What is the starting salary for Pay Level 7?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 7 is ₹44,900 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹71,840. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹88,910 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 7 in 2026?

For a Level 7 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹81,076 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 7 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 7 would rise from ₹44,900 to approximately ₹86,200. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 7?

Pay Level 7 covers: Section Officer, Asst Commissioner, Junior Time Scale. This is classified as Group B (Gazetted). The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹4,600 (PB-2). Level 7 covers Group B Gazetted posts including Section Officer, Assistant Commissioner, and Junior Time Scale (JTS) IAS. 6th CPC Grade Pay was ₹4,600.

What is the HRA for Level 7 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹44,900: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹13,470/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹8,980/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹4,490/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

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

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 7

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 7 (formerly Grade Pay ₹4,600, mostly Group B Gazetted):

Section Officer: Core supervisory role in Central Secretariat Service (CSS).
Assistant Commissioner / Assistant Director: Entry-level gazetted officers in various departments.
Inspector (Promoted): Senior inspectors in Income Tax and Customs.
Nursing Officer / Sister: Senior healthcare staff in central government hospitals.
Junior Time Scale (JTS): Entry-level Group A officers in certain specialized services.