APF Nepal Salary Scale

APF Nepal Salary Scale 2082/83: Rank-wise Pay, Allowances

Armed Police Force, Nepal (APF Nepal) was established in 2057 BS. Its contribution to border security, riot control, and disaster management is widely recognized. A key foundation of professionalism and integrity in any security body is the economic security of its workforce.

Prepared on the basis of the FY 2082/83 budget statement and the Government of Nepal’s latest salary review, this provides clear financial information for youths wishing to join APF, serving personnel, and their families.

Scope & Coverage

For reader trust, this section clarifies what this article includes and what it does not.

Included topics

• All ranks of APF (from IGP to Followers)

• The new dearness allowance for 2082/83 (NPR 5,000)

• Grade count, grade rate, and maximum basic salary

• Mandatory deductions and income tax (TDS) analysis

• Official provisions for field and risk allowances

This article is based on the Ministry of Finance budget document for FY 2082/83, the Armed Police Force Regulations 2072 (with revisions), and the official salary scale table of the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration.

FY 2082/83 Budget and Key Updates

The FY 2082/83 (AD 2025/26) budget has ensured some important financial provisions for the Armed Police Force:

Dearness allowance increase

This year’s budget has revised the dearness allowance, which had remained unchanged for a long time, raising it to NPR 5,000 per month. All ranks receive this benefit equally.

Basic pay scale

The basic pay scale increased in BS 2079 has been kept unchanged. However, due to annual grade increments, the salary of existing staff shows an increase compared to last year.

Border security allowance

For personnel deployed at border outposts (BOP), ration and daily allowances have been increased by a certain percentage based on geographic remoteness.

How the APF Salary Structure Is Built

To understand APF salary, it is necessary to understand these four pillars:

1. Basic salary - The initial figure fixed at the time of appointment.

2. Grade - The additional pay after completing one year of service. It is calculated as (grade count × grade rate).

3. Allowances - This includes dearness allowance, ration allowance, uniform allowance, and risk allowance.

4. Deductions - Amounts deposited into funds for future security and amounts deducted as tax.

Terminology support

Gross Salary (total salary): Amount including all allowances.

Net Salary (take-home): Amount received after deductions.

APF Rank-wise Salary Scale (FY 2082/83)

The “total” amounts shown below receive NPR 5,000 dearness allowance per month and district-wise ration allowance separately.

Gazetted Officer Ranks

Armed Police Force Inspector General (IGP)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 72,082

• Grade Count: 2

• Grade Rate: NPR 2,403

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 76,888

Armed Police Force Additional Inspector General (AIG)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 72,082

• Grade Count: 2

• Grade Rate: NPR 2,403

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 76,888

Armed Police Force Deputy Inspector General (DIG)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 56,787

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 1,893

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 71,931

Armed Police Force Senior Superintendent (SSP)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 52,603

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 1,754

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 66,635

Armed Police Force Superintendent (SP)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 48,737

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 1,625

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 61,737

Armed Police Force Deputy Superintendent (DSP)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 43,689

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 1,457

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 55,345

Armed Police Force Inspector (Inspector)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 40,389

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 1,347

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 51,165

Non-Gazetted Ranks

Armed Police Force Senior Sub-Inspector (Sr. SI)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 34,730

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 1,158

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 43,994

Armed Police Force Sub-Inspector (SI)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 34,730

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 1,158

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 43,994

Armed Police Force Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI)

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 32,902

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 1,097

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 41,678

Armed Police Force Senior Havaldar

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 28,570

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 953

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 36,194

Armed Police Force Havaldar

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 27,612

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 921

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 34,980

Armed Police Force Assistant Havaldar

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 26,677

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 890

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 33,797

Armed Police Force Constable

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 26,082

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 870

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 33,042

Armed Police Force Followers

• Starting Basic Salary: NPR 26,082

• Grade Count: 8

• Grade Rate: NPR 870

• Maximum Basic Salary: NPR 33,042

Allowances and Facilities

For APF personnel, basic salary is only the base. Actual income increases through allowances.

A) Dearness allowance

The FY 2082/83 budget has set this at NPR 5,000 per month. This is the same for all levels.

B) Ration allowance 

The amount depends on the market price of the district where the employee is posted.

Accessible districts (e.g., Kathmandu)

Up to around NPR 6,500.

Remote/Himalayan districts

From NPR 15,000 to NPR 20,000.

C) Uniform allowance

A lump sum of NPR 10,000 to NPR 15,000 once a year (as per government decision) for uniforms required for security duty.

D) Risk and special duty allowances

Border security (BOP) allowance

Personnel deployed at border posts may receive an additional allowance as a certain percentage of basic salary (10% to 25%), based on performance.

Disaster management allowance

Those trained for disaster management and deployed in such duties receive a special risk allowance.

Salary Deductions

The following amounts are mandatorily deducted from an employee’s total salary:

1. Employees Provident Fund (EPF) - 10% of basic salary.

2. Pension fund - For those appointed after 2076, 6% of basic salary.

3. Insurance and welfare fund - NPR 500 to NPR 1,000 depending on post.

4. Income tax - If taxable income exceeds NPR 500,000 (single) or NPR 600,000 (couple), income tax applies from 1% up to 39%.

7. Take-home Salary Examples

According to the FY 2082/83 rates:

Example 1: Newly appointed APF Constable

• Basic Salary: NPR 26,082

• Dearness Allowance: NPR 5,000

• Ration (average): NPR 6,500

• Gross: NPR 37,582

• Deductions (EPF + pension + insurance): about NPR 4,500

• Net (Take-home): NPR 33,082

Example 2: APF Inspector (Inspector, with 5 grades)

• Basic Salary: NPR 40,389

• Grade (5): NPR 6,735

• Dearness Allowance: NPR 5,000

• Ration (average): NPR 6,500

• Gross: NPR 58,624

• Deductions (EPF + pension + income tax + insurance): about NPR 10,500

• Net (Take-home): NPR 48,124

Career Progression and the Impact of Promotion

The Armed Police Force is also working on the concept of time-bound promotion.

Grade increment

Even if an employee remains in the same post, salary continues to increase annually for up to 8 years through grade increments.

Peacekeeping (UN Mission)

For APF personnel, going on a foreign mission is a major financial opportunity. In such missions, a daily allowance is paid in dollars, which can amount to lakhs in Nepali rupees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the salary of APF and Nepal Police different?

No. The basic salary and dearness allowance are the same in both security agencies. However, ration allowance can differ based on district rates.

Has a new salary scale been introduced in FY 2082/83?

The main scale is the same, but the dearness allowance has been increased by NPR 3,000 to reach NPR 5,000.

What does grade rate mean?

It is the fixed amount added after completing one year of service.

How much salary is paid during training?

During training, full basic salary and ration are provided, but some special allowances begin only after training.

How many years of service are required for pension?

Under the current rule, pension is available after completing 20 years of service. However, proposals to make it 16 or 18 years for lower levels are under discussion.

Sources and Verification

• Budget Source: Ministry of Finance, FY 2082/83 budget statement.

• Legal Basis: Armed Police Force Regulations 2072 and the Financial Procedure Act.

• Verification Date: BS 2082 Poush (AD Dec 2025).

Conclusion

Working in the Armed Police Force, Nepal is not only about financial benefit, but also about becoming part of the nation’s border and internal security. The FY 2082/83 salary and allowance structure appears to strengthen employees’ ability to cope with inflation. If you plan to enter this service, financial security matters, but being physically and mentally prepared is equally important.

25 December 2025