What is the starting salary for Pay Level 4?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 4 is ₹25,500 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹40,800. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹52,050 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 4 in 2026?

For a Level 4 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹47,520 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 4 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 4 would rise from ₹25,500 to approximately ₹49,000. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 4?

Pay Level 4 covers: JSA, UDC, Steno Grade-D. This is classified as Group C. The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹2,400 (PB-1). JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant), UDC (Upper Division Clerk), and Steno Grade-D posts fall under Level 4 (6th CPC GP ₹2,400).

What is the HRA for Level 4 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹25,500: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹7,650/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹5,100/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹2,550/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 4 Pay Matrix Table & Salary Calculator

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 4

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 4 (formerly Grade Pay ₹2,400):

Upper Division Clerk (UDC) / JSA: Senior clerical roles and Junior Secretariat Assistants.
Stenographer Grade-D: Entry-level stenographers in central ministries.
Tax Assistant: Core clerical post in Income Tax and Customs departments.
Head Constable: Promoted constable rank in police and paramilitary forces.
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant: Key operational roles in India Post.