Use this free 7th Pay Commission Salary Calculator to estimate the monthly salary of a central government job – Basic Pay, DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, NPS deduction and approximate in-hand salary for every pay level from Level 1 to Level 14.
DA 60% is effective from 1 January 2026 (Finance Ministry OM). Change the DA field when a new rate is announced.
7th CPC Pay Levels – Entry Basic Pay
| Pay Level | Entry Basic Pay | Example Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 | MTS, Group D |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 | LDC, JSA |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 | Constable |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 | PA/SA, DEO |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 | DEO Grade A |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 | SSC JE |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 | Inspector, ASO |
| Level 8 | ₹47,600 | Section Officer |
| Level 9 | ₹53,100 | – |
| Level 10 | ₹56,100 | Group A entry (IAS, IPS etc.) |
| Level 11 | ₹67,700 | – |
| Level 12 | ₹78,800 | – |
| Level 13 | ₹1,23,100 | – |
| Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 | – |
How Salary Is Calculated
- DA (Dearness Allowance): a percentage of Basic Pay, revised twice a year. Current rate: 60% from January 2026.
- HRA (House Rent Allowance): 30% of Basic Pay in X cities, 20% in Y cities and 10% in Z cities.
- Transport Allowance: fixed by pay level and city (plus DA on it) – Level 9 and above: ₹7,200 / ₹3,600; Level 3–8: ₹3,600 / ₹1,800; Level 1–2: ₹1,350 / ₹900 (higher amount for major cities).
- NPS: employees contribute 10% of Basic + DA towards pension (government adds its own share separately).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the exact in-hand salary?
It is a close estimate. Actual salary can differ slightly because of income tax, insurance (CGEGIS), department-specific allowances and whether you live in government accommodation.
Does it work for state government jobs?
State governments have their own pay scales and DA rates, so this calculator is meant for central government (7th CPC) jobs.
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