What is the starting salary for Pay Level 10?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 10 is ₹56,100 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹89,760. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹113,790 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 10 in 2026?

For a Level 10 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹1,04,164 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 10 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 10 would rise from ₹56,100 to approximately ₹107,700. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 10?

Pay Level 10 covers: Under Secretary, Scientist-B, Asst Commandant. This is classified as Group A. The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹5,400 (PB-3). Level 10 is the Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) entry for Group A officers. It covers Under Secretary, Scientist-B, and Assistant Commandant. 6th CPC GP was ₹5,400 in PB-3 (higher Pay Band vs Level 9).

What is the HRA for Level 10 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹56,100: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹16,830/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹11,220/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹5,610/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 10 Pay Matrix & Salary Guide

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 10

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 10 (formerly Grade Pay ₹5,400 in PB-3, Group A Gazetted):

Under Secretary: Crucial mid-level management in central ministries.
Assistant Commandant: Entry-level Group A officer in CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, etc).
Scientist-B: Entry-level scientific officer in DRDO, ISRO, and other scientific bodies.
Medical Officer: Entry-level doctors (MBBS) in CGHS and central hospitals.
Assistant Professor: Entry-level faculty in central universities and institutes.