7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

7th Pay Commission Pay Level 1 Salary Structure 2026

Detailed breakdown of Grade Pay ₹1,800, entry basic pay of ₹18,000/month, allowances (DA 50%, HRA, TA), and estimated in-hand pay across X, Y, and Z class cities.

Grade Pay
₹1,800
Group 'C' Post
Starting Basic Pay
₹18,000
Scale: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900
In-Hand (Y-Class Town)
₹28,770
Gross: ₹31,950
In-Hand (X-Class Metro)
₹31,245
Gross: ₹34,425

📊 Pay Level 1 In-Hand Salary Comparison (X vs Y vs Z Cities)

Component X-City (Metro / 30% HRA) Y-City (Town / 20% HRA) Z-City (Rural / 10% HRA)
Basic Pay ₹18,000 ₹18,000 ₹18,000
Dearness Allowance (DA 50%) +₹9,000 +₹9,000 +₹9,000
House Rent Allowance (HRA) +₹5,400 +₹3,600 +₹1,800
Transport Allowance (TA + DA) +₹2,025 +₹1,350 +₹1,350
Gross Monthly Salary ₹34,425 ₹31,950 ₹30,150
NPS Employee (10% BP+DA) -₹2,700 -₹2,700 -₹2,700
CGHS, CGEGIS & PT -₹480 -₹480 -₹480
💵 In-Hand Net Monthly Pay ₹31,245 ₹28,770 ₹26,970

🏛️ Popular Government Posts Under Pay Level 1

Recruitments that fall under Pay Level 1 (Grade Pay ₹1,800) across Central Government ministries, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, and State PSCs include:

📌 Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Peon, Group D, Helper, Track Maintainer

🔥 Active Government Jobs at Pay Level 1

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Department of Health & Family Welfare (CHS Division) (MoHFW), New Delhi, Across India

MoHFW Recruitment 2026 for 3 Director Posts

💵 Salary: Level-13 and Level-14 of the pay matrix, depending on the post.
📅 Last Date: 22 Nov 2026
Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM)

ISTM Joint Director and Deputy Director Recruitment 202...

💵 Salary: Joint Director: Level 12 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200) plus admissible deputation/training allowance. Deputy Director: Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (Rs. 67,700-2,08,700) plus admissible deputation/training allowance.
📅 Last Date: 23 Dec 2026
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior (M.P.)

RVSKVV Scientist, Senior Scientist and Chief Scientist...

💵 Salary: Pay Level 14A for Chief Scientist, Pay Level 13A for Senior Scientist, and Pay Level 10A for Scientist. Pre-revised scales mentioned in the notice are Rs. 37,400-67,000 + AGP 10,000; Rs. 37,400-67,000 + AGP 9,000; and Rs. 15,600-39,100 + AGP 6,000 respect
📅 Last Date: 16 Nov 2026
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)

ESIC Medical College and Hospital Ranchi Faculty Recrui...

💵 Salary: Professor: Rs. 1,23,100/- per month (Level 13, 7th CPC); Associate Professor: Rs. 78,800/- per month (Level 12, 7th CPC); Assistant Professor: Rs. 67,700/- per month (Level 11, 7th CPC); Senior Resident: Rs. 67,700/- per month (Level 11, 7th CPC), plus ap
📅 Last Date: 02 Nov 2026
Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune

IIIT Pune Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for 2 Po...

💵 Salary: Assistant Professor Grade-I: Pay Level 12 (7th CPC), pre-revised AGP 8000. Assistant Professor Grade-II (On Contract): Pay Level 10 (7th CPC), pre-revised AGP 6000. Additional allowances and benefits as per Institute and Government of India norms.
📅 Last Date: 28 Nov 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

IIT ISM Dhanbad Deputy Registrar Recruitment 2026

💵 Salary: Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200)
📅 Last Date: 11 Dec 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)

OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online...

💵 Salary: Rs. 44,900/- in Level 10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix
📅 Last Date: 26 Nov 2026
National Commission for Minorities (NCM), New Delhi, Delhi

National Commission for Minorities Principal Private Se...

💵 Salary: Level-11 (Rs. 67,700-2,08,700) under the 7th CPC pay matrix.
📅 Last Date: 27 Dec 2026
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions on Pay Level 1

What is the in-hand salary for 7th CPC Pay Level 1 in 2026?

For Pay Level 1 (Starting Basic ₹18,000), the estimated in-hand monthly salary is approximately ₹31,245 in X-Class Metro Cities, ₹28,770 in Y-Class Cities, and ₹26,970 in Z-Class Rural Areas after all statutory NPS and health deductions.

What is the Grade Pay and Basic Pay range for Pay Level 1?

Pay Level 1 corresponds to Grade Pay ₹1,800 (Group 'C'). The starting entry basic pay is ₹18,000 and progresses up to ₹56,900 per month.

Which government posts are recruited under Pay Level 1?

Common recruitments under Pay Level 1 include: Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Peon, Group D, Helper, Track Maintainer.

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