What is the starting salary for Pay Level 8?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 8 is ₹47,600 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹76,160. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹94,040 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 8 in 2026?

For a Level 8 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹85,774 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 8 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 8 would rise from ₹47,600 to approximately ₹91,400. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 8?

Pay Level 8 covers: Asst Director, AAO, AEO, Dy Supdt. This is classified as Group B (Gazetted). The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹4,800 (PB-2). Level 8 covers Assistant Director, Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), AEO, and Deputy Superintendent posts. 6th CPC Grade Pay was ₹4,800 in PB-2.

What is the HRA for Level 8 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹47,600: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹14,280/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹9,520/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹4,760/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 8 Pay Matrix Table & Salary Calculator

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 8

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 8 (formerly Grade Pay ₹4,800, Group B Gazetted):

Assistant Audit Officer (AAO): Key entry-level gazetted role under CAG.
Assistant Accounts Officer: Supervising accounting operations in various ministries.
Assistant Director: Lower-mid level management in directorates.
Assistant Engineer: Promoted engineering post in CPWD/MES.
Deputy Superintendent: Supervisory police/enforcement roles in certain organizations.