What is the starting salary for Pay Level 1?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 1 is ₹18,000 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹28,800. Including HRA and TA, gross pay is approximately ₹35,550 for an X-class city posting.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 1 in 2026?

For a Level 1 employee at entry pay (₹18,000) in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹32,420 per month after NPS (10%) and CGHS deductions. This excludes income tax.

What will Level 1 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 1 would rise from ₹18,000 to approximately ₹34,560. DA resets to 0% after implementation. The estimated in-hand salary (X-city) would be approximately ₹40,498.

Which posts come under Pay Level 1?

Pay Level 1 covers Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Peon, Safaiwala, and Chowkidar posts in central government. This is a Group C post. The 6th CPC equivalent was Grade Pay ₹1,800 in PB-1 (₹5,200–₹20,200).

What is the HRA for Level 1 in X, Y and Z cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹18,000: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹5,400/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹3,600/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹1,800/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

What is the maximum basic pay in Level 1?

The maximum basic pay in Level 1 is approximately ₹56,900 (Cell 40), reached after 39 annual increments. Each increment is approximately 3% of the current basic pay, rounded to the nearest ₹100.

7th CPC Pay Level 1 Pay Matrix Table & Salary Calculator

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 1

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 1 (formerly Grade Pay ₹1,800):

Multi Tasking Staff (MTS): General administrative and clerical support.
Peon / Office Attendant: Basic office maintenance and file movement.
Safaiwala / Sweeper: Housekeeping and cleanliness duties.
Chowkidar / Watchman: Security and guarding premises.
Mali (Gardener) & Farash: Maintenance of office grounds and basic up-keep.
Beldar & Helper: Assisting skilled workers in technical departments.