What is the starting salary for Pay Level 6?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 6 is ₹35,400 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹56,640. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹70,860 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 6 in 2026?

For a Level 6 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹64,746 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 6 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 6 would rise from ₹35,400 to approximately ₹68,000. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 6?

Pay Level 6 covers: ASO, Inspector (CBIC/CBDT), Accountant, SI (CAPF). This is classified as Group B. The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹4,200 (PB-2). Level 6 is one of the most popular Group B levels covering ASO (Assistant Section Officer), Inspector (CBIC/CBDT), Accountants, and Sub-Inspector CAPF posts. 6th CPC Grade Pay was ₹4,200.

What is the HRA for Level 6 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹35,400: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹10,620/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹7,080/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹3,540/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 6 Pay Matrix Table & Salary Calculator

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 6

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 6 (formerly Grade Pay ₹4,200, Group B Non-Gazetted):

Assistant Section Officer (ASO): Key administrative staff in CSS, MEA, and Railway Board.
Inspector (CBIC/CBDT): Income Tax, Excise, and Customs Inspectors.
Sub-Inspector (CBI/CAPF): Core investigating and field officers in CBI and Central Armed Police Forces.
Junior Engineer (JE): Entry-level engineering posts in CPWD, MES, and Railways.
Divisional Accountant: State/Central accountant roles under CAG.