What is the starting salary for Pay Level 11?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 11 is ₹67,700 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹108,320. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹135,830 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 11 in 2026?

For a Level 11 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹1,24,198 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 11 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 11 would rise from ₹67,700 to approximately ₹130,000. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 11?

Pay Level 11 covers: Deputy Secretary, Scientist-C, Dy Commandant. This is classified as Group A. The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹6,600 (PB-3). Level 11 is the Senior Time Scale for Group A and covers Deputy Secretary, Scientist-C, and Deputy Commandant posts. 6th CPC Grade Pay was ₹6,600 in PB-3.

What is the HRA for Level 11 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹67,700: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹20,310/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹13,540/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹6,770/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 11 Pay Matrix & Salary Guide

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 11

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 11 (formerly Grade Pay ₹6,600, Group A):

Deputy Secretary: Senior administrative role in central ministries.
Deputy Commandant: Promoted Group A officer in CAPFs.
Scientist-C: Promoted scientific officer with independent research responsibilities.
Senior Medical Officer (SMO): Promoted doctors in central health services.
Associate Professor (early stage): Faculty in central universities after initial promotions.