Official Vehicle
Residential Quarters
Gratuity
CGHS Medical Facility
Leave Encashment
Provident Fund (Where IDA applicable)
Leave Travel Allowance/Tour Allowance

IPS Officer Job Profile

A newly recruited IPS officer (Additional Superintendent of Police) is responsible to maintain law and order, arresting criminals and handling accidents in the posted city. Along with good monthly income, IPS officers are responsible to stop human and drug trafficking, smuggling, maintaining border security, preventing terrorism, and keeping an eye on cybercrime.

The IPS officer can be hired in various sectors like the Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the IPS officer-in-hand salary 2026?

The in-hand salary of an IPS officer is approximately Rs 67,696 which is calculated after certain deductions taken from gross salary. Additional perks and allowances are given to the IPS officer.

Q: What are the benefits and facilities included in the IPS 2026 officer salary?

IPS officers receive several facilities other than a lucrative salary. IPS officers are provided with allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA).

Q: What is the highest IPS rank and salary 2026?

A clear contradiction is available between the IPS ranks and the salary of an entry-level IPS Officer (ASP rank) and the highest rank officer. It’s because salary increases with seniority and tenure in the department. So, the highest rank in IPS (DGP) gets paid with Rs 2,25,000 per month.

Q: When will the IPS officer exam be conducted?

IPS officer exam 2026 will be conducted on May 25, 2026.

Q: What is the starting IPS officer salary per month 2026?

When someone gets hired as an IPS officer, the starting salary he/she receives is Rs 56,100 and it gets increased when the IPS Officers are promoted to higher ranks. The highest IPS salary 2026 can be up to Rs 2,25,000 for the Police Commissioner.

Q: What is the UPSC IPS officer salary during training?

The training duration of an IPS Officer is quite lengthy. During the training period, the IPS officer salary ranges from Rs 33,000 to Rs 35,000. However, after completing training, the salary of an entry-level officer is around Rs 56,000 plus allowances.

Q: What is the gross IPS Officer salary?

The gross IPS Officer salary per month is Rs 64,000 which includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA). Certain deductions are allowed in the gross salary like Central Govt., NPS Contribution, Health Services Contribution, Insurance Scheme and Insurance Tax.

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