What is the starting salary for Pay Level 13A?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 13A is ₹1,31,100 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹209,760. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹256,290 per month.

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

For a Level 13A employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹2,34,314 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 13A salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 13A would rise from ₹1,31,100 to approximately ₹251,700. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 13A?

Pay Level 13A covers: Addl Secretary (HAG+), Scientist-G, IG. This is classified as Group A (HAG+). The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹8,900 (PB-4). Level 13A is the Higher Administrative Grade Plus (HAG+) scale covering Additional Secretary, Inspector General, and Scientist-G. It has only 5 incremental cells. 6th CPC GP was ₹8,900 in PB-4.

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

At entry basic pay of ₹1,31,100: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹39,330/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹26,220/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹13,110/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 13A Pay Matrix & Salary Guide

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 13A

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 13A (formerly Grade Pay ₹8,900, Group A):

Inspector General (IG): Very senior rank in police and central armed police forces.
Scientist-G: Distinguished scientific role, often leading national level projects.
Professor: Senior academic faculty in central universities.
Higher Administrative Grade (HAG+): Special intermediate grade for select services.