DSP / SDPO Salary in Pakistan 2026
DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) Pay Scale — Per Month Gross, Allowances & Eligibility
DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) — Quick Answer
DSP / SDPO — Pakistan Police
Police rank DSP / SDPO (BPS-17). Gross pay PKR 108,000–155,000/month. Education: Bachelor's/Master's.
DSP / SDPO Salary in Pakistan Police 2026 (Per Month)
The DSP / SDPO (DSP / SDPO (BPS-17)) monthly salary in Pakistan Police for 2026 ranges from PKR 108,000 to PKR 155,000 gross per month. This gross figure combines the basic pay of the DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) scale with House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, Conveyance Allowance and other admissible allowances. Actual take-home (in-hand) pay is slightly lower after deductions for GP Fund, Benevolent Fund and income tax where applicable.
How DSP / SDPO (DSP / SDPO (BPS-17)) Salary Is Calculated
Government pay in Pakistan is built up from the running basic pay of the DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) scale plus a stack of allowances. For DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) the approximate monthly build-up is:
| Component | Amount (PKR / month) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (DSP / SDPO (BPS-17), est.) | 59,400 – 85,250 |
| House Rent Allowance (≈45% of basic) | ~38,363 |
| Special Relief Allowance (≈25% of basic) | ~21,313 |
| Medical + Conveyance + other allowances | as admissible |
| Approx. Gross | 108,000 – 155,000 |
Eligibility for DSP / SDPO (DSP / SDPO (BPS-17))
- Education: Bachelor's/Master's
- Age limit: 22–35 yrs
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen (domicile as per quota rules)
Annual Increment & Career Growth
DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) employees receive an annual increment added to basic pay every July on a satisfactory service record, so DSP / SDPO salary rises year on year. Promotion to the next grade brings a further jump in basic pay and allowances. Pay scales are revised in the annual budget, usually with an ad-hoc relief allowance increase.
In the Pakistan Police (Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan and federal), the DSP / SDPO rank sits on the DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) scale. Provincial police departments follow the same basic pay scales with minor allowance differences by province.
Disclaimer: figures are indicative estimates based on the DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) pay scale and standard allowance rates; actual pay varies by department, posting, province and the current budget notification.
DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) — FAQs
What is the salary of DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) in Pakistan 2026?
DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) gross salary in Pakistan 2026 is approximately PKR 108,000 to PKR 155,000 per month. Basic pay PKR 0–0 plus House Rent Allowance (45%), Medical, Conveyance, and Special Relief Allowances. Annual increment: as per rules.
What posts are in DSP / SDPO (BPS-17)?
Common posts in DSP / SDPO (BPS-17): DSP / SDPO — Pakistan Police. These positions fall under the Pakistan Police Pay Scale & Ranks pay system.
What is the education requirement for DSP / SDPO (BPS-17)?
Education required for DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) jobs: Bachelor's/Master's. Age limit: 22–35 yrs.
How is DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) salary calculated?
Gross pay = Basic Pay + HRA (45% of basic) + Medical Allowance + Conveyance Allowance + Special Relief Allowance (25% of basic). DSP / SDPO (BPS-17) basic pay range: PKR 0–0. Annual increment increases basic pay every July.
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