What is the starting salary for Pay Level 13?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 13 is ₹1,23,100 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹196,960. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹241,090 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 13 in 2026?

For a Level 13 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹2,20,394 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 13 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 13 would rise from ₹1,23,100 to approximately ₹236,400. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 13?

Pay Level 13 covers: Joint Secretary, Scientist-E/F, DIG, SAG. This is classified as Group A (SAG). The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹8,700 (PB-4). Level 13 is the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) covering Joint Secretary, DIG, Scientist-E/F. Only 18 cells due to the narrower range. 6th CPC GP was ₹8,700 in PB-4.

What is the HRA for Level 13 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹1,23,100: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹36,930/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹24,620/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹12,310/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 13 Pay Matrix & Salary Guide

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 13

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 13 (formerly Grade Pay ₹8,700, Group A - SAG):

Joint Secretary: Very senior role managing significant portions of a ministry's portfolio.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG): High-ranking police/paramilitary officer.
Scientist-E / Scientist-F: High-level scientific officers leading major research divisions.
Senior Administrative Grade (SAG): A key senior milestone in central civil services.
Chief Engineer: Top engineering posts in CPWD/MES/Railways.