What is the starting salary for Pay Level 9?

The entry basic pay for Pay Level 9 is ₹53,100 per month (Cell 1). With 60% DA, basic + DA comes to ₹84,960. Including HRA (X-city, 30%) and Transport Allowance, gross pay is approximately ₹108,090 per month.

What is the in-hand salary for Level 9 in 2026?

For a Level 9 employee at entry pay in an X-class city with 60% DA, the estimated in-hand salary is approximately ₹98,944 per month after NPS and CGHS deductions. Income tax is not included.

What will Level 9 salary be after 8th CPC?

Using the projected fitment factor of 1.92×, the entry basic pay for Level 9 would rise from ₹53,100 to approximately ₹102,000. DA resets to 0% on implementation. Use the fitment factor slider on this page to model different scenarios.

Which posts come under Pay Level 9?

Pay Level 9 covers: Dy Supdt, SDE, Senior Time Scale. This is classified as Group B (Gazetted). The 6th CPC equivalent was GP ₹5,400 (PB-2). Level 9 is the Senior Time Scale (STS) entry level for Group A service officers and covers Deputy Superintendent, Sub-Divisional Engineer posts. 6th CPC GP was ₹5,400 in PB-2.

What is the HRA for Level 9 in X, Y and Z class cities?

At entry basic pay of ₹53,100: X-city HRA (30%) = ₹15,930/month, Y-city HRA (20%) = ₹10,620/month, Z-city HRA (10%) = ₹5,310/month. These enhanced rates apply as DA has crossed 50%.

7th CPC Pay Level 9 Pay Matrix Table & Salary Calculator

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Typical Job Titles & Designations

Posts falling under Pay Level 9

The following roles in the Central Government are generally placed in Pay Level 9 (formerly Grade Pay ₹5,400, Group B):

Senior Time Scale (STS): Early promotion for Group A/B officers.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP): Key police officer rank (in some jurisdictions or specialized units).
Sub Divisional Engineer (SDE): BSNL equivalent and telecom engineering roles.
Senior Accounts Officer: Advanced financial management roles.
Principal / Headmaster: Heads of central government schools (like KVS/NVS).