What is the starting salary for Pay Level 5?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 5 is ₹29,200 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹46,720. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹59,080 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 5 in 2026?

For a Level 5 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹53,958 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 5 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 5 would rise from ₹29,200 to approximately ₹56,100. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 5?

Pay Level 5 covers: Steno Grade-III, Sub-Inspector. This is classified as Group C. The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹2,800 (PB-1). Stenographer Grade-III and equivalent posts are placed in Pay Level 5 (6th CPC GP ₹2,800). This level also covers certain Sub-Inspector cadres in central armed forces.

What is the HRA for Level 5 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹29,200: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹8,760/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹5,840/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹2,920/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 5 Pay Matrix Table & Salary Calculator

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 5

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 5 (formerly Grade Pay ₹2,800):

Auditor: Posts in CAG, CGDA, and CGA offices responsible for financial auditing.
Accountant / Junior Accountant: Financial record keeping in various ministries.
Stenographer Grade-III: Promoted or experienced stenographers.
Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI): Promoted constable or entry-level SI in specific central forces.
Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk: Supervisory ticketing roles in Railways.