In 2025, the Madhya Pradesh Police has opened recruitment for ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector / Assistant Sub-Inspector / Steno / ASI) and Subedar (Stenographer) posts, totaling approximately 500 vacancies.
These posts are under the state police cadre, and the salary / pay structure is aligned with the state government pay matrix (7th Pay Commission) plus allowances and benefits.
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Pay Scale & Basic Salary for ASI & Subedar — 2025
Based on publicly available details, here is the expected / announced pay structure:
| Post | Pay Scale / Basic Range |
|---|---|
| ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector / Stenographer / ASI) | ₹ 19,500 to ₹ 62,000 |
| Subedar (Stenographer) | ₹ 36,200 to ₹ 1,14,800 |
So:
For ASI, the starting basic pay is ₹19,500, with the upper end being ₹62,000.
For Subedar, the scale is significantly higher given the specialized nature of stenography and greater responsibility. These are basic / pay scale numbers. The actual gross / in-hand salary will depend on additional allowances, deductions, and other perks.
Estimated In-Hand Salary Structure & Components
“In-hand salary” means what you take home after adding allowances and subtracting deductions (tax, PF, etc.). Let’s break down the likely components and estimate ranges:
Key Components
Basic Pay — from the pay scale above (₹ 19,500–62,000 or ₹ 36,200–1,14,800)
Dearness Allowance (DA) — to adjust for inflation; a percentage of basic
House Rent Allowance (HRA) — depends on city / posting (often 8%–16%)
Transport / Travel Allowance
Medical Allowance / Health Benefits
Uniform / Kit Allowance / Steno or typing allowances (if applicable)
Special Allowances / Incentives / Risk / Field Duty Allowance
Deductions — Provident Fund (PF), Income Tax / Professional Tax, etc.
Estimated In-Hand Figures
For ASI:
Many sources suggest that for MP Police ASI, the in-hand salary (with allowances) is in the ballpark of ₹ 25,000per month. Testbook+1
That would include the basic + DA + HRA + other allowances.
For Subedar:
Since the scale is much higher, the in-hand salary could exceed ₹ 40,000 – ₹ 50,000 or more depending on postings, allowances, and seniority (this is speculative, based on scale).
News reports mention that selected candidates may get up to ₹ 1,14,800 (upper scale) depending on rank / responsibilities.
In short: ASI might expect ~ ₹ 25,000 (or a bit more) in-hand, while Subedar could see higher, depending on allowances and seniority.
Job Profile & Responsibilities
What does an MP Police ASI / Subedar actually do? Their roles typically straddle administrative work, field duties, supervision, and support functions. Below is a generalized profile:
ASI (Assistant Sub Inspector / Stenographer / ASI)
Supervise constables and lower staff in police stations or area units
Assist in investigations, raids, crime scene work, evidence gathering
File First Information Reports (FIRs), maintain case diaries
Monitor law and order situations, crowd control, public events
Lead / oversee patrols, ensure discipline, report to senior officers
Administrative tasks: paperwork, documentation, record keeping
In case of stenographer ASI, handle typing / transcription, maintain data, prepare reports
Subedar (Stenographer)
Specialized role involving stenography / shorthand and document transcribing
Assist senior officers with secretarial / clerical work, recording official dictation
Prepare case files, maintain records, data entry, correspondence
May also assist in administrative oversight, liaison, file tracking
Support in court proceedings, generating certified copies, legal documentation
Because ASI and Subedar roles are somewhat overlapping (especially in MP’s recruitment), some ASIs may share stenograph / administrative work too.
Career Growth & Promotion Opportunities
The police hierarchy allows upward mobility for ASIs / Subedars over the years:
An ASI can be promoted to Sub Inspector (SI) after years of service, subject to departmental examinations and seniority. angular.testbook.com+1
From SI to Inspector, and beyond (depending on performance, opportunities)
Subedar may also move to higher clerical / stenography supervisory roles, or qualify for lateral transfers into administrative cadre
With experience, added responsibilities, field performance, one could assume leadership roles in specialized units or administrative wings
Factors Influencing Final Salary & Variations
Posting location: Urban / city postings often get higher HRA / allowances
Experience / Seniority: At higher stages, pay + increments + perks increase
Field / risk duties: Additional allowances for night duty, field duty, special missions
Special assignments: Reward / incentive allowances, overtime
Government / policy changes: Periodic upward revision of pay, DA adjustments
Thus, two ASIs at different locations / tenures might have significantly different in-hand pay.
FAQs — MP Police ASI / Subedar Salary & Role
Q1. What is the basic pay for MP Police ASI in 2025?
A: ₹ 19,500 (minimum) to ₹ 62,000 (maximum in scale) as per latest announced scale.
Q2. What is the pay scale for Subedar (Stenographer)?
A: ₹ 36,200 to ₹ 1,14,800 as per the recruitment notification.
Q3. What is the estimated in-hand salary for ASI?
A: Likely ~ ₹ 25,000 per month including allowances (basic + DA + HRA etc.).
Q4. Will the in-hand salary for Subedar exceed that of ASI?
A: Yes — Subedar has a higher pay scale, so with allowances, their in-hand salary would usually be substantially higher, potentially Rs 40,000+ or more depending on posting and perks.
Q5. What allowances do they get?
A: DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), Transport / Travel / Conveyance Allowance, Medical Allowance, Uniform / Kit Allowance, risk / field / duty allowances, etc.
