In Nepal’s fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25), the salary structure for Nepal Police officials remains consistent with previous years, maintaining the compensation levels established after the 15% raise implemented in fiscal year 2079/80. This guide provides detailed information about current Nepal Police salaries, allowances, and benefits.
Key Highlights of Nepal Police Salary Structure
- No new salary increment announced for fiscal year 2081/82
- Additional monthly ration allowance ranges from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 24,000
- Special provisions for officers stationed in remote areas
- Salary structure covers all ranks from Recruit to Inspector General
Complete Salary Breakdown by Rank
Note:
अ. = अतिरिक्त
ना. = नायब
व. = वरिष्ठ
प्र. = प्रहरी
1. प्र. महा-निरीक्षक (Inspector General of Police IGP)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 72,082
- Grade: 2
- Grade Rate: Rs. 2,403
- Final Salary: Rs. 76,888
2. प्र.अ. महा-निरीक्षक (Additional Inspector General of Police AIG)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 72,082
- Grade: 2
- Grade Rate: Rs. 2,403
- Final Salary: Rs. 76,888
3. प्र.ना. महा-निरीक्षक (Deputy Inspector General of Police DIG)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 60,950
- Grade: 3
- Grade Rate: Rs. 2,032
- Final Salary: Rs. 67,046
4. प्र.वरिष्ठ उपरीक्षक (Senior Superintendent of Police SSP)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 56,787
- Grade: 4
- Grade Rate: Rs. 1,893
- Final Salary: Rs. 64,359
5. प्र. उपरीक्षक (Superintendent of Police SP)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 52,279
- Grade: 5
- Grade Rate: Rs. 1,743
- Final Salary: Rs. 60,994
6. प्र. ना. उपरीक्षक (Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 48,737
- Grade: 5
- Grade Rate: Rs. 1,625
- Final Salary: Rs. 56,862
7. प्र.निरीक्षक (Police Inspector)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 43,689
- Grade: 8
- Grade Rate: Rs. 1,456
- Final Salary: Rs. 55,337
8. प्र.वरिष्ठ नायव निरीक्षक (Senior Sub Inspector of Police)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 40,998
- Grade: 2
- Grade Rate: Rs. 1,367
- Final Salary: Rs. 43,732
9. प्र.ना. निरीक्षक (Sub Inspector of Police)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 34,730
- Grade: 8
- Grade Rate: Rs. 1,158
- Final Salary: Rs. 43,994
10. प्र. सहायक निरीक्षक (Assistant Sub Inspector of Police ASI)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 32,853
- Grade: 7
- Grade Rate: Rs. 1,095
- Final Salary: Rs. 40,521
11. प्र.व. हवल्दार (Police Head Constable)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 27,612
- Grade: 6
- Grade Rate: Rs. 951
- Final Salary: Rs. 34,226
12. प्र. हवल्दार (Police Constable)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 26,554
- Grade: 7
- Grade Rate: Rs. 920
- Final Salary: Rs. 34,052
13. प्र. सहायक हवल्दार (Assistant Head Constable AHC)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 26,554
- Grade: 8
- Grade Rate: Rs. 885
- Final Salary: Rs. 33,634
14. प्र.जवान (Police Personnel)
- Starting Salary: Rs. 26,082
- Grade: 8
- Grade Rate: Rs. 869
- Final Salary: Rs. 33,034
15. रिक्रुट (Recruit)
- Fixed Salary: Rs. 24,702
- No grade
Police Office Assisant
1. प्र.का.स. पाचौँ स्तर
- Starting Salary: Rs.32,856
- Grade: 4
- Grade Rate: Rs.1095
- Final Salary: Rs.37,236
2. प्र.का.स. चतुर्थ स्तर
- Starting Salary: Rs.29,728
- Grade: 2
- Grade Rate: Rs.991
- Final Salary: Rs.31,710
3. प्र.का.स. तृतीय स्तर
- Starting Salary: Rs.27,612
- Grade: 2
- Grade Rate: Rs.920
- Final Salary: Rs.29,452
4. प्र.का.स. दितीय स्तर
- Starting Salary: Rs.26,082
- Grade: 2
- Grade Rate: Rs.869
- Final Salary: Rs.27,820
5. प्र.का.स. प्रथम स्तर
- Starting Salary: Rs.24,702
- Grade: 2
- Grade Rate: Rs.823
- Final Salary: Rs.26,348
Additional Benefits and Allowances
Monthly Ration Allowance
- Standard rate: Rs. 200 per day
- Remote area rate: Rs. 800 per day
- Monthly range: Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 24,000
| Ranks of Nepal Police | Starting Salary | Grade | Grade Rate | Final Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| प्र. महा-निरीक्षक (Inspector General of Police IGP) | Rs.72,082 | 2 | Rs.2,403 | Rs.76,888 |
| प्र.अ. महा-निरीक्षक (Additional Inspector General of Police AIG) | Rs.72,082 | 2 | Rs.2,403 | Rs.76,888 |
| प्र.ना. महा-निरीक्षक (Deputy Inspector General of Police DIG) | Rs.60,950 | 3 | Rs.2,032 | Rs. 67,046 |
| प्र.वरिष्ठ उपरीक्षक (Senior Superintendent of Police SSP) | Rs.56,787 | 4 | Rs.1,893 | Rs.64,359 |
| प्र. उपरीक्षक (Superintendent of Police SP) | Rs.52,279 | 5 | Rs.1,743 | Rs.60,994 |
| प्र. ना. उपरीक्षक (Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP) | Rs.48,737 | 5 | Rs.1,625 | Rs.56,862 |
| प्र.निरीक्षक (Police Inspector) | Rs.43,689 | 8 | Rs.1,456 | Rs.55,337 |
| प्र.वरिष्ठ नायव निरीक्षक (Senior Sub Inspector of Police) | Rs.40,998 | 2 | Rs.1,367 | Rs.43,732 |
| प्र.ना. निरीक्षक (Sub Inspector of Police) | Rs.34,730 | 8 | Rs.1,158 | Rs.43,994 |
| प्र. सहायक निरीक्षक (Assistant Sub Inspector of Police ASI) | Rs.32,853 | 7 | Rs.1,095 | Rs.40,521 |
| प्र.व. हवल्दार (Police Head Constable) | Rs.27,612 | 6 | Rs.951 | Rs.34,226 |
| प्र. हवल्दार (Police Constable) | Rs.26,554 | 7 | Rs.920 | Rs.34,052 |
| प्र. सहायक हवल्दार (Assistant Head Constable AHC) | Rs.26,554 | 8 | Rs.885 | Rs.33,634 |
| प्र.जवान | Rs.26,082 | 8 | Rs.869 | Rs.33,034 |
| रिक्रुट | Rs.24,702 | – | – | Rs.24,702 |
| प्र.का.स. पाँचौ स्तर | NPR 32,856 | 4 | NPR 1,095 | NPR 37,236 |
| प्र.का.स. चतुर्थ स्तर | NPR 29,728 | 2 | NPR 991 | NPR 31,710 |
| प्र.का.स. तृतीय स्तर | NPR 27,612 | 2 | NPR 920 | NPR 29,452 |
| प्र.का.स. स्तर | NPR 26,082 | 2 | NPR 869 | NPR 27,820 |
| प्र.का.स. प्रथम स्तर | NPR 24,702 | 2 | NPR 823 | NPR 26,348 |
Recent Updates
As per Finance Minister Barsa Man Pun’s budget speech for fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25), delivered on May 28, 2024, no new salary increases have been announced for government employees, including Nepal Police personnel. The current salary structure continues from the previous fiscal year, maintaining the 15% raise implemented in 2079/80.
This salary structure ensures fair compensation across all ranks while providing additional benefits through ration allowances and special provisions for remote postings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nepal Police Salary in 2080/81
1. What is the basic salary range in Nepal Police?
The salary ranges from Rs. 24,702 (Recruit) to Rs. 76,888 (IGP). A Police Constable starts at Rs. 26,554, while senior positions like IGP and AIG start at Rs. 72,082. All ranks except Recruit receive additional grade increments.
2. What additional allowances do Nepal Police officers receive?
All officers receive monthly ration allowances ranging from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 24,000. The standard daily ration rate is Rs. 200, while officers in remote areas receive Rs. 800 per day.
3. Will there be a salary increase in 2080/81?
No, according to the budget speech for fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25), there will be no salary increment. The current structure maintains the 15% raise implemented in fiscal year 2079/80.
4. What is the salary structure for Police Inspector and above?
- Inspector General (IGP): Rs. 72,082 – Rs. 76,888
- DIG: Rs. 60,950 – Rs. 67,046
- SSP: Rs. 56,787 – Rs. 64,359
- SP: Rs. 52,279 – Rs. 60,994
- Inspector: Rs. 43,689 – Rs. 55,337
5. How does the grade increment system work?
Grade increments are provided annually based on performance and service period. The number of grades varies by rank – senior officers get 2-3 grades, while other ranks receive 5-8 grades, each with different increment amounts.
6. What salary does a new recruit receive during training?
New recruits receive a fixed salary of Rs. 24,702 without any grade increments during their training period.
7. Are there special allowances for remote postings?
Yes, officers posted in remote areas receive a higher daily ration allowance of Rs. 800 compared to the standard Rs. 200, making their monthly allowance significantly higher.
8. How often is the salary paid and how is it processed?
Salaries are paid monthly through bank transfers. The ration allowance is paid separately but within the same month as the basic salary.
9. What is the salary structure for Sub-Inspector and ASI?
- Sub-Inspector: Rs. 34,730 – Rs. 43,994
- Assistant Sub-Inspector: Rs. 32,853 – Rs. 40,521
Both positions include grade increments and additional allowances.
10. Are Nepal Police salaries taxable?
Yes, basic salaries are subject to income tax as per Nepal’s tax regulations. However, certain allowances and benefits may be tax-exempt or taxed at different rates.
