What is the starting salary for Pay Level 2?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 2 is ₹19,900 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹31,840. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹39,160 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 2 in 2026?

For a Level 2 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹35,526 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 2 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 2 would rise from ₹19,900 to approximately ₹38,200. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 2?

Pay Level 2 covers: MTS (Skilled), Mali, Daftary. This is classified as Group C. The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹1,900 (PB-1). MTS (Skilled), Mali and Daftary posts are covered under Pay Level 2 with a Grade Pay of ₹1,900 in the 6th CPC. The 7th CPC entry pay was fixed at ₹19,900.

What is the HRA for Level 2 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹19,900: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹5,970/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹3,980/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹1,990/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 2 Pay Matrix Table & Salary Calculator

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 2

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 2 (formerly Grade Pay ₹1,900):

Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Basic clerical, typing, and data entry work in various ministries.
Technician / Tradesman: ITI qualified or semi-skilled technical roles in railways and defense.
MTS (Skilled): Experienced multi-tasking staff assigned specialized duties.
Dispatch Rider: Responsible for urgent official communications and postal delivery.
Forest Guard: Field level staff in forest departments.