What is the starting salary for Pay Level 3?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 3 is ₹21,700 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹34,720. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹44,830 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 3 in 2026?

For a Level 3 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹40,908 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 3 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 3 would rise from ₹21,700 to approximately ₹41,700. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 3?

Pay Level 3 covers: LDC, Constable, Havildar. This is classified as Group C. The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹2,000 (PB-1). Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Constable, and Havildar posts are in Pay Level 3 (6th CPC GP ₹2,000). This is the most common entry point for office assistants.

What is the HRA for Level 3 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹21,700: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹6,510/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹4,340/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹2,170/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 3 Pay Matrix Table & Salary Calculator

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 3

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 3 (formerly Grade Pay ₹2,000):

Constable (GD): General Duty constables in CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB).
Havildar: Non-commissioned officer rank in the Indian Army and police forces.
Data Entry Operator (Grade A): Entry-level IT and database operators.
Tax Assistant (CBDT/CBIC): Clerical and initial assessment roles in tax departments.
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: Entry-level ticketing and commercial roles in Indian Railways.