What is the starting salary for Pay Level 15?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 15 is ₹1,82,200 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹291,520. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹353,380 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 15 in 2026?

For a Level 15 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹3,23,228 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 15 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 15 would rise from ₹1,82,200 to approximately ₹349,800. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 15?

Pay Level 15 covers: Secretary / HoD, Chief of Department. This is classified as Group A (Apex). The 6th CPC equivalent was HAG+ Scale (₹75,500–80,000). Level 15 covers Secretary / Head of Department posts. It has only 4 incremental cells. This corresponds to the 6th CPC HAG+ running scale of ₹75,500–₹80,000.

What is the HRA for Level 15 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹1,82,200: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹54,660/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹36,440/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹18,220/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 15 Pay Matrix & Salary Guide

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 15

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 15 (formerly HAG+ Scale, Apex level):

Secretary to Government of India / Head of Department: The highest administrative head of a central ministry or department.
Lieutenant General / Vice Admiral: Three-star rank officers in the Armed Forces.
Director General of Police (DGP): Top police chiefs.
Chairman / Members of Central Boards: Heads of organizations like CBDT or CBIC.